brake Ram 2500 2013 Owner's Manual

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4)
models only). 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 705

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
Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-
gine).** X
Replace the top row (intake side)
of spark plugs (4.7L Engine).** XX X X X
Replace the side row (exhaust
side) of spark plugs (4.7L En-
gine).** X
8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 707

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............656
Adding Fuel ............................ .534
Additives, Fuel .......................... .529
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .175
Airbag ..................................64
Airbag Deployment ........................78
Airbag Light .............................72
Airbag Maintenance ........................80
Airbag, Side ..............................67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................68
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .646
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................648
Air Conditioning ......................... .314
Air Conditioning Controls ...................314
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................648
Air Conditioning System ....................314
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .499
Air Suspension .......................... .410
Alarm Light ............................ .260Alarm, Panic
.............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................21
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................655
Disposal ............................. .658
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................473
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................255
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........21
Anti-Theft System ..........................21
Appearance Care ........................ .668
Ashtray ............................... .209
Auto Down Power Windows ..................44
Automatic Door Locks ......................36
Automatic Headlights ..................... .158
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........324
Automatic Transmission ....................355
Adding Fluid ......................... .667
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................668
722 INDEX

Fluid Level Check...................... .665
Fluid Type ........................... .665
Shifting ............................. .364
Special Additives ...................... .666
Axle Fluid ............................. .663
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................663
Back-Up Camera ......................... .189
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ..................420
Battery ................................ .647
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........29
Belts, Seat ...............................50
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................649
B-Pillar Location ......................... .493
Brake Assist System ...................... .474
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............473
Brake Fluid ............................ .661
Brake System ........................... .470Anti-Lock (ABS)
....................... .471
Fluid Check .......................... .661
Master Cylinder ....................... .661
Parking ............................. .468
Warning Light ........................ .257
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................354
Bulb Replacement ........................ .686
Bulbs, Light ............................ .120
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................693
Camera, Rear ........................... .189
Camper ............................... .242
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .696
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .645
Power Steering ........................ .467
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................657
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................117
Cargo Light ............................ .166
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INDEX 723

Dealer Service........................... .641
Defroster, Rear Window .....................222
Defroster, Windshield ......................118
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................169
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................441
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .467
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................628
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................658
Door Locks ..............................34
Door Locks, Automatic ......................36
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .422
Off-Road ............................ .422
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .443
Dual Rear Wheels ........................ .512E-85 Fuel
.............................. .530
Electrical Power Outlets .....................205
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................222
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............392
Electronic Brake Control System ...............473
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................473
Brake Assist System .....................474
Traction Control System ...................474
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................362
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............480
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......189
Emergency Brake ........................ .468
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................621
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................577
Jump Starting ......................... .617
Tow Hooks ........................... .623
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........640
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INDEX 725

Starting............................. .533
Flooded Engine Starting ....................345
Fluid, Brake ............................ .700
Fluid Capacities ......................... .696
Fluid Leaks ............................ .120
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .661
Power Steering ........................ .467
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........698
Fog Lights ............................. .162
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .223
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................577
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .388
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................621
Front Axle (Differential) .....................663
Fuel .................................. .526
Adding ............................. .534
Additives ............................ .529
Clean Air ............................ .527Ethanol
............................. .527
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................536
Gasoline ............................. .526
Materials Added ....................... .529
Methanol ............................ .527
Octane Rating ......................... .526
Requirements ......................... .526
Tank Capacity ......................... .696
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .530
Fuel System Caution ...................... .535
Fuses ................................. .675
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................536
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .527
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .526
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................527
Gauges Speedometer ......................... .260
T
achometer ........................... .255
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INDEX 727

Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................18
Infant Restraint ...........................82
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................508
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................127
Instrument Cluster ....................... .255
Instrument Panel and Controls ................253
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............673
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............553
Interior Appearance Care ....................672
Interior Lights .......................... .163
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............169
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .210
Jack Location ........................... .578
Jump Starting ........................... .617
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................38 Keyless Entry System
.......................23
Key, Programming .........................20
Key, Replacement ..........................19
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................18
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................167
Lane Change Assist ....................... .168
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................50
Latches ............................... .120
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .526
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .120
Life of Tires ............................ .506
Light Bulbs ............................. .120
Lights ................................ .120
Airbag ................................72
Alarm .............................. .260
Anti-Lock ............................ .255
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... .472
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INDEX 729

Automatic Headlights....................158
Brake Assist Warning ....................484
Brake Warning ........................ .257
Bulb Replacement ...................... .687
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .693
Cargo .............................. .166
Center Mounted Stop ....................692
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........255
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .164
Daytime Running ...................... .159
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....484
Exterior ............................. .120
Fog ................................ .162
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................391
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................577
Headlights ........................... .158
High Beam ........................... .168
High Beam Indicator .....................259
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............168Hill Descent Control Indicator
..............479
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .255
Interior ............................. .163
Oil Pressure .......................... .260
Passing ............................. .168
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .259
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............260
Service .............................. .686
Side Marker .......................... .695
SmartBeams .......................... .160
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............260
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............260
Traction Control ....................... .484
Transfer Case ......................... .391
Turn Signal .......................... .120
W

arning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......255
Limited-Slip Differential ....................441
Loading Vehicle ......................... .536
730 INDEX

Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)..............422
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..............422
Oil, Engine ............................. .643
Capacity ............................ .696
Change Interval ....................... .644
Dipstick ............................. .643
Disposal ............................. .645
Filter ............................... .646
Filter Disposal ........................ .645
Identification Logo ..................... .644
Recommendation ...................... .644
Synthetic ............................ .645
Viscosity ............................ .645
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .646
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................639
Operating Precautions ..................... .639
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................129
Overdrive .............................. .374Overdrive OFF Switch
..................... .374
Overhead Console ........................ .191
Overheating, Engine ...................... .264
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .668
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .468
Park Sense System, Rear ....................180
Passing Light ........................... .168
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .175
Personal Settings ......................... .283
Pets ...................................115
Pets, Transporting .........................115
Pickup Box ............................. .226
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........494
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................675
Door Locks ............................
36
732 INDEX