warning Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2017 Owner's Manual

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 only the manu-
facturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufac-
turer’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 manufactur-
er’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 con-
tract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is notresponsible for any service contract other than the manu-
facturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service
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 docu-
ments.
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 will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products of component
wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
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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 FCA US LLC warranties
applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPAR PARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are avail-
able from an authorized dealer. They are recommended 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 imme-
diately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying FCA US LLC.
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
or FCA US LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle 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, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 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 immedi-
ately. 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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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............473
Adding Fuel ............................. .400
Additives, Fuel ........................... .398
Adjust Down .............................115,116
Forward ............................115,116
Rearward ...........................115,116
Up................................115,116
Adjustable Pedals ......................... .142
Air Bag Air Bag Operation .........................58
Air Bag Warning Light .....................55
Enhanced Accident Response ..............68, 444
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................444
If A Deployment Occurs ....................67
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................58
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............69
Side Air Bags ......................... .58, 62
Transporting Pets .........................93
Air Bag Light ....................... .55, 96, 201
Air Bag Maintenance .........................69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......454
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................458
Air Conditioning .......................... .277
Air Conditioning Controls ....................277 Air Conditioning Filter
...................292, 459
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............458, 459
Air Conditioning System ...............277, 291, 458
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .377
Alarm, Panic ...............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................19, 203
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...................472
Capacities ............................. .499
Disposal .............................. .474
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................353
Appearance Care .......................... .481
Ashtray ................................ .177
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .355
Auto
Down Power Windows ...................38
Automatic Door Locks ........................32
Automatic Headlights ...................... .130
Automatic High Beams ..................... .132
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........291
Automatic Transmission ..................... .478
Adding Fluid .......................... .480
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................481
Fluid Level Check ....................... .479
516 INDEX

Fluid Type......................... .478, 502
Shifting .............................. .327
Special Additives ........................ .479
Axle Fluid ........................ .477, 478, 502
Axle Lubrication ....................... .477, 478
Back-Up Camera .......................... .161
Battery .............................. .204, 457
Charging System Light ....................204
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................24
Belts, Seat .................................96
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................465
B-Pillar Location .......................... .371
Brake Assist System ........................ .355
Brake Control System, Electronic ................353
Brake Fluid .......................... .476, 502
Brake System ......................... .352, 475
Fluid Check ........................... .476
Master Cylinder ........................ .476
Parking .............................. .350
Warning Light .......................... .202
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................327
Bulb Replacement ......................... .494Bulbs, Light
........................... .98, 493
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................498
Camera, Rear ............................ .161
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........499
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .499
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................... .453
Power Steering ......................... .350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................474
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................95, 399
Cargo Light ............................. .137
Car Washes .............................. .481
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............496
Center

Seat Storage Compartment ...............182
Certification Label ......................... .401
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .367
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .449
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................95
Checks, Safety .............................95
Child Restraint .............................70
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................74
Child Restraints ..........................70
Child Seat Installation .................83, 84, 85
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INDEX 517

Door LocksDoor Locks ..............................30
KeyFob................................30
Remote ................................30
Remote Keyless Entry ......................30
Door Locks, Automatic .......................32
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .165
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .348
Dual Rear Wheels ....................387, 427, 434
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .172
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................186
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............342
Electronic Brake Control System ................353
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................353
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................361
Traction Control System ....................357
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................332
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........145
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............358
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........205
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .......161
Emergency Brake .......................... .350Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................439
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................426
Jump Starting .......................... .436
Tow Hooks ............................ .440
Emission Control System Maintenance ............449
Engine ................................. .447
Air Cleaner ............................ .454
Break-In Recommendations ................93, 94
Compartment Identification .................447
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .500
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................95, 399
Flooded, Starting ........................ .323
Fuel Requirements ....................... .396
Jump Starting .......................... .436
Oil .............................. .452,
500
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .453
Oil Filter .............................. .454
Oil Selection ........................... .452
Oil Synthetic ........................... .453
Overheating ........................... .426
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .453
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........68, 444
Entry System, Illuminated .....................21
Ethanol ................................. .39710
INDEX 519

Gear Ranges............................. .328
Gear Select Lever Override ....................441
Glass Cleaning ........................... .485
Grocery Bag Retainer ....................... .186
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................404
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................403
Guide, Body Builders .........................6
GVWR ................................. .401
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .348
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .426
Headlights .............................. .494
Automatic ............................ .130
Cleaning .............................. .484
High Beam ............................ .138
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........138
Passing ............................... .138
Switch ............................... .130
Head Restraints ........................... .121
Heated Mirrors .........................112,186
Heater ................................. .277
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....138
Hill Descent Control ....................... .362Hill Descent Control Indicator
.................362
Hill Start Assist ........................... .355
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .407
Hoisting ................................ .435
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............165
Hood Release ............................ .128
Hub Caps ............................... .434
Ignition ..................................15
Key.................................11,15
Ignition Key Removal ........................15
Illuminated Entry ...........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................17
Inside Rearview Mirror ................103, 104, 109
Instrument Cluster .................. .204, 206, 220
Instr

ument Cluster Display
Instrument Cluster Display ..................222
Instrument Panel And Controls .................195
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................485
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ................410
Interior Appearance Care .....................483
Interior Lights ............................ .134
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............139
Introduction ................................410
INDEX 521

