2020 RAM CHASSIS CAB clutch

372SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Exhaust System
Inspect the entire exhaust system for leaks and
damaged parts. Devices such as hangers,
clamps, and U-bolts should be tight and in good
condition. Damaged components, burned or
blown out mufflers, burned or rusted out
exhaust pipes should be replaced according to
the procedures and specifications outlined in
the appropriate service manual.
Air Cleaner Assembly
Inspect air cleaner housing for proper assembly
and fit. Make certain that the air cleaner is prop -
erly positioned and that the cover is tight. Check
all hoses leading to the air cleaner for tightness.
The air filter element must also be clean and
serviced according to the instructions outlined
in the Scheduled Maintenance section of this
manual.Tampering With Noise Control System
Prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following acts or the
causing thereof: (1) the removal or rendering
inoperative by any person, other than for
purposes of maintenance, repair, or replace -
ment, of any device or element of design incor -
porated into any new vehicle for the purpose of
noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the
ultimate purchaser or while it is in use, or (2) the
use of the vehicle after such device or element
of design has been removed or rendered inop -
erative by any person.
Among those acts presumed to constitute
tampering are the acts listed below.
AIR CLEANER
Removal of the air cleaner.
Removal of the air cleaner filter element from
the air cleaner housing.
Removal of the air ducting.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust
system components including the muffler or
tailpipe. ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Removal or rendering inoperative the fan
clutch.
Removal of the fan shroud.
Noise Emission Warranty
The manufacturer warrants that this vehicle as
manufactured by the manufacturer, was
designed, built and equipped to conform at the
time it left the manufacturer's control with all
applicable U.S. EPA Noise Control Regulations.
This warranty covers this vehicle as designed,
built and equipped by the manufacturer, and is
not limited to any particular part, component or
system of the vehicle manufactured by the
manufacturer. Defects in design, assembly or in
any part, component or system of the vehicle as
manufactured by the manufacturer, which, at
the time it left the manufacturer's control,
caused noise emissions to exceed Federal stan -
dards, are covered by this warranty for the life of
the vehicle.

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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)
.......................390Snow Plow...........................................286Snow Tires...........................................387Spare Tires...................................387, 388Spark Plugs..........................................407Speed Control Accel/Decel......................................231Cancel.............................................231Resume...........................................231Speed Control (Cruise Control)..........230, 232Starting............................... 183, 184, 187Automatic Transmission............... 183, 187Button...............................................17Cold Weather....................................187Engine Block Heater...........................190Engine Fails To Start...........................186Starting And Operating............................184Starting Procedures........................184, 187Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines)..........187Starting Procedures (Gas Engines).............183SteeringPower..............................................229Tilt Column.........................................38Wheel, Heated.....................................38Wheel, Tilt..........................................38Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................481Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls....................................481Storage.................................................72Storage Compartment, Center Seat..............73
Storage, Vehicle.............................. 63, 393Storing Your Vehicle............................... 393Sunglasses Storage................................. 81Sway Control, Trailer.............................. 127Synthetic Engine Oil............................... 349
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Telescoping Steering Column..................... 38Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).......... 62TiltDown................................................ 31Up.................................................... 31Tilt Steering Column................................. 38Tip Start...................................... 183, 188Tire And Loading Information Placard......... 379Tire Markings....................................... 375Tire Safety Information........................... 374Tires........................... 182, 382, 387, 392Aging (Life Of Tires)............................ 385Air Pressure...................................... 382Chains............................................. 390Changing......................................... 314Compact Spare................................. 387Dual............................... 317, 391, 398General Information................... 382, 387High Speed....................................... 383Inflation Pressure............................... 383Jacking............................................ 314Life Of Tires...................................... 385Load Capacity................................... 379
Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)................................ 113, 132Quality Grading................................. 392Radial............................................. 384Replacement.................................... 385Rotation.......................................... 391Safety..................................... 374, 382Sizes.............................................. 376Snow Tires....................................... 387Spare Tires.............................. 387, 388Spinning.......................................... 384Trailer Towing................................... 280Tread Wear Indicators......................... 385Wheel Nut Torque.............................. 397To Open Hood........................................ 66Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.................. 279Torque Converter Clutch......................... 212Towing........................................ 274, 326Disabled Vehicle................................ 326Guide.............................................. 279Recreational..................................... 288Weight............................................ 279Towing Behind A Motorhome................... 288Traction.............................................. 292Traction Control.................................... 124Traction Control Switch........................... 124Trailer Sway Control (TSC)....................... 127Trailer Towing....................................... 274Cooling System Tips........................... 285Hitches........................................... 278
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