towing Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2014 Workshop Manual

Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle sur-
faces. If gear oil leakage is sus-
pected, check the fluid level. If using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing,
change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
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S510 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the automatic transmission
fluid and sump filter (AS66RC Trans-
mission Only). XX
Change the automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s) (66RFE Transmis-
sion Only), if using your vehicle for
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. X
Change the automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s) (66RFE transmis-
sion). X
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Inspect the transfer case fluid,
change for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. XX X X X
Change the transfer case fluid. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 513

Defroster, Rear Window.....................192
Defroster, Windshield ......................112
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................162
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................322
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................475
Power Steering ........................ .327
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................438
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................466
Door Locks Door Locks ............................35
KeyFob...............................35
Remote ...............................35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................35
Door Locks, Automatic ......................37
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .324Dual Rear Wheels
........................ .371
Electrical Power Outlets .....................176
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................192
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............316
Electronic Brake Control System ...............333
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................333
Traction Control System ...................334
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................308
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........169
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............338
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......212
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .212
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .212
EVIC Messages ........................ .212
Emergency Brake ........................ .328
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................435
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Gross Axle Weight Rating...................390
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................389
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .387
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .324
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................420
Headlights ............................. .496
Automatic ........................... .151
Cleaning ............................ .482
High Beam ........................... .161
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........161
Passing ............................. .161
Switch .............................. .151
Head Restraints ......................... .141
Heated Mirrors .......................... .129
Heater ................................ .269High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .161
Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ .393
Hoisting ............................... .431
Hood Release ........................... .148
Hub Caps .............................. .428
Ignition .................................16
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................19
Infant Restraint ...........................74
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................367
Information Center, Vehicle ..................212
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................119
Instrument Cluster ....................... .200
Instrument Panel and Controls ................197
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............482
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Locks..................................35
Automatic Door .........................37
Child Protection .........................38
Door .................................35
Power Door ............................37
Low Tire Pressure System ...................372
Lubrication, Body ........................ .457
Lug Nuts .............................. .420
Maintenance Free Battery ....................455
Maintenance Procedures ....................450
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .508
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......448
Manual, Service ......................... .522
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .473
Memory Seat ........................... .143
Methanol .............................. .382
Mirrors ................................119 Electric Powered
....................... .128
Heated .............................. .129
Memory ............................. .143
Outside ............................. .126
Rearview .............................119
Trailer Towing ........................ .131
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................372
Mopar Parts ............................ .449
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .382
Multi-Function Control Lever .................160
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................108
Occupant Restraints ........................47
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................380
Oil, Engine ............................. .451
Capacity ............................ .503
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Power Steering Fluid...................... .506
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................63
Programmable Electronic Features .............239
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .359
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........462
Radio Operation ......................... .268
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................164
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................471
Rear Window Features .....................192
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .193
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .142
Recorder, Event Data .......................73
Recreational Towing ...................... .410
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........413
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......415
Reformulated Gasoline .....................381
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................62 Remote Control
Starting System .........................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
FCC General Information ..................31
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........266
Remote Starting Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features . . .258
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .258
Remote Starting System ......................31
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .449
Replacement Tires ........................ .366
Reporting Safety Defects ....................521
Restraint, Head .......................... .141
Restraints, Child ...........................74
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
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System, Remote Starting.....................31
Tachometer ............................. .200
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .165
Tip Start ............................... .295
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........351
Tire Markings ........................... .344
Tires ..................................113 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................365
Air Pressure .......................... .356
Chains .............................. .368
Compact Spare ........................ .362
Dual ............................... .371
General Information .....................356
High Speed .......................... .359
Inflation Pressures ...................... .357
Life of Tires .......................... .365
Load Capacity ........................ .351
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............372Pressure Warning Light
...................206
Quality Grading ....................... .523
Radial .............................. .359
Replacement .......................... .366
Rotation ............................. .370
Safety .............................. .344
Sizes ............................... .345
Snow Tires ........................... .360
Spinning ............................ .364
Tread Wear Indicators ....................365
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... .428
Tire Safety Information .....................344
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................395
Torque Converter Clutch ....................311
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................437
Towing ............................... .389
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .438
Guide .............................. .394
Recr
eational .......................... .410
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Weight.............................. .394
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........410
Traction ............................... .323
Traction Control ......................... .334
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................343
Trailer Towing .......................... .389
Cooling System Tips .....................406
Hitches ............................. .393
Minimum Requirements ..................396
Mirrors ............................. .131
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................395
Wiring .............................. .404
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .394
Trailer Weight ........................... .394
Transfer Case ........................... .473
Electronically Shifted .....................316
Fluid ............................... .506
Transmission Automatic ........................... .300Fluid
............................... .506
Maintenance .......................... .474
Shifting ............................. .297
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .28
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .365
Turn Signals ............................ .160
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features ...........258
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .258
Uconnect® Settings Customer Programmable Features ............40
Passive Entry Programming .................40
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .256
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................523
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .380
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