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127,500 Miles (204,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule

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When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles
(12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and
engine oil filter.

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Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).

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Rotate tires.

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Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).

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Lubricate outer tie rod ends.

Odometer Reading

Date

Repair Order #

Dealer Code

Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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Summary of Contents for 2011 Ram Truck

Page 1: ...Ram Truck O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 1 DIESEL ...

Page 2: ...ptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op tional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle Pl...

Page 3: ...CTION 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11 4 STARTING AND OPERATING 43 5 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 91 6 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 97 7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 137 8 INDEX 163 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 A Message From Chrysler Group LLC 4 1 ...

Page 6: ...sure that you take full advantage of the features of this engine NOTE Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine transmission and or exhaust system damage Your vehicle s Powertrain Control Systems can detect and store information about vehicle modifications that increase horsepower and torque output such as whether or not performance enhancing powertrain components commonly referred to as d...

Page 7: ...UR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock If Equipped 6 To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel 6 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 6 䡵 Remote Starting System If Equipped 6 How To Use Remote Start 7 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 10 2 ...

Page 8: ...e right to engage the lock you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to start the engine conve niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security The system has a ra...

Page 9: ... or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorless Car bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away from children Operation of the Remote Start System windows door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death Remote Start Abort M...

Page 10: ...lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode For security power window and power sunroof op eration if equipped are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode The engine can be started two consecutive times two 15 minute cycles with the RKE transmitter However the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle To...

Page 11: ... EVIC until you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position Remote Start Comfort Systems If Equipped When remote start is activated the heated steering wheel and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on in cold weather In warm weather the driver vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is activated These features will stay on through the duration of re...

Page 12: ...uently Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carry ing or towing significant weight NOTE Light duty operation such as light trailer towing or no load operation will extend the time before the engine is at full efficiency Reduced fuel economy and power may be seen at this time For additional vehicle break in requirements refer to Trailer Towing in Starting and Operating of the Owners Manual...

Page 13: ...nstrument Cluster Description 13 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 22 EVIC Displays 25 Distance To Empty DTE 32 Trip Functions 32 Vehicle Information Customer Information Features 33 Compass Temperature Display 34 Customer Programmable Features System Setup 37 3 ...

Page 14: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 12 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 15: ...t a rapid rate 3 Fuel Gauge Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position 4 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towi...

Page 16: ...nding Your Instrument Panel for further information 7 4WD Indicator Light If Equipped This light indicates the vehicle is in four wheel drive and 4LOCK 4WD allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultane ously 8 TOW HAUL Indicator Light If Equipped The TOW HAUL button is located on the center stack switch bank This light will illumi nate when TOW HAUL mode is selected 9 Electron...

Page 17: ... engine is running A continuous high or low reading under normal driving conditions may indicate a lubrication system malfunction Immediate service should be obtained from an authorized dealer 13 Odometer Trip Odometer Button Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer display Holding the button in resets the trip odometer reading when in trip mode 14 Odometer Electronic...

Page 18: ...is running the gauge indicates the electrical system voltage The pointer should stay within the normal range if the battery is charged If the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains there during normal driving the electrical system should be serviced NOTE The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temperatures This cycling operation is caused by the post heat cy...

Page 19: ...til the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light whic...

Page 20: ...he parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 20 Anti Lock Brake ABS Warning Light This lig...

Page 21: ...ressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving...

Page 22: ...k the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera ti...

Page 23: ...ng starting have the condition investigated promptly If this light comes on and remains on while driving it suggests a potential engine control problem and the need for system service Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system ...

Page 24: ...mains unbuckled the seat belt reminder light will flash or remain on continuously Refer to Occupant Restraints Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert威 in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle in the Owners Manual for further information 26 Electronic Stability Control ESC OFF Indicator Light If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con trol ESC is off ELECTRONIC VE...

Page 25: ...ches mounted on the steering wheel The EVIC consists of the following Vehicle Info display Vehicle information warning message displays Customer Programmable Features System Setup Tire Pressure display If Equipped Compass display Outside temperature display Trip computer functions Distance To Empty DTE display Audio Modes display Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INST...

Page 26: ...nus Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub menus Steering wheel EVIC control button as it appears on the right side of the steering wheel Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus sub menus or to select a personal setting in the system setup menu Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu 24 UNDERSTANDING YOUR...

Page 27: ...ont Turn Signal Lamp Out Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out System Setup Unavailable Vehicle Not in Park System Setup Unavailable Vehicle in Motion Service Air Filter Perform Service Exhaust Filter XX Full Exhaust Filter Full Power Reduced See Dealer Exhaust Service Required See Dealer Now Exhaust System Regeneration Required Now Exhaust System Regeneration In Process Exhaust System Regeneration Comp...

Page 28: ... minutes when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not show how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood Charging System Warning Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check If ...

Page 29: ...d turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable however see an autho rized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing Engine Temperature Warning Light Thi...

Page 30: ...ere usage such as trailer towing It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition such as four wheel drive operation e g snow plowing off road operation If this light comes on stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light goes off CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tem perature Warning Ligh...

Page 31: ... To Start Light may not illuminate if the intake manifold temperature is warm enough Oil Change Due Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system The Oil Change Due message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based wh...

