2011 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab tires

in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
456 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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

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

Jack Location........................... 358
Jump Starting .......................... 370
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 51
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 144
Lane Change Assist ...................... 144
Lap Belts .............................. 47
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 38
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .............................. 64
Latches ................................ 75
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 76 Life of Tires
............................ 314
Light Bulbs ............................. 75
Lights .............................. 75,138
Airbag ...................... 51,55,59,75,191
Alarm .............................. 183
Anti-Lock ........................... 191
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 296
Automatic Headlights ................... 139
Brake Warning ........................ 188
Bulb Replacement ...................... 420
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 424
Cargo .............................. 142
Center Mounted Stop ................... 423
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 190
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 154
Daytime Running ...................... 143
Exterior .............................. 75
Fog .......................... 140,191,422
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 280
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INDEX 465

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

Rear Axle (Differential).................404,405
Rear Window Features .................... 170
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... 172
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 123
Recreational Towing ...................... 347
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....348,351
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 349,353
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 322
Refrigerant ............................ 391
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 48
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 246
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 384
Replacement Tires ....................... 315
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 452 Resetting Oil Change Indicator
...........185,199
Restraint, Head ......................... 124
Restraints, Child ....................... 61,66
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Rotation, Tires .......................... 319
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 74
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 75
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 452
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire ................... 297
Safety Tips ............................. 73
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 243
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 242
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 430
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 413
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 48
Seat Belts .......................... 37,38,74
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 46
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INDEX 469