service Ram 1500 2013 Get to Know Guide 

•For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the
jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place
the jack under the axle as close to the tire as possible with the drive tubes
extending to the front. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
• For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing
a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive
tube to the jack and connect the drive
tube to the extension tube. Place the
jack under the axle between the spring
and the shock absorber with the drive
tubes extending to the rear.
• Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
NOTE:
If the bottle jack will not lower by turning
the dial (thumbwheel) by hand, it may be
necessary to use the jack drive tube in
order to lower the jack.
• By rotating the wheel wrench clock- wise, raise the vehicle until the wheel
just clears the surface.
• Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. On single rear-wheel (SRW)
trucks, install the spare wheel and
wheel nuts with the cone shaped end
of the wheel nuts toward the wheel. On
3500 dual rear-wheel models (DRW)
the wheel nuts are a two-piece assem-
bly with a flat face. Lightly tighten the
wheel nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing
the vehicle off the jack, do not fully
tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle
has been lowered.
• Using the lug wrench, finish tightening the wheel nuts using a crisscross pattern. The correct wheel nut tightness is 130 ft lbs (175 N·m) torque (1500 Series),
135 ft lbs (183 N·m) torque for 2500/3500 single-rear wheel (SRW) models, and
140 ft lbs (190 N·m) for 3500 dual rear-wheel models. If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or at a service station.
• Install the wheel center cap and remove the wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on the spare wheel. This may result in cap damage.
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WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.
Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the
jack or changing the wheel.
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack
and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack.
•Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under
a raised vehicle, take it to an authorized dealer where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jackshould not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving
traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as
possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a
manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during
a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It
could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the
wheel bolts until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid
contact with any sharp edges.
•
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided.
•A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants
in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Fuel Selection
6.7L Turbo Diesel Use good quality diesel fuel
from a reputable supplier in your
vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with
Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of LowSulfur Highway Diesel fuel
(500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions control system. For most year-
round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification
D-975 Grade S15 will provide
good performance. If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold(below 20°F or -7°C), or is
required to operate at colder-
than-normal conditions for pro- longed periods, use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50%
No. 1 diesel fuel. This will provide better protection from fuel gellingor wax-plugging of the fuel filters. This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel blends up to
5% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D-975. Standard Rear Tank -
52 Gallons (197 Liters)
Optional Midship Tank - 22 Gallons (83 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 6.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Engine Oil Filters.
—
Engine Fuel Filter 6.7L Turbo Diesel We recommend you use MOPAR®
Fuel Filter. Must meet 5 micron
rating. Using a fuel filter that
does not meet the manufacturer's filtration and water separating
requirements can severely impact fuel system life and reliability. —
Crankcase Ventilation Filter 6.7L Turbo Diesel We recommend you use
MOPAR
®CCV Filter. —
Automatic
Transmission
(5-Speed 545RFE) MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4
®product. —
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE – GASOLINE ENGINE
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 service 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
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Re-
quired” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals 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, powersteering (2500/3500 Models Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s), if using your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. XChange automatic transmission fluid and filter.
X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any
of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Change the transfer case fluid. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the
right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE RECORD
Odometer Date
Signature, Autho-
rized Service Center
20,000 Miles
(32,000 km) or
2 Years
30,000 Miles
(48,000 km) or
3 Years
40,000 Miles
(64,000 km) or
4 Years
50,000 Miles
(80,000 km) or
5 Years
60,000 Miles
(96,000 km) or
6 Years
70,000 Miles
(112,000 km) or
7 Years
80,000 Miles
(128,000 km) or
8 Years
Odometer Date
Signature, Autho-
rized Service Center
90,000 Miles
(144,000 km) or
9 Years
100,000 Miles
(160,000 km) or
10 Years
110,000 Miles
(176,000 km) or
11 Years
120,000 Miles
(192,000 km) or
12 Years
130,000 Miles
(208,000 km) or
13 Years
140,000 Miles
(224,000 km) or
14 Years
150,000 Miles
(240,000 km) or
15 Years
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE – DIESEL ENGINE
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
At Each Stop For Fuel
• Check the engine oil level at least 30 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD
or MIN mark.
Once A Month
• Inspect the batteries, and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and automatic transmission (if equipped), and add as needed.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed
or suspected. Retain all receipts.
Oil Change Indicator System
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. This system will
alert you when it is time to change your engine oil by displaying the words “Oil
Change Due” on your Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). The oil change
reminder will remind the owner to change the engine oil every 15,000 miles or 500
hours, whichever comes first, except for the Chassis Cab models that are using B20
biodiesel, which are 12,500 miles or 400 hours, whichever comes first. Failure to
change the engine oil per the maintenance schedule can result in internal engine
damage.
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For information on resetting the Oil Change Indicator message, refer to “Oil Change
Due” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/EVIC Warning Lights” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 15,000 miles (24 000 km) or six months, or
sooner if prompted by the oil change indicator system. Under no circumstances should oil
change intervals exceed 15,000 miles (24 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
•
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or
six months or 500 Hours, whichever comes first.
•Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 12,500 miles (20 000 km) when running
B20 fuel (Chassis Cab Only).
If Chassis Cab models are operated with greater than 5% levels of Biodiesel, the oil
change interval must not exceed 12,500 miles (20 000 km) under any circum-
stances. See the Fuel Requirements section for more information regarding opera-
tion of Chassis Cab models configured for use with Biodiesel blend (B6-B20) fuel
meeting ASTM specification D-7467.
Perform Service Indicator
Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance at a set interval. To help remind you
when this maintenance is due, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will
display “Perform Service”. When the “Perform Service” message is displayed on the
EVIC it is necessary to have the emissions maintenance performed. Emissions
maintenance may include replacing the Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) filter
element. The procedure for clearing and resetting the “Perform Service” indicator
message is located in the appropriate Service Information.
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Maintenance Record (Diesel Engine)
Odometer Date Signature, Autho-rized Service Center
7,500 Miles
(12,000 km) or
6 Months
15,000 Miles
(24,000 km) or
12 Months
22,500 Miles
(36,000 km) or
18 Months
30,000 Miles
(48,000 km) or
24 Months
37,500 Miles
(60,000 km) or
30 Months
45,000 Miles
(72,000 km) or
36 Months
52,500 Miles
(84,000 km) or
42 Months
Odometer Date Signature, Autho- rized Service Center
60,000 Miles
(96,000 km) or
48 Months
67,500 Miles
(108,000 km) or
54 Months
75,000 Miles
(120,000 km) or
60 Months
82,500 Miles
(132,000 km) or
66 Months
90,000 Miles
(144,000 km) or
72 Months
97,500 Miles
(156,000 km) or
78 Months
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EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – ExteriorBulb Number
Base Quad Headlamp – Low Beam H11
Base Quad Headlamp – High Beam 9005
Front Turn Signal Lamp
(Base Quad Headlamp) 3157NA
Premium Bi Halogen Projector
Headlamp - Low Beam HIR2
Premium Bi Halogen Projector
Headlamp - High Beam 9005
Front Turn Signal Lamp
(Premium Headlamp) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Fog Lamp (Horizontal shape) 9145
Fog Lamp (Vertical shape) 9006
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) 921
Rear Cargo Lamp 921
LED Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)/Cargo Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Cab Roof Marker Lamps 194NA
Base Rear Tail/Turn and Stop Lamp 3157K
Premium Rear Tail/Turn and Stop Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Premium Backup Lamp T20
Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker Lamp 194
Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) 194
Backup Lamp 921
Rear License Plate Lamp 194
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