Page 32: ...hicle start up and with increased frequency during vehicle opera tion It will be accompanied by a single chime Ap proximately 6 gallons 23 Liters of DEF is required to refill the tank when this message is initially displayed Refill DEF Engine Will Not Restart In XXX Miles This message will continuously display if the Low DEF Refill Soon message is ignored and the fre quency of occurance of the chi...

Page 33: ...play Service DEF System See Dealer This message will display when the fault is initially detected each time the vehicle is started and periodically during driving The message will be accompanied by a single chime We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible Service DEF System Engine Will Not Start In 400 Miles See Dealer This message w...

Page 34: ...eous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the RETURN button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 10 miles 16 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a text display ...

Page 35: ... is being displayed Press and release the ODOMETER TRIP ODOMETER button once to clear the resettable function being displayed To reset all resettable functions press and release the ODOMETER TRIP ODOMETER button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed function Reset ALL will display during this three second window Vehicle Information Customer Information Features Pr...

Page 36: ...ne temperature can also affect the displayed temperature therefore temperature readings are not updated when the vehicle is not moving During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped with outside temperature display the display may show higher temperatures than the outside ambient tem perature The higher displayed temperature is due to blocked or reduced airflow to the underhood ambient temperature sen...

Page 37: ...gs bridges underground cables railroad tracks etc Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator does not appear in the EVIC display you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows 1 Turn ON the ignition switch 2 Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup Customer Programmable Features menu is reached then press the SELECT button 3 Press the...

Page 38: ...most accurate compass performance the compass must be set using the following steps NOTE Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel such as iPod s Cell Phones Lap tops and Radar Detectors This is where the compass module is located and it can cause interference with the compass sensor and it may give false readings 1 Turn the ignition switch ON 2 Press the UP or DOWN button ...

Page 39: ...utton until Setup displays in the EVIC Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the following choices Select Language When in this display you may select one of five lan guages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions and the navigation system if equipped Press the UP or DOWN button while in this display and scroll through the language choices Press the SELECT button to select ...

Page 40: ...rstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for system function and operating information Auto Lock Doors When this feature is selected all doors will lock auto matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph 24 km h To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing th...

Page 41: ...t mirror and radio settings can only return to the memory set position using the seat mounted switch To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Horn With Remote Start When this feature is selected a short horn sound will occur whe...

Page 42: ...e vehicle To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until 0 30 60 or 90 appears Headlamps With Wipers When this feature is selected and the HEADLIGHT switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature To make your s...

Page 43: ... further information Tilt Mirror In Reverse When this feature is selected and the shift lever is placed in reverse gear the side mirrors tilt downward to allow the driver to see into the previous blind spot and avoid objects in close proximity to the rear of the vehicle To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has ...

Page 44: ... and operating informa tion To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Display Units of Measure In The EVIC odometer and navigation system if equipped can be changed between English and Metric units of measure To make your selecti...

Page 45: ...r Temperature Above 66 F 19 C 47 Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air Temperature 0 F To 66 F 18 C To 19 C 48 Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 0 F 18 C 49 Starting Fluids 51 䡵 Normal Operation Diesel Engine 51 Cold Weather Precautions 52 Engine Idling 54 Stopping The Engine 55 Engine Speed Control 57 Operating Precautions 57 Cooling System Tips Automatic Transmission 57 4...

Page 46: ...matic Transmission With Overdrive AS68RC If Equipped Chassis Cab Only 70 䡵 Manual Transmission If Equipped 76 Shifting 76 Downshifting 77 Reverse Shifting 79 䡵 Power Take Off Operation If Equipped Chassis Cab Only 79 Stationary Mode 80 Mobile Mode 81 Power Take Off Aftermarket Installation 82 䡵 Engine Runaway 82 䡵 Fuel Requirements 83 Fuel Specifications 84 䡵 Adding Fuel 84 Fuel Filler Cap 85 Avoi...

Page 47: ... Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage 86 Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid Chassis Cab Only 87 䡵 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Chassis Cab Only 89 System Overview 89 4 STARTING AND OPERATING 45 ...

Page 48: ...locking ignition system It will not start unless the clutch is fully pressed Automatic Transmission If Equipped Start the engine with the shift lever in NEUTRAL or PARK position Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range Tip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator Turn the ignition switch briefly to the START position and release it The starter motor will continue to run but will auto...

Page 49: ...ts when starting the engine 1 Always apply the parking brake 2 Shift into PARK for an automatic transmission For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission fully press and hold the clutch pedal and shift into NEUTRAL 3 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and watch the instrument panel cluster lights CAUTION If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on DO NOT START the engine before yo...

Page 50: ... manifold air temperature Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further informa tion When engine temperatures fall below 66 F 19 C the Wait To Start Light will remain on indicating the intake manifold heater system is active Follow the steps in the Normal Starting procedure except 1 The Wait To Start Light will remain on for a period of tim...

Page 51: ... will automatically increase to 1 000 RPM at low coolant temperatures to improve engine warm up If the engine stalls or if the ignition switch is left ON for more than two minutes after the Wait To Start Light goes out reset the grid heaters by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position for at least five seconds and then back ON Repeat steps 1 through 5 of Starting Procedure Engine Manifold A...

