tow Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2017 Owners Manual

CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F74 –20 Amp Yellow (Gas
Engine & 1500 LD Diesel) Brake Vacuum Pump Gas/Diesel – If
Equipped
F75 –10 Amp Red Coolant Temperature Valve Actuator
F76 –10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes / Electronic Stability Control
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 Lights
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 Column Control Module
F88 –15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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 service
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 other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.Gasoline Engines:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed
8,000 miles (13,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of
engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of
engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet
customers.
Severe Duty:
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or very low engine RPM’s.
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 the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and automatic transmis-
sion, and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
512 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed (which-ever 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/Universal joints. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle sur-
faces. If gear oil leakage is sus-
pected, check the fluid level. If us-
ing your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace spark plugs. ** X
Flush and replace the engine cool-
ant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes
first. XX
514 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed (which-ever 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 the automatic transmis-
sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission
Only). XX X
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and sump filter (AS66RC
Transmission Only). XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
Transmission Only), if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing. XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
transmission). X
Inspect the transfer case fluid,
change for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. XX X X X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515

How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.........79
Infants And Child Restraints .................69
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............76
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........73
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........70
Seating Positions ..........................72
Cigar Lighter ............................ .177
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .402
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .488
Climate Control ........................... .280
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .327
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................278
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .386
Console, Overhead ........................ .163
Contract, Service .......................... .520
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............479
Cooling System ........................... .476
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................478
Coolant Capacity ........................ .507
Coolant Level ....................... .477, 480
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................479
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................477
Inspection ............................. .480
Points To Remember ..................... .480Pressure Cap
........................... .479
Radiator Cap .......................... .479
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........477, 508
Corrosion Protection ....................... .486
Cruise Light .......................... .221, 222
Cupholders .............................. .179
Customer Assistance ....................... .518
Customer Programmable Features ...............259
Daytime Running Lights .....................129
Dealer Service ............................ .456
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .187
Defroster, Windshield ........................94
Delay

(Intermittent) Wipers ...................137
Differential, Limited-Slip .....................350
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ....................485
Power Steering ......................... .354
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................446
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................479
Do Not Disturb ........................... .319
Door Ajar ............................... .207
Door Ajar Light ........................... .207
526 INDEX

Door LocksDoor Locks ..............................31
KeyFob................................31
Remote ................................31
Remote Keyless Entry ......................31
Door Locks, Automatic .......................32
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .164
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .352
Dual Rear Wheels ....................393, 431, 439
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .172
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................187
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............346
Electronic Brake Control System ................357
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................358
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................366
Traction Control System ....................362
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................336
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........143
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............363
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........205
Emergency Brake .......................... .355Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................443
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................430
Jump Starting .......................... .440
Tow Hooks ............................ .444
Emission Control System Maintenance ............455
Engine ................................. .453
Air Cleaner ............................ .460
Break-In Recommendations ................91, 92
Compartment Identification .................453
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .508
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................93, 405
Flooded, Starting ........................ .327
Fuel Requirements ....................... .402
Jump Starting .......................... .440
Oil .............................. .457, 508
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .459
Oil

Filter .............................. .459
Oil Selection ........................... .458
Oil Synthetic ........................... .459
Overheating ........................... .430
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .459
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........64, 448
Entry System, Illuminated .....................2110
INDEX 527

Ethanol................................. .403
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................93, 405
Exhaust System ........................ .93, 475
Exterior Lighting .......................... .128
Exterior Lights .............................96
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .460
Air Conditioning .....................295, 465
Engine Fuel ........................... .508
Engine Oil ......................... .459, 508
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .459
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... .96, 135, 220
Flat Tire Stowage .......................... .440
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .327
Fluid, Brake ............................. .510
Fluid Capacities ........................... .507
Fluid Leaks ...............................96
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................485
Brake ................................ .481
Power Steering ......................... .354
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............508
Fog Lights ........................... .131, 503Fold Flat Load Floor
....................... .189
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................430
Four Wheel Drive ......................... .342
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .443
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .482
Fuel ................................... .402
Adding .............................. .406
Additives ............................. .404
Clean Air ............................. .402
Ethanol .............................. .403
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .407
Filter ................................ .508
Gasoline .............................. .402
Light ................................ .214
Materials

