2011 RAM CHASSIS CAB towing

144,000 Miles (238,000 km) or 108 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
144,000 miles (238 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ 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.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 152,000 Miles (251,000 km) or
114 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
152,000 miles (251 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4
only).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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S 440 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 394
Adding Fuel ........................... 322
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 149
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 384
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 387
Air Conditioning ........................ 248
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 248
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 258
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. 387,388
Air Conditioning System ............. 248,252,387
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 305,313
Airbag ................................ 49
Airbag Deployment ....................... 56
Airbag Light ..................... 55,59,74,190
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 58
Airbag, Side ............................ 54
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 54
Alarm Light ........................... 182 Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................ 232,241
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 393
Capacities ........................... 422
Disposal ............................ 396
Anti-Lock Warning Light ............... 190,293
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ........................ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 405
Ashtray ............................... 160
Assistance Towing ....................... 102
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 82
Automatic Headlights .................... 141
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 252454 INDEX

Tow Hooks .......................... 371
Towing ............................. 372
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 379,426
Engine ............................... 377
Air Cleaner .......................... 384
Block Heater ......................... 265
Break-In Recommendations ................ 71
Compartment Identification ............... 377
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 423
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 73,321
Flooded, Starting ...................... 264
Jump Starting ......................... 366
Oil .............................. 382,423
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 383
Oil Selection .......................... 383
Oil Synthetic ......................... 384
Temperature Gauge .................... 179
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 56 Event Data Recorder ...................... 59
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 73,321
Exhaust System ....................... 73,390
Exterior Lighting ........................ 141
Exterior Lights .......................... 76
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 384
Engine Fuel .......................... 423
Engine Oil ........................ 384,423
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 384
Flashers
Turn Signal ...................... 76,145,179
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 366
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 264
Fluid, Brake ........................... 424
Fluid Capacities ......................... 422
Fluid Leaks ............................. 76458 INDEX

Guide, Body Builders ...................... 6
GVWR ............................... 324
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 88
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 285
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 356
Head Restraints ......................... 126
Headlights ............................ 416
Automatic ........................... 141
Cleaning ............................ 408
High Beam .......................... 146
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 146
Lights On Reminder .................... 144
Passing ............................. 146
Switch .............................. 141
Heated Mirrors ....................... 85,171
Heated Seats ........................... 130 Heater ............................... 248
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 265
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 146
Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ 329
Hoisting .............................. 366
Hood Release .......................... 138
Hub Caps ............................. 362
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 60,61
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 313
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 192
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 81
Instrument Cluster .................... 177,179460 INDEX

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
10 INDEX 463

Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 309
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... 393,395
Radio Operation ........................ 247
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect™ studios) .......... 240
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 400,401
Rear Window Features .................... 171
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... 172
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 124
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 59
Recreational Towing ...................... 344
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 346,349
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 348,352
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 318
Refrigerant ............................ 388
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 48 Remote Control
Starting System ........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 245
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 380
Replacement Tires ....................... 311
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 448
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ........... 184,199
Restraint, Head ......................... 126
Restraints, Child ....................... 60,65
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Rotation, Tires .......................... 315
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 448
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 73
10 INDEX 465

Tip Start .............................. 263
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...... 300,313
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 298
Tire Markings .......................... 294
Tire Safety Information .................... 294
Tires ............................ 76,304,451
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 310
Air Pressure .......................... 304
Chains .............................. 313
Dual ............................ 316,363
General Information .................... 304
High Speed .......................... 308
Inflation Pressures ..................... 305
Life of Tires .......................... 310
Load Capacity ..................... 300,301
Quality Grading ....................... 451
Radial .............................. 309
Replacement ......................... 311
Rotation ............................ 315 Safety ........................... 294,304
Sizes ............................... 296
Snow Tires ........................... 315
Spinning ............................ 309
Steel Carcass Ply ...................... 306
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 310
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 361
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 330
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 273
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 371
Towing ............................... 326
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 102
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 372
Guide .............................. 330
Recreational .......................... 344
Weight .............................. 330
Towing Assistance ....................... 102
Traction .............................. 285
Trailer Towing .......................... 326468 INDEX

Cooling System Tips .................... 340
Hitches ............................. 329
Minimum Requirements ................. 331
Mirrors .............................. 87
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 330
Wiring .............................. 338
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 330
Trailer Weight .......................... 330
Transfer Case ........................... 401
Electronically Shifted ................... 278
Fluid ............................... 424
Transmission
Automatic ........................ 268,402
Fluid ............................... 424
Maintenance ......................... 402
Shifting ............................. 266
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24 Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 310
Trip Odometer .......................... 182
Turn Signals ...................... 145,179,416
UCI Connector ......................... 235
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 88
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 451
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 235
Variance, Compass ....................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ...................... 301,324
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 257,415
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 118
Voltmeter ............................. 186
10 INDEX 469