Page 52: ... 2 Heat generated by the manifold heaters dissipates rapidly in a cold engine If more than two minutes pass between the time the Wait To Start Light turns off and the engine is started recycle the manifold heaters by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position for at least five seconds and then back ON 3 If the vehicle is driven and vehicle speed exceeds 19 mph 31 km h before the manifold heat...

Page 53: ...ke piping or turbocharger inlet in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in a flash fire and explosion causing serious personal injury and engine damage The engine is equipped with an automatic electric air preheating system If the instructions in this manual are followed the engine should start in all conditions WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot we...

Page 54: ...n in blower motor speed Cold Weather Precautions Operation in ambient temperature below 32 F 0 C may require special considerations The following charts sug gest these options Fuel Operating Range NOTE Use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels ONLY No 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel should only be used where extended arctic conditions 10 F 23 C exist NOTE Use of Climatized Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel or N...

Page 55: ... the winter front A suitable cold weather cover is available from your MOPAR威 dealer Battery Blanket Usage A battery loses 60 of its cranking power as the battery temperature decreases to 0 F 18 C For the same de crease in temperature the engine requires twice as much power to crank at the same RPM The use of 120 VAC powered battery blankets will greatly increase starting capability at low tempera...

Page 56: ...n is in PARK vehicle speed is zero Applying the throttle will cancel fast idle If the engine is equipped with an exhaust brake operating the exhaust brake at idle will greatly im prove warm up rate and will help keep the engine close to operating temperature during extended idle Engine Idling Avoid prolonged idling long periods of idling may be harmful to your engine because combustion chamber tem...

Page 57: ... and the engine running press the speed control switch to the ON position then press the SET switch 2 The engine RPM will go up to 1100 RPM To increase the RPM press and hold the ACCEL RESUME switch and the idle speed will increase to approximately 1500 RPM To decrease the RPM press and hold the DECEL switch and the idle speed will decrease to approximately 1100 RPM 3 To cancel the Idle Up feature...

Page 58: ...r recommends performing engine shut down with the clutch pedal pushed to the floor clutch disengaged When engine shut down is performed in this manner the rattle is reduced not eliminated Refer to the following chart for proper engine shutdown Driving Condition Load Turbo charger Temperature Idle Time min Be fore Engine Shutdown Stop and Go Empty Cool Less than One Stop and Go Medium One Highway S...

Page 59: ...mal range of the gauge Avoid Low Coolant Temperature Operation Continual operation at low engine coolant antifreeze temperature below the normal range on the gauge 140 F 60 C can be harmful to the engine Low engine coolant antifreeze temperature can cause incomplete combus tion which allows carbon and varnish to form on piston rings and injector nozzles Also the unburned fuel can enter the crankca...

Page 60: ...l readings shut the engine off immediately Failure to do so could result in immediate and severe engine damage Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts Practically all failures give some warning before the parts fail Be on the alert for changes in performance sounds and visual evidence that the engine requires service Some important clues are engine misfiring or vibrating severely sudden loss o...

Page 61: ...y in stalled option If your vehicle is not equipped heater cords are available from your authorized MOPAR威 dealer The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the coolant WARNING Remember to disconnect the cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution NOTE The block heater will require 110 Volts AC and 6 5 Am...

Page 62: ...brake will automatically operate when the driver removes pressure from the accelerator pedal Exhaust braking is most effective when the engine RPM is higher The automatic transmission has been programmed in TOW HAUL mode only to downshift more aggressively when the exhaust brake is enabled to increase brake perfor mance CAUTION Use of aftermarket exhaust brakes is not recom mended and could lead t...

Page 63: ...ue to the engine Typically the engine braking is used for but not limited to vehicle towing applications where vehicle braking can be achieved by the internal engine power thereby spar ing the mechanical brakes of the vehicle Benefits of the exhaust brake are vehicle driving control reduced brake fade longer brake life faster cab warm up The exhaust brake feature can also be used to reduce the eng...

Page 64: ...ing into any gear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal WARNING Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle you should always shift the transmission into PARK remove the key fob from the ignition and apply the parking brake Once the key fob is removed...

Page 65: ...position ACC ON or START engine running or not and the brake pedal must be pressed Six Speed Automatic Transmission with Overdrive 68RFE If Equipped Ram Truck Only The shift lever display located in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gear range the selector is illuminated for night driving The shift lever is mounted on the right side of the steering column You must press the b...

Page 66: ...ress the switch down once The current gear will be maintained as the top gear To disable ERS simply press and hold the switch up until D is displayed in the instrument cluster odometer WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid Screen Display 1 2 3 4 5 D Actual Gear s Allowed 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 C...

Page 67: ...ke when leaving the vehicle in this range Always apply the parking brake first then place the shift lever into the PARK position On four wheel drive ve hicles be sure that the transfer case is in a drive position WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage ...

Page 68: ...ne may be started in this range Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle DRIVE This range provides underdrive first second and third gears direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth and sixth gears The shift into overdrive fifth and sixth gear occurs only after the transmission has completed the shift into fourth gear No other movement of the shift mechanism is required to complete the 4 5 ...

