2012 RAM CHASSIS CAB towing

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

Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 417
Inspection .......................... 420
Points to Remember .................. 422
Pressure Cap ........................ 419
Radiator Cap ....................... 419
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....... 418,450
Cupholders ............................ 172
Customer Assistance ..................... 473
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 63
Daytime Running Lights ................... 153
Dealer Service .......................... 405
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 180
Defroster, Windshield ................ 80,258,264
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 155
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 298
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ................ 428
Power Steering ...................... 303 Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 395
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 420
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 300
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 334,384
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 180
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 165
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............... 284
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 160
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 203
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 292
Emergency Brake ........................ 304
10 INDEX 485

Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 180
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 345
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 344
Guide, Body Builders ...................... 6
GVWR ............................... 342
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 300
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 376
Head Restraints ......................... 138
Headlights ............................ 443
Automatic ......................... 148
Cleaning ........................... 434
High Beam ......................... 154
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 154
Lights On Reminder .................. 152
Passing ............................ 154 Switch ............................ 148
Heated Mirrors ....................... 91,180
Heated Seats ........................... 132
Heater ............................... 256
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 275
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 154
Hitches
Trailer Towing ....................... 347
Hoisting .............................. 388
Hood Release .......................... 145
Hub Caps ............................. 383
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................. 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint .......................... 64
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 330488 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

Sliding Rear Window .................. 181
Steering ........................ 302,303
Windows ........................... 34
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 451
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 216
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 324
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... 417,419
Radio Operation ........................ 255
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 425,426
Rear Window Features .................... 180
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... 181
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 137
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 63
Recreational Towing ...................... 365
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 368,370 Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N) .................. 369,373
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 336
Refrigerant ............................ 412
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 51
Remote Control
Starting System ....................... 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 253
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 404
Replacement Tires ....................... 328
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 476
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ........... 194,210
Restraint, Head ......................... 138
Restraints, Child ....................... 64,70
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 38
Rotation, Tires .......................... 333
10 INDEX 493

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