2012 RAM CHASSIS CAB maintenance

• Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the
information that students and professional technicians
need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving,
maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group
LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the
vehicle, system, and/or components is written in
straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams,
and charts.
• Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia-
grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi-
cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians
to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve-
hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to
find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-
step troubleshooting and drivability procedures,
proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools
and equipment. • Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to
acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve-
hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency
and maintenance procedures as well as specifications,
capabilities and safety tips.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 418
Adding Fuel ........................... 340
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 158
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 408
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 411
Air Conditioning ........................ 256
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 256
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. 41 1,412
Air Conditioning System ............. 256,260,411
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 267
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 319,330
Airbag ................................ 52
Airbag Deployment ....................... 60
Airbag Light ..................... 58,62,79,200
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 61
Airbag, Side ............................ 57
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 57
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 19
Alarm Light ........................... 192 Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 19
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 243
Anti-Lock Warning Light ............... 200,308
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 19
Anti-Theft System ........................ 19
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 418
Capacities .......................... 449
Disposal ........................... 420
Appearance Care ........................ 430
Ashtray ............................... 169
Assistance Towing ....................... 107
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 87
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 148
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 260482 INDEX

Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... 78,339
Cargo Light ............................ 152
Cellular Phone ........................ 93,255
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 445
Center Lap Belts ......................... 48
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 176
Certification Label ....................... 342
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 310
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............. 199,403
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 77
Checks, Safety ........................... 77
Child Restraint ........................ 64,65
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............. 68,73
Child Seat .............................. 70
Cigar Lighter ........................... 169
Cleaning
Wheels ............................ 432
Climate Control ......................... 256 Clock ............................. 223,232
Cold Weather Operation ................... 274
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 255
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 325
Compass .............................. 214
Compass Calibration ..................... 215
Compass Variance ....................... 215
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 212
Connector
UCI .............................. 246
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 246
Console, Overhead ....................... 163
Contract, Service ........................ 475
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 419
Cooling System ......................... 417
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 418
Coolant Capacity ..................... 449
Coolant Level .................... 417,420
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 420484 INDEX

Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 392
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 376
Jump Starting ....................... 388
Tow Hooks ......................... 393
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 403
Engine ............................... 401
Air Cleaner ......................... 408
Block Heater ........................ 275
Break-In Recommendations .............. 77
Compartment Identification ............. 401
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 450
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 78,339
Flooded, Starting ..................... 274
Jump Starting ....................... 388
Oil ............................ 406,450
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 407
Oil Selection ........................ 407
Oil Synthetic ........................ 408 Temperature Gauge ................... 189
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 59
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Event Data Recorder ...................... 63
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 78,339
Exhaust System ....................... 78,414
Exterior Lighting ........................ 148
Exterior Lights .......................... 81
Filters
Air Cleaner ......................... 408
Engine Fuel ........................ 450
Engine Oil ....................... 408,450
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 408
Flashers
Turn Signal .................... 81,153,189
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 388
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 274
Fluid Capacities ......................... 449486 INDEX

Power Door ......................... 31
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ....................... 68
Lubrication, Body ....................... 412
Lug Nuts ........................... 382,384
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 409
Maintenance Procedures ................... 405
Maintenance Schedule .................... 454
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... 403
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check .................... 427
Lubricant Selection ................... 451
Manual, Service ......................... 477
Memory Seat ........................... 140
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 212
Mirrors ................................ 87
Automatic Dimming ................... 87
Electric Powered ...................... 90 Heated ............................. 91
Memory ........................... 140
Outside ............................ 88
Rearview ........................... 87
Trailer Towing ....................... 92
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Mopar Parts ......................... 404,476
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 153
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 77
Occupant Restraints ................... 38,57,60
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 57
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 335
Odometer ............................. 192
Trip .............................. 192
Oil Change Indicator .................. 194,210
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .............. 194,210
10 INDEX 491

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 81
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 476
Safety Information, Tire ................... 309
Safety Tips ............................. 77
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 78
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 243
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 454
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 435
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 51
Seat Belts .......................... 38,39,79
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 48
And Pregnant Women .................. 52
Child Restraint ..................... 64,68
Extender ........................... 52
Front Seat .......................... 39
Inspection .......................... 79
Reminder .......................... 202 Seats .............................. 128,140
Adjustment ......................... 128
Child .............................. 68
Heated ............................ 132
Memory ........................... 140
Power ............................ 128
Reclining .......................... 137
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 418,450
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 473
Service Contract ......................... 475
Service Manuals ........................ 477
Setting the Clock ..................... 223,232
Settings, Personal ........................ 216
Shift Lever Override ...................... 394494 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