2017 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab tires

Introduction................................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...................... .177
Jack Location ............................ .433
Jump Starting ............................ .440
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs .............19
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....25
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......22
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................22
Key-In Reminder ............................17
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .34, 326
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................248, 268
Passive Entry ............................34
Passive Entry Programming ...........34, 248, 268
Keyless Entry System ........................22
Key, Replacement ...........................19
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................18
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................135
Lane Change Assist ........................ .136
Latches ..................................96
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .402Leaks, Fluid
...............................96
Life Of Tires ............................. .389
Light Bulbs ................................96
Lights ............................... .96, 127
AirBag ......................... .55, 94, 201
Automatic Headlights .....................128
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .366
Brake Warning ......................... .202
Bulb Replacement .....................500, 501
Cap Top Clearance ...................... .505
Cargo................................ .135
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .504
Courtesy/Reading .................133, 134, 164
Cruise ............................ .221, 222
Daytime Running ....................... .129
Engine Temperature Warning ................204
Exterior ................................96
Fog .............................. .131, 503
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .................345
Hazar

d Warning Flasher ...................430
Headlights ............................ .128
High Beam ............................ .136
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................136
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............368
Illuminated Entry .........................21
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Interior..................... .132, 133, 134, 164
Low Fuel ............................. .214
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........208
Park ................................. .219
Passing ............................... .136
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .201
Security Alarm ......................... .203
Service ............................ .500, 501
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........212, 395
Traction Control ........................ .366
Transfer Case .......................... .345
Turn Signal ....................96, 135, 220, 501
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .204, 220
Limited-Slip Differential ..................350, 483
Loading Vehicle ........................... .407
Tires................................. .376
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .237
Battery Saver On ........................ .237
Electrical Load Reduction ...................237
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................237
Locks ....................................31
Automatic Door ..........................32
Child Protection ..........................33 Door
..................................31
Power Door .............................32
Low Tire Pressure System .....................395
Lubrication, Body ......................... .471
Lug Nuts ......................... .431, 437, 439
Maintenance Free Battery .....................463
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .457
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .512
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .208, 455
Manual, Service ........................... .522
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ....................... .484
Memory Seat ............................. .121
Methanol ............................... .403
Mirr

ors ................................. .101
Electric Powered ........................ .108
Heated ............................... .109
Memory .............................. .121
Outside .............................. .107
Rearview .......................... .101, 106
Trailer Towing ...........................111
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................395
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INDEX 531

Sliding Rear Window..................... .188
Steering ........................... .353, 354
Take-Off Adapter ........................ .340
Take-Off Operation ...................... .340
Windows ...............................38
Power Seats Down .............................113,114
Forward ............................112,113
Rearward ...........................112,113
Recline ................................113
Tilt...................................113
Up................................113,114
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .510
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................52
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................52
Programmable Electronic Features ...............231
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......22
PTO (Power Take-Off) ...................... .340
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .384
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........477, 479
Radio Frequency General Information ................17, 28, 30, 37
Radio Operation .......................... .278Radio (Sound Systems)
..................... .276
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................138
Rear Axle (Differential) ...................482, 483
Rear ParkSense System ...................146, 154
Rear Window Features ...................... .187
Rear Window, Sliding ...................... .188
Reclining Rear Seats .........................118
Recreational Towing ........................ .423
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........426
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......427
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .402
Refrigerant ........................... .464, 465
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................42
Remote Control Starting System ...........................28
Remote Keyless Entry ..................... .22, 23
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........277
Remote Starting Uconnect
Customer Programmable Features . .250, 270
Uconnect Settings .....................250, 270
Remote Starting System .......................28
Replacement Keys ...........................19
Replacement Parts ......................... .456
Replacement Tires ......................... .389
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INDEX 533

Reporting Safety Defects.....................521
Restraint, Head ............................119
Restraints, Child ............................67
Rotation, Tires ............................ .392
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................93
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................96
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................521
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................93
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .370
Safety Tips ................................92
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .512
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......47
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................47
Pregnant Women .........................52
Seat Belt Extender .........................51
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................52
Seat Belt Reminder ........................42
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .492
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................42
Seat Belts ............................. .42, 93
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................47 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage
..........47
Child Restraint ...........................67
Extender ...............................51
Front Seat ........................... .42, 45
Inspection ..............................93
Operating Instructions ......................45
Pregnant Women .........................52
Pretensioners ............................52
Reminder ............................. .201
Untwisting Procedure ......................47
Seats .............................112,113,118
Adjustment .........................112,113
Easy Entry ............................ .124
Folding Floor .......................... .189
Memory .............................. .121
Power ................................112
Reclining Rear ...........................118
Security Alarm ......................... .19, 203
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............508
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................19
Sentry

Key (Immobilizer) ......................18
Sentry Key Replacement ......................19
Service Assistance ......................... .518
Service Contract .......................... .520
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Service Manuals.......................... .522
Settings, Personal ......................... .231
Shifting ................................ .329
Automatic Transmission ....................331
Transfer Case .......................... .345
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .426
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .427
Shift Lever Override ....................... .445
Signals, Turn ....................... .96, 135, 220
Siri ................................ .316, 317
Sliding Rear Window Power ............................... .188
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................390
Snow Plow .............................. .421
Snow Tires .............................. .385
Spare Tire ............................ .386, 387
Spark Plugs ............................. .508
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .146
Resume .............................. .144
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................143
Starting .............................. .28, 325
Automatic Transmission ....................325 Cold Weather
.......................... .327
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .327
Remote ................................28
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ...............325
Steering Power ............................ .353, 354
Wheel, Heated ......................... .142
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .140
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................277
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .277
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............183
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .295, 500
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .500
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .367
Synthetic

Engine Oil ....................... .459
System, Remote Starting ......................28
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........294
Tilt Down .................................113
Up ...................................113
Tilt Steering Column ....................... .140
Tip Start ................................ .326
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........376, 377
Tire Markings ............................ .370
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INDEX 535

Tires...........................96, 381, 386, 394
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .389
Air Pressure ........................ .376, 381
Chains ............................... .390
Compact Spare ......................... .386
Dual .......................... .393, 431, 439
General Information ...................381, 386
High Speed ............................ .383
Inflation Pressures ....................... .382
Life Of Tires ........................... .389
Load Capacity ...................... .376, 378
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............395
Pressure Warning Light ....................212
Quality Grading ........................ .394
Radial ............................... .384
Replacement ........................... .389
Rotation .............................. .392
Safety ............................ .370, 381
Sizes ................................ .372
Snow Tires ............................ .385
Spare Tire ......................... .386, 387
Spinning .............................. .388
Tread Wear Indicators .....................388
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .437
Tire Safety Information ...................... .370Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight
.................413
Torque Converter Clutch .....................339
Tow Hooks, Emergency ..................... .444
Towing ............................. .409, 446
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .446
Guide ................................ .413
Recreational ........................... .423
Weight ............................... .413
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............423
Traction ................................ .351
T
raction Control .......................... .362
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................367
Trailer Towing ............................ .409
Cooling System Tips ..................... .421
Hitches ............................... .412
Minimum Requirements ....................414
Mirrors ................................111
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................413
Wiring ............................... .419
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .413
Trailer Weight ............................ .413
Transfer Case ............................ .483
Electronically Shifted ..................... .346
Fluid ................................ .510
Transmission ............................. .484
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