snow chains Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011 Owner's Manual

▫Replacement Tires .................... 315
 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information — If
Equipped ............................ 317
 Tire Chains .......................... 317
 Snow Tires .......................... 319
 Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 319
▫ Dual Rear Wheels .................... 320
 Fuel Requirements ..................... 321
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 322
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 322
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 323
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 323
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 324 ▫
Fuel System Cautions ................. 324
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 325
 Adding Fuel ......................... 326
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 327
 Vehicle Loading ...................... 328
▫ Certification Label ................... 328
 Trailer Towing ........................ 330
▫ Common Towing Definitions ............ 330
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification .............. 333
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..................... 334
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ............. 334
▫ Towing Requirements ................. 335
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STARTING AND OPERATING 263

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions
on method of installation, operating speed, and
conditions for usage. Always use the lower sug-
gested operating speed of the chain manufacturer
if different than the speed recommended by the
manufacturer.
These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-
ing link and cable (radial) chains.
Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of your
4X2 trucks.
NOTE:
•The use of class “U” chains is permitted on the front
and rear of 4X4 vehicles, trucks with dual rear wheels
and LT235/80R17E tires.
•On 4X2 vehicles, class “U” snow chains are permitted
on the rear wheels only of vehicles equipped with
LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/80R17 size
tires.
•On 4X4 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) vehicles, class “U”
snow chains are permitted on the rear wheels only on
vehicles equipped with LT265/70R17.
CAUTION!
Do not use tire chains on the 4X2 front wheels of
SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/
70R17, LT265/70R17 tires or 4X4 front tires of vehicles
equipped with LT265/70R17tires. There may not be
adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking
structural or body damage to your vehicle.
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And Pregnant Women................... 49
Child Restraint ....................... 61,72
Extender ............................. 49
Front Seat ............................ 38
Inspection ............................ 74
Reminder ............................ 193
Seats .............................. 121,131
Adjustment .......................... 121
Child ............................... 72
Heated ............................. 129
Memory ............................ 132
Power .............................. 127
Reclining ............................ 123
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........397,427
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 449 Service Contract
......................... 451
Service Manuals ........................ 453
Setting the Clock ................ 21 1,212,216,225
Settings, Personal ........................ 205
Shifting ............................... 268
Automatic Transmission ................. 270
Transfer Case ......................... 279
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ....................... 348,351
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ....................... 349,353
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 46
Shoulder Belts ........................... 38
Signals, Turn ...................... 75,144,180
Sliding Rear Window Power .............................. 171
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 317
Snow Plow ............................ 344
Snow Tires ............................ 319
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