trailer Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2015 Repair Manual
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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. X XX XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
surfaces. If gear oil leakage is
suspected, 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
562 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission
Only). XX X
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and sump filter
(AS66RC Transmission Only). XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
Transmission Only), if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing. X
564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
transmission). X
Inspect the transfer case fluid,
change for any of the following:
police, 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,
yearly intervals do not apply.
8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 565
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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
10
INDEX 585
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Heated.............................. .128
Memory ............................. .143
Outside ............................. .125
Rearview .............................117
Trailer Towing ........................ .129
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................411
MOPAR® Parts .......................... .491
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .422
Multi-Function Control Lever .................160
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................106
Occupant Restraints ........................47
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................421
Oil, Engine ............................. .493
Capacity ............................ .554
Change Interval ....................... .494
Dipstick ............................. .493Disposal
............................. .496
Filter ............................... .496
Filter Disposal ........................ .496
Identification Logo ..................... .494
Recommendation ...................... .494
Synthetic ............................ .496
Viscosity ............................ .495
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................489
Operating Precautions ..................... .489
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................125
Overdrive .............................. .345
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .345
Overhead Console ........................ .174
Overheating, Engine ...................... .460
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .528
Panic Alarm ..............................26
588 INDEX
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Signals, Turn.............................112
Sliding Rear Window Power .............................. .194
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................407
Snow Plow ............................. .448
Snow Tires ............................. .399
Spare Tire .............................. .401
Spark Plugs ............................ .555
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................170
Speedometer ............................ .206
Starting .................................31
Automatic Transmission ..................331
Cold Weather ......................... .331
Engine Fails to Start .....................331
Remote ...............................31
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............330
Steering Power .............................. .365
Wheel, Heated ........................ .168Wheel, Tilt
........................... .166
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............279
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .279
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............189
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .303
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .545
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........64
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........406
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .381
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .496
System, Remote Starting .....................31
Tachometer ............................. .201
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........301
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .166
Tip Start ............................... .331
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........389
Tire Markings ........................... .382
Tires ..................................112
592 INDEX
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Aging (Life of Tires).....................404
Air Pressure .......................... .394
Chains .............................. .407
Compact Spare ........................ .401
Dual ............................... .410
General Information .....................394
High Speed .......................... .397
Inflation Pressures ...................... .395
Life of Tires .......................... .404
Load Capacity ........................ .389
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............411
Pressure Warning Light ...................207
Quality Grading ....................... .575
Radial .............................. .398
Replacement .......................... .405
Rotation ............................. .409
Safety .............................. .382
Sizes ............................... .383
Snow Tires ........................... .399Spinning
............................ .403
Tread Wear Indicators ....................403
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... .469
Tire Safety Information .....................382
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................436
Torque Converter Clutch ....................347
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................479
Towing ............................... .430
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .481
Guide .............................. .436
Recreational .......................... .451
Weight .............................. .436
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........451
Traction ............................... .362
Traction Control ......................... .372
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................381
T
railer Towing .......................... .430
Cooling System Tips .....................447
Hitches ............................. .43510
INDEX 593
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Minimum Requirements..................437
Mirrors ............................. .129
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................436
Wiring .............................. .446
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .436
Trailer Weight ........................... .436
Transfer Case ........................... .524
Electronically Shifted .....................355
Fluid ............................... .558
Transmission ........................... .524
Automatic ........................... .336
Fluid ............................... .558
Shifting ............................. .333
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .403
Turn Signals ............................ .160Uconnect®
Customer Programmable Features ...........272
Operation ............................ .278
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .259
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .272
Uconnect® Settings Customer Programmable Features ............39
Passive Entry Programming .................39
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .269
Uconnect® Voice Command ..................306
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................575
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .421
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................58
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .391
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .303
594 INDEX