suspension Ram 1500 2017 Workshop Manual

CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F46 –10 Amp Red Upfitter – If Equipped
F49 –10 Amp Red Instrument Panel Cluster
(Except Fleet Vehicles)
F50 –20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module –
If Equipped
F51 –10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition
(Instrument Panel Cluster –Fleet Vehicles Only)
F52 –5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor
F53 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights
F54 –20 Amp Yellow Adjustable Pedals
F56 –15 Amp Blue Additional Diesel Content – If Equipped
F57 –20 Amp Yellow Transmission
F58 –20 Amp Yellow Spare Fuse
F59 –10 Amp Red SCR Relay – If Equipped
F60 –15 Amp Blue Underhood Lamp
F61 –10 Amp Red (1500
LD Diesel &
Cummins Diesel) PM Sensor – If Equipped
684 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F75 –10 Amp Red Coolant Temperature Valve Actuator
F76 –10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes / Electronic Stability Control
F77 –10 Amp Red Drivetrain Control Module/Front Axle
Disconnect Module
F78 –10 Amp Red Engine Control Module / Electric Power
Steering
F79 –15 Amp Blue Clearance Lights
F80 –10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass
F81 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn / Stop Lights
F82 –10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module /
Cruise Control
F84 –15 Amp Blue Switch Bank / Instrument Cluster
F85 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F86 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F87 –10 Amp Red Air Suspension – If Equipped / Trailer Tow
/ Steering Column Control Module
F88 –15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster
686 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
1500 Models:
Inspect the front and rear axle sur-
faces. If gear oil leakage is sus-
pected, check the fluid level. If us-
ing your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing, change axle fluid. XX X X X
2500/3500 Models:
Inspect the front and rear axle sur-
faces. If gear oil leakage is sus-
pected, check the fluid level. If us-
ing your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
706 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............663
Adding Fuel ............................. .548
Additives, Fuel ........................... .544
Adjust Down .................................119
Forward ............................119,120
Rearward ...........................119,120
Up ...................................119
Adjustable Pedals ......................... .152
Air Bag Air Bag Operation .........................60
Enhanced Accident Response ..............66, 630
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................630
If A Deployment Occurs ....................65
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................60
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............67
Side Air Bags ............................61
Air Bag Light .......................... .96, 241
Air Bag Maintenance .........................67
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......643
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................649
Air Conditioning .......................... .330
Air Conditioning Controls ....................330
Air Conditioning Filter ...................347, 650
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............346, 348Air Conditioning Refrigerant
...............649, 650
Air Conditioning System ...............330, 345, 649
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .519
Air Suspension ........................ .438, 444
Alarm, Panic ...............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................19, 244
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................662, 697
Disposal .............................. .664
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................495
Appearance Care .......................... .672
Ashtray ................................ .189
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .498
Auto Down Power Windows ...................40
Automatic Door Locks ........................
34
Automatic Headlights ...................... .139
Automatic High Beams ..................... .141
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........345
Automatic Transmission ..................388, 672
Adding Fluid ....................... .671, 672
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................672
Fluid Change .......................... .672
Fluid Level Check .................669, 670, 671
Fluid Type ......................... .669, 701
716 INDEX

SteeringPower ......................... .490, 491, 492
Wheel, Heated ......................... .151
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .150
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................327
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .327
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............195
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .346, 688
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .688
Sun Roof ............................... .182
Suspension, Air ....................... .438, 444
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .504
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .642
System, Remote Starting ......................29
Tailgate ................................ .220
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........345
Tilt Down .................................119
Up ...................................119
Tilt Steering Column ....................... .150
Tip Start ................................ .382
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........513, 514
Tire Markings ............................ .508
Tires.......................... .98, 518, 523, 533Aging (Life Of Tires)
..................... .526
Air Pressure ........................ .513, 518
Chains ............................... .528
Compact Spare ......................... .523
Dual ............................. .532, 581
General Information ...................518, 523
High Speed ............................ .520
Inflation Pressures ....................... .519
Life Of Tires ........................... .526
Load Capacity ...................... .513, 515
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............535
Pressure Warning Light ....................252
Quality Grading ........................ .533
Radial ............................... .520
Replacement ........................... .527
Rotation .............................. .530
Safety ............................ .508,

518
Sizes ................................ .509
Snow Tires ............................ .522
Spare Tire ...................... .523, 524, 525
Spinning .............................. .525
Tread Wear Indicators .....................526
Tire Safety Information ...................... .508
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................559
Tonneau Cover ........................... .678
728 INDEX