2005 Dodge RAM Power Wagon Owners Manual

4. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base of the headlight halogen bulb. 5. Twist connector on turn signal/park light bulb 1⁄4 turn and remove connector and bulb from housing. 6. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen bulb in housing.

398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

7. Twist collar on headlight halogen bulb 1⁄4 turn and remove headlight bulb from the housing. 8. Replace headlight or turn signal bulb. Do not touch the headlight halogen bulb. 9. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. 10. Tighten the outboard fastener first. Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights

1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal.

2. Pull the housing straight out from the body, with a quick motion, to separate the housing from the body. If not pulled straight, locators may be damaged.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399

3. Push the red lock slide in on the connector and remove the housing from the vehicle. 4. Remove the four (4) screws from the bulb strip in the housing.

400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

5. Pull the appropriate bulb straight from the bulb strip.

7. While holding the taillight firmly in place, fasten the top screw first. Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light

1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown.

• Top Bulb: Park/Turn/Hazard • Center Bulb: Stop/Park/Sidemarker • Bottom Bulb: Backup Lights 6. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing.

2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401

3. Turn desired bulb socket 1⁄4 turn and remove socket and bulb from housing. 4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.

• Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing.

402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped

1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.

2. Rotate the socket 1⁄4 turn and pull it from the light assembly.

3. Pull the bulb straight from the socket and replace.

Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403

1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the bulb sockets from the rear.

404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

2. Turn socket 1⁄4 turn counterclockwise to access the bulb.

3. Pull bulb straight out from socket. 4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing.

Fog Lights

1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector counterclockwise 1⁄4 turn and remove connector and bulb from housing.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405

3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing.

2. Pull bulb straight from the connector.

406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES

Fuel

5.7L, 89 Octane

2500 Shortbed Models 2500 Longbed Models

Engine Oil (with filter)

5.7L Engine V-8, SAE 5W-20, API Certified

Cooling System 5.7L (Mopar威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile

Formula)

U.S.

34 gal. 35 gal.

7.0 qts.

18.7 qts.

Metric

128L 132L

6.6L

17.7L

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant

Engine Oil

Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs

Fuel Selection (5.7L)

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopar威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) P/N 5011764AB or equivalent. Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395. Refer to oil viscosity chart for alternative grade. Mopar威 Engine Oil Filter, P/N 5281090 or equivalent. Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com- partment. 89 Octane Mid-Grade, (R+M)/2 Method Preferred (87 Octane Acceptable)

408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Transfer Case Manual Transmission Fluid (G-56) Front Driveshaft Grease Fitting. Clutch Linkage Front and Rear Axle

Brake Master Cylinder

Power Steering Reservoir

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Mopar威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Mopar威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Mopar威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Use Mopar威 type MS-6560 (lithium based grease), or equivalent. Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90. Limited-Slip 10.5/11.5 inch Rear Axles DO NOT REQUIRE a limited slip additive. Mopar威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids. Mopar威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS

䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 410
䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410

▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424

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410 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and service also should be done any time a malfunction is suspected. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis- sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor- nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle. First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule. • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high • Trailer towing. • Snowplowing.

speeds during hot weather, above 90° F C (32°).

• Heavy Loading. • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). • Off-road or desert operation. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)

fuel.

If ANY of these apply to you then change your NOTE: engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual. If ANY of these apply to you then flush and NOTE: replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual. NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule ⬙B⬙.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 411

Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched- ule ⬙B⬙. Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in- tervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first.

CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.

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412 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu- racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if

required.

damage.

Once a Month • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals • Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master

as required.

cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.

• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct

operation.

links.

At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Lubricate the driveshaft grease fitting and tie rod end • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect the brake hoses. • Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen- • Check the automatic transmission fluid level. • Check the manual transmission fluid level. • Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.

sion components.

Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high • Trailer towing. • Snowplowing. • Heavy Loading. • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).

speeds during hot weather, above 90° F C (32°).

• Off-road or desert operation. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)

SCHEDULE “B” 413

fuel.

If ANY of these apply to you then change your NOTE: engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual. If ANY of these apply to you then flush and NOTE: replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual. If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule ⬙A⬙ of the ⬙Mainte- nance Schedules⬙ section of this manual.

414 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Lubricate tie rod end links. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary.

3,000
(5 000)

6,000
(10 000)

9,000
(14 000)

12,000
(19 000)

15,000
(24 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Lubricate tie rod end links. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid. Check transfer case fluid level. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**

SCHEDULE “B” 415

18,000
(29 000)

21,000
(34 000)

24,000
(38 000)

27,000
(43 000)

30,000
(48 000)

416 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Lubricate tie rod end links. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary.

33,000
(53 000)

36,000
(58 000)

39,000
(62 000)

42,000
(67 000)

45,000
(72 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Lubricate tie rod end links. Drain and refill transfer case fluid. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid. Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary. Replace spark plugs. Replace ignition cables. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**

SCHEDULE “B” 417

48,000
(77 000)

51,000
(82 000)

54,000
(86 000)

57,000
(91 000)

60,000
(96 000)

418 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Drain and refill automatic tranmission fluid and change main sump filter (545RFE only).

48,000
(77 000)

51,000
(82 000)

54,000
(86 000)

57,000
(91 000)

60,000
(96 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Lubricate tie rod end links. Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid. Inspect brake linings. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re- quired. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not done at 102, 000 miles (163 000 km).

63,000
(101 000)

66,000
(106 000)

69,000
(110 000)

72,000
(115 000)

75,000
(120 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 419

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420 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Lubricate tie rod end links. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid. Check transfer case fluid level. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re- quired.

