2013 Ram 2500 brake

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F08 40 Amp Green Emissions Diesel –
If Equipped
F09 40 Amp Green Diesel Fuel Heater
– If Equipped
F10 40 Amp Green Body Controller /
Exterior Lighting #2
F10 50 Amp Red Body Controller /
Exterior Lighting #2 – If Equipped with Stop/Start
F11 30 Amp Pink Integrated Trailer
Brake Module – If EquippedCavity Car- tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F12 40 Amp Green Body Controller #3
/ Interior Lights
F13 40 Amp Green Blower Motor
F14 40 Amp Green Body Controller #4
/ Power Locks
F15 30 Amp Pink Electric Park Brake
Right Side – If Equipped
F19 30 Amp Pink SCR – If Equipped
F20 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door
Module
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 677

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F21 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control
Module
F22 20 Amp Yellow Engine Control
Module
F23 30 Amp Pink Body Controller #1
F24 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Mod-
ule
F25 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper Low
Speed
F25 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper High
SpeedCavity Car- tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F26 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes/
Stability Control Module/Valves
F28 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Backup
Lights – IfEquipped
F29 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Parking
Lights – IfEquipped
F30 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Recep-
tacle
F32 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control
Module – IfEquipped
678 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F69 15 Amp
Blue Mod SCR 12V – If
Equipped
F70 30 Amp
Green Fuel Pump Motor
F71 25 Amp
Natural Amplifier
F72 10 Amp
Red Voltage Stabilizer
Modules – IfEquippedCavity Car- tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F74 20 Amp
Yellow (Gas
Engine) /10
Amp Red
(Diesel
Engine) Brake Vacuum
Pump Gas/Diesel – If Equipped
F75 10 Amp
Red Coolant Tempera-
ture Valve Actuator
F76 10 Amp
Red Antilock Brakes/
Electronic Stability Control
682 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Rear Axle – 1500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lu-
bricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Ax-
les require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR®
Limited Slip Additive (MS-10111).
Front and Rear Axle – 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90.
Limited-Slip 10.5/11.5 inch Rear Axles Limited slip
additive is not required.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir– 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 701

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4)
models only). 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 705

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
Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-
gine).** X
Replace the top row (intake side)
of spark plugs (4.7L Engine).** XX X X X
Replace the side row (exhaust
side) of spark plugs (4.7L En-
gine).** X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 707

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............656
Adding Fuel ............................ .534
Additives, Fuel .......................... .529
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .175
Airbag ..................................64
Airbag Deployment ........................78
Airbag Light .............................72
Airbag Maintenance ........................80
Airbag, Side ..............................67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................68
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .646
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................648
Air Conditioning ......................... .314
Air Conditioning Controls ...................314
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................648
Air Conditioning System ....................314
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .499
Air Suspension .......................... .410
Alarm Light ............................ .260Alarm, Panic
.............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................21
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................655
Disposal ............................. .658
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................473
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................255
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........21
Anti-Theft System ..........................21
Appearance Care ........................ .668
Ashtray ............................... .209
Auto Down Power Windows ..................44
Automatic Door Locks ......................36
Automatic Headlights ..................... .158
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........324
Automatic Transmission ....................355
Adding Fluid ......................... .667
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................668
722 INDEX

Fluid Level Check...................... .665
Fluid Type ........................... .665
Shifting ............................. .364
Special Additives ...................... .666
Axle Fluid ............................. .663
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................663
Back-Up Camera ......................... .189
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ..................420
Battery ................................ .647
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........29
Belts, Seat ...............................50
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................649
B-Pillar Location ......................... .493
Brake Assist System ...................... .474
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............473
Brake Fluid ............................ .661
Brake System ........................... .470Anti-Lock (ABS)
....................... .471
Fluid Check .......................... .661
Master Cylinder ....................... .661
Parking ............................. .468
Warning Light ........................ .257
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................354
Bulb Replacement ........................ .686
Bulbs, Light ............................ .120
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................693
Camera, Rear ........................... .189
Camper ............................... .242
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .696
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .645
Power Steering ........................ .467
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................657
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................117
Cargo Light ............................ .166
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INDEX 723