2012 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab engine

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
upper switch bank just below the radio.
Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual 6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if the right front
wheel is being changed, block the left
rear wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not re

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the
engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE:The positive battery post is covered with a
protecti

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
5. Start th

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can
often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift lever
rhythmically between DRIVE/1st and REVERSE while
applying sl

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Firmly set the pa

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 5.7L............. 405
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)....... 406
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message........... 406
Emissions Inspection And