2015 Ram 1500 battery

CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly
positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may
allow water to get into the power distribution
center and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If
a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates
a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
•Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
•Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 807

Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And
Turn — If Equipped
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the six plastic push-in fasteners that secure
the upper radiator seal to the grille support and both
fender ledges.
4. Remove the two plastic push-in rivets that secure the
upper radiator seal to the radiator.
5. Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle.
6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment
screws.
7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front
wheel, remove the fastener, and lift the cover over the
access hole in the front of the wheel house splash
shield. Access to the rear of the lamp can be gained
through this access hole.
Headlamp Assembly Attachment Screw Locations
810 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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).
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
830 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Ashtray................................232
Auto Down Power Windows..................47
Automatic Door Locks......................40
Automatic Headlights......................167
Automatic High Beams.....................169
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........418
Automatic Transmission....................461
Adding Fluid..........................788
Fluid and Filter Changes..................789
Fluid Change..........................789
Fluid Level Check.......................786
Fluid Type............................786
Shifting..............................470
Special Additives.......................786
Axle Fluid..............................784
Axle Lubrication..........................784
Back-Up Camera..........................210
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System..................531
Battery.................................764
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........30
Belts, Seat...............................116
Body Builders Guide........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................767
B-Pillar Location..........................603
Brake Assist System.......................583
Brake Control System, Electronic..............581
Brake Fluid.............................782
Brake System............................581
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................581
Fluid Check...........................782
Master Cylinder........................782
Parking..............................578
Warning Light.........................291
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................461
Bulb Replacement.........................808
Bulbs, Light.............................118
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INDEX 849

Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............294
Traction Control........................591
Transfer Case..........................497
Turn Signal............................118
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......289
Limited-Slip Differential....................551
Loading Vehicle..........................646
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..603
Locks..................................37
Automatic Door.........................40
Child Protection.........................41
Door.................................37
Power Door............................39
Low Tire Pressure System...................626
Lubrication, Body.........................767
Lug Nuts...............................686
Maintenance Free Battery....................764
Maintenance Procedures....................754
Maintenance Schedule......................828
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......752
Manual, Service..........................844
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check.......................785
Lubricant Selection......................824
Memory Seat............................158
Methanol...............................636
Mirrors................................126
Electric Powered........................138
Heated...............................139
Memory..............................158
Outside..............................134
Rearview.............................126
Trailer Towing.........................140
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................626
MOPAR® Parts...........................753
MTBE/ETBE............................636
858 INDEX

Disabled Vehicle........................740
Guide...............................657
Recreational...........................673
Weight...............................657
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........673
Traction................................551
Traction Control..........................583
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................592
Trailer Towing...........................648
Cooling System Tips.....................668
Hitches..............................656
Minimum Requirements..................658
Mirrors..............................140
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................657
Wiring...............................666
Trailer Towing Guide.......................657
Trailer Weight............................657
Transfer Case............................785
Electronically Shifted.....................498
Fluid................................824
Transmission............................461
Automatic............................461
Fluid................................824
Maintenance...........................786
Shifting..............................459
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .30
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........24
Tread Wear Indicators......................617
Turn Signals.............................176
Uconnect®
Customer Programmable Features...........367
Operation.............................394
Uconnect® Settings......................356
Uconnect® Settings......................367
Uconnect® Settings
Customer Programmable Features............4210
INDEX 865

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.