2011 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab tire pressure

NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Due” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” or under “Instrument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 431

Adding Fuel........................... 326
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 148
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 388
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 390
Air Conditioning ........................ 249
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 249
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 260
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............390,391
Air Conditioning System .............249,253,390
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 308,317
Airbag ................................ 50
Airbag Deployment ....................... 56
Airbag Light ................... 51,55,59,75,191
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 58
Airbag, Side ............................ 54
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 54
Alarm Light ........................... 183
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18 Alarm System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 243
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............397,398
Capacities ........................... 426
Disposal ............................ 400
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............191,296
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ........................ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 409
Ashtray ............................... 159
Assistance Towing ....................... 102
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 82
Automatic Headlights .................... 139
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 253
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ......................... 407
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 408
458 INDEX

Center Lap Belts......................... 47
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 166
Certification Label ....................... 328
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 299
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............190,383
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 73
Checks, Safety ........................... 73
Child Restraint ........................ 61,62
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............64,68
Child Seat ............................ 62,66
Cigar Lighter ........................... 159
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 411
Climate Control ......................... 248
Clock ........................ 21 1,212,216,225
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 247
Compass .............................. 202
Compass Calibration ..................... 204 Compass Variance
....................... 204
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 201
Connector UCI ................................ 236
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 236
Console, Overhead ....................... 154
Contract, Service ........................ 451
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 399
Cooling System ......................... 396
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 398
Coolant Capacity ...................... 426
Coolant Level ...................... 396,400
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 400
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 397
Inspection ........................... 400
Points to Remember .................... 400
Pressure Cap ......................... 399
Radiator Cap ......................... 399
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........397,427
460 INDEX

Headlights............................ 420
Automatic ........................... 139
Cleaning ............................ 412
High Beam .......................... 145
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 145
Lights On Reminder .................... 143
Passing ............................. 144
Switch .............................. 139
Heated Mirrors ....................... 85,170
Heated Seats ........................... 129
Heater ............................... 249
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 267
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 145
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 333
Hoisting .............................. 370
Hood Release .......................... 136
Hub Caps ............................. 365 Ignition
............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 61,62
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 317
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 194
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 81
Instrument Cluster .................... 178,180
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 177
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 413
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 414
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ............. 338
Interior Appearance Care .................. 412
Interior Lights .......................... 141
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 146
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... 160
464 INDEX

Hazard Warning Flasher................. 358
Headlights ........................... 139
High Beam ........................ 145,187
High Beam Indicator .................... 187
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 145
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster ..................... 180
Interior .......................... 141,154
Lights On Reminder .................... 143
Low Fuel ............................ 187
Oil Pressure .......................... 189
Passing ............................. 144
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 193
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 183
Service ............................. 420
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 183
Transfer Case ......................... 280
Turn Signal ...................... 75,144,420
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 180Limited-Slip Differential
................287,405
Loading Vehicle ......................... 328
Tires ............................... 303
Locks ................................. 28
Child Protection ........................ 32
Door ................................ 28
Power Door ........................... 29
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 392
Lug Nuts ........................... 364,366
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 389
Maintenance Procedures ................... 385
Maintenance Schedule .................430,432
Maintenance Schedules .................... 430
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... 383
Manual, Service ......................... 453
466 INDEX

Viscosity............................ 387
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............382,383
Operating Precautions .................... 382
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 82
Overdrive ............................. 274
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 274
Overhead Console ....................... 154
Overheating, Engine ...................... 181
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,453
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 292
Passing Light ........................... 144
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 148
Personal Settings ........................ 205
Pets .................................. 72
Pets, Transporting ........................ 72
Phone, Cellular .......................... 87 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™)
.............. 87
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 303
Power Door Locks ........................... 29
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......156,160
Seats ............................... 127
Sliding Rear Window ................... 171
Steering .......................... 291,292
Windows ............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 428
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 205
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 313
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......397,399
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 242
468 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

High Speed.......................... 312
Inflation Pressures ..................... 308
Life of Tires .......................... 314
Load Capacity ..................... 303,304
Quality Grading ....................... 454
Radial .............................. 313
Replacement ......................... 315
Rotation ............................ 319
Safety ........................... 297,307
Sizes ............................... 299
Snow Tires ........................... 319
Spinning ............................ 313
Steel Carcass Ply ...................... 310
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 314
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 364
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 334
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 276
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 375
Towing ............................... 330 24-Hour Towing Assistance
............... 102
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 376
Guide .............................. 334
Recreational .......................... 347
Weight .............................. 334
Towing Assistance ....................... 102
Traction .............................. 288
Trailer Towing .......................... 330
Cooling System Tips .................... 344
Hitches ............................. 333
Minimum Requirements ................. 335
Mirrors .............................. 86
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 334
Wiring .............................. 342
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 334
Trailer Weight .......................... 334
Transfer Case ........................... 405
Electronically Shifted ................... 280
Fluid ............................... 428
472 INDEX