key Ram 3500 2011 Manual PDF

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for the purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws applying to
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see Brake/
Transmission Interlock Manual Override (under Starting
and Operating, Automatic Transmission) for instructions
on shifting the automatic transmission out of the PARK
position for towing.CAUTION!
•Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position,
not in the LOCK position.
Towing Without the Ignition Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509

the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
•Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse located in
the Integrated Power Module, located in the engine
compartment. The IOD cavity includes a snap-in re-
tainer that allows the fuse to be disconnected without
removing it from the fuse block.
•As an alternative to the above steps you may discon-
nect the negative cables from both batteries.
•Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.NOTE:
•When reinstalling the IOD fuse push firmly until fully
seated; the gauges in the instrument cluster will do a
full sweep when the ignition switch is turned to the
RUN position. This is a normal condition.
•When the vehicle is shipped from the factory, the IOD
fuse is in the up or extracted position. If the radio,
interior lamps, keyless entry or other features do not
work with the key OFF, check the position of the fuse
(or check to see if the fuse is blown) to ensure that it is
fully seated. When the IOD fuse is extracted, the
instrument cluster in the odometer window will dis-
playNO FUSE.”
558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Fluid Level Check...................543,544
Fluid Type........................543,572
Gear Ranges.......................... 311
Shifting............................. 316
Special Additives...................... 546
Torque Converter...................... 316
Axle Fluid..........................541,572
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 541
Back-Up Camera........................ 147
Battery............................... 526
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 127
Belts, Seat............................40,84
Body Builders Guide....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 529
B-Pillar Location........................ 407
Brake Assist System...................... 392
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 390Brake Fluid.........................539,572
Brake System........................390,539
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 390
Fluid Check.......................... 539
Master Cylinder....................... 539
Parking............................. 387
Warning Light........................ 215
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 309
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 81
Bulb Replacement....................... 559
Bulbs, Light..........................86,559
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 565
Calibration, Compass..................... 237
Camera, Rear........................... 147
Camper............................... 193
Capacities, Fluid........................ 569
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 524
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INDEX 603

Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water................. 362
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 482
Head Restraints......................... 113
Headlights............................ 559
Automatic........................... 123
Cleaning............................ 550
High Beam.......................... 129
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 129
Lights On Reminder.................... 127
Passing............................. 128
Switch.............................. 123
Heated Mirrors.......................97,176
Heated Seats........................... 103
Heater............................... 286
Heater, Engine Block..................... 307
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 129Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 453
Hoisting.............................. 501
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 151
Hood Release.......................... 120
Hub Caps............................. 497
Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 16
Infant Restraint........................68,69
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 418
Information Center, Vehicle................. 223
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 93
Instrument Cluster.................202,204,206
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 201
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 550
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INDEX 609

Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 552
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls............. 458
Interior Appearance Care.................. 549
Interior Lights.......................... 125
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 130
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V)..................... 164
Jack Location........................... 482
Jump Starting.......................... 501
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 128Lane Change Assist...................... 128
Lap Belts.............................. 48
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)...................... 73
Latches................................ 86
Leaks, Fluid............................ 86
Life of Tires............................ 416
Light Bulbs............................. 86
Lights..............................86,122
Airbag........................62,67,84,220
Alarm.............................. 210
Anti-Lock........................... 221
Automatic Headlights................... 123
Brake Assist Warning................... 399
Brake Warning........................ 215
Bulb Replacement...................... 559
Cap Top Clearance..................... 565
Cargo .............................. 126
610 INDEX

Phone, Cellular......................... 100
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™)............. 100
Pickup Box............................ 180
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 407
Power
Door Locks........................... 30
Mirrors.............................. 96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......160,164
Seats............................... 101
Sliding Rear Window................... 177
Steering..........................385,386
Sunroof............................. 157
Windows............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid..................... 572
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 53
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 51
Programmable Electronic Features............ 238Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 414
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......534,536
Radio Operation........................ 285
Ramp Travel Index....................... 343
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 541
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............... 191
Rear Park Sense System................... 138
Rear Seat, Folding..................... 110,111
Rear Window Features.................... 176
Rear Window, Sliding..................... 177
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 110
Recorder, Event Data...................... 67
Recreational Towing...................... 471
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....474,476
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 475,479
614 INDEX

Reformulated Gasoline.................... 436
Refrigerant............................ 529
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 51
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 283
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 521
Replacement Tires....................... 417
Reporting Safety Defects................... 596
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........213,231
Restraint, Head......................... 113
Restraints, Child.......................68,75
Restraints, Occupant...................... 38
Rotation, Tires.......................... 421
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 84Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 86
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 596
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 83
Safety Information, Tire................... 401
Safety Tips............................. 82
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 267
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 574
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 551
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 51
Seat Belts..........................38,40,84
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
And Pregnant Women................... 53
Child Restraint.......................68,71
Extender............................. 53
Front Seat............................ 40
Inspection............................ 84
Pretensioners.......................... 51
Reminder............................ 222
Untwisting Procedure.................... 47
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INDEX 615

Seats..............................100,109
Adjustment.......................... 100
Child............................... 71
Folding Floor......................... 177
Heated............................. 103
Memory............................. 116
Power.............................. 101
Rear Folding....................... 110,111
Reclining............................ 108
Reclining Rear........................ 110
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........535,571
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 16
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 593
Service Contract......................... 595
Service Manuals........................ 597
Setting the Clock.....................246,256Settings, Personal........................ 238
Shifting............................... 308
Automatic Transmission............... 311,316
Transfer Case......................... 326
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)....................474,476
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)....................475,479
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 48
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Signals, Turn......................86,128,206
Sliding Rear Window
Power.............................. 177
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 418
Snow Plow............................ 466
Snow Tires............................ 420
Spare Tire............................. 414
Spark Plugs............................ 571
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 135
616 INDEX

Transmission........................... 311
Automatic...................... 311,316,543
Fluid............................... 572
Maintenance......................... 543
Shifting............................. 308
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 151
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 416
Trip Odometer.......................210,211
Turn Signals...................128,206,559,562
UCI Connector.......................270,276
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............. 100
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 598
Universal Consumer Interface
(UCI) Connector......................270,276Universal Transmitter..................... 151
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 47
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area............... 191
Variance, Compass....................... 237
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................408,446
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................296,558
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 282
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 100
Voltmeter............................. 215
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)..........202,206
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 596
Washers, Windshield..................130,530
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