2017 RAM 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 lights506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Fluid Type ......................... .478, 503
Shifting .............................. .327
Special Additives ........................ .478
Axle Fluid ........................ .476, 477, 503
Axle Lubrication ....................... .476, 477
Back-Up Camera .......................... .156
Battery .............................. .200, 458
Charging System Light ................... .200
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................26
Belts, Seat .................................92
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................. .466
B-Pillar Location .......................... .371
Brake Assist System ........................ .355
Brake Control System, Electronic ............... .353
Brake Fluid .......................... .475, 503
Brake System ......................... .352, 475
Fluid Check ........................... .475
Master Cylinder ........................ .475
Parking .............................. .350
Warning Light .......................... .198
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................. .327
Bulb Replacement ......................... .495 Bulbs, Light ........................... .94, 494
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................... .498
Camera, Rear ............................ .156
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .......... .500
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .500
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) ........................... .453
Power Steering ......................... .350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................ .473
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................ .91, 400
Cargo Light ............................. .131
Car Washes .............................. .481
Center High Mounted Stop Light .............. .497
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............. .178
Certification Label ......................... .401
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .367
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .449
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................91
Checks, Safety .............................91
Child Restraint .............................66
Child Restraints
Booster Seats ............................71
Child Restraints ..........................66 10 INDEX 519

Child Seat Installation .................. .80, 81
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........78
Infants And Child Restraints .................68
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............76
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........73
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........70
Seating Positions ..........................72
Cigar Lighter ............................ .173
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .397
Cleaning
Wheels ............................... .482
Climate Control ........................... .277
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .323
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............... .275
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .381
Console, Overhead ........................ .159
Contract, Service .......................... .514
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............ .473
Cooling System ........................... .471
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ .472
Coolant Capacity ........................ .500
Coolant Level ....................... .471, 474
Disposal Of Used Coolant ................. .474
Drain, Flush, And Refill ................... .472
Inspection ............................. .474 Points To Remember ..................... .474
Pressure Cap ........................... .473
Radiator Cap .......................... .473
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... .472, 501
Corrosion Protection ....................... .480
Cruise Light ....................... .216, 217, 218
Cupholders .............................. .174
Customer Assistance ....................... .512
Customer Programmable Features .............. .255
Daytime Running Lights .................... .126
Dealer Service ............................ .450
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .182
Defr oster , Windshield ........................93
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers .................. .134
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 ............................... .203
Door Ajar Light ........................... .203520 INDEX

Exhaust Gas Caution .................... .91, 400
Exhaust System ........................ .91, 470
Exterior Lighting .......................... .125
Exterior Lights .............................94
Filters
Air Cleaner ............................ .454
Air Conditioning .................... .291, 460
Engine Fuel ........................... .501
Engine Oil ......................... .453, 501
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .453
Flashers
Turn Signal ...................... .94, 132, 216
Flat Tire Stowage .......................... .435
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .323
Fluid, Brake ............................. .503
Fluid Capacities ........................... .500
Fluid Leaks ...............................94
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................... .479
Brake ................................ .475
Power Steering ......................... .350
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ........... .501
Fog Lights ........................ .128, 212, 496
Fold Flat Load Floor ....................... .183 Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................... .426
Four Wheel Drive ......................... .338
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .439
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .476
Fuel ................................... .397
Adding .............................. .400
Additives ............................. .399
Clean Air ............................. .397
Ethanol .............................. .397
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .401
Filter ................................ .501
Gasoline .............................. .397
Light ................................ .210
Materials Added ........................ .399
Methanol ............................. .397
Octane Rating .......................... .397
Requirements .......................... .397
Tank Capacity .......................... .500
Fuses .................................. .486
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... .161, 166
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................ .401, 449
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .397
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .397
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .397522 INDEX

Multi-Function Control Lever ................. .132
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ............. .156
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................90
Occupant Restraints .........................41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................ .397
Oil, Engine ........................... .451, 501
Capacity .............................. .500
Change Interval ........................ .452
Dipstick .............................. .451
Disposal .............................. .453
Filter ............................. .453, 501
Filter Disposal .......................... .453
Identification Logo ...................... .452
Pressure Warning Light ................... .201
Recommendation ........................ .452
Synthetic ............................. .453
Viscosity .............................. .453
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .453
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .201
Onboard Diagnostic System .................. .448
Operating Precautions ...................... .448
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ................... .105 Overdrive ............................... .333
Overdrive OFF Switch ...................... .333
Overhead Console ......................... .159
Overheating, Engine ....................... .426
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,516
Paint Care ............................... .480
Panic Alarm ...............................25
Parking Brake ............................ .350
ParkSense System, Rear .................. .142, 150
Passing Light ............................ .132
Passive Entry ..............................35
Pedals, Adjustable ......................... .137
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .293
Personal Settings .......................... .226
Pets ..................................... 89
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ....... .371, 372
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................. .487
Door Locks ..............................32
Mirrors ............................... .106
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ .168, 173
Seats .................................110
Sliding Rear Window ..................... .183
Steering ........................... .349, 350526 INDEX

Take-Off Adapter ........................ .336
Take-Off Operation ...................... .336
Windows ...............................38
Power Seats
Down ..............................111,112
Forward ............................110,111
Rearward ...........................110,111
Recline ................................111
Tilt...................................111
Up................................111,112
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .503
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................52
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ...............................52
Programmable Electronic Features .............. .226
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......22
PTO (Power Take-Off) ...................... .336
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .378
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ........ .472, 473
Radio Frequency
General Information ............ .17, 19, 28, 31, 38
Radio Operation .......................... .275
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .273
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................. .135 Rear Axle (Differential) .................. .476, 477
Rear ParkSense System .................. .142, 150
Rear Window Features ...................... .182
Rear Window, Sliding ...................... .183
Reclining Rear Seats .........................116
Recreational Towing ........................ .419
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........ .421
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ...... .423
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .397
Refrigerant ........................... .459, 460
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................42
Remote Control
Starting System ...........................28
Remote Keyless Entry ..................... .22, 23
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .......... .274
Remote Starting
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . .246, 266
Uconnect Settings .................... .246, 266
Remote Starting System .......................28
Replacement Keys ........................... 1 9
Replacement Parts ......................... .450
Replacement Tires ......................... .384
Reporting Safety Defects .................... .515
Restraint, Head ............................116 10 INDEX 527

Shifting ................................ .325
Automatic Transmission ................... .327
Transfer Case .......................... .341
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .421
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .423
Shift Lever Override ....................... .441
Signals, Turn ....................... .94, 132, 216
Siri .................................311,312
Sliding Rear Window
Power ............................... .183
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................... .385
Snow Plow .............................. .416
Snow Tires .............................. .379
Spare Tire ........................ .380, 381, 382
Spark Plugs ............................. .501
Speed Control
Accel/Decel ........................... .142
Cancel ............................... .140
Resume .............................. .140
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................ .139
Starting .............................. .28, 321
Automatic Transmission ................... .321
Cold Weather .......................... .323 Engine Fails To Start ..................... .323
Remote ................................28
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............. .321
Steering
Power ............................ .349, 350
Wheel, Heated ......................... .138
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .136
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................ .274
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .274
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ............. .178
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .291, 493
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .493
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .362
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .453
System, Remote Starting ......................28
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .......... .290
Tilt
Down .................................111
Up ...................................111
Tilt Steering Column ....................... .136
Tip Start ................................ .322
Tire And Loading Information Placard ....... .371, 372
Tire Markings ............................ .365
Tires.......................... .94, 376, 380, 389 10 INDEX 529