2017 Ram 3500 index

Exterior................................98
Fog........................... .142, 256, 691
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .................417
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................580
Headlights ............................ .139
High Beam ............................ .147
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................147
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............505
Illuminated Entry .........................21
Interior ..................... .143, 144, 145, 174
Low Fuel ............................. .254
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........249
Park ................................. .262
Passing ............................... .147
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .241
Security Alarm ......................... .244
Service ............................ .688, 690
Side Marker ........................... .696
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........252, 535
Traction Control ........................ .503
Transfer Case .......................... .417
Turn Signal ................98, 146, 263, 690, 692
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .244, 263
Limited-Slip Differential ..................470, 669 Loading Vehicle
........................... .549
Tires................................. .513
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .282
Battery Saver On ........................ .282
Electrical Load Reduction ...................282
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................282
Locks ....................................32
Automatic Door ..........................34
Child Protection ..........................34
Door ..................................32
Power Door .............................33
Low Tire Pressure System .....................535
Lubrication, Body ......................... .656
Lug

Nuts ............................... .581
Maintenance Free Battery .....................648
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .639
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .704
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .249, 637
Manual, Service ........................... .714
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ....................... .669
Lubricant Selection ...................... .701
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INDEX 723

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

ParkSense System, Rear...................156, 163
Passing Light ............................ .147
Passive Entry ..............................36
Pedals, Adjustable ......................... .152
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .349
Personal Settings .......................... .275
Pickup Box ....................... .206, 209, 223
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........513, 514
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................680
Door Locks ..............................33
Mirrors ................................114
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........184, 189
Seats .................................118
Sliding Rear Window ..................... .201
Steering ........................ .490, 491, 492
Sunroof .............................. .182
Windows ...............................39
Power Seats Down .................................119
Forward ............................119,120
Rearward ...........................119,120
Recline ................................119
Tilt...................................119
Up ...................................119 Power Steering Fluid
....................... .701
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................53
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................53
Programmable Electronic Features ...............275
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......21
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .520
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........662, 664
Radio Frequency General Information .............17, 19, 28, 31, 38
Radio Operation .......................... .328
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .326
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................149
Ramp Travel Index ........................ .458
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .668
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ..................219
Rear ParkSense System ...................156, 163
Rear Seat, Folding ...................... .126,
127
Rear Window Features ...................... .200
Rear Window, Sliding ...................... .202
Reclining Rear Seats ........................ .125
Recreational Towing ........................ .572
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........574
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......576
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INDEX 725

Reformulated Gasoline...................... .542
Refrigerant ........................... .649, 650
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................43
Remote Control Starting System ...........................29
Remote Keyless Entry ..................... .21, 22
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........327
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable
Features ........................... .297, 317
Uconnect Settings .....................297, 317
Remote Starting System .......................29
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .688
Replacement Keys ...........................18
Replacement Parts ......................... .639
Replacement Tires ......................... .527
Reporting Safety Defects .....................713
Restraint, Head ........................... .129
Restraints, Child ............................69
Rotation, Tires ............................ .530
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................95
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................98
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................713 Safety, Exhaust Gas
..........................95
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .508
Safety Tips ................................94
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .704
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......48
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................48
Pregnant Women .........................53
Seat Belt Extender .........................52
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................53
Seat Belt Reminder ........................43
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .677
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................43
Seat Belts ............................. .43, 95
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........48
Child Restraint ...........................69
Extender ...............................52
Front Seat ........................... .43,
47
Inspection ..............................95
Operating Instructions ......................47
Pregnant Women .........................53
Pretensioners ............................53
726 INDEX

Reminder............................. .241
Untwisting Procedure ......................48
Seats ..........................118,119, 120, 125
Adjustment ......................118,119,120
Easy Entry ............................ .135
Folding Floor .......................... .202
Memory .............................. .132
Power ................................118
Rear Folding ....................... .126, 127
Reclining Rear .......................... .125
Security Alarm ......................... .19, 244
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............698
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................17
Sentry Key Replacement ......................18
Service Assistance ......................... .710
Service Contract .......................... .712
Service Manuals .......................... .714
Settings, Personal ......................... .275
Shifting ................................ .386
Automatic Transmission .............388, 395, 405
Transfer Case .......................... .416
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .574Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N)
............................ .576
Shift Lever Override ....................... .623
Signals, Turn ....................... .98, 146, 263
Siri ................................ .369, 370
Sliding Rear Window Power ............................... .201
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................528
Snow Plow .............................. .568
Snow Tires .............................. .522
Spare Tire ........................ .523, 524, 525
Spark Plugs ............................. .698
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .155
Cancel ............................... .155
Resume .............................. .155
Speed

Control (Cruise Control) .................154
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ...................455
Starting .............................. .29, 381
Automatic Transmission ....................382
Cold Weather .......................... .384
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .384
Remote ................................29
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ...............381
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INDEX 727

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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INDEX 729

Unleaded Gasoline........................ .541
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .................48
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ..................219
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............7
Vehicle Loading ....................... .515, 549
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................7
Vehicle Storage ........................ .346, 688
Viscosity, Engine Oil .....................641, 642
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................350
Warnings And Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ...................... .713
Washers, Windshield .....................148, 659
Washing Vehicle .......................... .673
Water Driving Through ........................ .472
Wheel And Wheel Trim ..................... .674
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................674
Wheel Cover ............................. .617
Winch ................................. .474
Accessories ............................ .478
Operation ............................. .479
Rigging Techniques ...................... .489
Usage ................................ .474Wind Buffeting
......................... .41, 184
Window Fogging .......................... .346
Windows .................................39
Power .................................39
Rear Sliding ........................... .202
Reset Auto-Up ...........................40
Wind Buffeting ...........................41
Windshield Defroster .........................96
Windshield Washers .....................148, 659
Fluid ............................. .148, 659
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................656
Windshield Wipers ........................ .148
Wiper Blade Replacement .....................656
Wipers, Intermittent ........................ .148
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ...................... .149
730 INDEX