Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011 Owner's Manual

Center Lap Belts......................... 47
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 166
Certification Label ....................... 328
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 299
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............190,383
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 73
Checks, Safety ........................... 73
Child Restraint ........................ 61,62
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............64,68
Child Seat ............................ 62,66
Cigar Lighter ........................... 159
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 411
Climate Control ......................... 248
Clock ........................ 21 1,212,216,225
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 247
Compass .............................. 202
Compass Calibration ..................... 204 Compass Variance
....................... 204
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 201
Connector UCI ................................ 236
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 236
Console, Overhead ....................... 154
Contract, Service ........................ 451
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 399
Cooling System ......................... 396
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 398
Coolant Capacity ...................... 426
Coolant Level ...................... 396,400
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 400
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 397
Inspection ........................... 400
Points to Remember .................... 400
Pressure Cap ......................... 399
Radiator Cap ......................... 399
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........397,427
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Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 150
Cupholders ............................ 161
Customer Assistance ..................... 449
Daytime Running Lights ................... 143
Dealer Service .......................... 385
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 170
Defroster, Windshield ................75,251,257
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 146
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 287
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 407
Power Steering ........................ 292
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 400
Door Locks ............................. 28
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 288 Dual Rear Wheels
..................... 320,366
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 170
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 156
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............... 270
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 150
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 194
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 280
Emergency Brake ........................ 292
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 374
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 358
Jump Starting ......................... 370
Tow Hooks .......................... 375
Towing ............................. 376
Emission Control System Maintenance ......383,430
Engine ............................... 381
Air Cleaner .......................... 388
Block Heater ......................... 267
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Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Compartment Identification ............... 381
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 427
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 74,325
Flooded, Starting ...................... 266
Jump Starting ......................... 370
Oil .............................. 386,427
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 387
Oil Selection .......................... 387
Oil Synthetic ......................... 388
Temperature Gauge .................... 180
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution ................74,325,394
Exhaust System ....................... 74,394
Exterior Lighting ........................ 139
Exterior Lights .......................... 75
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 388 Engine Fuel
.......................... 427
Engine Oil ........................ 388,427
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 388
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... 75,144,180
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 369
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 266
Fluid, Brake ........................... 428
Fluid Capacities ......................... 426
Fluid Leaks ............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 407
Brake .............................. 402
Power Steering ........................ 292
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 427
Fog Lights ....................... 140,191,422
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 277
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 358
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 374
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Front Axle (Differential)................... 404
Fuel ................................. 321
Adding ............................. 326
Diesel .............................. 427
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 327
Filter ............................... 427
Gauge .............................. 180
Light ............................... 187
Octane Rating ........................ 321
Requirements ......................... 321
Tank Capacity ........................ 426
Fuses ................................ 414
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............327,382
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 321
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 322
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 180
Fuel ............................... 180 Oil Pressure
.......................... 183
Speedometer ......................... 181
Tachometer .......................... 180
Voltmeter ............................ 187
Gear Ranges ........................... 272
General Information .................. 17,25,116
Glass Cleaning .......................... 413
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 170
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 331
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 330
Guide, Body Builders ...................... 6
GVWR ............................... 328
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 87
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 288
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 358
Head Restraints ......................... 124
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Headlights............................ 420
Automatic ........................... 139
Cleaning ............................ 412
High Beam .......................... 145
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 145
Lights On Reminder .................... 143
Passing ............................. 144
Switch .............................. 139
Heated Mirrors ....................... 85,170
Heated Seats ........................... 129
Heater ............................... 249
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 267
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 145
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 333
Hoisting .............................. 370
Hood Release .......................... 136
Hub Caps ............................. 365 Ignition
............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 61,62
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 317
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 194
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 81
Instrument Cluster .................... 178,180
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 177
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 413
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 414
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ............. 338
Interior Appearance Care .................. 412
