tow RAM CHASSIS CAB 2007 Owners Manual

Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 00) (110 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage. X X XXXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (170
000 km). X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. X
Replace spark plugs. X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. X SCHEDULE “A” 499
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage. X X XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. X
Replace spark plugs. X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re-
quired. X500 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXX
Rotate tires. XXXX
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. XXXX
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60 months. X
Flush and replace engine coolant if not replaced at 102,000 miles
(170 000 km/h). X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. XXXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.* X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. X
Replace spark plugs. X
Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary. X SCHEDULE “A” 501
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Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 385
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 370
Jacking ............................. 372
Jump Starting ......................... 382
Tow Hooks .......................... 386
Towing ............................. 387
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 474
Emission Related Components .............. 418
Engine ............................ 392,393
Air Cleaner ........................ 406,407
Block Heater .................... 252,259,265
Break-In Recommendations ................ 72
Compartment ......................... 392
Compartment Identification ............... 393
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 469
Cooling ............................. 426
Data Plate ........................... 395
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 330 Flooded, Starting ...................... 249
Identification ......................... 392
Idling .............................. 261
Jump Starting ......................... 382
Oil .............................. 398,469
Oil Filler Cap ...................... 401,403
Oil Selection .......................... 401
Oil Synthetic ....................... 260,403
Runaway ............................ 327
Temperature Gauge ..................... 174
Event Data Recorder ...................... 57
Exhaust Brake .......................... 265
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 75, 330,425
Exhaust System .................... 75, 425,446
ExteriorLighting ........................ 124
Fabric Care ............................ 454
Fan .................................. 432518 INDEX

Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 406
Engine Fuel ..................... 410,413,469
Engine Oil ..................... 398,403,469
Flashers
Turn Signal .......................... 125
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 381
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 249
Fluid, Brake ........................... 471
Fluid Capacities ......................... 468
Fluid Level Checks
Brake ............................... 435
Manual Transmission ................. 437,438
Power Steering ........................ 421
Transfer Case ......................... 437
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 469
Fog Lights ....................... 125,178,465
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 161
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 283 Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 370
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 385
FrontAxle(Differential) ................ 423,436
Front Wheel Bearings ..................... 444
Fuel ............................ 327,331,335
Adding .......................... 333,335
Diesel ......................... 331,335,469
Filter ......................... 410,413,469
Gauge .............................. 179
Hoses .............................. 433
Light ............................... 180
Octane Rating ........................ 327
Requirements ...................... 327,331
Specifications ......................... 332
System Hoses ......................... 433
Tank Capacity ........................ 468
Fuses ................................ 457
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... 334,394 INDEX 519
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Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 327
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 328
Gauges ............................... 172
Coolant Temperature .................... 174
Fuel ................................ 179
Oil Pressure .......................... 174
Speedometer ......................... 173
Tachometer .......................... 173
Voltmeter ......................... 172,257
Gear Ranges ...................... 267,273,280
General Information .................... 18,112
Glass Cleaning .......................... 456
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 159
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 342
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 341
GVWR ............................... 338
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 87
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 370 Head Restraints ......................... 115
Headlights ............................ 462
Cleaning ............................ 455
High Beam ........................... 127
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 127
Lights On Reminder .................... 125
Passing ............................. 126
Switch .............................. 124
Heated Mirrors ....................... 86,160
Heated Seats ........................... 118
Heater ............................... 233
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 265
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 127
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 345
Hoisting .............................. 381
Hood Release .......................... 120
Hoses ................................ 433
Hub Caps ............................. 377520 INDEX

Lug Nuts ............................. 376
Lumbar Support ........................ 116
Maintenance ........................... 396
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 418
Maintenance Procedures ................... 398
Maintenance Schedule ................. 474,484
Schedule “A” ......................... 498
Schedule “B” ......................... 487
Manual, Service ......................... 508
Manual Transmission .................. 279,438
Fluid Level Check ................... 437,438
Lubricant Selection ..................... 471
Shift Speeds .......................... 280
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 141
Mirrors ................................ 83
Automatic Dimming ..................... 84
Electric Powered ....................... 85
Outside .............................. 84 Rearview ............................. 83
TrailerTowing ...................... 86,354
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Mopar Parts ......................... 395,507
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 125
Navigation Radio ........................ 218
Navigation System ....................... 218
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 72
Noise Control
Maintenance .......................... 445
Tampering Prohibited ................... 446
Noise Emission Warranty ............... 445,447
Occupant Restraints ....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 327
Odometer .......................... 175,179
Trip ............................. 175,179
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 298 INDEX 523
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Seats ............................... 116
Sliding Rear Window ................. 33,160
Steering .......................... 304,421
Take-Off Adapter ...................... 296
Take-Off Operation ..................... 296
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 471
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 47
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 145
PTO (Power Take-Off) .................... 296
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 317
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 429
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 181
Radio, Navigation ....................... 218
Radio Operation ................... 182,190,204
Radio Remote Controls .................... 226 Radio, Satellite ....................... 219,222
Radio (Sound Systems) .............. 182,190,204
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 436,437
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 445
Rear Window Features .................... 160
Rear Window, Sliding ................... 34,161
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 114
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 57
Recreational Towing ...................... 360
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 361,363
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 362,365
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 328
Refrigerant ............................ 421
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 226
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Tires ....................... 321
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 507 INDEX 525
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Snow Tires ........................... 324
Spinning ............................ 319
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 320
Wheel Mounting ....................... 372
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 376
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 346
Torque Converter Clutch ................ 272,278
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 386
Towing ............................... 341
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 387
Guide .............................. 346
Recreational .......................... 360
Weight .............................. 346
Traction .............................. 298
Traction Control ......................... 437
TrailerTowing .......................... 341
Cooling System Tips .................... 354
Hitches ............................. 345
Minimum Requirements ................. 347 Mirrors ........................... 86,354
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 346
Wiring .............................. 351
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 346
TrailerWeight .......................... 346
Transaxle
Automatic ............................ 12
Manual .............................. 14
Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted .................... 288
Fluid ............................... 471
Transmission
Automatic ................... 267,273,438,441
Fluid ............................... 471
Maintenance ....................... 438,441
Manual ..................... 248,252,279,438
Shifting ............................. 266
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 320 INDEX 529
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