2017 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab oil pressure

Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors
including, but not limited to:
•Driving style.
• Tire pressure – Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire
tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced tread
life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle maintenance
schedule is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicator” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the
original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety
Information” section of this manual for more information
relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L
1 — Coolant Pressure Bottle6 — Battery
2 — Transmission Dipstick 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Solvent
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Air Cleaner Filter
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
“Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or perform
repairs and service when necessary could result in
more costly repairs, damage to other components or
negatively impact vehicle performance. Immediately
have potential malfunctions examined by an autho-
rized dealer or qualified repair center.
•
Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that
protect the performance and durability of your vehicle
and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not
use chemical flushes in these components as the
chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, or
air conditioning. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
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CAUTION! (Continued)
because of component malfunction, use only the speci-
fied fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the dipstick.
Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the bottom
of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the top of the
safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your
engine.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables before
connecting the charger to the battery. Do not use a
“fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner should
be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the
start of each warm season. This service should include
cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test.
Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time.
WARNING!
• Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap-
proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning
system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flam-
mable and can explode, injuring you. Other unap-
proved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the sys-
tem to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book for further warranty
information.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un-
der high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or
damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any
repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be
done by an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condition-
ing components. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If
Equipped
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is an ozone-saving product. However,
the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning ser-
vice be performed by authorized dealer or other service
facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system PAG
compressor oil and refrigerants.
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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 service
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 by
referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.Gasoline Engines:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed
8,000 miles (13,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of
engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of
engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet
customers.
Severe Duty:
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or very low engine RPM’s.
This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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 transmis-
sion, and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
512 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Fluid Type......................... .484, 510
Shifting .............................. .331
Special Additives ........................ .484
Axle Fluid ........................ .482, 483, 510
Axle Lubrication ....................... .482, 483
Back-Up Camera .......................... .160
Battery .............................. .204, 463
Charging System Light ....................204
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................25
Belts, Seat .................................93
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................471
B-Pillar Location .......................... .376
Brake Assist System ........................ .359
Brake Control System, Electronic ................357
Brake Fluid .......................... .481, 510
Brake System ......................... .356, 481
Fluid Check ........................... .481
Master Cylinder ........................ .481
Parking .............................. .355
Warning Light .......................... .202
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................331
Bulb Replacement ......................... .501Bulbs, Light
........................... .96, 500
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................505
Camera, Rear ............................ .160
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........507
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .507
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................... .459
Power Steering ......................... .354
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................479
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................93, 405
Cargo Light ............................. .135
Car Washes .............................. .487
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............504
Center

Seat Storage Compartment ...............183
Certification Label ......................... .407
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .372
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .455
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................92
Checks, Safety .............................92
Child Restraint .............................67
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................71
Child Restraints ..........................67
Child Seat Installation ...................81, 82
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Mopar Parts.......................... .456, 521
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .403
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................135
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............160
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................91, 92
Occupant Restraints .........................41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................402
Oil, Engine ........................... .457, 508
Capacity .............................. .507
Change Interval ........................ .458
Dipstick .............................. .457
Disposal .............................. .459
Filter ............................. .459, 508
Filter Disposal .......................... .459
Identification Logo ...................... .458
Pressure Warning Light ....................205
Recommendation ........................ .458
Synthetic ............................. .459
Viscosity .............................. .459
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .459
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .205
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................454
Operating Precautions ...................... .454Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)
...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................107
Overdrive ............................... .337
Overdrive OFF Switch ...................... .337
Overhead Console ......................... .163
Overheating, Engine ....................... .430
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,522
Paint Care ............................... .486
Panic Alarm ...............................24
Parking Brake ............................ .355
ParkSense System, Rear ...................146, 154
Passing Light ............................ .136
Passive Entry ..............................
34
Pedals, Adjustable ......................... .140
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .297
Personal Settings .......................... .231
Pets .....................................91
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........376, 377
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................493
Door Locks ..............................32
Mirrors ............................... .108
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........172, 177
Seats .................................112
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