2017 Ram 2500 trailer

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
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
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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 mechanic.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle
could result in a component malfunction and effect
vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.
708 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Fuel, Flexible............................. .545
Fuses .................................. .679
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............175, 180
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................549, 637
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .542
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .541
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .542
Gear Ranges .......................... .396, 405
Gear Select Lever Override ....................623
General Information ........................ .540
Glass Cleaning ........................... .677
Grocery Bag Retainer ....................... .200
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................552
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................551
Guide, Body Builders .........................6
GVWR ................................. .550
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or
Shallow Standing Water ....................472
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .580
Headlights .............................. .690
Automatic ............................ .139
Cleaning .............................. .677High Beam
............................ .147
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........147
Passing ............................... .147
Switch ............................... .139
Head Restraints ........................... .129
Heated Mirrors .........................115,200
Heater ................................. .330
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .385
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....147
Hill Descent Control ....................... .505
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................505
Hill Start Assist ........................... .498
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .558
Hoisting ................................ .618
HomeLink

(Garage Door Opener) ...............175
Hood Release ............................ .136
Hub Caps ............................... .617
Ignition ..................................15
Key.................................11,15
Ignition Key Removal ........................15
Illuminated Entry ...........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................17
Inside Rearview Mirror ...................104, 110
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INDEX 721

Instrument Cluster..................... .244, 263
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ..................267
Instrument Panel And Controls .................235
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................677
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ................562
Interior Appearance Care .....................676
Interior Lights ............................ .143
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............148
Introduction ................................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...................... .189
Jack Location ......................... .583, 600
Jump Starting ............................ .618
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....25
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......21
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................21
Key-In Reminder ............................17
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .36, 382
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................295, 315
Passive Entry ............................36
Passive Entry Programming ...........36, 295, 315 Keyless Entry System
........................21
Key, Replacement ...........................18
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................17
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................146
Lane Change Assist ........................ .147
Latches ..................................98
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .541
Leaks, Fluid ...............................98
Life Of Tires ............................. .526
Light Bulbs ........................... .98, 688
Lights ............................... .98, 138
AirBag ............................ .96, 241
Automatic Headlights .....................139
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .503
Brake Warning ......................... .242
Bulb Replacement ....................... .690
Cap

Top Clearance ...................... .694
Cargo................................ .146
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .693
Courtesy/Reading .................144, 145, 174
Cruise ......................... .263, 264, 265
Daytime Running ....................... .140
Engine Temperature Warning ................244
722 INDEX

Memory Seat............................. .132
Methanol ............................... .542
Mirrors ................................. .104
Electric Powered .........................114
Heated ................................115
Memory .............................. .132
Outside ................................111
Rearview .......................... .104, 110
Trailer Towing ...........................116
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................535
MOPAR Parts ......................... .639, 713
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .542
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................146
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............171
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................94
Occupant Restraints .........................42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................541
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............457, 473
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............457, 473
Oil, Engine ........................... .640, 698
Capacity .............................. .697
Change Interval ........................ .640Dipstick
.............................. .640
Disposal .............................. .642
Filter ............................. .642, 698
Filter Disposal .......................... .642
Identification Logo ...................... .641
Pressure Warning Light ....................245
Recommendation .....................641, 697
Synthetic ............................. .642
Viscosity ....................... .641, 642, 697
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .642
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .643
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .245
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................636
Operating Precautions ...................... .636
Operator
Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................111
Overdrive ........................... .403, 412
Overdrive OFF Switch ....................403, 412
Overhead Console ......................... .173
Overheating, Engine ....................... .580
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,714
Paint Care ............................... .672
Panic Alarm ...............................24
Parking Brake ............................ .492
724 INDEX

SteeringPower ......................... .490, 491, 492
Wheel, Heated ......................... .151
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .150
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................327
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .327
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............195
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .346, 688
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .688
Sun Roof ............................... .182
Suspension, Air ....................... .438, 444
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .504
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .642
System, Remote Starting ......................29
Tailgate ................................ .220
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........345
Tilt Down .................................119
Up ...................................119
Tilt Steering Column ....................... .150
Tip Start ................................ .382
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........513, 514
Tire Markings ............................ .508
Tires.......................... .98, 518, 523, 533Aging (Life Of Tires)
..................... .526
Air Pressure ........................ .513, 518
Chains ............................... .528
Compact Spare ......................... .523
Dual ............................. .532, 581
General Information ...................518, 523
High Speed ............................ .520
Inflation Pressures ....................... .519
Life Of Tires ........................... .526
Load Capacity ...................... .513, 515
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............535
Pressure Warning Light ....................252
Quality Grading ........................ .533
Radial ............................... .520
Replacement ........................... .527
Rotation .............................. .530
Safety ............................ .508,

518
Sizes ................................ .509
Snow Tires ............................ .522
Spare Tire ...................... .523, 524, 525
Spinning .............................. .525
Tread Wear Indicators .....................526
Tire Safety Information ...................... .508
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................559
Tonneau Cover ........................... .678
728 INDEX

Tonneau Cover Cleaning.....................678
Torque Converter Clutch ..................404, 413
Tow Hooks, Emergency ..................... .623
Towing ............................. .551, 626
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .626
Guide ................................ .559
Recreational ........................... .572
Weight ............................... .559
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............572
Traction ................................ .471
Traction Control .......................... .500
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................504
Trailer Towing ............................ .551
Cooling System Tips ..................... .568
Hitches ............................... .558
Minimum Requirements ....................559
Mirrors ................................116
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................559
Wiring ............................... .565
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .559
Trailer Weight ............................ .559
Transfer Case ............................ .669
Electronically Shifted ............417, 422, 427, 432
Fluid ................................ .701Transmission
............................. .388
Automatic ....................388, 395, 405, 669
Fluid ................................ .701
Maintenance ........................... .669
Shifting .............................. .386
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .526
Turn Signals ....................146, 263, 690, 692
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .........297, 317
Operation ............................. .326
Uconnect Settings ....................... .286
Uconnect

Settings .....................297, 317
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV ...................... .372
Uconnect Access Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .363
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features .......36, 295, 315
Passive Entry Programming ...........36, 295, 315
Uconnect Settings .....................295, 315
Uconnect Voice Command ....................350
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................533
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) Programming HomeLink ............176, 178, 179
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