Interior Lights .......................... 141
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 146
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... 160
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Jack Location........................... 358
Jump Starting .......................... 370
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 51
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 144
Lane Change Assist ...................... 144
Lap Belts .............................. 47
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 38
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .............................. 64
Latches ................................ 75
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 76 Life of Tires
............................ 314
Light Bulbs ............................. 75
Lights .............................. 75,138
Airbag ...................... 51,55,59,75,191
Alarm .............................. 183
Anti-Lock ........................... 191
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 296
Automatic Headlights ................... 139
Brake Warning ........................ 188
Bulb Replacement ...................... 420
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 424
Cargo .............................. 142
Center Mounted Stop ................... 423
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 190
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 154
Daytime Running ...................... 143
Exterior .............................. 75
Fog .......................... 140,191,422
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 280
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Hazard Warning Flasher................. 358
Headlights ........................... 139
High Beam ........................ 145,187
High Beam Indicator .................... 187
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 145
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster ..................... 180
Interior .......................... 141,154
Lights On Reminder .................... 143
Low Fuel ............................ 187
Oil Pressure .......................... 189
Passing ............................. 144
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 193
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 183
Service ............................. 420
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 183
Transfer Case ......................... 280
Turn Signal ...................... 75,144,420
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 180Limited-Slip Differential
................287,405
Loading Vehicle ......................... 328
Tires ............................... 303
Locks ................................. 28
Child Protection ........................ 32
Door ................................ 28
Power Door ........................... 29
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 392
Lug Nuts ........................... 364,366
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 389
Maintenance Procedures ................... 385
Maintenance Schedule .................430,432
Maintenance Schedules .................... 430
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... 383
Manual, Service ......................... 453
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Manual TransmissionFluid Level Check ..................... 405
Lubricant Selection ..................... 428
Memory Seat ........................... 132
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 201
Mirrors ................................ 81
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82
Electric Powered ....................... 84
Heated .............................. 85
Memory ............................ 132
Outside .............................. 82
Rearview ............................. 81
Trailer Towing ......................... 86
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Mopar Parts ......................... 384,452
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 143
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 72Occupant Restraints
................... 37,54,56
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 54
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 321
Odometer ............................. 183
Trip ................................ 183
Oil Change Indicator .................. 185,199
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............185,199
Oil, Engine ......................... 386,427
Capacity ............................ 426
Change Interval ....................... 386
Dipstick ............................. 386
Disposal ............................ 388
Filter ............................ 388,427
Filter Disposal ........................ 388
Identification Logo ..................... 387
Materials Added to ..................... 388
Pressure Gauge ....................... 183
Recommendation ...................... 387
Synthetic ............................ 388
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Viscosity............................ 387
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............382,383
Operating Precautions .................... 382
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 82
Overdrive ............................. 274
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 274
Overhead Console ....................... 154
Overheating, Engine ...................... 181
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,453
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 292
Passing Light ........................... 144
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 148
Personal Settings ........................ 205
Pets .................................. 72
Pets, Transporting ........................ 72
Phone, Cellular .......................... 87 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™)
.............. 87
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 303
Power Door Locks ........................... 29
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......156,160
Seats ............................... 127
Sliding Rear Window ................... 171
Steering .......................... 291,292
Windows ............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 428
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 205
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 313
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......397,399
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 242
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Rear Axle (Differential).................404,405
Rear Window Features .................... 170
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... 172
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 123
Recreational Towing ...................... 347
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....348,351
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 349,353
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 322
Refrigerant ............................ 391
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 48
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 246
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 384
Replacement Tires ....................... 315
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 452 Resetting Oil Change Indicator
...........185,199
Restraint, Head ......................... 124
Restraints, Child ....................... 61,66
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Rotation, Tires .......................... 319
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 74
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 75
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 452
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire ................... 297
Safety Tips ............................. 73
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 243
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 242
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 430
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 413
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 48
Seat Belts .......................... 37,38,74
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 46
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