air filter Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2018 User Guide
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CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in
“Technical Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes
for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using transmission seal-
ers as they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level when the engine is fully warmed up
and the transmission fluid is at normal operating tempera-
ture. Driving with an improper fluid level will greatly
reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid. Check
the fluid level whenever the vehicle is serviced.
Fluid Level Check — Procedure
It is best to check the fluid level when the transmission is at
normal operating temperature (170-180°F / 77-82°C for 66RFE
transmission, or 158–176°F / 70–80°C for AS66RC transmis-
sion). This normally occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of
driving. At normal operating temperature the fluid cannot be
held comfortably between the fingertips. You can read the
transmission sump temperature in the instrument cluster dis-
play (refer toInstrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information).
Use the following procedure to check the transmission
fluid level properly:
1. Monitor the transmission temperature using the instru- ment cluster display, and operate the vehicle as required
to reach the normal operating temperature. If the trans-
mission is not functioning properly, or the vehicle
cannot be driven, see the NOTE and CAUTION below
about checking the fluid level at colder temperatures.
388 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............383
Adding Fuel ............................. .287
Additives, Fuel ........................ .288, 428
Adjust Down .............................. .45, 46
Forward ............................ .44, 46
Rearward ........................... .44, 46
Up ................................ .45, 46
Adjustable Pedals ...........................57
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ....................... .196
Air Bag Warning Light .....................193
Enhanced Accident Response .............203, 353
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................353
If A Deployment Occurs ....................201
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .197
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............203
Transporting Pets ....................... .230
Air Bag Light ...................... .147, 193, 232
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .203
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......366
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................369
Air Conditioning ............................80
Air Conditioning Filter ....................94, 370
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................93Air Conditioning Refrigerant
...............369, 370
Air Conditioning System ...................92, 369
Air Filter ............................... .366
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .403
Alarm, Panic ...............................22
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................33, 148
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................33
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...................382
Capacities ............................. .432
Disposal .............................. .385
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................160
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................153
Ashtray ................................ .123
Assist,
Hill Start .......................... .162
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .439
Auto Down Power Windows ...................96
Automatic Door Locks ........................39
Automatic Headlights ........................70
Automatic High Beams .......................69
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............92
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid .......................... .389
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................390
Fluid Level Check .....................387, 388
510 INDEX
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Door Ajar Light........................... .150
Door Locks, Automatic .......................39
Door Opener, Garage .........................99
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................41
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .314
Dual Rear Wheels ....................341, 415, 425
Electrical Power Outlets ......................119
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............259
Electronic Brake Control System ................161
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................160
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................169
Traction Control System ....................165
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................252
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........267
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............165
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........149
Emergency Brake .......................... .243
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................348
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................318
Jacking ............................... .337
Jump Starting .......................... .343Emission Control System Maintenance
............157
Engine ................................. .362
Air Cleaner ............................ .366
Break-In Recommendations .................242
Compartment Identification .................362
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .433
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................231, 431
Fails To Start ........................... .241
Flooded, Starting ........................ .241
Fuel Requirements ....................... .428
Jump Starting .......................... .343
Oil .............................. .365, 433
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .362, 366
Oil Filter .............................. .366
Oil
Selection ........................... .365
Oil Synthetic ........................... .366
Overheating ........................... .346
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .366
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........203, 353
Entry System, Illuminated .....................76
Ethanol ................................. .429
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................231, 431
Exhaust System ....................... .231, 380
Exterior Lighting ............................67
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INDEX 513
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Exterior Lights......................... .67, 234
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .366
Air Conditioning ..................... .94, 370
Engine Fuel ........................... .433
Engine Oil ......................... .366, 433
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .366
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... .73, 155, 234
Flash-To-Pass ..............................70
Flat Tire Stowage .......................... .342
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .241
Fluid, Brake ............................. .435
Fluid Capacities ........................... .432
Fluid Leaks .............................. .234
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................388
Brake ................................ .386
Power Steering ......................... .267
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .433
Fog Lights ......................... .72, 154, 326
Fold Flat Load Floor ........................113
Folding Rear Seat ...........................41
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................318 Four Wheel Drive
......................... .255
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .348
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .390
Fuel ................................... .428
Adding .............................. .287
Additives .......................... .288, 428
Clean Air ............................. .428
Ethanol .............................. .429
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .288
Filter ................................ .433
Gasoline .............................. .428
Light ................................ .153
Materials Added ..................... .288, 428
Methanol ............................. .429
Octane
Rating .......................... .428
Requirements .......................... .428
Tank Capacity .......................... .432
Fuses .................................. .329
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............99, 105
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................288
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .428
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .428
Gear Ranges ............................. .247
Gear Select Lever Override ....................347
514 INDEX