lock DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Owners Manual

Schedule “A”
Miles 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500
(Kilometers) (12 000) (24 000) (36 000) (48 000) (60 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4).X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.X X XXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel
sensor.XX
Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary. X
Inspect brake linings. X
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Miles 45,000 52,500 60,000 67,500 75,000
(Kilometers) (72 000) (84 000) (96 000) (108 000) (120 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4).X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.X X XXX
Check transfer case fluid level. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if
not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km).X
Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary. X X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X X X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel
sensor.XXX
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Miles 82,500 90,000 97,500 100,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (132 000) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000)
[Months] [66] [72] [78] [84]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4).X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.X X XXX
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at
60 mos.X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X
Inspect fan hub. X
Inspect damper. X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X X
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Miles 112,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000
(Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000)
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Inspect damper. X X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X X X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor.XXX
Inspect front wheel bearings. X X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
Adjust valve lash clearance.X
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 385,412
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 391
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............391,392
Air Conditioning System................234,391
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 238
Air Filter.............................. 385
Air Pressure, Tires....................301,309
Airbag..............................43,49
Airbag Light.........................72,178
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 49
Airbag, Side............................ 52
Alarm, Out of Park Sense.................. 271
Alarm (Security Alarm).................26,180
Alignment and Balance................... 308
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 227
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 400
Capacities........................... 437
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............182,290Anti-Theft System.....................26,180
Appearance Care........................ 416
Ashtray............................... 152
Automatic Transmission................... 407
Adding Fluid......................... 407
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 408
Fluid Level Check...................... 407
Fluid Type........................408,439
Shift Indicator........................ 180
Shifting............................. 266
Special Additives...................... 409
Axle Fluid..........................406,439
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 406
Ball Joints............................. 393
Battery............................... 390
Blanket..........................261,391
Emergency Starting..................... 363
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 121
478 INDEX

Bearings.............................. 409
Belts, Drive............................ 385
Belts, Seat.............................. 31
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 394
B-Pillar Location........................ 296
Brake Fluid............................ 439
Brake System........................287,403
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 288
Disc Brakes.......................... 403
Fluid Check.......................... 403
Hoses.............................. 405
Master Cylinder....................... 403
Parking............................. 286
Warning Light........................ 182
Bulb Replacement....................... 424
Bulbs, Light............................ 424
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 431
Calibration, Compass..................... 138Camper............................... 167
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 437
Capacities, Fluid........................ 437
Caps, Filler
Power Steering........................ 392
Car Washes............................ 416
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............71,169
Cargo Light............................ 124
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 229
CD (Compact Disc) Player............186,194,208
Cellular Phone.......................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 430
Center Lap Belts......................... 40
Center Seat Storage Compartment.........157,158
Certification Label....................... 319
Charge Air Cooler....................... 402
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 293
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 181
Child Restraint........................55,56
INDEX 479
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Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............60,64
Child Seat............................56,63
Cigar Lighter........................... 152
Climate Control......................... 231
Clock.....................185,188,196,209,223
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 405
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 230
Compact Spare Tire...................... 304
Compass.............................. 138
Compass Calibration..................... 138
Compass Variance....................... 139
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 134
Console, Overhead....................... 133
Contract, Service........................ 472
Cooling System......................... 397
Coolant Capacity...................... 437
Coolant Level......................... 398
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 401
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 398Inspection........................... 397
Radiator Cap......................... 401
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........400,438
Temperature Gauge..................... 179
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 130
Cup Holder............................ 153
Customer Assistance..................... 470
Data Recorder, Event...................... 54
Daytime Running Lights................... 123
Dealer Service.......................... 376
Defroster, Rear Window..............81,237,241
Defroster, Windshield..................233,235
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 126
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 285
Dipsticks.............................. 379
Power Steering........................ 392
Disc Brakes............................ 403
Disposal.............................. 384
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Engine Oil........................... 384
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 401
Door Ajar............................. 185
Door Locks............................. 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 141
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter.......... 387
Drive Belts............................ 385
Dual Rear Wheels.....................313,360
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 223
Electric Rear Window Defrost..........81,237,241
Electrical Power Outlets................... 150
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 130
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case........... 278
Emergency Brake........................ 286
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 366
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 350
Jacking............................. 353Jump Starting......................... 363
Tow Hooks.......................... 367
Towing............................. 368
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 442
Engine............................... 374
Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Block Heater.......................253,260
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Compartment......................... 374
Coolant (Antifreeze).................400,438
Cooling............................. 397
Data Plate........................... 348
Identification......................... 374
Idling.............................. 262
Jump Starting......................... 363
Oil ..............................379,438
Oil Synthetic......................... 261
Runaway............................ 314
Temperature Gauge..................... 179
INDEX 481
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Oil Pressure.......................... 178
Speedometer......................... 178
Tachometer.......................... 177
Voltmeter............................ 177
Gear Ranges........................... 266
Glass Cleaning.......................... 419
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 162
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 324
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 323
GVWR............................... 320
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 350
Head Restraints......................... 108
Headlights............................ 424
High Beam........................... 125
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 125
Lights On Reminder.................... 123
Passing............................. 125Switch.............................. 122
Heated Mirrors....................81,237,241
Heated Seats........................... 117
Heater............................... 234
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 125
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 325
Hoisting.............................. 362
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 141
Hood Release.......................... 118
Hoses.............................402,405
Hub Caps............................. 358
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 405
Ignition.............................15,251
Key ...............................12,15
Lock................................ 15
Infant Restraint........................55,56
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 309
INDEX 483
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Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 78
Instrument Cluster....................176,177
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 175
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 419
Integrated Power Module.................. 420
Interior Appearance Care.................. 418
Interior Lights.......................... 120
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 126
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 351
Jack Operation.......................... 353
Jump Starting.......................... 363
Key, Replacement........................ 13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 12
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 22
Keys................................12,17Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 124
Lap Belts.............................. 40
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 31
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 60
Life of Tires............................ 307
Lights..............................72,120
Airbag............................53,178
Anti-Lock Warning..................182,290
Brake Warning........................ 182
Bulb Replacement...................... 424
Cap Top Clearance..................... 431
Cargo .............................. 124
Center Mounted Stop................... 430
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 181
Courtesy/Reading..................... 134
Cruise.............................. 185
Daytime Running...................... 123
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 433
Fog ..........................123,183,436
484 INDEX