2012 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab belt

135,000 Miles (216,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ 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 brake linings.
❏ Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV).
❏ Clean EGR Valve (Ram Truck Only).
❏ Clean EGR Cooler (Ram Truck Only).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
158 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all
receipts.
* This maintenance is not required if belt was previously
replaced.
** The EGR Cooler and the EGR Valve cleaning will be
covered by the manufacturer only at this maintenance
interval, for vehicles in California, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Vermont, Con-
necticut, Oregon, and Rhode Island.
CAUTION!
***The manufacturer highly recommends that all
cooling system service, maintenance, and repairs be
performed by your local authorized dealer.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 161

Intervention Regeneration Strategy........... 111
Jump Starting ........................... 92
Lights Airbag ............................. 24
Alarm ............................. 17
Anti-Lock ........................... 21
Brake Warning ....................... 19
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ....... 23
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 17
Fog ............................... 24
High Beam .......................... 18
High Beam Indicator ................... 18
Instrument Cluster .................... 15
Seat Belt Reminder .................... 24
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 17
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............. 17
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......... 21Traction Control
...................... 17
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .... 15
Locks Steering Wheel ........................ 8
Maintenance Procedures ................... 100
Maintenance Schedule .................... 138
Manual Transmission ...................... 75
Fluid Level Check .................... 124
Lubricant Selection ................... 136
Shift Speeds ......................... 76
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 12
Noise Control Maintenance ........................ 128
Tampering Prohibited ................. 129
Noise Emission Warranty ...............128,130
Odometer ............................ 17,18
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INDEX 167

Trip .............................17,18
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 139
Oil, Engine ............................ 134
Capacity ........................... 133
Change Interval ..................... 101
Dipstick ........................... 100
Disposal ........................... 104
Filter ........................ 100,104,134
Identification Logo ................... 102
Materials Added to ................... 104
Pressure Gauge ....................... 17
Recommendation ..................... 102
Synthetic .......................... 104
Viscosity ........................... 103
Overdrive ............................ 62,72
Overdrive OFF Switch ................... 62,72
Perform Service Indicator, Reset ............. 140Power
Take-Off Adapter ..................... 78
Take-Off Operation .................... 78
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 136
PTO (Power Take-Off) ..................... 78
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... 116,118
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 8
Remote Starting System ..................... 8
Resetting Perform Service Indicator ........... 140
Seat Belts Reminder ........................... 24
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 116,134
Shifting ............................... 52
Automatic Transmission ................ 54
Manual Transmission .................. 75
168 INDEX