tires Ram 3500 2011 Manual PDF

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s).
❏Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
❏Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines).
❏Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Change the transfer case fluid.
❏Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
❏Lube the front drive shaft fitting
(2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
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144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine). **
❏Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
❏Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
❏Lube the front drive shaft fitting
(2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
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in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop onwet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
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grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 535
Adding Fuel........................... 444
Adjustable Pedals....................... 133
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 526
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 528
Air Conditioning........................ 286
Air Conditioning Controls................. 286
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 297
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............528,529
Air Conditioning System.............286,290,528
Air Pressure, Tires....................412,418
Airbag..............................54,63
Airbag Deployment....................... 64
Airbag Light.....................62,67,84,220
Airbag Maintenance....................... 66
Airbag, Side..........................61,63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........57,61,63
Alarm Light........................... 210
Alarm, Panic............................ 24Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 267
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............535,569
Disposal............................ 537
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 390
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 221
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Appearance Care........................ 546
Ashtray............................... 163
Auto Down Power Windows................ 35
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 94
Automatic Headlights.................... 123
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 290
Automatic Transmission................... 311
Adding Fluid......................... 544
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 545
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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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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
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Center Mounted Stop................... 564
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 219
Courtesy/Reading..................... 149
Daytime Running...................... 127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 399
Exterior.............................. 86
Fog ..........................124,221,562
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 327
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 482
Headlights........................... 123
High Beam........................129,215
High Beam Indicator.................... 215
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 129
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster..................202,206
Interior..........................125,149
Lights On Reminder.................... 127
Low Fuel............................ 214
Oil Pressure.......................... 217Passing............................. 128
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 222
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 210
Service............................. 559
Side Marker.......................... 568
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 210
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........217,424
Traction Control....................... 399
Transfer Case......................... 327
Turn Signal...................86,128,559,562
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . 202,206
Limited-Slip Differential................360,542
Loading Vehicle......................... 446
Tires ............................... 407
Locks................................. 29
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 29
Power Door........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 424
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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