2018 Ram 2500 belt

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. X X X X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. If gear oil leakage is sus-
pected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid. XX X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace cabin air filter X X X X X X X
Drain water from fuel filter assembly. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Replace fuel filter and drain water from the fuel filter assembly. Fuel filter replacement intervals should be every second oil change and must not exceed
20,000 miles (32 000 km) if using diesel fuel up to B5.
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Replace accessory drive belt(s). X
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
236

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first):7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
105,000
112,500
120,000
127,500
135,000
142,500
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
Or Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
168,000
180,000
192,000
204,000
216,000
228,000
240,000
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and
boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end
play; replace if necessary. XX XX X X XX X X
Inspect the brake linings. XXX XX X
Inspect and adjust parking brake. XXX XX X
Inspect drive belt; replace as necessary. XXX XX X
Inspect wheel bearings. XX XX X
Additional Maintenance
Replace cabin air filter. XXX XX X
Replace engine fuel filter element. X X X X X X X X X X
Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element. X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If
gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid
level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing
change the axle fluid. *
Inspect the transfer case fluid (4x4), change
for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing. XX XX X
Change the transfer case fluid (4x4). XX
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
240

Accessories..................287
Mopar ...................287
Adding Fuel ..........181, 182, 186
Additives, Fuel ................182
Adjustable Pedals ...............30
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ............106
Air Bag Warning Light .........104
Enhanced Accident Response .114, 227
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ......227
If A Deployment Occurs ........113
Knee Impact Bolsters .........107
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . .114
Transporting Pets ............133
Air Bag Light ...........76, 104, 135
Air Bag Maintenance ............114
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ...........249, 252
Air Conditioning Filter ............48
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ......48
Air Conditioning System ...........47
Air Filter ...................252
Air Pressure, Tires ..............265
Air Suspension ............170, 172
Alarm, Panic ..................15 Alarm (Security Alarm)
.........18, 77
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .......18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........278
Capacities ................279
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........81
Audio Jack ..................325
Automatic Headlights ............33
Automatic High Beams ...........33
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .47
Automatic Transmission ..........156
Fluid Type .........282, 284, 286
Shifting ..............158, 160
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ....................157
Axle Fluid ............282, 284, 286
Back-Up ...................179
Back-Up Camera ..............179
Battery .....................

77
Charging System Light .........77
Belts, Seat ..................134
Body Builders Guide ..............2
B-Pillar Location ..............261
Brake Fluid ..............282, 284 Brake System
Warning Light ...............76
Brake/Transmission Interlock .......156
Bulb Replacement .............202
Bulbs, Light ..............136, 202
Camera ....................179
Camera, Rear ................179
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................279
Capacities, Fluid ...........278, 279
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ...............243
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........134
Cargo Light ...................34
Chart, Tire Sizing ..............258
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . .134
Checks, Safety ................134
Child Restraint ................115
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..............118
Child Restraints .............115
Child Seat Installation .....126, 127
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat
Belt ....................125
INDEX
357

AirBag ............76, 104, 135
Automatic Headlights..........33
Battery Saver ...............32
Brake Warning ..............76
Bulb Replacement ...........202
Cargo ....................34
Cruise .................83, 84
Daytime Running ............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......32
Engine Temperature Warning .....77
Exterior ..................136
Fog .....................82
Hazard Warning Flasher ........202
Headlights .................32
Headlights On Reminder ........32
Headlight Switch .............32
High Beam ................32
High Beam/Low Beam Select .....32
Instrument Cluster ............32
Lights On Reminder ...........32
Low Fuel ..................81
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .78
Park ....................83
Passing ..................32
Seat Belt Reminder ...........76
Security Alarm ..............77
Service ..................202 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .79, 88
Turn Signal
.......32, 33, 83, 136
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............77, 83
Loading Vehicle Tires ...................261
Low Tire Pressure System ..........88
Lug Nuts ...................276
Maintenance Plan ..........235, 239
Maintenance Schedule .......230, 234, 237, 239
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...............78
Manual, Service ...............355
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ..........282
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ......22
Memory Seat ..................22
Memory Seats And Radio ..........22
Mirrors .....................31
Memory ..................22
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......88
Mopar .....................287
Mopar

