2013 Ram C/V maintenance

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealer, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 669

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
678 INDEX

Carbon Monoxide Warning..................118
Cargo Area Features ...................... .294
Cargo Compartment ...................... .294
Luggage Carrier ....................... .298
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................285
Car Washes ............................ .634
Cellular Phone .......................... .145
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............654
Certification Label ........................ .548
Chains, Tire ............................ .525
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .571
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .504
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .321
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............118
Checks, Safety ............................118
Child Restraint ............................91
Child Safety Locks .........................49
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .538
Climate Control ......................... .437Clock
................................. .355
Coat Hook ............................. .285
Coin Holder ............................ .286
Cold Weather Operation ....................466
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............436
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .520
Compass .............................. .344
Compass Calibration ...................... .345
Compass Variance ........................ .345
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .342
Connector UCI................................ .380
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........380
Conserving Fuel ......................... .340
Console ............................... .286
Console, Floor .......................... .286
Console, Overhead ....................... .251
Console, Removable ...................... .291
Contract, Service ......................... .671
680 INDEX

E-85 Fuel.............................. .542
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .471
Electrical Power Outlets .....................269
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................133
Electronic Brake Control System ...............492
Brake Assist System .....................493
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........236
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............494
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......330
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................570
Jacking .............................. .571
Jump Starting ......................... .592
Overheating .......................... .570
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........607
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .614
Block Heater ......................... .468Break-In Recommendations
................117
Checking Oil Level ..................... .610
Compartment ......................... .605
Compartment Identification ................605
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................623
Cooling ............................. .623
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................118
Flooded, Starting ...................... .466
Fuel Requirements ..................... .537
Oil................................. .610
Oil Selection ...........................611
Oil Synthetic ......................... .612
Overheating .......................... .570
Starting ............................. .465
Temperature Gauge ..................... .326
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .612
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................612
682 INDEX

Enhanced Accident Response Feature............86
Entry System, Illuminated ....................20
Ethanol ............................... .538
Event Data Recorder ........................90
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................55
Exhaust System ...........................118
Exterior Lights .......................... .122
Fabric Care ............................. .637
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .323
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .614
Air Conditioning ...................... .459
Engine Oil ........................... .613
Engine Oil Disposal .....................613
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .570Turn Signal
.......................... .122
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .227
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .545
Engine Oil ........................... .545
Fuel Requirements ..................... .542
Maintenance .......................... .546
Replacement Parts ...................... .546
Starting ............................. .545
Flooded Engine Starting ....................466
Floor Console ........................... .286
Fluid Capacities ......................... .655
Fluid Leaks ............................ .122
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................633
Brake ............................... .630
Cooling System ........................ .623
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INDEX 683

Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...............324
Service .............................. .649
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .321
Side Marker .......................... .653
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............324
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............319
Traction Control ....................... .496
Turn Signal .......................... .122
Voltage ............................. .327
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......315
Loading Vehicle ......................... .285
Capacities ........................... .551
Tires ............................... .510
Load Leveling System ..................... .298
Locks ..................................35
Door .................................35
Lubrication, Body ........................ .621
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................298 Maintenance Free Battery
....................616
Maintenance Procedures ....................610
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .660
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......321
Manual, Service ......................... .674
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .252
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............214
Memory Seat ........................... .133
Methanol .............................. .538
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .342
Mirrors ............................... .130
Automatic Dimming .....................131
Electric Remote ........................ .133
Exterior Folding ....................... .132
Heated .............................. .134
Memory ............................. .214
Outside ............................. .132
Rearview ............................ .130
V
anity .............................. .135
688 INDEX

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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INDEX 691