RAM CHASSIS CAB 2007 Owners Manual

Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to
the mileage at which service was performed.
MILES 67,500 75,000 82,500 90,000 97,500 84,000 105,00 112,500
KILOME-
TERS 108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000 126 000 156 000 168 000 181 000
Exhaust
system-
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Air cleaner
assembly-
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Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are:
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
Washing
• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using Mopar  Car Wash or a mild
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water.
• If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use Mopar  Super Kleen Bug
and Tar Remover to remove.452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

• Use Mopar  Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains
and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to
scratch the paint.
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month. • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and
open.
• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.
• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453
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• Use Mopar  touch up paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to match the
color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use Mopar 
Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent or select a
nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only
Mopar  or equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven
cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’
protective finish. YES Essentials  Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
equipped
YES Essentials  seats may be cleaned in the following
manner:
• Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
• For tough stains, apply Mopar  Total Clean or a mild
soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
• For grease stains, apply Mopar  Multi-purpose
cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a
fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
• Do not use any solvents or protectants on Yes Essen-
tials products.454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Interior Care
Use Mopar  Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Use Mopar  Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
Mopar  Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and Mopar  Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition. WARNING!Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455
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Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with Mopar  Glass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may
scratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror,
spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do
not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Dry with a soft tissue.456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE)
An integrated Power Module is located in the engine
compartment near the battery. This center contains car-
tridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse
and component may be stamped on the inside cover
otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on
the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart. Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
1 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlet Console
2 20 Amp
Yellow Cabin Compartment
Node (CCN) Door
Locks/Brake Trans-
mission Shift Interlock
(BTSI)
3––
4 15 Amp
Blue Aisin Transmission
Controls (Diesel Only)
5 20 Amp
Yellow Power Sunroof
6 10 Amp
Red VIST Fan/Wastegate
7 15 Amp
Blue Reverse Lockout Sole-
noid Battery (SRT-10
Only)
Integrated Power Module Location MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457
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Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
8 10 Amp
Red Heated Mirrors
9 30 Amp
Pink Off Road Module
Power
10 5 Amp
Orange Trx-Off Rd Pkg Sen
(Gas Engine Only)
NOTE: Insert a 5 amp fuse in this cavity to enable
the TRX capability.
11 20 Amp
Yellow Ignition Off Draw
(IOD)-Cabin Compart-
ment Node (CCN)/
Radio/Under Hood
Lamp/Wireless Con-
trol Module (WCM)/
Satellite Digital Audio
Receiver (SDARS)/
Hands Free Module
(HFM) Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
12 30 Amp
Pink Electric Brake
13 25 Amp
Natural Power-Battery
RWAL/ABS Module
Feed
14 15 Amp
Blue Park Lamps Left
15 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Park Lamps
16 15 Amp
Blue Park Lamps Right
17 – –
18 40 Amp
Green ABS Pump
19 30 Amp
Pink Trailer Tow
20 10 Amp
Red Occupant Restraints
Controller (ORC) 2458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
21 10 Amp
Red Occupant Restraints
Controller (ORC) Pre-
set Carrier
22 2 Amp
Gray IGN Switch Feed
23 10 Amp
Red Engine Control Mod-
ule (ECM)/Wireless
Control Module
(WCM)/HVC
24 20 Amp
Blue Subwoofer Amplifier
(SRT-10 Only)
25 10 Amp
Red Power Mirror
26 20 Amp
Yellow Brake Switch/Center
High Mount Stop
Lamp (CHMSL)
27 40 Amp
Green Power Seats Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
28 10 Amp
Red Start-NCC/Wireless
Control Module
(WCM)/ABS/RWAL
29 10 Amp
Red Switches/EC Mirror/
Smart Bar
30 15 Amp
Blue Power/Run
31 10 Amp
Red PCM/Transfer Case
Brake
32 10 Amp
Red HVAC/Ajustable
Pedals/Heated Seats
Switch LED/Exhaust
Brake
33 10 Amp
Red Power-IGN Run Misc
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Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
35 15 Amp
Blue Cabin Compartment
Node (CCN) Illumina-
tion
36 25 Amp
Natural Audio_Amplifier
37 15 Amp
Blue Spare
38 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlet IP
39 10 Amp
Red Sunroof/Seatbelt Ten-
sioner
40 20 Amp
Yellow Cigar Lighter
41 – –
42 30 Amp
Pink Diesel PCM (Diesel
Only) CAUTION!• When installing the Integrated Power Module
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the Integrated Power
Module, and possibly result in a electrical system
failure.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage
rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than
indicated may result in a dangerous electrical
system overload. If a properly rated fuse contin-
ues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit
that must be corrected.460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE