2015 Ram 3500 service indicator

SELECT button to turn off the message. If the problem
continues, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
748 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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 other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset byreferring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Dis-
play (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
NOTE: 1500 Models Only
•
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months on
1500 trucks, whichever comes first.
2500 – 3500 Models
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or twelve months on
2500 – 3500 trucks, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
•
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
824 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Airbag........................ .78, 116, 285
Alarm .............................. .285
Anti-Lock ............................ .285
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... .577
Automatic Headlights ....................166
Brake Assist Warning ....................585
Brake Warning ........................ .285
Bulb Replacement ...................... .805
Cap Top Clearance ......................811
Cargo .............................. .174
Center Mounted Stop ....................810
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........285
Courtesy/Reading ................172, 174, 209
Daytime Running ...................... .167
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....585
Exterior ..............................117
Fog ......................... .170, 285, 808
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................491
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................679 Headlights
........................... .165
High Beam ....................... .176, 285
High Beam Indicator .....................285
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............176
Hill Descent Control Indicator ..............587
Illuminated Entry ........................24
Instrument Cluster ..................... .285
Interior ....................171, 172, 174, 209
Oil Pressure .......................... .285
Passing ............................. .176
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .285
Security Alarm ........................ .285
Service .......................... .804, 805
Side Marker .......................... .814
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........285, 619
Traction Control ....................... .585
Transfer Case ......................... .491
T

urn Signal ..................117, 175, 806, 808
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......28510
INDEX 851

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

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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