2016 RAM CHASSIS CAB air filter

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and automatic trans-
mission and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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.
• 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. 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633

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
150,000Or 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
240,000Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission
Only). XX X 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 635

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... .589
Adding Fuel ............................ .503
Additives, Fuel .......................... .500
Adjust
Down ........................... .144, 145
Forward ......................... .144, 145
Rearward ........................ .144, 145
Up ............................. .144, 145
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .179
AirBag.............................. .68, 69
Advance Front Air Bag ....................70
Air Bag Operation .......................71
Air Bag Warning Light ....................80
Enhanced Accident Response ................79
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................82
FrontAirBag...........................68
If A Deployment Occurs ...................77
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................72
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............81 Side Air Bags ...........................72
Transporting Pets .......................114
Air Bag Deployment ........................68
Air Bag Light ..................... .80, 118, 241
Air Bag Maintenance .......................81
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .572
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................ .578
Air Conditioning ..................... .351, 356
Air Conditioning Controls ............... .351, 356
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .......... .370, 372
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. .578, 579
Air Conditioning System ......... .351, 356, 369, 578
Air Pressure, Tires .................... .472, 484
Alarm, Panic .............................29
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................. .22, 244
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................. .588
Capacities ........................... .626652 INDEX

Emission Control System Maintenance ......... .566
Engine ................................ .563
Air Cleaner .......................... .572
Break-In Recommendations ................115
Compartment Identification ............... .563
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... .627
Exhaust Gas Caution .................117,502
Flooded, Starting ...................... .403
Fuel Requirements ..................... .498
Jump Starting ......................... .548
Oil ............................. .569, 627
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .571
Oil Filter ............................ .572
Oil Selection .......................... .570
Oil Synthetic ......................... .571
Overheating .......................... .536
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .571
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............79
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24 Ethanol ............................... .499
Event Data Recorder ........................82
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................117,502
Exhaust System .......................117,585
Exterior Lighting ......................... .163
Exterior Lights .......................... .120
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... .572
Engine Fuel .......................... .627
Engine Oil ........................ .572, 627
Engine Oil Disposal .................... .571
Flashers
Turn Signal .................... .120, 173, 265
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .548
Flooded Engine Starting ................... .403
Fluid, Brake ............................ .629
Fluid Capacities ......................... .626
Fluid Leaks ............................ .12110 INDEX 657

Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. .598
Brake ............................... .593
Power Steering ........................ .438
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts .......... .627
Fog Lights ....................... .168, 259, 621
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. .536
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .423
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .................... .553
Front Axle (Differential) .................... .595
Fuel .................................. .498
Adding ............................. .503
Additives ............................ .500
Clean Air ............................ .499
Ethanol ............................. .499
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... .504
Filter ............................... .627
Gasoline ............................. .498
Light ............................... .257 Materials Added ....................... .500
Methanol ............................ .499
Octane Rating ......................... .498
Requirements ......................... .498
Tank Capacity ......................... .626
Fuses ................................. .607
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... .504, 565
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .499
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .498
Gasoline, Reformulated .................... .499
Gear Ranges ............................ .409
Gear Select Lever Override ................. .555
Glass Cleaning .......................... .605
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... .226
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. .508
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................. .507
Guide, Body Builders ........................6658 INDEX