automatic transmission Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2017 Service Manual

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

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............478
Adding Fuel ............................. .406
Additives, Fuel ........................... .404
Adjust Down .............................113,114
Forward ............................112,113
Rearward ...........................112,113
Up................................113,114
Adjustable Pedals ......................... .140
Air Bag Air Bag Operation .........................58
Air Bag Warning Light .....................55
Enhanced Accident Response ..............64, 448
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................449
If A Deployment Occurs ....................63
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................59
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............65
Side Air Bags ............................59
Transporting Pets .........................91
Air Bag Light ....................... .55, 94, 201
Air Bag Maintenance .........................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......460
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................464
Air Conditioning .......................... .280
Air Conditioning Controls ....................280 Air Conditioning Filter
...................295, 465
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............295
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............464, 465
Air Conditioning System ...............280, 294, 464
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .382
Alarm, Panic ...............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................19, 203
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...................477
Capacities ............................. .507
Disposal .............................. .479
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................358
Appearance Care .......................... .486
Ashtray ................................ .177
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .360
Auto

Down Power Windows ...................39
Automatic Door Locks ........................32
Automatic Headlights ...................... .128
Automatic High Beams ..................... .130
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........294
Automatic Transmission ..................... .484
Adding Fluid .......................... .485
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................486
Fluid Level Check .....................484, 485
524 INDEX

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

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

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
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INDEX 531

Service Manuals.......................... .522
Settings, Personal ......................... .231
Shifting ................................ .329
Automatic Transmission ....................331
Transfer Case .......................... .345
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .426
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .427
Shift Lever Override ....................... .445
Signals, Turn ....................... .96, 135, 220
Siri ................................ .316, 317
Sliding Rear Window Power ............................... .188
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................390
Snow Plow .............................. .421
Snow Tires .............................. .385
Spare Tire ............................ .386, 387
Spark Plugs ............................. .508
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .146
Resume .............................. .144
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................143
Starting .............................. .28, 325
Automatic Transmission ....................325 Cold Weather
.......................... .327
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .327
Remote ................................28
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ...............325
Steering Power ............................ .353, 354
Wheel, Heated ......................... .142
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .140
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................277
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .277
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............183
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .295, 500
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .500
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .367
Synthetic

Engine Oil ....................... .459
System, Remote Starting ......................28
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........294
Tilt Down .................................113
Up ...................................113
Tilt Steering Column ....................... .140
Tip Start ................................ .326
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........376, 377
Tire Markings ............................ .370
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INDEX 535