2017 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab washer fluid

6. Gently lower the wiper arm onto the glass.
Installing The Front Wipers
1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm isin the full up position.
2. Position the wiper blade under the hook on the tip of the wiper arm with the wiper locking tab open. 3. Insert the receiver bracket on the wiper assembly into
the hook on the tip of the arm through the opening in
the wiper blade under the locking tab.
4. Slide the wiper blade up into the hook on the wiper arm until it is latched (engagement will be accompanied by
an audible click). Fold down the latch release tab and
snap it into its locked position.
5. Gently lower the wiper blade onto the glass.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and should be
checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir
with windshield washer solvent only (not radiator anti-
freeze). When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take
some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe
the wiper blades clean. This will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in
cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most washer fluid containers.
Removing Wiper From Wiper Arm
1—Wiper
2 — Locking Tab
3 — Wiper Arm J Hook 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around the
washer solution.
After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster for
a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or
freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Windshield
washer solution used with water as directed on the con-
tainer, aids cleaning action, reduces the freezing point to
avoid line clogging, and is not harmful to paint or trim.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into
the passenger compartment. In addition, have the exhaust
system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
•
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer
to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things To Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475

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

Automatic......................... .331, 484
Fluid ................................ .510
Shifting .............................. .329
Transporting Pets ...........................91
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .388
Turn Signals ....................... .135, 220, 501
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .........250, 270
Operation ............................. .276
Uconnect Settings ....................... .240
Uconnect Settings .....................250, 270
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV ...................... .319
Uconnect 8.4 Settings Customer Programmable Features — Units ......262
Uconnect Access Vehicle Health Alert .......................311
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features .......34, 248, 268
Passive Entry Programming ...........34, 248, 268
Uconnect Settings .....................248, 268
Uconnect Voice Command ....................298
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................394 Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
Programming HomeLink ............166, 168, 169
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .402
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .................47
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............7
Vehicle Loading ....................... .378, 407
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................7
Vehicle Storage ........................ .295, 500
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .459
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................298
Warnings And Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ...................... .521
Washers, Windshield .....................137, 474
Washing Vehicle .......................... .487
Water Driving Through ........................ .352
Wheel And Wheel Trim ..................... .488
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................488
Wheel

Cover ............................. .438
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... .437, 439
Wind Buffeting .............................40
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INDEX 537

Window Fogging.......................... .295
Windows .................................38
Power .................................38
Rear Sliding ........................... .188
Reset Auto-Up ...........................40
Wind Buffeting ...........................40
Windshield Defroster .........................94
Windshield Washers .....................137, 474
Fluid ............................. .137, 474
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................471
Windshield Wipers ........................ .137
Wiper Blade Replacement .....................471
Wipers, Intermittent ........................ .137
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ...................... .138
538 INDEX