engine Ram 1500 2011 Owner's Manual
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Caps, FillerOil (Engine) ........................ 534
Power Steering ...................... 391
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 547
Car Washes ............................ 558
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............82,447
Cargo Light ............................ 126
Cellular Phone ....................... 101,290
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 575
Center Lap Belts ......................... 48
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 174
Certification Label ....................... 453
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 407
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............223,530
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 82
Checks, Safety ........................... 82
Child Restraint ........................ 67,68
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............72,76Child Seat
............................ 68,74
Cigar Lighter ........................... 166
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 560
Climate Control ......................... 290
Clock ............................. 250,260
Cold Weather Operation ................... 310
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 290
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 419
Compass .............................. 240
Compass Calibration ..................... 241
Compass Variance ....................... 241
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 237
Connector UCI ........................... 274,280
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....274,280
Conserving Fuel ...................... 235,237
Console, Overhead ....................... 150
Contract, Service ........................ 607
616 INDEX
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 547
Cooling System ......................... 544
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 546
Coolant Capacity ..................... 580
Coolant Level .................... 544,548
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 547
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 544
Inspection .......................... 548
Points to Remember .................. 549
Pressure Cap ........................ 547
Radiator Cap ....................... 547
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....545,580,582
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 134
Cupholders ............................ 169
Customer Assistance ..................... 605
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 66
Daytime Running Lights ................... 127
Dealer Service .......................... 531 Defroster, Rear Window
................... 180
Defroster, Windshield ................84,293,299
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 130
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 365
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 556
Power Steering ...................... 391
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 518
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 547
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 152
Driving Off-Pavement ....................... 347
Off-Road .......................... 347
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 366
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 235
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Dual Rear Wheels..................... 429,507
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 286
E-85 Fuel ............................. 448
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 180
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 162
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 395
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 395
Brake Assist System ................... 396
Electronic Stability Program ............. 400
Traction Control System ................ 396
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............... 318
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 400
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 147,227
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........329,336
Emergency Brake ........................ 392 Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 514
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 491
Jump Starting ....................... 510
Tow Hooks ......................... 515
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 530
Engine .......................... 526,527,528
Air Cleaner ......................... 536
Block Heater ........................ 311
Break-In Recommendations .............. 81
Compartment Identification ........526,527,528
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 582
Exhaust Gas Caution ................82,447
Flooded, Starting ..................... 310
Fuel Requirements .................... 580
Jump Starting ....................... 510
Multi-Displacement ................... 392
Oil ......................... 533,580,582
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 534
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Oil Selection..................... 534,580
Oil Synthetic ........................ 535
Temperature Gauge ................... 210
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 63
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 444
Event Data Recorder ...................... 66
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 82,447
Exhaust System ....................... 82,541
Exterior Lighting ........................ 123
Exterior Lights .......................... 85
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 536
Engine Oil ....................... 535,582
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 535
Flashers Turn Signal .................... 85,128,210
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 509 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range ...................... 451
Engine Oil ......................... 450
Fuel Requirements ................. 448,449
Maintenance ........................ 451
Replacement Parts .................... 451
Starting ........................... 450
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 310
Fluid Capacities ......................... 580
Fluid Leaks ............................. 86
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 556
Brake ............................. 551
Power Steering ...................... 391
Fluid, Brake ........................... 583
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 582
Fog Lights ....................... 124,225,573
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 181
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 325
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Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 457
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 456
Guide, Body Builders ...................... 6
GVWR ............................... 454
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 101
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 366
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 491
Head Restraints ......................... 114
Headlights ............................ 571
Automatic ......................... 123
Cleaning ........................... 561
High Beam ......................... 129
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 129
Lights On Reminder .................. 127
Passing ............................ 128
Switch ............................ 123 Heated Mirrors
....................... 99,180
Heated Seats ........................... 104
Heater ............................... 291
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 311
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 129
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 460
Hoisting .............................. 510
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 152
Hood Release .......................... 120
Hub Caps ............................. 505
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................. 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 67,68
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 424
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Brake Assist Warning.................. 403
Brake Warning ...................... 219
Bulb Replacement ................. 570,571
Cap Top Clearance ................... 576
Cargo ............................. 126
Center Mounted Stop .................. 575
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ...... 223
Courtesy/Reading .................... 150
Daytime Running .................... 127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 403
Exterior ............................ 85
Fog ......................... 124,225,573
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............. 329
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 491
Headlights ......................... 123
High Beam ...................... 129,219
High Beam Indicator .................. 219
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 129
Illuminated Entry ..................... 19 Instrument Cluster
................. 206,210
Interior ......................... 125,150
Lights On Reminder .................. 127
Low Fuel .......................... 218
Oil Pressure ........................ 221
Passing ............................ 128
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 226
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 214
Service ......................... 570,571
Side Marker ........................ 579
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 214
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......221,430
Traction Control ..................... 403
Transfer Case ....................... 329
Turn Signal ................. 85,128,571,573
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..................... 206,210
Limited-Slip Differential ................365,554
Loading Vehicle ......................... 453
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Tires .............................. 411
Locks ................................. 29
Automatic Door ...................... 30
Child Protection ...................... 33
Door .............................. 29
Power Door ......................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 430
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 72
Lubrication, Body ....................... 539
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 536
Maintenance Procedures ................... 532
Maintenance Schedule .................... 586
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... 530
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check .................... 554
Lubricant Selection ................... 583
Manual, Service ......................... 609 Memory Seat
........................... 116
Methanol ............................. 444
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 237
Mirrors ................................ 93
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 96
Heated ............................. 99
Memory ........................... 116
Outside ............................ 95
Rearview ........................... 93
Trailer Towing ....................... 100
Mode Fuel Saver ....................... 235,237
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 430
Mopar Parts ......................... 531,608
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 444
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 392
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 127
624 INDEX
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Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps).......... 147
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 81
Occupant Restraints ................... 38,59,63
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............56,59,62
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 443
Odometer .......................... 214,215
Trip ........................... 214,215
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..........347,369
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..........347,369
Oil Change Indicator .................. 217,235
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............217,235
Oil, Engine ......................... 533,582
Capacity ........................... 580
Change Interval ..................... 533
Dipstick ........................... 533
Disposal ........................... 535
Filter .......................... 535,582
Filter Disposal ....................... 535 Identification Logo
................... 534
Materials Added to ................... 535
Pressure Gauge ...................... 214
Recommendation .................. 534,580
Synthetic .......................... 535
Viscosity ........................ 534,580
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............529,530
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Operating Precautions .................... 529
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 95
Overdrive .......................... 315,323
Overdrive OFF Switch .................315,323
Overhead Console ....................... 150
Overheating, Engine ...................... 211
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,609
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 138
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Sliding Rear WindowPower ............................ 181
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 425
Snow Plow ............................ 474
Snow Tires ............................ 427
Spare Tire .......................... 419,420
Spark Plugs ............................ 582
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 134
Speedometer ........................... 211
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ................ 344
Starting ............................. 26,309
Automatic Transmission ................ 309
Cold Weather ....................... 310
Engine Fails to Start .................. 310
Remote ............................ 26
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ 309
Steering Power .......................... 390,391
Wheel, Heated ...................... 132 Wheel, Tilt
......................... 131
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 288
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 288
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 174
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 301,569
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 569
Sun Roof .............................. 158
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 424
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 405
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 535
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 210
Tailgate ............................... 198
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 295
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 210
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............72,76
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 131
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