Inverter Outlet (115V)...................... .177
Jack Location ............................ .429
Jump Starting ............................ .436
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....24
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......21
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................21
Key-In Reminder ............................16
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .34, 322
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................247, 264
Passive Entry ............................34
Passive Entry Programming ...........34, 247, 264
Keyless Entry System ........................21
Key, Replacement ...........................18
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................17
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................137
Lane Change Assist ........................ .138
Latches ..................................98
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .396
Leaks, Fluid ...............................98 Life Of Tires
............................. .383
Light Bulbs ................................98
Lights ............................... .98, 129
AirBag ......................... .55, 96, 201
Automatic Headlights .....................130
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .360
Brake Warning ......................... .202
Bulb Replacement .....................493, 494
Cap Top Clearance ...................... .498
Cargo................................ .137
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .496
Courtesy/Reading .................135, 136, 164
Cruise ......................... .220, 221, 222
Daytime Running ....................... .131
Engine Temperature Warning ................204
Exterior ................................98
Fog........................... .133, 216, 496
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .................341
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................426
Headlights ............................ .130
High

Beam ............................ .138
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................138
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............362
Illuminated Entry .........................21
Interior ..................... .134, 135, 136, 164
522 INDEX

Low Fuel............................. .214
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........208
Park ................................. .219
Passing ............................... .138
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .201
Security Alarm ......................... .203
Service ............................ .493, 494
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........212, 389
Traction Control ........................ .360
Transfer Case .......................... .341
Turn Signal ....................98, 137, 220, 494
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .204, 220
Limited-Slip Differential ..................346, 478
Loading Vehicle ........................... .401
Tires................................. .371
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .236
Battery Saver On ........................ .236
Electrical Load Reduction ...................236
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................236
Locks ....................................30
Automatic Door ..........................32
Child Protection ..........................33
Door ..................................30
Power Door .............................32 Low Tire Pressure System
.....................389
Lubrication, Body ......................... .465
Lug Nuts ......................... .427, 433, 434
Maintenance Free Battery .....................457
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .451
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .504
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .208, 449
Manual, Service ........................... .514
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ....................... .478
Memory Seat ............................. .124
Methanol ............................... .397
Mirrors ................................. .103
Electric

Powered .........................111
Heated ................................112
Memory .............................. .124
Outside ...............................110
Rearview ....................... .103, 104, 109
Trailer Towing ...........................113
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................389
MOPAR Parts ......................... .450, 513
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .397
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INDEX 523

Multi-Function Control Lever..................137
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............161
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................93, 94
Occupant Restraints .........................40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................396
Oil, Engine ........................... .452, 500
Capacity .............................. .499
Change Interval ........................ .452
Dipstick .............................. .452
Disposal .............................. .453
Filter ............................. .454, 500
Filter Disposal .......................... .453
Identification Logo ...................... .453
Pressure Warning Light ....................205
Recommendation ........................ .452
Synthetic ............................. .453
Viscosity .............................. .453
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .454
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .205
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................448
Operating Precautions ...................... .448
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................110 Overdrive
............................... .333
Overdrive OFF Switch ...................... .333
Overhead Console ......................... .164
Overheating, Engine ....................... .426
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,514
Paint Care ............................... .481
Panic Alarm ...............................24
Parking Brake ............................ .350
ParkSense System, Rear ...................148, 155
Passing Light ............................ .138
Passive Entry ..............................34
Pedals, Adjustable ......................... .142
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .294
Personal

Settings .......................... .230
Pets .....................................93
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........371, 372
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................486
Door Locks ..............................32
Mirrors ................................111
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........172, 177
Seats .................................115
Sliding Rear Window ..................... .187
Steering ........................... .349, 350
524 INDEX

Aging (Life Of Tires)..................... .383
Air Pressure ........................ .371, 376
Chains ............................... .385
Compact Spare ......................... .381
Dual .......................... .387, 427, 434
General Information ...................376, 380
High Speed ............................ .378
Inflation Pressures ....................... .377
Life Of Tires ........................... .383
Load Capacity ...................... .371, 373
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............389
Pressure Warning Light ....................212
Quality Grading ........................ .388
Radial ............................... .378
Replacement ........................... .384
Rotation .............................. .386
Safety ............................ .365, 376
Sizes ................................ .367
Snow Tires ............................ .379
Spare Tire ...................... .380, 381, 382
Spinning .............................. .382
Tread Wear Indicators .....................383
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .433
Tire Safety Information ...................... .365
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................408Torque Converter Clutch
.....................335
Tow Hooks, Emergency ..................... .440
Towing ............................. .403, 442
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .442
Guide ................................ .407
Recreational ........................... .418
Weight ............................... .407
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............418
Traction ................................ .347
T

raction Control .......................... .357
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................362
Trailer Towing ............................ .403
Cooling System Tips ..................... .415
Hitches ............................... .407
Minimum Requirements ....................408
Mirrors ................................113
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................408
Wiring ............................... .414
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .407
Trailer Weight ............................ .407
Transfer Case ............................ .478
Electronically Shifted ..................... .342
Fluid ................................ .502
Transmission ............................. .478
Automatic ......................... .327, 478
528 INDEX