wipers Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2015 User Guide

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the Key Fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Shift Lever Override” in this section
for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission
out of PARK for towing.CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
•
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with the rear
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
482 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should
be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease,
such as MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR®
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505

4. Gently lower the wiper arm onto the glass.Installing The Front Wipers
1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm
is in the full up position.
2. Position the wiper blade near the hook on the tip of the wiper arm.
3. Insert the hook on the tip of the arm through the opening in the wiper blade.
4. Slide the wiper blade up into the hook on the wiper arm, latch engagement will be accompanied by an
audible click.
5. Gently lower the wiper blade onto the glass.
Wiper Blade Removed From Wiper Arm
1—WiperBlade
2—WiperArm
3 — Release Tab
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........517
Cooling System .......................... .513
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............515
Coolant Capacity ...................... .554
Coolant Level ......................... .513
Disposal of Used Coolant .................518
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................514
Inspection ........................... .518
Points to Remember .....................520
Pressure Cap ......................... .517
Radiator Cap ......................... .517
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............514
Corrosion Protection ...................... .528
Cupholders ............................ .184
Customer Assistance ...................... .569
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Daytime Running Lights ....................152
Dealer Service ........................... .492Defroster, Rear Window
.....................193
Defroster, Windshield ......................110
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................163
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................361
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................526
Power Steering ........................ .366
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................481
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................518
Door Locks Door Locks ............................34
KeyFob...............................34
Remote ...............................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................34
Door Locks, Automatic ......................37
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .363
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INDEX 581

Head Restraints......................... .139
Heated Mirrors .......................... .128
Heater ................................ .283
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .162
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .435
Hoisting ............................... .472
Hood Release ........................... .148
Hub Caps .............................. .469
Ignition .................................15
Key..................................11
Ignition Key Removal .......................15
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................17
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................406
Information Center, Vehicle ..................213
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................117
Instrument Cluster ....................... .201Instrument Panel and Controls
................198
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............533
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............441
Interior Appearance Care ....................532
Interior Lights .......................... .157
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............163
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .183
Jack Location ........................... .464
Jump Starting ........................... .472
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........19
Programming Additional Transmitters .........19
Key-In Reminder ..........................17
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................39
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ .......................39
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..................269
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INDEX 585

Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... .495
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................306
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .201
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .572
Washers, Windshield ...................... .163
Washing Vehicle ......................... .529
Water Driving Through ....................... .363
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................531
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................531
Wheel Cover ........................... .469
Wheel Nut Torque ........................ .469
Wind Buffeting ............................47
Window Fogging ........................ .304Windows
................................43
Power ................................43
Rear Sliding .......................... .194
Reset Auto-Up ..........................45
Wind Buffeting ..........................47
Windshield Defroster .......................110
Windshield Washers ...................... .162
Fluid ............................... .162
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................505
Windshield Wipers ....................... .162
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................505
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .163
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ..................... .164
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INDEX 595