trailer RAM CHASSIS CAB 2017 Workshop Manual

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F23 30 Amp Pink – Body Controller #1 / Interior Lighting
F24 30 Amp Pink – Driver Door Module
F25 30 Amp Pink – Front Wiper
F26 30 Amp Pink – Antilock Brakes / Stability Control Module /
Valves
F28 20 Amp Blue – Trailer Tow Backup Lights – If Equipped
F29 20 Amp Blue – Trailer Tow Parking Lights – If Equipped
F30 30 Amp Pink – Trailer Tow Receptacle
F31 30 Amp Pink
(1500 LD Diesel) – Urea Heater Control – If Equipped
F32 – – Spare Fuse
F33 20 Amp Blue – Special Services Vehicle Only
F34 30 Amp Pink – Vehicle System Interface Module #2 –
If Equipped
F35 30 Amp Pink – Sunroof – If Equipped
F36 30 Amp Pink – Rear Defroster – If Equipped
F37 30 Amp Pink – Cummins Diesel Fuel Heater #2 – If Equipped
F38 30 Amp Pink – Power Inverter 115V AC – If Equipped
F39 20 Amp Blue – Power Outlet – Special Services Only
F41 – 10 Amp Red Active Grill Shutter – If Equipped 7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F42 – 20 Amp Yellow Horn
F44 – 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port
F46 – 10 Amp Red Upfitter – If Equipped
F49 – 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel Cluster (Except Fleet Vehicles)
F50 – 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module – If Equipped
F51 – 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition (In-
strument Panel Cluster – Fleet Vehicles Only)
F52 – 5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor
F53 – 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights
F54 – 20 Amp Yellow Adjustable Pedals
F56 – 15 Amp Blue Additional Diesel Content – If Equipped
F57 – 20 Amp Yellow Transmission
F58 – 20 Amp Yellow Spare Fuse
F59 – 10 Amp Red SCR Relay – If Equipped
F60 – 15 Amp Blue Underhood Lamp
F61 – 10 Amp Red (1500 LD
Diesel & Cummins
Diesel) PM Sensor – If Equipped
F62 – 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F78 – 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module / Electric Power
Steering
F79 – 15 Amp Blue Clearance Lights
F80 – 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass
F81 – 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn / Stop Lights
F82 – 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module /
Cruise Control
F84 – 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank / Instrument Cluster
F85 – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F86 – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F87 – 10 Amp Red Air Suspension – If Equipped / Trailer Tow /
Steering Column Control Module
F88 – 15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster
F90/F91 – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Rear Seats) Customer Selectable
F93 – 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
F94 – 10 Amp Red Shifter / Transfer Case Module
F95 – 10 Amp Red Rear Camera / Park Assist
F96 – 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch
F97 – 25 Amp Clear Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering Wheel –
If Equipped492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that service
is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold
ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence
when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil
message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information. Gasoline Engines:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed
8,000 miles (13,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of
engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of
engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet
customers.
Severe Duty:
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or very low engine RPM’s.
This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and automatic transmis-
sion, and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000Or Years: 23456789101112131415
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. XXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary. XXXXXXX
Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces.
If gear oil leakage is suspected, check
the fluid level. If using your vehicle for
police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing, change axle fluid. XXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake
function. XXXXXXX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XXXXX
Replace spark plugs. ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid
(AS66RC Transmission Only). XXX508 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000Or Years: 23456789101112131415
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000Change the automatic transmission fluid
and sump filter (AS66RC Transmission
Only). XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter(s) (66RFE Transmission Only),
if using your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter(s) (66RFE transmission). X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, change
for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. XXXXX
Change the transfer case fluid. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if neces-
sary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply. 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 509

Gear Ranges ............................. .327
Gear Select Lever Override ................... .441
Glass Cleaning ........................... .485
Grocery Bag Retainer ....................... .182
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................... .404
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .................. .404
Guide, Body Builders .........................6
GVWR ................................. .402
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .348
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .426
Headlights .............................. .495
Automatic ............................ .125
Cleaning .............................. .484
High Beam ............................ .133
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .......... .133
Passing ............................... .132
Switch ............................... .125
Head Restraints ............................116
Heated Mirrors ........................ .107, 182
Heater ................................. .277
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .... .133
Hill Descent Control ....................... .363 Hill Descent Control Indicator ................ .363
Hill Start Assist ........................... .355
Hitches
Trailer Towing .......................... .408
Hoisting ................................ .435
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) .............. .161
Hood Release ............................ .123
Hub Caps ............................... .434
Ignition ..................................15
Key.................................11,15
Ignition Key Removal ........................15
Illuminated Entry ...........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................18
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... .99, 104
Instrument Cluster .................. .200, 202, 216
Instr ument Cluster Display
Instrument Cluster Display ................. .218
Instrument Panel And Controls ................ .191
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............... .485
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ................411
Interior Appearance Care .................... .484
Interior Lights ............................ .129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............. .134
Introduction ................................4 10 INDEX 523

