2011 RAM CHASSIS CAB transmission oil

Once a Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
• Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
CAUTION!Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs.
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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120,000 Miles (199,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (199 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s).
❏ Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
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Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid ......................... 403
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 404
Fluid Level Check ................... 402,403
Fluid Type ........................ 402,424
Shifting ............................. 268
Special Additives ...................... 404
Axle Fluid ....................... 400,401,424
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............ 400,401
Battery ............................... 385
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 144
Belts, Seat ............................ 38,73
Body Builders Guide ....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 388
B-Pillar Location ........................ 300
Brake Fluid ......................... 398,424 Brake System ........................ 292,398
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 292
Fluid Check .......................... 398
Master Cylinder ....................... 398
Parking ............................. 289
Warning Light ........................ 187
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 267
Bulb Replacement ....................... 416
Bulbs, Light .......................... 76,415
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 420
Calibration, Compass ..................... 204
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 422
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 422
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) .......................... 383
Power Steering ........................ 289
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 395
Car Washes ............................ 405
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Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. 403
Brake .............................. 398
Power Steering ........................ 289
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 423
Fog Lights ....................... 142,190,418
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 274
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 356
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 370
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 400
Fuel ................................. 317
Adding ............................. 322
Diesel .............................. 423
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 323
Filter ............................... 423
Gauge .............................. 179
Light ............................... 186
Octane Rating ........................ 317
Requirements ......................... 317 Tank Capacity ........................ 422
Fuses ................................ 410
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... 323,378
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 317
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 318
Gauges
Coolant Temperature ................... 179
Fuel ............................... 179
Oil Pressure .......................... 182
Speedometer ......................... 180
Tachometer .......................... 179
Voltmeter ............................ 186
Gear Ranges ........................... 270
General Information .................. 18,25,118
Glass Cleaning .......................... 409
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 170
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 327
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 326
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Maintenance Free Battery .................. 385
Maintenance Procedures ................... 381
Maintenance Schedule .................... 426
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... 379
Manual, Service ......................... 449
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check ..................... 401
Lubricant Selection ..................... 424
Memory Seat ........................... 134
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 201
Mirrors ................................ 81
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82
Electric Powered ....................... 84
Heated .............................. 85
Memory ............................ 134
Outside .............................. 82
Rearview ............................. 81
Trailer Towing ......................... 87
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7 Mopar Parts ......................... 380,448
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 145
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 71
Occupant Restraints ................... 37,54,56
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 54
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 317
Odometer ............................. 182
Trip ................................ 182
Oil Change Indicator .................. 184,199
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .............. 184,199
Oil, Engine ......................... 382,423
Capacity ............................ 422
Change Interval ....................... 382
Dipstick ............................. 382
Disposal ............................ 384
Filter ............................ 384,423
Filter Disposal ........................ 384
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Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ....................... 348,352
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 46
Shoulder Belts ........................... 38
Signals, Turn ...................... 76,145,179
Sliding Rear Window
Power .............................. 172
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 313
Snow Plow ............................ 340
Snow Tires ............................ 315
Spark Plugs ............................ 423
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 152
Speedometer ........................... 180
Starting ............................. 26,263
Automatic Transmission ................. 263
Engine Fails to Start .................... 264
Remote .............................. 26
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ 263
Steel Carcass Ply Tires .................... 306 Steering
Power ........................... 288,289
Wheel, Heated ........................ 151
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 148
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 245
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 245
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 166
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 257,415
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 415
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 313
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 384
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 179
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 252
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 179
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............. 64,67
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 148
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