Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012 Owner's Manual

Settings, Personal........................ 218
Shift Lever Override...................... 398
Shifting ............................... 282
Automatic Transmission................ 284
Transfer Case....................... 296
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................371,373
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................372,376
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 49
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Signals, Turn...................... 82,153,190
Sliding Rear Window
Power............................ 181
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 336
Snow Plow............................ 364
Snow Tires............................ 338
Spare Tire..........................331,332
Spark Plugs............................ 454Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 160
Speedometer........................... 191
Starting............................. 26,279
Automatic Transmission................ 279
Cold Weather....................... 280
Engine Fails to Start.................. 280
Remote............................ 26
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines)............ 279
Steel Carcass Ply Tires.................... 327
Steering
Power..........................308,309
Wheel, Heated...................... 159
Wheel, Tilt......................... 157
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 260
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 260
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 176
Storage, Vehicle......................273,445
StoringYourVehicle ...................... 445
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INDEX 499

Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 336
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 412
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 190
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 267
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 190
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............. 69,74
Tilt Steering Column..................... 157
Tip Start.............................. 280
Tire and Loading Information Placard......320,336
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 318
Tire Markings.......................... 315
Tire Safety Information.................... 315
Tires ............................ 82,324,483
Aging(LifeofTires) .................. 334
Air Pressure........................ 324
Chains............................ 336
Compact Spare...................... 331Dual...........................340,388
General Information.................. 324
High Speed......................... 329
Inflation Pressures.................... 325
LifeofTires ........................ 334
Load Capacity....................320,321
Quality Grading..................... 483
Radial............................ 330
Replacement........................ 334
Rotation........................... 339
Safety..........................315,324
Sizes ............................. 316
Snow Tires......................... 338
Spinning ........................... 333
Steel Carcass Ply..................... 327
Tread Wear Indicators................. 333
Wheel Nut Torque.................... 386
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 354
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 293
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Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 397
Towing ............................350,399
24-Hour Towing Assistance............. 108
Disabled Vehicle..................... 399
Guide ............................. 354
Recreational........................ 368
Weight ............................ 354
Towing Assistance....................... 108
Traction.............................. 305
TrailerTowing .......................... 350
Cooling System Tips.................. 364
Hitches............................ 353
Minimum Requirements................ 355
Mirrors ............................ 92
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 354
Wiring ............................ 362
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 354
TrailerWeight .......................... 354Transfer Case........................... 431
ElectronicallyShifted .................. 298
Fluid ............................. 455
Transmission
Automatic.......................284,432
Fluid ............................. 455
Maintenance........................ 432
Shifting ........................... 282
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 333
Trip Odometer.......................193,194
Turn Signals......................153,190,447
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INDEX 501

UCI Connector......................... 249
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 93
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 483
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 249
Variance, Compass....................... 217
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................321,347
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................273,445
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 124
Voltmeter............................. 198
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 190
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 480
Washers, Windshield..................156,418
Washing Vehicle......................... 435Water
Driving Through..................... 306
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 437
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 437
Wheel Cover........................... 387
Wheel Nut Torque....................386,391
WindBuffeting .......................... 39
Window Fogging........................ 273
Windows.............................. 35
Power............................. 35
Rear Sliding........................ 181
Windshield Defroster...................... 80
Windshield Washers................154,156,418
Fluid ..........................154,418
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 417
Windshield Wipers....................... 154
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 417
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 155
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENTSpecial design considerations are incorporated into this vehi-
cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency
signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must
be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must
be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly to the
battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The
negative power connection should be made to body sheet
metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This con-
nection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or
the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting
antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accu-
racy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed
away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully
shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a
low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than nor-
mal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interference
between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s
electronic systems.

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