Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012 Owner's Manual

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with
a Bell Relay Service operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind onlythe manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
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We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPARPARTS
MOPARfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans-
port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
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•Service Manuals
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maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group
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vehicle, system, and/or components is written in
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to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve-
hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to
find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-
step troubleshooting and drivability procedures,
proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools
and equipment.
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hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency
and maintenance procedures as well as specifications,
capabilities and safety tips.
Call toll free at:
•1–800–890–4038 (U.S.)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 423
Adding Fuel........................... 346
Adjustable Pedals....................... 158
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 413
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 415
Air Conditioning........................ 263
Air Conditioning Controls................. 263
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............415,416
Air Conditioning System.............263,267,415
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 274
Air Pressure, Tires....................325,336
Airbag................................ 54
Airbag Deployment....................... 61
Airbag Light................... 59,60,63,80,201
Airbag Maintenance....................... 62
Airbag, Side............................ 58
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 58
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
AlarmLight ........................... 193Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................245,257
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............202,314
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 422
Capacities.......................... 453
Disposal........................... 425
Appearance Care........................ 435
Ashtray............................... 169
Assistance Towing....................... 108
Auto Down Power Windows................ 36
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 87
Automatic Door Locks..................... 31
Automatic Headlights.................... 148
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 267
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Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid....................... 433
Fluid and Filter Changes............... 434
Fluid Level Check.................432,433
FluidType ......................432,455
Shifting ........................... 284
Special Additives..................... 432
AxleFluid .......................430,431,455
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............430,431
B-Pillar Location........................ 320
Battery............................... 414
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 25
Saving Feature (Protection).............. 152
Belts, Seat............................ 40,80
Body Builders Guide....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 417
Brake Fluid.........................428,455Brake System........................312,427
Anti-Lock (ABS)..................... 313
Fluid Check........................ 428
Master Cylinder..................... 428
Parking........................... 310
Warning Light....................... 198
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 284
Bulb Replacement....................... 447
Bulbs,Light .......................... 82,446
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 451
Calibration, Compass..................... 216
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 453
Capacities, Fluid........................ 453
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................ 412
Power Steering...................... 309
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............. 424
Car Washes............................ 435
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Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 79,345
CargoLight ............................ 152
Cellular Phone........................ 93,262
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 449
Center Lap Belts......................... 49
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 176
Certification Label....................... 347
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 316
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............200,407
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 78
Checks, Safety........................... 78
Child Restraint.......................... 65
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 69,74
Child Seat............................ 65,71
Cigar Lighter........................... 169
Cleaning
Wheels............................ 437
Climate Control......................... 262Clock .............................225,234
Cold Weather Operation................... 280
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 262
Compact Spare Tire...................... 331
Compass.............................. 215
Compass Calibration..................... 216
Compass Variance....................... 217
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 213
Connector
UCI .............................. 249
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)....... 249
Console, Overhead....................... 163
Contract, Service........................ 479
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 424
Cooling System......................... 421
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 423
Coolant Capacity..................... 453
Coolant Level....................421,425
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 425
488 INDEX