coolant Ram 1500 2009 Owner's Guide

60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines).
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000 miles (170 000 km).
❏ 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.
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102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.
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108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ 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.
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Adding Fuel........................... 394
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 158
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 450
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 452
Air Conditioning ........................ 293
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 293
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 304
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............452,453
Air Conditioning System .............293,297,452
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 372,377
Airbag .............................. 53,63
Airbag Deployment ....................... 64
Airbag Light ................... 54,61,66,84,240
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 65
Airbag, Side ...................... 56,60,62,63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........56,60,63
Alarm Light ........................... 230
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18 Alarm System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 286
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........459,460,488
Disposal ............................ 462
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 350
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............241,349
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ........................ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 469
Ashtray ............................... 187
Assistance Towing ....................... 114
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Headlights .................... 147
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 297
Automatic Transmission ................... 315
Adding Fluid ......................... 468
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 469
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Power Steering........................ 345
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 461
Car Washes ............................ 470
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............83,390
Cargo Light ............................ 150
Cellular Phone .......................... 99
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 485
Center Lap Belts ......................... 49
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 194
Certification Label ....................... 396
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 364
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............239,445
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 82
Checks, Safety ........................... 82
Child Restraint .......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............72,76
Child Seat ............................ 69,74
Cigar Lighter ........................... 187 Cleaning
Wheels ............................. 471
Climate Control ......................... 293
Clock ........................ 261,262,265,274
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 292
Compass .............................. 253
Compass Calibration ..................... 254
Compass Variance ....................... 254
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 252
Conserving Fuel ...................... 251,252
Console, Overhead ....................... 171
Contract, Service ........................ 515
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 461
Cooling System ......................... 458
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 460
Coolant Capacity ...................... 488
Coolant Level ...................... 458,462
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 462
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 459
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Inspection........................... 462
Points to Remember .................... 462
Pressure Cap ......................... 461
Radiator Cap ......................... 461
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......459,488,489
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 160
Cupholders ............................ 189
Customer Assistance ..................... 513
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 67
Daytime Running Lights ................... 151
Dealer Service .......................... 447
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 199
Defroster, Windshield ................84,295,301
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 154
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 339
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 467
Power Steering ........................ 345 Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 462
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 174
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 341
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 251
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 290
E-85 Fuel ............................. 390
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 199
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 183
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 350
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 350
Brake Assist System .................... 351
Electronic Stability Program ............... 356
Traction Control System ................. 351
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............... 320
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Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 160
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 356
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 168,244
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........327,333
Emergency Brake ........................ 346
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 436
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 420
Jump Starting ......................... 433
Tow Hooks .......................... 437
Towing ............................. 437
Emission Control System Maintenance ......445,492
Engine .......................... 441,442,443
Air Cleaner .......................... 450
Block Heater ......................... 311
Break-In Recommendations ................ 81
Compartment Identification .........441,442,443
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 489 Exhaust Gas Caution
.................. 83,390
Flooded, Starting ...................... 310
Fuel Requirements ..................... 488
Multi-Displacement .................... 349
Oil ........................... 448,488,489
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 449
Oil Selection ....................... 449,488
Oil Synthetic ......................... 450
Temperature Gauge .................... 227
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 64
Event Data Recorder ...................... 67
Exhaust Gas Caution ................83,390,456
Exhaust System ....................... 83,455
Exterior Lighting ........................ 147
Exterior Lights .......................... 85
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 450
Engine Oil ........................ 450,489
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Fuel Saver............................. 251
Fuses ................................ 475
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 174
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............396,444
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 386
Conserving ........................ 251,252
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 387
Gauges ............................... 243
Coolant Temperature ................... 227
Fuel ............................... 227
Oil Pressure .......................... 230
Speedometer ......................... 228
Tachometer .......................... 227
Voltmeter ............................ 235
Gear Ranges ........................ 315,322
General Information ...............17,25,127,385
Glass Cleaning .......................... 473
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 198 Gross Axle Weight Rating
.................. 399
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 399
Guide, Body Builders ...................... 6
GVWR ............................... 397
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 99
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................. 341
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 420
Head Restraints ......................... 136
Headlights ............................ 481
Automatic ........................... 147
Cleaning ............................ 473
High Beam .......................... 153
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 153
Lights On Reminder .................... 151
Passing ............................. 153
Switch .............................. 147
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Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 94
Overdrive .......................... 317,324
Overdrive OFF Switch .................317,324
Overhead Console ....................... 171
Overheating, Engine ...................... 228
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,517
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 163
Parking Brake .......................... 346
Passing Light ........................... 153
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 158
Personal Settings ........................ 255
Pets .................................. 81
Pets, Transporting ........................ 81
Phone, Cellular .......................... 99
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 99
Pickup Box ............................ 203 Placard, Tire and Loading Information
......... 367
Power Door Locks ........................... 30
Mirrors .............................. 96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......183,188
Seats ............................... 136
Sliding Rear Window ................... 200
Steering .......................... 343,345
Sunroof ............................. 180
Windows ............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 490
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 255
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 374
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......459,461
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios)........... 285
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Seat Belt Reminder....................... 51
Seat Belts .......................... 39,41,84
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 49
And Pregnant Women ................... 52
Child Restraint ....................... 69,81
Extender ............................. 52
Front Seat ............................ 41
Inspection ............................ 84
Reminder ............................ 242
Seats .............................. 132,140
Adjustment .......................... 132
Child ............................... 81
Folding Floor ......................... 201
Heated ............................. 138
Memory ............................ 141
Power .............................. 136
Reclining ............................ 134
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........459,489Sentry Key (Immobilizer)
................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 513
Service Contract ......................... 515
Service Manuals ........................ 517
Setting the Clock ................ 261,262,265,274
Settings, Personal ........................ 255
Shifting ............................... 312
Automatic Transmission ..............315,320
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... 413
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ...................... 415
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 49
Shoulder Belts ........................... 41
Side Airbag ............................. 62
Signals, Turn ...................... 85,152,227
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Sliding Rear WindowPower .............................. 200
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 378
Snow Plow ............................ 411
Snow Tires ............................ 379
Spark Plugs ............................ 489
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 160
Speedometer ........................... 228
Starting ............................. 25,309
Automatic Transmission ................. 309
Engine Fails to Start .................... 310
Remote .............................. 25
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ 309
Steering Power ........................... 343,345
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 156
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 291
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 194Storage, Vehicle
...................... 303,480
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 480
Sun Roof .............................. 180
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 377
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 361
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 450
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 227
Tailgate ............................... 216
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 297
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 227
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............72,76
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 156
Tip Start .............................. 310
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......367,377
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 366
Tire Markings .......................... 362
Tire Safety Information .................... 362
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