Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a
malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.
* Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces every 20,000
miles (32,000 km). If gear oil leakage is suspected, check
the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid
every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
** Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 15,000 miles (24 000 km) or six months or 500
Hours, whichever comes first.
**** Under no circumstances should the air cleaner filter
element exceed 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months,
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
***The manufacturer highly recommends that all
cooling system service, maintenance, and repairs be
performed by your local authorized dealer.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 343
Oil, Engine..............................102
Capacity.............................121
Change Interval........................103
Dipstick..............................102
Disposal..............................104
Filter............................104 , 122
Filter Disposal.........................104
Materials Added to......................104
Recommendation.......................102
Viscosity.............................103
Overheating, Engine........................20
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........113
Remote Starting System......................12
Schedule, Maintenance.....................128
Seat Belts
Reminder..............................22
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............122Signals, Turn.............................19
Speedometer.............................23
Starting.................................59
Automatic Transmission...................60
Engine Block Heater...................62,68
Remote...............................12
Starting Procedures.........................59
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines).............59
Tachometer..............................18
Tip Start................................60
Ti re s
Pressure Warning Light....................24
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.................78
Towing.................................74
Guide................................78
Weight...............................78
Trailer Towing............................74
Cooling System Tips......................90
INDEX - RAM 1500 349
Keyless Enter-N-Go........................203
Lights
Airbag...............................159
Alarm...............................160
Anti-Lock.............................154
Brake Warning.........................157
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator).........154
Fog .................................162
High Beam............................158
High Beam Indicator.....................158
Instrument Cluster......................154
Seat Belt Reminder......................159
Security Alarm.........................160
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............160
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......154
Maintenance Procedures....................291
Maintenance Schedule......................334Manual Transmission......................239
Fluid Level Check.......................318
Shift Speeds...........................241
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................149
Noise Control
Maintenance...........................323
Tampering Prohibited....................323
Noise Emission Warranty....................322
Oil Change Indicator.......................335
Oil, Engine..............................292
Capacity.............................327
Change Interval........................293
Dipstick..............................292
Disposal..............................296
Filter............................295 , 328
Filter Disposal.........................296
Identification Logo......................293
354 INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500