Page 69: ...most desirable gear for operation at this temperature Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to a suitable level Refer to the Note under Torque Converter Clutch later in this section If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature If the transmission tempe...

Page 70: ...nder steady cruise conditions Closed throttle downshifts for improved engine braking may occur during steady braking maneuvers Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation Normal operation is always the default at engine start up The TOW HAUL Indicator Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated If the TOW HAUL modes are desired the...

Page 71: ...es 1 6 4 8 km of driving Because sixth gear is disabled and engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting prop erly when cold This is normal Using the Electronic Range Select ERS feature when the transmission is sufficiently warm will demonstrate that the transmis sion is able to shift into and out of Overdrive If the vehi...

Page 72: ... or PARK Electronic Range Select ERS Operation The Electronic Range Select ERS shift control allows you to move the switch down or up when the shifter is in the D Drive position allowing the selection of the desired top gear For example if the driver shifts the transmission into third gear the transmission will never shift above third gear but can shift down into second or first gear when needed S...

Page 73: ...ting from PARK or NEUTRAL position into another gear range PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range Always apply parking brake first then place the shift lever in PARK position On four wheel drive vehicles be sure that...

Page 74: ...hen your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal REVERSE This range should be used only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEUTRAL Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running The engine may be started in this range Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle DRIVE This range provides all forward gears including fourth gear direct fif...

Page 75: ...ed sixth gear is inhibited in TOW HAUL mode transmission has reached normal operating temperature NOTE If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem peratures the transmission shift schedule initially re stricts transmission operation in forward gear ranges to third gear until the transmission fluid temperature rises to a suitable level During this condition the ability of the vehicle to acceler...

Page 76: ...ilure due to excessive shifting When operating in TOW HAUL mode sixth gear is disabled and 2 3 and 3 4 and 4 5 shift patterns are modified Shifts into Overdrive fifth gear are allowed during steady cruise for improved fuel economy When TOW HAUL mode is selected the transmission may automatically downshift into a lower gear to improve engine braking performance when the throttle pedal is not presse...

Page 77: ...ly disengages NOTE The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm usu ally after 1 3 miles 1 6 4 8 km of driving Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged it may seem as if the transmis sion is not shifting into Overdrive when cold This is normal Pressing the TOW HAUL switch when the transmission is suff...

Page 78: ... foot resting on the clutch pedal or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch NOTE During cold weather you may experience in creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up This is normal Shifting Truck models with manual transmission are equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system The clut...

Page 79: ...To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel economy and performance it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended up shift speeds may not apply Maximum Recommended Up Shift Speeds Gear Selec tion L to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 Maxi mum Speed 7 mph...

Page 80: ...ve damage and or clutch disc damage even if the clutch pedal is pressed Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds CAUTION Failure to follow the recommended downshifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed and or damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is pressed Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds Gear Selec tion 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to L Maxi mum Speed 68 mph 109 km h 50 mph ...

Page 81: ...ifting out of REVERSE prior to a complete stop may cause high shift effort POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION IF EQUIPPED CHASSIS CAB ONLY This vehicle when equipped with either the AS68RC automatic six speed or G 56 manual six speed transmis sions will allow for an aftermarket upfit with a transmis sion driven PTO power take off The customer will have the ability to operate the PTO in either a stationary o...

Page 82: ...ate the feature using the cruise control switches the customer must first activate the upfitter provided on off switch which will turn on the PTO In order to increase or decrease the engine idle speed to optimize the PTO function the RESUME ACCEL and DECEL cruise switches can be used respectively To disengage PTO operation and return to standard vehicle operation simply turn the upfitter provided ...

Page 83: ...our vehicle must be wired to use a remote PTO switch For instruc tions on programming the SET speed refer to the LEARNING SET SPEED section of the Dodge Bodybuild er s Guide which can be found at www dodge com bodybuilder Mobile Mode To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet the following conditions Authorized dealer selected mobile mode activated via authorized dealer proprietary serv...

Page 84: ... schematics preset idle values en gine speed limits and vehicle hardware and software requirements please refer to the Dodge Body Builders Guide by accessing www dodge com bodybuilder and choosing the appropriate links Power Take Off Aftermarket Installation If you did not order the PTO Power Take Off Prep Package from the factory and want to convert your vehicle refer to the Body Builders Guide a...

Page 85: ... No 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D 975 Grade S15 will provide good perfor mance If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold below 20 F or 7 C or is required to operate at colder than normal conditions for prolonged periods use climatized No 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No 2 diesel fuel with 50 No 1 diesel fuel This will provide better protection from fuel gelling or wax plugging of the fu...

Page 86: ...el meeting ASTM specification D 6751 may be used with your Cum mins威 diesel engine In addition commercially available fuel additives are not necessary for the proper operation of your Cum mins威 diesel engine No 1 Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel should only be used where extended arctic conditions 10 F or 23 C exist ADDING FUEL CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tan...

Page 87: ...WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel filler cap is removed or the tank filled Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel Fuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can cause severe damage to the engine fuel system Proper main tenance of the engine fuel filter and fuel tank is essential Refer to Maintenance Pro...

