2015 Ram 2500 towing

Maintenance Chart
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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X XX X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
surfaces. 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 axle fluid. XXX X X X X
826 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(s) (six-speed auto-
matic only), if using your vehicle
for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s) (six-speed auto-
matic only). X
Inspect the transfer case fluid,
change for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. XX
Change the transfer case fluid. X
828 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Automatic........................... .405
Cold Weather Operation ....................445
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............392
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .608
Console, Overhead ....................... .209
Contract, Service ......................... .835
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........774
Cooling System .......................... .771
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............773
Coolant Capacity ...................... .815
Coolant Level ...................771, 775, 777
Disposal of Used Coolant .................775
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................772
Inspection ........................ .775, 777
Points to Remember .....................777
Pressure Cap ......................... .774
Radiator Cap ......................... .774
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......772, 815, 817
Corrosion Protection ...................... .786Cupholders
............................ .232
Customer Assistance ...................... .833
Customer Programmable Features .............370
Data Recorder, Event .......................81
Daytime Running Lights ....................167
Dealer Service ........................... .750
Defroster, Rear Window .....................242
Defroster, Windshield ...................116,398
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................177
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................545
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .571
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................737
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................775
Door Locks Door Locks ............................37
KeyFob...............................37
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INDEX 845

Glass Cleaning.......................... .791
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... .242
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................642
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................641
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .639
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .547
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................679
Headlights ............................. .806
Automatic ........................... .166
Cleaning ............................ .791
High Beam ........................... .176
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........176
Passing ............................. .176
Switch .............................. .165
Head Restraints ......................... .154Heated Mirrors
...................... .139, 242
Heater ............................. .395, 400
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .451
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .176
Hill Descent Control ...................... .587
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................587
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .648
Hoisting ............................... .725
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) .............211
Hood Release ........................... .163
Hub Caps .............................. .724
Ignition .................................16
Key .............................. .12, 16
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................24
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................19
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................613
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INDEX 849

Limited-Slip Differential.................545, 781
Loading Vehicle ......................... .639
Tires ............................... .597
Locks ..................................37
Automatic Door .........................39
Child Protection .........................40
Door .................................37
Power Door ............................39
Low Tire Pressure System ...................619
Lubrication, Body ........................ .763
Lug Nuts .............................. .680
Maintenance Free Battery ....................760
Maintenance Procedures ....................750
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .824
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......748
Manual, Service ......................... .837
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .782Lubricant Selection
..................... .820
Memory Seat ........................... .158
Methanol .............................. .629
Mirrors ............................... .126
Electric Powered ....................... .138
Heated .............................. .139
Memory ............................. .158
Outside ............................. .134
Rearview ......................... .126, 133
Trailer Towing ........................ .140
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................619
MOPAR® Parts ...................... .749, 836
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .629
Multi-Function Control Lever .................175
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ............207
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................113
852 INDEX

PowerDistribution Center (Fuses) ................795
Door Locks ............................39
Mirrors ............................. .138
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........224, 230
Seats ............................... .142
Sliding Rear Window ....................243
Steering .......................... .569, 571
Sunroof ............................. .220
Windows ..............................46
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .820
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................63
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................63
Programmable Electronic Features ..........319, 346
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .604
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ........771, 774Radio Operation
......................... .393
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................390
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................179
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .527
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................780
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................262
Rear ParkSense System ..................189, 198
Rear Seat, Folding .....................152, 153
Rear Window Features .....................242
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .244
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .151
Recorder, Event Data .......................81
Recreational Towing ...................... .667
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........670
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......673
Reformulated Gasoline .....................629
Refrigerant .......................... .762, 763
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................52
854 INDEX

Tachometer............................. .285
Tailgate ............................... .265
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........413
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .180
Tip Start ............................... .443
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . .597, 598, 613
Tire Markings ........................... .591
Tires............................117, 601, 839
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................611
Air Pressure .......................... .601
Chains .............................. .613
Compact Spare ........................ .608
Dual ............................ .617, 680
General Information .....................601
High Speed .......................... .604
Inflation Pressures ...................... .602
Life of Tires ...........................611
Load Capacity ..................... .597, 598
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............619Pressure Warning Light
...................285
Quality Grading ....................... .839
Radial .............................. .604
Replacement ...........................611
Rotation ............................. .616
Safety ........................... .591, 601
Sizes ............................... .592
Snow Tires ........................... .606
Spinning ............................ .610
Tread Wear Indicators ....................610
Tire Safety Information .....................591
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................650
Tonneau Cover .......................... .792
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................792
Torque Converter Clutch .................475, 486
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................732
Towing ............................ .641,
737
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .737
Guide .............................. .649
858 INDEX

Recreational.......................... .667
Weight .............................. .649
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........667
Traction ............................... .546
Traction Control ......................... .577
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................586
Trailer Towing .......................... .641
Cooling System Tips .....................662
Hitches ............................. .648
Minimum Requirements ..................651
Mirrors ............................. .140
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................650
Wiring .............................. .659
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .649
Trailer Weight ........................... .649
Transfer Case ........................... .782
Electronically Shifted ..............491, 498, 503
Fluid ............................... .820
Transmission ........................... .455Automatic
..................455, 464, 476, 782
Fluid ............................... .820
Maintenance .......................... .782
Shifting ............................. .452
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .30
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .25
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........25
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .610
Turn Signals ...................175, 285, 806, 808
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features ........362, 383
Operation ............................ .390
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .351
Uconnect® Settings ..................362, 383
Uconnect® Settings Customer Programmable Features ......42, 359, 380
Passive Entry Programming ..........42, 359, 380
Uconnect® Settings ..................359, 380
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INDEX 859