washer fluid Ram 1500 2013 User Guide

Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and should
be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not ra-
diator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reser-
voir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or
towel and wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help
blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in
cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most washer fluid containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster for
a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or
freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Windshield
washer solution used with water as directed on the
container, aids cleaning action, reduces the freezing point
to avoid line clogging, and is not harmful to paint or trim.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645

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 ser-
vice 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 thanyour authorized dealer, the message can be reset by refer-
ring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
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 (2500/3500 Models
Only) and transmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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S696 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Unleaded Gasoline....................... .521
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................59
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ................243
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .489
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .332
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .257
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .708
Washers, Windshield ...................... .173
Washing Vehicle ......................... .662
Water Driving Through ....................... .442
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................664
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................664
Wheel Cover ........................... .590Wheel Nut Torque
........................ .590
Winch ................................ .445
Accessories ........................... .449
Operation ............................ .450
Rigging Techniques ..................... .463
Usage .............................. .445
Wind Buffeting ............................47
Window Fogging ........................ .332
Windows ................................44
Power ................................44
Rear Sliding .......................... .227
Windshield Defroster ...................... .122
Windshield Washers ...................... .172
Fluid ............................... .172
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................644
Windshield Wipers ....................... .172
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................644
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .173
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ..................... .175
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