Accessories .............287
Multi-Function Control Lever ........32Navigation
...........327, 329, 330
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) . . .179
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . .153, 154
Occupant Restraints .............93
Oil Change Indicator ............238
Oil, Engine ...........280, 283, 285
Capacity ..............278, 279
Filter ............280, 283, 285
Pressure Warning Light .........77
Recommendation ...........278
Viscosity .................278
Oil Pressure Light ...............77
Onboard Diagnostic System .........84
Operating Precautions ............84
Overheating, Engine ............220
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . .355
Panic Alarm ..................15
ParkSense System, Rear ..........179
Passive Entry .................19
Pedals, Adjustable ..............30
Perform Service Indicator, Reset .....239
Personalized Menu Bar ...........309
Pets ......................133
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ......332
Phone (Pairing) ...............334
INDEX
360

Phone (Uconnect)..............332
Pickup Box ..............57, 59, 63
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .261
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......203
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................55, 56
Sunroof ..................49
Power Steering Fluid ............282
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .....101
Pretensioners Seat Belts ................102
Radial Ply Tires ...............266
Radio Presets ........293, 296, 301, 310
Radio 3.0 ...................292
Radio Frequency General Information ......16, 18, 21
Radio Operation ...............300
Radio Screens ................306
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........300
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ........62
Rear ParkSense System ..........179
Rear Seat, Folding ..............22
Recreational Towing .............196 Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N)
...............198
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...............199
Release, Hood .................50
Reminder, Lights On .............32
Reminder, Seat Belt .............94
Remote Keyless Entry ............15
Panic Alarm ................15
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ........18
Replacement Bulbs .............202
Replacement Tires .............267
Reporting Safety Defects ..........354
Resetting Perform Service Indicator . . .239
Restraint, Head ................27
Restraints, Child ...............115
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .......134
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ......136
Safety Defects, Reporting .........354
Safety, Exhaust Gas .............134
Safety
Information, Tire ..........257
Safety Tips ..................134
Schedule, Maintenance .......230, 234
SD Card Port .................325 Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage .................98
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .102
Energy Management Feature .....102
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ......97
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .....98
Pregnant Women ............101
Seat Belt Extender ...........101
Seat Belt Pretensioner ........102
Seat Belt Reminder ............94
Seat Belt Reminder ..............94
Seat Belts ................94, 134
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........98
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................98
Child Restraint .............115
Extender .................101
Front Seat ..............94, 97
Inspection ................134
Operating Instructions .........97
Pregnant Women ............101
Pretensioners ..............102
Reminder .................76
Untwisting Procedure ..........98
Seats ......................22
Adjustment ................22
361

Jacking..................211
Life Of Tires ...............267
Load Capacity ..............261
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .88
Pressure Warning Light .........79
Quality Grading .............272
Radial ..................266
Replacement ..............267
Safety ...............257, 264
Sizes ...................258
Snow Tires ................269
Spare Tire .........269, 270, 271
Spinning .................266
Tread Wear Indicators .........267
Wheel Nut Torque ...........276
Tire Safety Information ...........257
To Open Hood .................50
Towing .....................191
Disabled Vehicle ............225
Guide ...................191
Recreational ...............196
Weight ..................191
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome . .196
Trailer Towing ................191
Minimum Requirements .......191
Trailer Towing Guide ............191
Trailer Weight ................191 Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted . .162, 164, 166,
168 Fluid ............282, 284, 286
Transmission .................156
Automatic .........156, 158, 160
Fluid ............282, 284, 286
Shifting .................155
Transporting Pets ..............133
Tread Wear Indicators ............267
Turn Signals .............32, 33, 83
Uconnect 3.0 ................295
Uconnect

(Hands-Free Phone)
Making A Phone Call ......332, 338
Receiving A Call ............332
Uconnect Phone ........332, 337, 338
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features . . .19
Passive Entry Programming .......19
Uconnect Voice Command .....337, 340
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ........272
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ......98
USB Port ...................325
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ........62Vehicle Loading
...............261
Vehicle Storage ................48
Vehicle User Guide ICON Symbol Glossary ..........11
In Vehicle Help ..............11
IVH .....................11
Navigation .................11
Operating Instructions ..........11
Searching User Guide ..........11
Voice Command ...............337
Voice Recognition System (VR) ..............337, 338, 340
Voltmeter ................149, 151
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) .................79
Washers, Windshield .............35
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel . . . .249, 253
Wheel And Wheel Trim ...........271
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........271
Wheel Cover .................217
Wheel Nut Torque ..............276
Wind Buffeting ................50
Window Fogging ................48
363