engine coolant RAM CHASSIS CAB 2007 Service 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 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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Adding Fuel ........................ 333,335
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 130
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter) .......................... 406,407,446
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 420
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. 420,421
Air Conditioning System ................ 233,420
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 236
AirFilter .............................. 407
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 315,323
Airbag .............................. 48,53
Airbag Light ......................... 76,173
Airbag On/Off Switch ..................... 53
Alarm, Panic ............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................. 18,175
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alignment and Balance ................... 322
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 226 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............. 428,429
Capacities ........................... 468
Anti-Lock Warning Light ............... 177,304
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ..................... 18,175
Appearance Care ........................ 452
Ashtray ............................... 151
Auto Unlock, Doors ...................... 145
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 84
Automatic Door Locks .................... 145
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Interlock System ........................ 15
Automatic Transmission ........... 267,273,438,441
Fluid and Filter Changes .............. 440,443
Fluid Level Check ................ 439,441,442
FluidType ..................... 438,441,471
Shift Indicator ........................ 175
Special Additives ................... 441,444
Automatic Transmission (Diesel Engine Only) .... 438514 INDEX

Automatic Transmission (Gas Engine Only) ..... 441
AxleFluid .......................... 437,471
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 437
BallJoints ............................. 422
Battery ............................ 418,419
Blanket .......................... 260,420
Emergency Starting ..................... 382
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 123
Bearings .............................. 444
Belts,Drive ............................ 406
Belts, Seat .............................. 35
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 423
B-Pillar Location ........................ 310
Brake Fluid ............................ 471
Brake System ........................ 301,434
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 302
Disc Brakes .......................... 434 Fluid Check .......................... 435
Hoses .............................. 434
Master Cylinder ....................... 435
Parking ............................. 299
Warning Light ........................ 177
Bulb Replacement ....................... 462
Bulbs,Light ............................ 461
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 466
Calibration, Compass .................. 138,148
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 468
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 468
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) ....................... 401,403
Power Steering ........................ 421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 429
Car Washes ............................ 452
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... 75,330
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 228 INDEX 515
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Catalyst Full Message ..................... 415
Catalytic Converter ...................... 413
CD (Compact Disc) Player ............ 182,190,204
Cellular Phone .......................... 87
Center Lap Belts ......................... 45
Center Seat Storage Compartment ......... 155,157
Certification Label ....................... 338
Charge Air Cooler ....................... 432
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 306
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 176
Child Restraint ........................ 59,60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............. 64,67
Child Seat ............................ 60,66
Cigar Lighter ........................... 151
Cleaning
Wheels ............................. 454
Climate Control ......................... 230
Clock ..................... 180,185,192,205,219
Clutch Linkage Maintenance ................ 436 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 229
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 318
Compass .............................. 138
Compass Calibration .................. 138,148
Compass Variance .................... 140,148
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 134
Console, Overhead ....................... 141
Contract, Service ........................ 506
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 429
Cooling System ......................... 426
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 429
Coolant Capacity ...................... 468
Coolant Level ................... 426,427,430
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 430
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 427
Inspection ........................... 430
Points to Remember .................... 431
Pressure Cap ......................... 429
Radiator Cap ......................... 429516 INDEX

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 428,469
Temperature Gauge ..................... 174
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 132
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 504
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 57
Daytime Running Lights ................... 124
Dealer Service .......................... 395
Defroster, Rear Window ................. 86,160
Defroster, Windshield ................ 76, 232,234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 128
Diesel Exhaust Brake ..................... 265
Diesel Fuel ............................ 331
Diesel Fuel Requirements .................. 331
Bulk Storage of ........................ 336
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 295
Dipsticks .............................. 398
Power Steering ........................ 421 Disc Brakes ............................ 434
Disposal .............................. 405
Engine Oil ........................... 405
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 430
Door Ajar ............................. 180
Door Locks ............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 145
Downshifting ........................ 281,282
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 410
DriveBelts ............................ 406
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 326,378
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 222
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............. 86,160
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 132
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 142
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 288
Emergency Brake ........................ 299 INDEX 517
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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

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