tires DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Service Manual

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
SCHEDULE “A” 463
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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]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4).X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage.X X XXXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.X X XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 100,000 miles (160
000 km).X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Check tranfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Inspect fan hub. X X
SCHEDULE “A” 465
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
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on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Thegrade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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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
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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
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Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 277
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 350
Headlights........................... 122
High Beam........................125,178
High Beam Indicator.................... 178
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 125
Instrument Cluster..................... 177
Intensity Control....................... 121
Interior..........................120,134
Lights On Reminder.................... 123
Passing............................. 125
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 178
Service.............................. 424
Side Marker.......................... 435
Transfer Case......................... 277
Transmission Warning................... 184
Turn Signal..................124,177,424,428
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 177
Limited-Slip Differential................285,406Loading Vehicle......................... 319
Tires ............................... 296
Locks................................. 17
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 17
Ignition.............................. 15
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 18
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 60
Lubricants............................. 410
Lubrication, Body....................... 394
Lug Nuts............................. 357
Lumbar Support........................ 109
Maintenance........................... 376
Maintenance Procedures................... 379
Maintenance Schedule.................... 442
Schedule “A”......................... 459
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Out of Park Sense Alarm.................. 271
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 79
Overdrive............................. 268
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 268
Overhead Console....................133,134
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 134
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 474
Parking Brake.......................... 286
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 49
Passing Light........................... 125
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 129
Phone, Cellular.......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............. 83
Pickup Box............................ 165
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 296
Power
Distribution Center..................... 420
Door Locks........................... 18Mirrors.............................. 80
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 150
Seats............................... 110
Sliding Rear Window.................... 29
Steering..........................290,392
Sunroof............................. 147
Windows............................. 28
Power Steering Fluid..................... 439
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 42
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 40
Programmable Electronic Features.........143,146
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................143,146
Radial Ply Tires......................... 303
Radio Operation...................186,194,208
Radio Remote Controls.................... 228
Radio, Satellite.......................... 223
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Radio (Sound Systems)..............186,194,208
Rear Axle (Differential).................405,406
Rear Seat, Folding..................... 112,114
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 410
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 112
Recorder, Event Data...................... 54
Recreational Towing...................... 339
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....340,342
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 341,344
Refrigerant............................ 392
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 41
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 228
Replacement Tires....................... 307
Reporting Safety Defects................... 473
Restraint, Head......................... 108
Restraints, Child.......................55,63
Rotation, Tires.......................... 311Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 473
Safety Information, Tire................... 291
Safety Tips............................. 70
Satellite Radio.......................... 223
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 227
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 419
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 41
Seat Belts..........................30,31,72
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 38
And Pregnant Women................... 42
Child Restraint.......................55,68
Extender............................. 42
Front Seat............................ 31
Pretensioners.......................... 40
Reminder............................ 178
Seats..............................106,107
Adjustment.......................... 106
488 INDEX