2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab steering

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
504 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Fluid Type......................... .478, 502
Shifting .............................. .327
Special Additives ........................ .479
Axle Fluid ........................ .477, 478, 502
Axle Lubrication ....................... .477, 478
Back-Up Camera .......................... .161
Battery .............................. .204, 457
Charging System Light ....................204
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................24
Belts, Seat .................................96
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................465
B-Pillar Location .......................... .371
Brake Assist System ........................ .355
Brake Control System, Electronic ................353
Brake Fluid .......................... .476, 502
Brake System ......................... .352, 475
Fluid Check ........................... .476
Master Cylinder ........................ .476
Parking .............................. .350
Warning Light .......................... .202
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................327
Bulb Replacement ......................... .494Bulbs, Light
........................... .98, 493
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................498
Camera, Rear ............................ .161
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........499
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .499
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................... .453
Power Steering ......................... .350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................474
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................95, 399
Cargo Light ............................. .137
Car Washes .............................. .481
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............496
Center

Seat Storage Compartment ...............182
Certification Label ......................... .401
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .367
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .449
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................95
Checks, Safety .............................95
Child Restraint .............................70
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................74
Child Restraints ..........................70
Child Seat Installation .................83, 84, 85
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How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.........81
Infants And Child Restraints .................72
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............79
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........76
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........73
Seating Positions ..........................75
Cigar Lighter ............................ .177
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .396
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .483
Climate Control ........................... .277
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .323
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................275
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .381
Console, Overhead ........................ .164
Contract, Service .......................... .512
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............474
Cooling System ........................... .471
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................473
Coolant Capacity ........................ .499
Coolant Level ....................... .471, 474
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................474
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................472
Inspection ............................. .474
Points To Remember ..................... .475Pressure Cap
........................... .474
Radiator Cap .......................... .474
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........472, 500
Corrosion Protection ....................... .481
Cruise Light ....................... .220, 221, 222
Cupholders .............................. .178
Customer Assistance ....................... .510
Customer Programmable Features ...............256
Daytime Running Lights .....................131
Dealer Service ............................ .451
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .186
Defroster, Windshield ........................96
Delay

(Intermittent) Wipers ...................139
Differential, Limited-Slip .....................346
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ....................479
Power Steering ......................... .350
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................442
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................474
Do Not Disturb ........................... .314
Door Ajar ............................... .207
Door Ajar Light ........................... .207
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Exhaust Gas Caution.....................95, 399
Exhaust System ........................ .95, 469
Exterior Lighting .......................... .130
Exterior Lights .............................98
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .454
Air Conditioning .....................292, 459
Engine Fuel ........................... .500
Engine Oil ......................... .454, 500
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .453
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... .98, 137, 220
Flat Tire Stowage .......................... .435
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .323
Fluid, Brake ............................. .502
Fluid Capacities ........................... .499
Fluid Leaks ...............................98
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................479
Brake ................................ .476
Power Steering ......................... .350
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............500
Fog Lights ........................ .133, 216, 496
Fold Flat Load Floor ....................... .187Four-Way Hazard Flasher
.....................426
Four Wheel Drive ......................... .338
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .439
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .477
Fuel ................................... .396
Adding .............................. .400
Additives ............................. .398
Clean Air ............................. .396
Ethanol .............................. .397
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .400
Filter ................................ .500
Gasoline .............................. .396
Light ................................ .214
Materials
Added ........................ .398
Methanol ............................. .397
Octane Rating .......................... .396
Requirements .......................... .396
Tank Capacity .......................... .499
Fuses .................................. .486
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............165, 170
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................400, 449
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .396
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .396
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .396
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Multi-Function Control Lever..................137
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............161
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................93, 94
Occupant Restraints .........................40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................396
Oil, Engine ........................... .452, 500
Capacity .............................. .499
Change Interval ........................ .452
Dipstick .............................. .452
Disposal .............................. .453
Filter ............................. .454, 500
Filter Disposal .......................... .453
Identification Logo ...................... .453
Pressure Warning Light ....................205
Recommendation ........................ .452
Synthetic ............................. .453
Viscosity .............................. .453
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .454
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .205
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................448
Operating Precautions ...................... .448
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................110 Overdrive
............................... .333
Overdrive OFF Switch ...................... .333
Overhead Console ......................... .164
Overheating, Engine ....................... .426
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,514
Paint Care ............................... .481
Panic Alarm ...............................24
Parking Brake ............................ .350
ParkSense System, Rear ...................148, 155
Passing Light ............................ .138
Passive Entry ..............................34
Pedals, Adjustable ......................... .142
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .294
Personal

Settings .......................... .230
Pets .....................................93
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........371, 372
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................486
Door Locks ..............................32
Mirrors ................................111
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........172, 177
Seats .................................115
Sliding Rear Window ..................... .187
Steering ........................... .349, 350
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Take-Off Adapter........................ .336
Take-Off Operation ...................... .336
Windows ...............................37
Power Seats Down .............................115,116
Forward ............................115,116
Rearward ...........................115,116
Recline ................................115
Tilt...................................116
Up................................115,116
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .502
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................51
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................52
Programmable Electronic Features ...............230
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......21
PTO (Power Take-Off) ...................... .336
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .378
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........472, 474
Radio Frequency General Information .............17, 19, 27, 30, 37
Radio Operation .......................... .275
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .273
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................140 Rear Axle (Differential)
...................477, 478
Rear ParkSense System ...................148, 155
Rear Window Features ...................... .186
Rear Window, Sliding ...................... .187
Reclining Rear Seats ........................ .120
Recreational Towing ........................ .418
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........420
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......422
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .396
Refrigerant .............................. .459
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................42
Remote Control Starting System ...........................27
Remote Keyless Entry ..................... .21, 22
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........274
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . .249, 266
Uconnect Settings .....................249, 266
Remote Starting System .......................27
Replacement

Keys ...........................18
Replacement Parts ......................... .450
Replacement Tires ......................... .384
Reporting Safety Defects .....................513
Restraint, Head ........................... .121
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INDEX 525

Shifting................................ .325
Automatic Transmission ....................327
Transfer Case .......................... .340
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N).................................. .420
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N).................................. .422
Shift Lever Override ....................... .441
Signals, Turn ....................... .98, 137, 220
Siri ................................ .312, 313
Sliding Rear Window Power ............................... .187
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................385
Snow Plow .............................. .415
Snow Tires .............................. .379
Spare Tire ........................ .380, 381, 382
Spark Plugs ............................. .500
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .147
Cancel ............................... .146
Resume .............................. .146
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................145
Starting .............................. .27, 321
Automatic Transmission ....................321
Cold Weather .......................... .323Engine Fails To Start
..................... .323
Remote ................................27
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ...............321
Steering Power ............................ .349, 350
Wheel, Heated ......................... .144
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .142
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................274
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .274
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............182
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .292, 493
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .493
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .362
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .453
System, Remote Starting ......................
27
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........291
Tilt Down .................................116
Up ...................................116
Tilt Steering Column ....................... .142
Tip Start ................................ .322
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........371, 372
Tire Markings ............................ .365
Tires.......................... .98, 376, 380, 388
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