Added ........................ .404
Methanol ............................. .403
Octane Rating .......................... .402
Requirements .......................... .402
Tank Capacity .......................... .507
Fuses .................................. .492
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............164, 171
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................407, 455
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .402
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .402
528 INDEX

Gasoline, Reformulated..................... .402
Gear Ranges ............................. .332
Gear Select Lever Override ....................445
Glass Cleaning ........................... .491
Grocery Bag Retainer ....................... .187
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................409
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................409
Guide, Body Builders .........................6
GVWR ................................. .407
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .352
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .430
Headlights .............................. .501
Automatic ............................ .128
Cleaning .............................. .490
High Beam ............................ .136
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........136
Passing ............................... .136
Switch ............................... .128
Head Restraints ............................119
Heated Mirrors ........................ .109, 187
Heater ................................. .280
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....136Hill Descent Control
....................... .368
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................368
Hill Start Assist ........................... .360
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .412
Hoisting ................................ .440
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............164
Hood Release ............................ .125
Hub Caps ............................... .438
Ignition ..................................15
Key.................................11,15
Ignition Key Removal ........................15
Illuminated Entry ...........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................18
Inside Rearview Mirror .................. .101, 106
Instr

ument Cluster ...................204, 207, 220
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ..................223
Instrument Panel And Controls .................195
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................491
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ................416
Interior Appearance Care .....................490
Interior Lights ............................ .132
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............13710
INDEX 529

Interior..................... .132, 133, 134, 164
Low Fuel ............................. .214
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........208
Park ................................. .219
Passing ............................... .136
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .201
Security Alarm ......................... .203
Service ............................ .500, 501
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........212, 395
Traction Control ........................ .366
Transfer Case .......................... .345
Turn Signal ....................96, 135, 220, 501
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .204, 220
Limited-Slip Differential ..................350, 483
Loading Vehicle ........................... .407
Tires................................. .376
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .237
Battery Saver On ........................ .237
Electrical Load Reduction ...................237
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................237
Locks ....................................31
Automatic Door ..........................32
Child Protection ..........................33 Door
..................................31
Power Door .............................32
Low Tire Pressure System .....................395
Lubrication, Body ......................... .471
Lug Nuts ......................... .431, 437, 439
Maintenance Free Battery .....................463
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .457
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .512
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .208, 455
Manual, Service ........................... .522
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ....................... .484
Memory Seat ............................. .121
Methanol ............................... .403
Mirr

ors ................................. .101
Electric Powered ........................ .108
Heated ............................... .109
Memory .............................. .121
Outside .............................. .107
Rearview .......................... .101, 106
Trailer Towing ...........................111
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................395
10
INDEX 531

Sliding Rear Window..................... .188
Steering ........................... .353, 354
Take-Off Adapter ........................ .340
Take-Off Operation ...................... .340
Windows ...............................38
Power Seats Down .............................113,114
Forward ............................112,113
Rearward ...........................112,113
Recline ................................113
Tilt...................................113
Up................................113,114
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .510
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................52
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................52
Programmable Electronic Features ...............231
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......22
PTO (Power Take-Off) ...................... .340
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .384
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........477, 479
Radio Frequency General Information ................17, 28, 30, 37
Radio Operation .......................... .278Radio (Sound Systems)
..................... .276
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................138
Rear Axle (Differential) ...................482, 483
Rear ParkSense System ...................146, 154
Rear Window Features ...................... .187
Rear Window, Sliding ...................... .188
Reclining Rear Seats .........................118
Recreational Towing ........................ .423
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........426
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......427
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .402
Refrigerant ........................... .464, 465
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................42
Remote Control Starting System ...........................28
Remote Keyless Entry ..................... .22, 23
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........277
Remote Starting Uconnect
Customer Programmable Features . .250, 270
Uconnect Settings .....................250, 270
Remote Starting System .......................28
Replacement Keys ...........................19
Replacement Parts ......................... .456
Replacement Tires ......................... .389
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INDEX 533