2013 Ram C/V tow

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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S660 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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 if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. X
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter. 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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S664 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............625
Adding Fuel ............................ .546
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .622
Additives, Fuel .......................... .540
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .234
Airbag ..................................75
Airbag Deployment ........................87
Airbag Light .............................83
Airbag Maintenance ........................88
Airbag, Side ..............................78
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................79
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .614
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................618
Air Conditioning ......................... .437
Air Conditioning Controls ...................437
Air Conditioning Filter .....................459
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................443
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................618
Air Conditioning System ....................437 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control
..........437
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .516
Alarm Light ............................ .324
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................377
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................624
Disposal ............................. .627
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................318
Anti-Theft System ..........................17
Appearance Care ........................ .633
Ashtray ............................... .279
Assistance Towing ........................ .159
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .499
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................131
Automatic Door Locks ......................38
Automatic Headlights ..................... .222
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........446
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........626
Cooling System .......................... .623
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............625
Coolant Capacity ...................... .655
Coolant Level ......................... .623
Disposal of Used Coolant .................627
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................624
Inspection ........................... .627
Points to Remember .....................628
Pressure Cap ......................... .626
Radiator Cap ......................... .626
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............624
Corrosion Protection ...................... .633
Cupholders ............................ .275
Customer Assistance ...................... .669
Data Recorder, Event .......................90
Daytime Running Lights ....................223 Dealer Service
........................... .609
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .120
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................229
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................606
Dimmer Control ......................... .224
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................633
Oil (Engine) .......................... .610
Power Steering ........................ .486
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................599
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................627
Door Locks ..............................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .256
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .483
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......340
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Power Steering........................ .486
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........656
Fog Lights ............................. .223
Fog Light Service ........................ .652
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............196
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................596
Fuel .................................. .537
Adding ............................. .546
Additives ............................ .540
Clean Air ............................ .538
Conserving ........................... .340
Economy Mode ....................... .471
Ethanol ............................. .538
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................323
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................323
Gasoline ............................. .537
Gauge .............................. .323Light
............................... .327
Materials Added ....................... .540
Methanol ............................ .538
Octane Rating ......................... .537
Requirements ......................... .537
Saver Mode .......................... .340
Tank Capacity ......................... .655
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .542
Fueling ............................... .546
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .340
Fuel Saver ............................. .340
Fuses ................................. .640
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............256
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................546
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .538
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .537
Conserving ........................... .340
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Gasoline, Reformulated.....................538
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................326
Fuel ................................ .323
Speedometer ......................... .323
Tachometer ........................... .315
Gear Ranges ............................ .473
Gear Select Lever Override ..................597
General Information ........................17
Glass Cleaning .......................... .638
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................549
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................549
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .549
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®) ...............145
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .483Hazard Warning Flasher
....................570
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... .651
Cleaning ............................ .638
Lights On Reminder .....................223
Passing ............................. .227
Replacing ............................ .651
Time Delay ........................... .222
Washers ............................. .222
Head Restraints ......................... .192
Heated Mirrors .......................... .134
Heater ................................ .437
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .468
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .227
Hill Start Assist .......................... .499
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .556
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............256
Hood Release ........................... .219
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Reclining Front Seats...................... .191
Recorder, Event Data .......................90
Recreational Towing ...................... .566
Reformulated Gasoline .....................538
Refrigerant ............................. .619
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................73
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........435
Remote Starting System ......................30
Removable Floor Console ...................291
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .609
Replacement Tires ........................ .523
Reporting Safety Defects ....................673
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................317
Restraint, Head .......................... .192
Restraints, Child ...........................91
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................596
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...................298 Rotation, Tires
.......................... .527
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................119
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................122
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................673
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................118
Safety Information, Tire .....................502
Safety Tips ..............................118
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................377
Schedule, Maintenance .....................660
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .639
Seat Belt Reminder .........................73
Seat Belts ................................56
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................65
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........65
And Pregnant Women .....................74
Child Restraint ..........................91
Extender ..............................74
Front Seat .............................60
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Inspection............................119
Pretensioners ...........................68
Rear Seat ..............................60
Seats ................................. .182
Adjustment .......................... .182
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo).................196
Memory ............................. .214
Power .............................. .183
Reclining ............................ .191
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) .................196
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............656
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Programming ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .669
Service Contract ......................... .671
Service
Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . .321
Service Manuals ......................... .674Settings, Personal
........................ .346
Setting the Clock ......................... .355
Shift Lever Override ...................... .597
Shoulder Belts ............................60
Side Airbag ..............................85
Signals, Turn ........................... .122
Sliding Door .............................44
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................525
Snow Tires ............................. .519
Spare Tire .............................. .520
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................236
Speedometer ............................ .323
Starting ............................... .465
Automatic Transmission ..................465
Cold Weather ......................... .466
Engine Fails to Start .....................466
Remote ...............................30
Starting and Operating .....................465
Starting Procedures ....................... .465
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