Page 88: ... injury or death Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF is considered a very stable product with a long shelf life If DEF is kept in tempera tures between 10 to 90 F 12 to 32 C it will last a minimum of one year DEF is subject to freezing at the lowest temperatures For example DEF may freeze at temperatures at or below 12 F 11 C The system has been designed to operate in this enviro...

Page 89: ...he DEF tank When the DEF gauge reads 50 add approximately 4 gallons 15 Liters to fill the DEF tank When the DEF gauge reads 25 add approximately 6 gallons 23 Liters to fill the DEF tank NOTE Driving conditions altitude vehicle speed load etc will effect the amount of DEF that is used in your vehicle DEF Fill Procedure NOTE Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle fo...

Page 90: ... spilled clean the area immediately with water or use an absorbent material to soak up and spills on the ground 3 Stop filling the DEF tank immediately when any of the following happen DEF stops flowing from the fill bottle into the DEF tank DEF splashes out the filler neck or a DEF pump nozzle automatically shuts off 4 Reinstall cap onto DEF tank Filling the DEF Tank 88 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 91: ...tities of Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF are injected into the exhaust upstream of a catalyst where when vaporized convert smog forming nitrogen oxides NOx into harmless nitrogen N2 and water vapor H2O two natural components of the air we breathe You can operate with the comfort that your vehicle is contributing to a cleaner healthier world environment for this and generations to come System Overview Th...

Page 92: ...nding fuel economy drivability torque and power ratings Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for system messages and warnings NOTE The DEF pump will run for a period of time after engine shutdown to purge the DEF system This is normal operation 90 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 93: ...WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Jump Starting 92 With Portable Starting Unit 95 5 ...

Page 94: ...essary to use a booster battery with jumper cables to start a vehicle s engine because its batteries are discharged the following procedure should be used Set the parking brake and place an automatic transmis sion in PARK or NEUTRAL for a manual transmission Turn off lights heater and other electrical loads Observe charge indicator if equipped in both batteries If the indicator if equipped is ligh...

Page 95: ...f the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery WARNING Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result Attaching Booster Cables 1 Discharged Battery 2 Booster Battery 5 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 93 ...

Page 96: ... jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode The battery temperature must be brought up above freezing point before attempting to jump start 3 Take care that the clamps from one cable do not inadvertently touch clamps from the other cable Do not lean over the battery when making connection The negative connection must provide good electrical con ductivity and current carrying capaci...

Page 97: ...tem of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle With Portable Starting Unit There are many types of these units available Follow the manufacturer s instructions for necessary precautions and operation CAUTION It is very important that the starting unit operating voltage does not exceed 12 Volts DC or damage to battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur 5 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGEN...

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Page 99: ...lacement 108 Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel 110 Intervention Regeneration Strategy EVIC Message Process Flow 111 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Chassis Cab Only 114 Maintenance Free Batteries 114 Cooling System 115 Charge Air Cooler Inter Cooler 121 Brake System 121 Clutch Hydraulic System 123 Transfer Case If Equipped 123 Manual Transmission If Equipped 123 Automatic Transmission If Equipped 124...

Page 100: ... Noise Control System Required Maintenance Warranty 127 䡵 Fluid Capacities 132 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 133 Engine 133 Chassis 135 98 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 101: ...luid Reservoir 2 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 Integrated Power Module 3 Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped 8 Engine Oil Fill 4 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Air Cleaner Filter 6 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 99 ...

Page 102: ...lified repair center Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine transmission power steering or air condi tioning Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warra...

Page 103: ...l only when the level on the dipstick is below the ADD mark The total capacity from the low mark to the high mark is 2 qts 1 9L CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Never operate the engine with oil level below the ADD mark or above the upper SAFE mark Change Engine Oil Refer to Maintenance Schedule for the ...

Page 104: ...l This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petro leum Institute API The manufac turer only recommends API Certified engine oils Oils with a high ash content may produce damaging deposits on engine valves and or aftertreatment system damage A maximum sulfated ash content of 1 00 mass is recommended for all oil used in the engine The same oil change interval is to be followe...

Page 105: ...d the API CJ 4 engine oil category is required CAUTION Failure to use SAE 5W 40 synthetic engine oil in ambient temperatures below 0 F 18 C could result in severe engine damage Engine oil not designated by the Chrysler or Cummins威 Material Standards and API CJ 4 should not be used as engine and exhaust system durability may be compro mised The engine oil filler cap also shows the recom mended engi...

Page 106: ...r further information The engine oil filter should be changed at every engine oil change Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Filter Care should be taken in disposing of the used engine fluids from your vehicle Used fluids indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact an authorized dealer service station or govern mental agency for advice on recycling programs and where u...

Page 107: ...m the first time this message is displayed to ensure proper engine operation during all driving conditions CAUTION Driving with a restricted air filter can cause engine damage Driving in dusty environments for extended periods will lead to rapid air filter plugging Action should be taken as soon as the SERVICE AIR FILTER message is displayed If the vehicle experiences a sudden loss of engine power...

Page 108: ... filter the air entering the engine Use of such filters can severely damage your engine Draining Fuel Water Separator Filter The fuel filter and water separator assembly is located on the driver s side of the engine The best access to the water drain valve is from under the hood CAUTION Do not drain the fuel water separator filter when the engine is running Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving ...

