2013 Ram 1500 trailer

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Replace spark plugs
(5.7L engine).** XX X X X
Replace the ignition cables
(4.7L Engine). X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s), if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing. X
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter. X
Inspect the transfer case fluid,
change for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Change the transfer case fluid. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 701

Gear Select Lever Override..................618
General Information ........................20
Glass Cleaning .......................... .666
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... .224
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................535
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................534
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .532
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .442
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................571
Headlights ............................. .680
Automatic ........................... .162
Cleaning ............................ .665
High Beam ........................... .172
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........172
Passing ............................. .172Switch
.............................. .162
Head Restraints ......................... .154
Heated Mirrors .......................... .137
Heater ................................ .315
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .351
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .172
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .539
Hoisting ................................611
Hood Release ........................... .160
Hub Caps .............................. .590
Ignition .................................16
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................18
Infant Restraint ...........................84
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................503
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Inside Rearview Mirror.....................131
Instrument Cluster ....................... .257
Instrument Panel and Controls ................255
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............666
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............549
Interior Appearance Care ....................665
Interior Lights .......................... .167
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............173
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .213
Jack Location ........................... .572
Jump Starting ........................... .612
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................39
Keyless Entry System .......................23
Key, Programming .........................20
Key, Replacement ..........................19 Keys
...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................18
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................171
Lane Change Assist ....................... .172
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................51
Latches ............................... .124
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .521
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .124
Life of Tires ............................ .501
Light Bulbs ............................. .124
Lights ................................ .124
Airbag ................................74
Alarm .............................. .262
Anti-Lock ............................ .257
Automatic Headlights ....................162
Brake Assist Warning ....................480
Brake Warning ........................ .259
Bulb Replacement ...................... .680
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Power Door............................36
Low Tire Pressure System ...................508
Lubrication, Body ........................ .643
Maintenance Free Battery ....................641
Maintenance Procedures ....................636
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .696
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......634
Manual, Service ......................... .710
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .658
Lubricant Selection ..................... .692
Memory Seat ........................... .156
Methanol .............................. .522
Mirrors ............................... .131
Electric Powered ....................... .136
Heated .............................. .137
Memory ............................. .156
Outside ............................. .133Rearview
............................ .131
Trailer Towing ........................ .139
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................508
Mopar Parts ............................ .635
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .522
Multi-Function Control Lever .................171
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ............193
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................119
Occupant Restraints ........................47
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................69
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................521
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..............421
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..............421
Oil, Engine ............................. .637
Capacity ............................ .689
Change Interval ....................... .638
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Storage, Vehicle.......................... .332
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .678
Sun Roof .............................. .205
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........503
Suspension, Air .......................... .410
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .481
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .639
System, Remote Starting .....................31
Tachometer ............................. .257
Tailgate ............................... .245
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........325
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .176
Tip Start ............................... .343
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........488
Tire Markings ........................... .482
Tires ................................. .124
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................501
Air Pressure .......................... .493Chains
.............................. .504
Compact Spare ........................ .498
Dual ............................... .507
General Information .....................493
High Speed .......................... .496
Inflation Pressures ...................... .494
Life of Tires .......................... .501
Load Capacity ........................ .488
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............508
Pressure Warning Light ...................262
Quality Grading ........................711
Radial .............................. .496
Replacement .......................... .502
Rotation ............................. .506
Safety .............................. .482
Sizes ............................... .483
Snow Tires ........................... .497
Spinning ............................ .500
T

read Wear Indicators ....................500
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Tire Safety Information.....................482
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................544
Tonneau Cover .......................... .667
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................667
Torque Converter Clutch ....................375
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................618
Towing ............................... .534
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .623
Guide .............................. .540
Recreational .......................... .561
Weight .............................. .540
Traction ............................... .441
Traction Control ......................... .471
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................481
Trailer Towing .......................... .534
Cooling System Tips .....................556
Hitches ............................. .539
Minimum Requirements ..................545
Mirrors ............................. .139Trailer and Tongue Weight
.................544
Wiring .............................. .553
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .540
Trailer Weight ........................... .540
Transfer Case ........................... .658
Electronically Shifted .....................390
Fluid ............................... .692
Transmission ........................... .355
Automatic ........................... .355
Fluid ............................... .692
Maintenance .......................... .658
Shifting ............................. .352
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .30
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .500
Turn Signals ............................ .171
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................
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