78,000
(125 000)

81,000
(130 000)

84,000
(134 000)

87,000
(139 000)

90,000
(144 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Lubricate tie rod end links. Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60
months. Flush and replace Power Steering Fluid. Inspect brake linings.

93,000
(149 000)

96,000
(154 000)

99,000
(158 000)

100,000
(160 000)

102,000
(163 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 421

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422 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Drive Shaft Fitting. Rotate tires. Lubricate tie rod end links. Drain and refill transfer case fluid. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid. Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace spark plugs. Replace ignition cables.

105,000
(168 000)

108,000
(173 000)

111,000
(178 000)

114,000
(182 000)

117,000
(187 000)

120,000
(192 000)

105,000
(168 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required. Drain and refill automatic tranmission fluid and change main sump and spin-on cooler return filter (if equipped) [545RFE only]. * This applies only if the vehicle is used for frequent trailer towing, snowplowing, fleet vehicle or commercial service. **This maintenance is recommend, but not required.

SCHEDULE “B” 423

108,000
(173 000)

111,000
(178 000)

114,000
(182 000)

117,000
(187 000)

120,000
(192 000)

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts.

424 SCHEDULE “A”

Schedule “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Prop Shaft fitting. Rotate tires. Check transfer case fluid level. Lubricate tie rod end links. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary. Replace spark plugs.

6,000
(10 000)

12,000
(19 000)

18,000
(29 000)

24,000
(38 000)

30,000
(48 000)

[6]

[12]

[18]

[24]

[30]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Prop Shaft fitting. Rotate tires. Check transfer case fluid level. Lubricate tie rod end links. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, regardless of mileage. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** Replace ignition cables.

36,000
(58 000)

42,000
(67 000)

48,000
(77 000)

54,000
(84 000)

60,000
(96 000)

66,000
(106 000)

SCHEDULE “A” 425

[36]

[42]

[48]

[54]

[66]

[60]

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426 SCHEDULE “A”

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Prop Shaft fitting. Rotate tires. Lubricate tie rod end links. Check transfer case fluid level. Flush and replace Power Steering Fluid. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.** Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.

72,000
(115000)

78,000
(125 000)

84,000
(134 000)

90,000
(144 000)

96,000
(154 000)

100,000
160 000

[78]

[84]

[72]

[96]

[90]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Prop Shaft fitting. Rotate tires. Drain and refill transfer case fluid. Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 mos. Lubricate tie rod end links. Inspect brake linings. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required. Replace ignition cables. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary.**

SCHEDULE “A” 427

102,000
(163 000)

[102]

108,000
(173 000)

[108]

114,000
(182 000)

[114]

120,000
(192 000)

[120]

428 SCHEDULE “A”

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts. **This maintenance is recommend, but not required.

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that 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 me- chanic.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS

䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430

䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
䡵 Mopar威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436

430 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty, discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem. Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident, or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know.

Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items, and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap- pointment.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services.

Warranty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. • If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you

may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 431

Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer Center should include the following information: • Owner’s name and address • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) • Dealership name • Vehicle identification number • Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 992-1997
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone —(800) 465–2001

432 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

In Mexico contact: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F. In Mexico (915) 729–1248 or 729–1240
Outside Mexico (525) 729–1248 or 729–1240
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.

Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex- pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be- hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions about your service contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service Contract, and you require service after your manufactur- er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to your contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents. We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 433

WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer’s Warranty Information Booklet for information on warranty coverage and transfer of warranty.

434 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

U.S. Vehicles Only

MOPAR姞 PARTS Mopar威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, and the manufacturer.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 435

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash- ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. In Canada: If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department imme- diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9.

436 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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• Diagnostic Procedure Manuals.

Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driveability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment.

• Owner’s Manuals.

These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 437

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INDEX

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440 INDEX

Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309,335
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 361,385
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365,366
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,365
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control . . . . . . . . 207
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296,304
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,53
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,158
Airbag On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,161
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Alignment and Balance Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374,406
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162,284
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,161
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Automatic Transmission

Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382,408
Shift Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320,378,408
Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320,378

Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291

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Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283,376
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Disc Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Hoses Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 70
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

Cab Top Clearance Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Caps, Filler

Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,150,313
Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 198
Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166,169,172
Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313,362
CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,181,187
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179,183,185,189,192
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cellular Phone Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Center Lap Belts Center Seat Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 157
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,66
Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59,65
Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

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Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Clutch Linkage Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172,179
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,127
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Converter, Catalytic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Drain, Flush, and Refill

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372,375
Selection of Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374,406,407
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430

Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,207,211
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202,205
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Digital Video Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Dipsticks

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Disc Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Disposal

Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Door Ajar Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Driving

Off-Pavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

. . . . . . . . . . 88,207,211
Electric Rear Window Defrost Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Emergency Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Emergency, In Case of

Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

INDEX 443

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Tow Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 410
Emission Related Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Compartment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374,407
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356,406,407
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358,406
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Equipment Identification Plate

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Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,150,313,371
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,370,371
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Filters

Flashers

Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361,385
Engine Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360,407
Engine Oil Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

Turn Signal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337,343
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Fluid Level Checks

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113,405
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Fold Flat Load Floor Four Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Four-Way Hazard Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Front Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,407
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,406
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Tachometer Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Gear Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111,394
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

INDEX 445

High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 115
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,207,211
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 115
Hitches

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Hoisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Homelink Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Hub Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,266
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,16
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,16

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Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156,157
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Intermittent Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key, Sentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Lane Change and Turn Signals Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 63
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,109
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,158
Anti-Lock Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162,284
Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Cap Top Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Check Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113,405
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,158
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
High Beam/Low Beam Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110,122
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Low Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Transmission Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165,327
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113,158,394,398
Turn Signal Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . 157
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,379
Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

INDEX 447

Tires

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 63
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Lug Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Lumbar Support

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356