Low Fuel ............................. .210
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ......... .204
Park ................................. .215
Passing ............................... .132
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .197
Security Alarm ......................... .199
Service ............................ .494, 495
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... .208, 390
Traction Control ........................ .361
Transfer Case .......................... .341
Turn Signal ................... .94, 132, 216, 495
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .200, 216
Limited-Slip Differential ................. .346, 477
Loading Vehicle ........................... .401
Tires................................. .371
Load Shed
Battery Saver Mode ...................... .232
Battery Saver On ........................ .232
Electrical Load Reduction .................. .232
Intelligent Battery Sensor .................. .232
Locks ....................................31
Automatic Door ..........................33
Child Protection ..........................34
Door ..................................31
Power Door .............................32 Low Tire Pressure System .................... .390
Lubrication, Body ......................... .466
Lug Nuts ......................... .427, 433, 434
Maintenance Free Battery .................... .458
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .451
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .506
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .204, 449
Manual, Service ........................... .516
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check ....................... .478
Memory Seat ..............................119
Methanol ............................... .397
Mirrors ..................................99
Electric Powered ........................ .106
Heated ............................... .107
Memory ............................... 1 19
Outside .............................. .105
Rearview ........................... .99, 104
Trailer Towing .......................... .109
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................. .390
MOPAR Parts ......................... .450, 515
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .39710 INDEX 525

Shifting ................................ .325
Automatic Transmission ................... .327
Transfer Case .......................... .341
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .421
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .423
Shift Lever Override ....................... .441
Signals, Turn ....................... .94, 132, 216
Siri .................................311,312
Sliding Rear Window
Power ............................... .183
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................... .385
Snow Plow .............................. .416
Snow Tires .............................. .379
Spare Tire ........................ .380, 381, 382
Spark Plugs ............................. .501
Speed Control
Accel/Decel ........................... .142
Cancel ............................... .140
Resume .............................. .140
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................ .139
Starting .............................. .28, 321
Automatic Transmission ................... .321
Cold Weather .......................... .323 Engine Fails To Start ..................... .323
Remote ................................28
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............. .321
Steering
Power ............................ .349, 350
Wheel, Heated ......................... .138
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .136
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................ .274
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .274
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ............. .178
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .291, 493
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .493
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .362
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .453
System, Remote Starting ......................28
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .......... .290
Tilt
Down .................................111
Up ...................................111
Tilt Steering Column ....................... .136
Tip Start ................................ .322
Tire And Loading Information Placard ....... .371, 372
Tire Markings ............................ .365
Tires.......................... .94, 376, 380, 389 10 INDEX 529

Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .383
Air Pressure ........................ .371, 376
Chains ............................... .385
Compact Spare ......................... .381
Dual .......................... .388, 427, 434
General Information .................. .376, 380
High Speed ............................ .378
Inflation Pressures ....................... .377
Life Of Tires ........................... .383
Load Capacity ...................... .371, 373
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............ .390
Pressure Warning Light ................... .208
Quality Grading ........................ .389
Radial ............................... .378
Replacement ........................... .384
Rotation .............................. .387
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 ................ .408 Torque Converter Clutch .................... .335
Tow Hooks, Emergency ..................... .440
Towing ............................. .403, 442
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .442
Guide ................................ .408
Recreational ........................... .419
Weight ............................... .408
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ........... .419
Traction ................................ .347
T raction Control .......................... .358
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................... .362
Trailer Towing ............................ .403
Cooling System Tips ..................... .416
Hitches ............................... .408
Minimum Requirements ................... .409
Mirrors ............................... .109
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................. .408
Wiring ............................... .414
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .408
Trailer Weight ............................ .408
Transfer Case ............................ .477
Electronically Shifted ..................... .342
Fluid ................................ .503
Transmission ............................. .478
Automatic ......................... .327, 478530 INDEX