2011 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab steering wheel

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident result-
ing in serious injury or death.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control resulting in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
316 STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING! (Continued)
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission
in PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block or\bchock\bthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
(Continued)
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CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than
15 miles (25 km) can cause severe damage to the
transmission. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If the vehicle is to be towed faster than 30 mph (50 km/h)
or more than 15 miles (25 km) the vehicle must be towed
with the rear wheels OFF the ground. It may be towed on
a flatbed, or with the front wheels raised and the rear
wheels on a dolly, or (when using a suitable steering
wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight
position) with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels
on the ground.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 377

Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 150
Cupholders ............................ 161
Customer Assistance ..................... 449
Daytime Running Lights ................... 143
Dealer Service .......................... 385
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 170
Defroster, Windshield ................75,251,257
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 146
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 287
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 407
Power Steering ........................ 292
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 400
Door Locks ............................. 28
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 288 Dual Rear Wheels
..................... 320,366
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 170
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 156
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............... 270
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 150
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 194
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 280
Emergency Brake ........................ 292
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 374
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 358
Jump Starting ......................... 370
Tow Hooks .......................... 375
Towing ............................. 376
Emission Control System Maintenance ......383,430
Engine ............................... 381
Air Cleaner .......................... 388
Block Heater ......................... 267
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INDEX 461

Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Compartment Identification ............... 381
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 427
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 74,325
Flooded, Starting ...................... 266
Jump Starting ......................... 370
Oil .............................. 386,427
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 387
Oil Selection .......................... 387
Oil Synthetic ......................... 388
Temperature Gauge .................... 180
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution ................74,325,394
Exhaust System ....................... 74,394
Exterior Lighting ........................ 139
Exterior Lights .......................... 75
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 388 Engine Fuel
.......................... 427
Engine Oil ........................ 388,427
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 388
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... 75,144,180
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 369
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 266
Fluid, Brake ........................... 428
Fluid Capacities ......................... 426
Fluid Leaks ............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 407
Brake .............................. 402
Power Steering ........................ 292
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 427
Fog Lights ....................... 140,191,422
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 277
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 358
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 374
462 INDEX

Spark Plugs............................ 427
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 150
Speedometer ........................... 181
Starting ............................. 25,265
Automatic Transmission ................. 265
Engine Fails to Start .................... 266
Remote .............................. 25
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ 265
Steel Carcass Ply Tires .................... 310
Steering Power ........................... 291,292
Wheel, Heated ........................ 149
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 147
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 246
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 166
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 259,419
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 419
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 317Synthetic Engine Oil
...................... 388
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 180
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 253
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 180
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............64,68
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 147
Tip Start .............................. 266
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......303,317
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 301
Tire Markings .......................... 297
Tire Safety Information .................... 297
Tires ............................ 75,307,454
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 314
Air Pressure .......................... 307
Chains .............................. 317
Dual ............................ 320,366
General Information .................... 307
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INDEX 471