coolant RAM CHASSIS CAB 2012 Owner's Manual

Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
72,000 miles (117 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4
only).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing. Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
80,000 miles (130 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) whichever
comes first.
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4
only).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169 000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first.
❏ Flush and replace power steering fluid. Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
112,000 miles (182 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 418
Adding Fuel ........................... 340
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 158
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 408
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 411
Air Conditioning ........................ 256
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 256
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. 41 1,412
Air Conditioning System ............. 256,260,411
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 267
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 319,330
Airbag ................................ 52
Airbag Deployment ....................... 60
Airbag Light ..................... 58,62,79,200
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 61
Airbag, Side ............................ 57
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 57
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 19
Alarm Light ........................... 192 Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 19
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 243
Anti-Lock Warning Light ............... 200,308
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 19
Anti-Theft System ........................ 19
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 418
Capacities .......................... 449
Disposal ........................... 420
Appearance Care ........................ 430
Ashtray ............................... 169
Assistance Towing ....................... 107
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 87
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 148
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 260482 INDEX

Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid ....................... 429
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 430
Fluid Level Check ................. 427,428
Fluid Type ...................... 427,451
Shifting ........................... 278
Special Additives ..................... 428
Axle Fluid ....................... 425,426,451
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............ 425,426
B-Pillar Location ........................ 314
Battery ............................... 409
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Saving Feature (Protection) .............. 152
Belts, Seat ............................ 39,79
Body Builders Guide ....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 412
Brake Fluid ......................... 423,451 Brake System ........................ 306,423
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 307
Fluid Check ........................ 423
Master Cylinder ..................... 423
Parking ........................... 304
Warning Light ....................... 197
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 278
Bulb Replacement ....................... 443
Bulbs, Light .......................... 81,442
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 447
Calibration, Compass ..................... 215
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 449
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 449
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) ........................ 407
Power Steering ...................... 303
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 419
Car Washes ............................ 431
10 INDEX 483

Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... 78,339
Cargo Light ............................ 152
Cellular Phone ........................ 93,255
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 445
Center Lap Belts ......................... 48
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 176
Certification Label ....................... 342
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 310
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............. 199,403
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 77
Checks, Safety ........................... 77
Child Restraint ........................ 64,65
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............. 68,73
Child Seat .............................. 70
Cigar Lighter ........................... 169
Cleaning
Wheels ............................ 432
Climate Control ......................... 256 Clock ............................. 223,232
Cold Weather Operation ................... 274
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 255
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 325
Compass .............................. 214
Compass Calibration ..................... 215
Compass Variance ....................... 215
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 212
Connector
UCI .............................. 246
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 246
Console, Overhead ....................... 163
Contract, Service ........................ 475
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 419
Cooling System ......................... 417
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 418
Coolant Capacity ..................... 449
Coolant Level .................... 417,420
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 420484 INDEX

Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 417
Inspection .......................... 420
Points to Remember .................. 422
Pressure Cap ........................ 419
Radiator Cap ....................... 419
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....... 418,450
Cupholders ............................ 172
Customer Assistance ..................... 473
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 63
Daytime Running Lights ................... 153
Dealer Service .......................... 405
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 180
Defroster, Windshield ................ 80,258,264
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 155
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 298
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ................ 428
Power Steering ...................... 303 Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 395
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 420
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 300
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 334,384
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 180
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 165
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............... 284
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 160
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 203
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 292
Emergency Brake ........................ 304
10 INDEX 485

Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 392
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 376
Jump Starting ....................... 388
Tow Hooks ......................... 393
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 403
Engine ............................... 401
Air Cleaner ......................... 408
Block Heater ........................ 275
Break-In Recommendations .............. 77
Compartment Identification ............. 401
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 450
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 78,339
Flooded, Starting ..................... 274
Jump Starting ....................... 388
Oil ............................ 406,450
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 407
Oil Selection ........................ 407
Oil Synthetic ........................ 408 Temperature Gauge ................... 189
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 59
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Event Data Recorder ...................... 63
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 78,339
Exhaust System ....................... 78,414
Exterior Lighting ........................ 148
Exterior Lights .......................... 81
Filters
Air Cleaner ......................... 408
Engine Fuel ........................ 450
Engine Oil ....................... 408,450
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 408
Flashers
Turn Signal .................... 81,153,189
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 388
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 274
Fluid Capacities ......................... 449486 INDEX

Fluid Leaks ............................. 81
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................ 428
Brake ............................. 423
Power Steering ...................... 303
Fluid, Brake ........................... 451
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 450
Fog Lights ....................... 150,200,445
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 288
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 376
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 392
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 425
Fuel ................................. 335
Adding ........................... 340
Diesel ............................. 450
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 341
Filter ............................. 450
Gauge ............................ 189
Light ............................. 196 Octane Rating ....................... 335
Requirements ....................... 335
Tank Capacity ....................... 449
Fuses ................................ 435
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... 341,402
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 335
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 336
Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................. 189
Fuel .............................. 189
Oil Pressure ........................ 192
Speedometer ........................ 190
Tachometer ......................... 189
Voltmeter .......................... 196
Gear Ranges ........................... 279
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 394
General Information .................. 18,26,123
Glass Cleaning .......................... 435
10 INDEX 487

Sliding Rear Window .................. 181
Steering ........................ 302,303
Windows ........................... 34
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 451
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 216
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 324
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... 417,419
Radio Operation ........................ 255
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 425,426
Rear Window Features .................... 180
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... 181
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 137
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 63
Recreational Towing ...................... 365
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 368,370 Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N) .................. 369,373
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 336
Refrigerant ............................ 412
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 51
Remote Control
Starting System ....................... 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 253
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 404
Replacement Tires ....................... 328
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 476
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ........... 194,210
Restraint, Head ......................... 138
Restraints, Child ....................... 64,70
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 38
Rotation, Tires .......................... 333
10 INDEX 493