2013 Ram 2500 power steering

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F88 15 Amp
Blue Instrument Panel
Cluster
F90/F91 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlet (Rear
seats) Customer Selectable
F93 20 Amp
Yellow Cigar Lighter
F94 10 Amp
Red Shifter / Transfer
Case Module
F95 10 Amp
Red Rear Camera /
Park Assist
F96 10 Amp
Red Rear Seat Heater
SwitchCavity Car- tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F97 25 Amp
Natural Rear Heated Seats
& Heated Steering Wheel – IfEquipped
F98 25 Amp
Natural Front Heated Seats
– If Equipped
F99 10 Amp
Red Climate Control
F101 15 Amp
Blue Electrochromatic
Mirror / Smart
High Beams – If Equipped
F104 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlets (In-
strument Panel/Center Console)
684 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

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

Dealer Service........................... .641
Defroster, Rear Window .....................222
Defroster, Windshield ......................118
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................169
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................441
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .467
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................628
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................658
Door Locks ..............................34
Door Locks, Automatic ......................36
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .422
Off-Road ............................ .422
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .443
Dual Rear Wheels ........................ .512E-85 Fuel
.............................. .530
Electrical Power Outlets .....................205
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................222
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............392
Electronic Brake Control System ...............473
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................473
Brake Assist System .....................474
Traction Control System ...................474
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................362
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............480
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......189
Emergency Brake ........................ .468
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................621
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................577
Jump Starting ......................... .617
Tow Hooks ........................... .623
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........640
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INDEX 725

Starting............................. .533
Flooded Engine Starting ....................345
Fluid, Brake ............................ .700
Fluid Capacities ......................... .696
Fluid Leaks ............................ .120
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .661
Power Steering ........................ .467
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........698
Fog Lights ............................. .162
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .223
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................577
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .388
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................621
Front Axle (Differential) .....................663
Fuel .................................. .526
Adding ............................. .534
Additives ............................ .529
Clean Air ............................ .527Ethanol
............................. .527
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................536
Gasoline ............................. .526
Materials Added ....................... .529
Methanol ............................ .527
Octane Rating ......................... .526
Requirements ......................... .526
Tank Capacity ......................... .696
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .530
Fuel System Caution ...................... .535
Fuses ................................. .675
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................536
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .527
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .526
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................527
Gauges Speedometer ......................... .260
T
achometer ........................... .255
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INDEX 727

Mirrors............................. .132
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........205
Seats ............................... .137
Sliding Rear Window ....................223
Steering ............................. .466
Sunroof ............................. .202
Windows ..............................43
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .700
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................63
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................62
Programmable Electronic Features .............283
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .501
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........655
Radio Operation ......................... .313
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................171
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .423Rear Axle (Differential)
.....................663
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................240
Rear Park Sense System .....................180
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .146
Rear Window Features .....................222
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .223
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .145
Recorder, Event Data .......................81
Recreational Towing ...................... .566
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........569
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......572
Reformulated Gasoline .....................527
Refrigerant ............................. .649
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................62
Remote Control Starting System .........................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ..........311
Remote Starting System ......................30
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INDEX 733

Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................18
Sentry Key Programming ....................20
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
Service Assistance ........................ .713
Service Contract ......................... .715
Service Manuals ......................... .718
Settings, Personal ........................ .283
Shifting ............................... .352
Automatic Transmission ..................355
Transfer Case ......................... .390
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .569
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .572
Shift Lever Override ...................... .624
Shoulder Belts ............................50
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................58
Side Airbag ..............................73
Signals, Turn ........................... .120Sliding Rear Window
Power .............................. .223
SmartBeams ............................ .160
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................509
Snow Plow ............................. .561
Snow Tires ............................. .502
Spare Tire .............................. .503
Spark Plugs ............................ .698
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................177
Speedometer ............................ .260
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ..................420
Starting .................................30
Automatic Transmission ..................342
Cold Weather ......................... .345
Engine Fails to Start .....................345
Remote ...............................30
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............342
Steering Power .............................. .466
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INDEX 735