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RAM 2500 2023 - INTRODUCTION

RAM 2500 2023
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .................................... 349
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ................. 349
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
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............................... 352
Preparations For Jacking.......................................... 353
Jack Location............................................................. 353
Removal Of Jack And Tools ......................................353
Removing The Spare Tire ......................................... 354
Jacking Instructions.................................................. 355
To Stow The Flat Or Spare .......................................358
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools............................... 359
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers —
If Equipped ................................................................ 360
JUMP STARTING .............................................................. 361
Preparations For Jump Start .................................... 361
Jump Starting Procedure.......................................... 361
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .......................................... 362
6–Speed Transmission ............................................ 362
MANUAL PARK RELEASE................................................ 363
8–Speed Transmission............................................. 363
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ....................................... 364
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........................................... 365
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...................................... 366
Two-Wheel Drive Models .......................................... 367
Four-Wheel Drive Models ......................................... 367
Emergency Tow Hooks —
If Equipped ................................................................ 368
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ............................................................... 368
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ..................................... 368
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 369
Maintenance Plan — Gasoline Engine..................... 371
Maintenance Plan — Diesel Engine ........................ 373
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................................ 377
6.4L Gasoline Engine .............................................. 377
6.7L Diesel Engine — 6-Speed 68RFE ................... 378
6.7L Diesel Engine — 6-Speed AS69RC HD............ 379
Checking Oil Level .................................................... 380
Adding Washer Fluid ................................................ 380
Maintenance-Free Battery ....................................... 380
Pressure Washing..................................................... 381
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ................................................ 381
Engine Oil ................................................................. 381
Engine Oil Filter......................................................... 382
Engine Air Cleaner Filter .......................................... 382
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................................. 384
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection............................... 386
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter —
Diesel Engine ........................................................... 387
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement —
Diesel Engine ............................................................ 388
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement —
Diesel Engine ............................................................ 389
Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel —
Diesel Engine ............................................................ 390
Intervention Regeneration Strategy —
Message Process Flow ............................................ 390
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ....................................... 391
Body Lubrication....................................................... 391
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................................391
Exhaust System ........................................................393
Cooling System .........................................................394
Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler .............................396
Brake System ...........................................................397
Automatic Transmission ...........................................397
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level ..........................................................................399
Transfer Case ...........................................................400
Noise Control System Required Maintenance &
Warranty ....................................................................400
Fuses..........................................................................403
Bulb Replacement.....................................................410
TIRES..................................................................................416
Tire Safety Information ............................................416
Tires — General Information .....................................421
Tire Types...................................................................425
Spare Tires — If Equipped ........................................425
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....................................427
Snow Traction Devices .............................................427
Tire Rotation Recommendations ............................430
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...................................................432
Treadwear..................................................................432
Traction Grades.........................................................432
Temperature Grades.................................................433
STORING THE VEHICLE ...................................................433
BODYWORK ......................................................................433
Protection From Atmospheric Agents ......................433
Body And Underbody Maintenance..........................434
Preserving The Bodywork .........................................434
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