Page 109: ...tely three minutes NOTE Care should be taken in disposing of used fluids from your vehicle Used fluids indiscriminately dis carded can present a problem to the environment Con tact an authorized dealer service station or government agency for advice on recycling programs and for where used fluids and filters can be properly disposed of in your area Drain the fuel water separator filter when the Wa...

Page 110: ...liters of fuel have been drained follow the directions for Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel Fuel Filter Replacement NOTE Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufacturer s filtration and water separating require ments can severely impact fuel system life and reliability 1 Drain Valve 108 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 111: ...valve 5 Remove lid using a socket or strap wrench Rotate counterclockwise for removal Remove used o ring and discard it 6 Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to your local regulations 7 Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing 8 Install new o ring back into ring groove on the filter housing and lubricate with clean engine oil 9 Remove new filter...

Page 112: ...itch to the RUN position wait for four seconds then turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position Repeat this step four times 3 Start the engine using the Normal Starting proce dure Refer to Starting Procedures in Starting and Operating for further information CAUTION Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 sec onds at a time Allow two minutes between the cranking intervals NOTE The e...

Page 113: ...on Strategy EVIC Message Process Flow The Cummins威 diesel engine meets all EPA Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Emissions Standards resulting in the low est emitting diesel engine ever produced To achieve these emissions standards your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art engine and exhaust system The engine and exhaust after treatment system work together to achieve the EPA Heavy Duty Diesel Engin...

Page 114: ...missions maintenance may include replacing the Closed Crank case Ventilation CCV filter element and cleaning of the EGR Cooler The procedure for clearing and resetting the Perform Service indicator message is located in the appropriate Service Information Exhaust System Regeneration Required Now Exhaust System Regeneration Required Now will be displayed on the Electronic Vehicle Information Center...

Page 115: ... cleaning is completed If this message is displayed you will hear one chime to assist in alerting you of this condition Service Required See Dealer Now Regeneration has been disabled due to a system malfunc tion At this point the engine PCM will register a fault code the instrument panel will display a MIL light CAUTION See your authorized dealer as damage to the exhaust system could occur soon wi...

Page 116: ...can receive assistance in locating DEF by calling 866 RAM INFO 866 726 4636 Maintenance Free Batteries The top of the maintenance free batteries are perma nently sealed You will never have to add water nor is periodic maintenance required NOTE Replacement batteries should both be of equal capacity to prevent damage to the vehicle s charging system CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables ...

Page 117: ... your authorized MOPAR威 dealer Cooling System WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot Engine Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant antifreeze protect...

Page 118: ...rly the engine coolant anti freeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush and Refill Refer to Maintenance Schedule for the proper mainte nance intervals If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling system c...

Page 119: ...eze and may plug the radiator CAUTION Continued This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based engine coolant anti freeze Use of Propylene Glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is not recommended Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant antifreeze that allows extended maintenance intervals This engine coolant antifreeze can be used up to 5...

Page 120: ...ection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types will decrease the life of the engine coolant antifreeze and will require more frequent engine coolant antifreeze changes Cooli...

Page 121: ...al authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child or pet seek emergency assistance immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visua...

Page 122: ...idence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check the engine coolant antifreeze freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If engine coolant antifreeze needs to be added the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent engine coolant an...

Page 123: ...air entering the engine has been cooled by about 50 to 100 F 10 to 38 C This cooling process enables more efficient burning of fuel resulting in fewer emissions To guarantee optimum performance of the system keep the surfaces of the charge air cooler condenser and radiator clean and free of debris Periodically check the hoses leading to and from the charge air cooler for cracks or loose clamps res...

Page 124: ...the origi nal factory installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir Continued WARNING Continued To avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point This may cause...

Page 125: ... Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Fluid Level Check This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the filler plug hole with the vehicle in a level position Manual Transmission If Equipped Lubricant Selection Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Fluid Le...

Page 126: ...e fluid Check the fluid level whenever the vehicle is serviced To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level the following procedure must be used 1 Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating temperature 2 The vehicle must be on level ground 3 Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake pedal 4 Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi tion ending with the sh...

Page 127: ...e is elevated enough to produce an accurate reading 7 Check for leaks Release parking brake To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid make certain that the dipstick cap is properly reseated It is normal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated position as long as its seal remains engaged in the dipstick tube Fluid Level ...

Page 128: ... be between the HOT upper reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat ing temperature Verify that a solid coating of oil is seen on both sides of the dipstick If the fluid is low add MOPAR威 AS68RC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent as required into the dipstick tube Do not overfill Never use any ATF other than MOPAR威 AS68RC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent After adding any q...

Page 129: ... cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated position as long as the seal remains engaged in the dipstick tube Fluid and Filter Change Refer to Maintenance Schedule for the proper mainte nance intervals Noise Control System Required Maintenance Warranty All vehicles built over 10 000 lbs 4 535 kg Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and manufactured for sale and use in the United States are required ...

Page 130: ...ppropriate service manual Air Cleaner Assembly Inspect air cleaner housing for proper assembly and fit Make certain that the air cleaner is properly positioned and that the cover is tight Check all hoses leading to the air cleaner for tightness The air filter element must also be clean and serviced according to the instructions out lined in the Maintenance Schedule section of this manual Tampering...

