washer fluid Ram 3500 2014 User Guide

To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster for
a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or
freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Windshield
washer solution used with water as directed on the
container, aids cleaning action, reduces the freezing point
to avoid line clogging, and is not harmful to paint or trim.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the
exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
694 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Severe Duty All Models
•Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environ-
ment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level •
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or dam-
age. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if
it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• 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
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 751

Trailer Towing.......................... .581
Cooling System Tips .....................601
Hitches ............................. .585
Minimum Requirements ..................590
Mirrors ............................. .141
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................589
Wiring .............................. .598
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .586
Trailer Weight ........................... .586
Transfer Case ........................... .708
Electronically Shifted .....................433
Fluid ............................... .746
Transmission ........................... .397
Automatic ........................... .397
Fluid ............................... .746
Maintenance .......................... .708
Shifting ............................. .394
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry)....29
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
.........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .548
Turn Signals ............................ .172
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................767
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) Programming HomeLink® .................208
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .568
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................60
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ................255
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .536
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .375
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .687
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .278
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .764
Washers, Windshield ...................... .175
Washing Vehicle ......................... .713
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WaterDriving Through ....................... .486
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................715
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................715
Wheel Cover ........................... .657
Winch ................................ .490
Accessories ........................... .494
Operation ............................ .495
Rigging Techniques ..................... .507
Usage .............................. .490
Wind Buffeting ............................48 Window Fogging
........................ .375
Windows ................................45
Power ................................45
Rear Sliding .......................... .238
Windshield Defroster .......................117
Windshield Washers ...................... .174
Fluid ............................... .174
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................693
Windshield Wipers ....................... .174
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................693
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .174
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ..................... .176
786 INDEX