2012 RAM CHASSIS CAB Owners Manual

Shifting ............................... 276
Automatic Transmission ................ 278
Transfer Case ....................... 290
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) .................. 368,370
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N) .................. 369,373
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 115
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 48
Shoulder Belts ........................... 39
Signals, Turn ...................... 81,153,189
Sliding Rear Window
Power ............................ 181
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 330
Snow Plow ............................ 361
Snow Tires ............................ 332
Spare Tire .......................... 325,326
Spark Plugs ............................ 450
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 160 Speedometer ........................... 190
Starting ............................. 26,273
Automatic Transmission ................ 273
Cold Weather ....................... 274
Engine Fails to Start .................. 274
Remote ............................ 26
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ 273
Steel Carcass Ply Tires .................... 321
Steering
Power .......................... 302,303
Wheel, Heated ...................... 159
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 157
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 253
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 253
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 176
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 266,441
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 441
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 330
10 INDEX 495

Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 408
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 189
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 260
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 189
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............. 68,73
Text Messaging ......................... 115
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 157
Tip Start .............................. 274
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...... 314,330
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 312
Tire Markings .......................... 309
Tire Safety Information .................... 309
Tires ............................ 81,318,479
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 328
Air Pressure ........................ 318
Chains ............................ 330
Compact Spare ...................... 325 Dual ........................... 334,384
General Information .................. 318
High Speed ......................... 323
Inflation Pressures .................... 319
Life of Tires ........................ 328
Load Capacity .................... 314,315
Quality Grading ..................... 479
Radial ............................ 324
Replacement ........................ 328
Rotation ........................... 333
Safety .......................... 309,318
Sizes ............................. 310
Snow Tires ......................... 332
Spinning ........................... 327
Steel Carcass Ply ..................... 321
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 327
Wheel Nut Torque .................... 382
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 349
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 287496 INDEX

Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 393
Towing ............................ 344,395
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 107
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 395
Guide ............................. 348
Recreational ........................ 365
Weight ............................ 348
Towing Assistance ....................... 107
Traction .............................. 299
Trailer Towing .......................... 344
Cooling System Tips .................. 361
Hitches ............................ 347
Minimum Requirements ................ 351
Mirrors ............................ 92
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 349
Wiring ............................ 359
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 348
Trailer Weight .......................... 348 Transfer Case ........................... 427
Electronically Shifted .................. 292
Fluid ............................. 451
Transmission
Automatic ....................... 278,427
Fluid ............................. 451
Maintenance ........................ 427
Shifting ........................... 276
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 327
Trip Odometer .......................... 192
Turn Signals ...................... 153,189,443
10 INDEX 497

UCI Connector ......................... 246
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 93
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 479
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 246
Variance, Compass ....................... 215
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ...................... 315,342
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 266,441
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 123
Voltmeter ............................. 196
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 189
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 476
Washers, Windshield .................. 156,413
Washing Vehicle ......................... 431 Water
Driving Through ..................... 300
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 432
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 432
Wheel Cover ........................... 383
Wheel Nut Torque .................... 382,387
Wind Buffeting .......................... 37
Window Fogging ........................ 266
Windows .............................. 34
Power ............................. 34
Rear Sliding ........................ 181
Windshield Defroster ...................... 80
Windshield Washers ................ 154,156,413
Fluid .......................... 154,413
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 413
Windshield Wipers ....................... 154
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 413
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 155498 INDEX

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRA
NSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi-
cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency
signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must
be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must
be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly to the
battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The
negative power connection should be made to body sheet
metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This con-
nection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or
the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting
antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accu-
racy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed
away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully
shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a
low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than nor-
mal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interference
between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s
electronic systems.

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