Page 131: ...le as manufac tured by the manufacturer was designed built and equipped to conform at the time it left the manufacturer s control with all applicable U S EPA Noise Control Regu lations This warranty covers this vehicle as designed built and equipped by the manufacturer and is not limited to any particular part component or system of the vehicle manufactured by the manufacturer Defects in design as...

Page 132: ...er column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed MILES 7 500 15 000 22 500 30 000 37 500 45 000 52 500 60 000 KILOME TERS 12 000 24 000 36 000 48 000 60 000 72 000 84 000 96 000 Exhaust system inspect Air cleaner assembly inspect ODOMETER READING PERFORMED BY PERFORMED AT 130 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 133: ... mileage at which service was performed MILES 67 500 75 000 82 500 90 000 97 500 105 000 112 500 120 000 KILOME TERS 108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000 156 000 168 000 180 000 192 000 Exhaust system inspect Air cleaner assembly inspect ODOMETER READING PERFORMED BY PERFORMED AT 6 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 131 ...

Page 134: ...ns 197 Liters Optional Midship Tank Chassis Cab Only 22 Gallons 83 Liters Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Approximate Chassis Cab Only 8 Gallons 30 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 6 7L Turbo Diesel Engine 12 Quarts 11 4 Liters Cooling System 6 7L Turbo Diesel Engine MOPAR威 Engine Coolant Antifreeze 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 5 7 Gallons 21 4 Liters 132 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 135: ...il category is required In ambient temperatures above 0 F 18 C 15W 40 engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials Standard MS 10902 and the API CJ 4 engine oil category is required Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Engine Fuel Filter MOPAR威 Fuel Filter or equivalent Must meet 5 micron rating Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufacturers filtration and water separatin...

Page 136: ...eme cold below 20 F or 7 C or is required to operate at colder than normal conditions for prolonged periods use climatized No 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No 2 diesel fuel with 50 No 1 diesel fuel This will provide better protection from fuel gelling or wax plugging of the fuel filters This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel blends up to 5 biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D 975 Diesel E...

Page 137: ... licensed ATF 4威 product Automatic Transmission If Equipped Six Speed AS68RC Chassis Cab Only MOPAR威 AS68RC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent Clutch Linkage MOPAR威 Multi Purpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 E P or equivalent Manual Transmission G 56 If Equipped MOPAR威 ATF 4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4威 product 6 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 135 ...

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Page 139: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 138 Oil Change Indicator System 139 Perform Service Indicator 140 Required Maintenance Intervals 140 7 ...

Page 140: ... Month Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the termi nals as required Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir brake master cylinder and transmission and transfer case if equipped add as needed At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Check the automatic transmission fluid level if equipped Check the manual transmission fluid level if equipped Check...

Page 141: ...generation of the exhaust after treat ment system which can decrease the life of the engine oil Failure to change the engine oil per the maintenance schedule can result in internal engine damage For information on resetting the Oil Change Indicator message refer to Oil Change Due under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC EVIC Warning Lights in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further...

Page 142: ... this maintenance is due the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display Perform Service When the Perform Ser vice message is displayed on the EVIC it is necessary to have the emissions maintenance performed Emissions maintenance may include replacing the Closed Crank case Ventilation CCV filter element and cleaning of the EGR Cooler The procedure for clearing and resetting the Perform...

Page 143: ...ystem within 7 500 miles 12 000 km or six months since the last oil and filter change change the engine oil and engine oil filter Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill if necessary Chassis Cab Only Rotate tires Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 141...

Page 144: ...luid DEF tank refill if necessary Chassis Cab Only Rotate tires Replace fuel filter element Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 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 Inspect the front 4x4 and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for polic...

Page 145: ...e the last oil and filter change change the engine oil and engine oil filter Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill if necessary Chassis Cab Only Rotate tires Inspect drive belt replace if necessary Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Inspect brake linings Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature...

Page 146: ... tires Replace fuel filter element Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Inspect the wheel bearings 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 Inspect the front 4x4 and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequ...

Page 147: ...System within 7 500 miles 12 000 km or six months since the last oil and filter change change the engine oil and engine oil filter Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill if necessary Chassis Cab Only Rotate tires Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 14...

Page 148: ...ate tires Inspect drive belt replace as necessary Replace fuel filter element Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 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 Inspect brake linings Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary Inspect the front 4x4 and ...

Page 149: ...System within 7 500 miles 12 000 km or six months since the last oil and filter change change the engine oil and engine oil filter Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill if necessary Chassis Cab Only Rotate tires Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 14...

Page 150: ... the wheel bearings 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 Inspect the front 4x4 and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Change automatic transmission fluid and sump filter Chassis Cab Only Change automatic transm...

Page 151: ... Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill if necessary Chassis Cab Only Rotate tires Inspect drive belt replace as necessary Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Inspect brake linings Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter CCV Clean EGR Valve Ram Truck California Maine Vermont Massachusetts New York Connecticut Rhode Island and Orego...

Page 152: ...b Only Rotate tires Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months if not replaced at 97 500 miles 157 000 km Replace fuel filter element Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 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 Inspect the front 4x4 and rear axle...

