trailer Ram 2500 2013 Repair Manual

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F46 10 Amp
Red Tire Pressure Moni-
tor
F47 10 Amp
Red Snow Plow (Right)
– If Equipped
F49 10 Amp
Red Instrument Panel
Cluster
F50 20 Amp
Yellow Air Suspension
Control Module – If Equipped
F51 10 Amp
Red Ignition Node
Module / Keyless Ignition
F52 5 Amp
Ta n Battery SensorCavity Car-
tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F53 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Tow – Left
Turn/Stop Lights
F54 20 Amp
Yellow Adjustable Pedals
F55 20 Amp
Yellow E38 Radio – If
Equipped
F56 15 Amp
Blue Additional Diesel
Content – IfEquipped
F57 20 Amp
Yellow Transmission
680 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
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 LightsCavity Car- tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
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 Col- umn Control Mod- ule
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 683

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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 ser-
vice 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 otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals 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
704 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Maintenance Chart
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 joints. XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
surfaces. If gear oil leakage is
suspected, check the fluid level.
If using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
706 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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
Replace spark plugs
(5.7L engine).** XX X X X
Replace the ignition cables
(4.7L Engine). X
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. X
708 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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
Change 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.
8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 709

Gear Ranges............................ .365
Gear Select Lever Override ..................624
General Information ........................20
Glass Cleaning .......................... .673
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... .221
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................540
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................539
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .537
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .443
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................577
Headlights ............................. .687
Automatic ........................... .158
Cleaning ............................ .672
High Beam ........................... .168
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........168Passing
............................. .168
Switch .............................. .158
Head Restraints ......................... .149
Heated Mirrors .......................... .133
Heater ................................ .314
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .351
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .168
Hill Descent Control ...................... .479
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................479
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .544
Hoisting ............................... .617
Hood Release ........................... .156
Hub Caps .............................. .595
Ignition .................................16
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
728 INDEX

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

Tires ................................493
Locks ..................................34
Automatic Door .........................36
Child Protection .........................37
Door .................................34
Power Door ............................36
Low Tire Pressure System ...................513
Lubrication, Body ........................ .649
Maintenance Free Battery ....................647
Maintenance Procedures ....................642
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .704
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......640
Manual, Service ......................... .718
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .665
Lubricant Selection ..................... .700
Memory Seat ........................... .151
Methanol .............................. .527Mirrors
............................... .127
Electric Powered ....................... .132
Heated .............................. .133
Memory ............................. .151
Outside ............................. .129
Rearview ............................ .127
Trailer Towing ........................ .135
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................513
Mopar Parts ............................ .641
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .527
Multi-Function Control Lever .................167
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ............189
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................115
Occupant Restraints ........................46
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................526
10
INDEX 731

Wheel, Heated........................ .173
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .172
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................311
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .311
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............216
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .331
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .685
Sun Roof .............................. .202
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........508
Suspension, Air .......................... .410
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .485
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .645
System, Remote Starting .....................30
Tachometer ............................. .255
Tailgate ............................... .242
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........324
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .172
Tip Start ............................... .343Tire and Loading Information Placard
...........493
Tire Markings ........................... .487
Tires ................................. .120
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................506
Air Pressure .......................... .498
Chains .............................. .509
Compact Spare ........................ .503
Dual ............................... .512
General Information .....................498
High Speed .......................... .501
Inflation Pressures ...................... .499
Life of Tires .......................... .506
Load Capacity ........................ .493
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............513
Pressure Warning Light ...................260
Quality Grading ....................... .719
Radial .............................. .501
Replacement .......................... .507
Rotation ..............................

511
736 INDEX