Page 153: ... System within 7 500 miles 12 000 km or six months since the last oil and filter change change the engine oil and engine oil filter Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill if necessary Chassis Cab Only Rotate tires Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 1...

Page 154: ... fuel filter element Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Inspect the wheel bearings 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 Inspect brake linings Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary Inspect the front 4x4 and rear axle fluid change if usin...

Page 155: ...nths since the last oil and filter change change the engine oil and engine oil filter Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill if necessary Chassis Cab Only Flush and replace engine coolant Rotate tires Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Flush and replace power steering fluid 3500 Ram Truck Only Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Author...

Page 156: ...engine coolant if not replaced at 60 months Rotate tires Inspect drive belt replace as required Replace fuel filter element Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 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 Flush and replace power steering fluid Inspect t...

Page 157: ...nce the last oil and filter change change the engine oil and engine oil filter Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill if necessary Chassis Cab Only Rotate tires Inspect drive belt replace as required Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Inspect brake linings Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signatur...

Page 158: ...ds Inspect the wheel bearings 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 Inspect the front 4x4 and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Change automatic transmission fluid and sump filter Chassis Cab Only Change automa...

Page 159: ...r System within 7 500 miles 12 000 km or six months since the last oil and filter change change the engine oil and engine oil filter Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill if necessary Chassis Cab Only Rotate tires Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 160: ...eplace fuel filter element Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 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 Inspect brake linings Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary Inspect the front 4x4 and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for po...

Page 161: ...r System within 7 500 miles 12 000 km or six months since the last oil and filter change change the engine oil and engine oil filter Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill if necessary Chassis Cab Only Rotate tires Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 162: ...rance Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 Lubricate outer tie rod ends Inspect the wheel bearings 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 Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months if not replaced at 97 500 miles 157 000 km Inspect the front 4x4 and rear axle fluid change ...

Page 163: ...nd CAUTION The manufacturer highly recommends that all cooling system service maintenance and repairs be performed by your local authorized dealer WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechan...

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Page 166: ... 124 135 Shifting 64 Axle Fluid 135 Battery 114 Blanket 53 115 Emergency Starting 92 Brake Fluid 135 Brake System 121 Fluid Check 121 Master Cylinder 121 Warning Light 17 Brake Transmission Interlock 63 Calibration Compass 35 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 132 Capacities Fluid 132 Caps Filler Oil Engine 103 Radiator Coolant Pressure 118 Charge Air Cooler 121 Check Engine Light Malfunction In...

Page 167: ...t Antifreeze 116 133 Diesel Exhaust Brake 60 Diesel Fuel 83 Diesel Fuel Requirements 83 Bulk Storage of 86 Diesel Fuel System Re Priming 110 Dipsticks 100 Disposal 104 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 119 Engine Oil 104 Draining Fuel Water Separator Filter 106 Electronic Range Select ERS 64 70 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 22 Emergency In Case of Jump Starting 92 Engine 99 Air Cleaner 104 Bl...

Page 168: ... Turn Signal 13 Fluid Brake 135 Fluid Capacities 132 Fluid Level Checks Brake 121 Manual Transmission 123 Transfer Case 123 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 133 Fog Lights 22 Fuel 83 85 Adding 85 Conserving 32 Diesel 83 85 133 Filter 106 Gauge 13 Requirements 83 Saver Mode 32 Specifications 84 Tank Capacity 132 Gasoline Fuel Conserving 32 Gauges Coolant Temperature 13 Fuel 13 166 INDEX ...

Page 169: ...Engine Malfunction Indicator 21 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 14 Fog 22 High Beam 16 High Beam Indicator 16 Instrument Cluster 13 Seat Belt Reminder 22 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 15 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 15 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 19 Traction Control 14 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 13 Locks Steering Wheel 6 Maintenance Procedures 100 Maintenance Schedule 138 Manua...

Page 170: ...t 29 Oil Engine 133 Capacity 132 Change Interval 101 Dipstick 100 Disposal 104 Filter 100 104 133 Identification Logo 102 Materials Added to 104 Pressure Gauge 15 Recommendation 102 Synthetic 104 Viscosity 103 Overdrive 67 73 Overdrive OFF Switch 67 73 Perform Service Indicator Reset 140 Personal Settings 37 Power Take Off Adapter 80 Take Off Operation 80 Power Steering Fluid 135 Programmable Elec...

Page 171: ...ssion 64 Manual Transmission 76 Signals Turn 13 Speedometer 14 Starting 6 46 Automatic Transmission 46 Engine Block Heater 46 59 Manual Transmission 46 Remote 6 Starting Procedures 46 Starting Procedures Diesel Engines 46 Steering Wheel Lock 6 Synthetic Engine Oil 104 System Remote Starting 6 Tachometer 13 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 13 Tip Start 46 Tires Pressure Warning Light 19 Torque Conv...

Page 172: ...n Automatic 64 70 Fluid 135 Manual 46 76 Shifting 62 Trip Odometer 15 Turn Signals 13 Variance Compass 36 Viscosity Engine Oil 103 Voltmeter 16 51 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 13 Water Separator Diesel Fuel 106 170 INDEX ...

Page 173: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

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