RAM CHASSIS CAB 2024 Owner'S Manual Download

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CHECKING OIL LEVEL

To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time
to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after
a fully warmed up engine is shut off.

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.

There are four possible dipstick types:

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Crosshatched zone.

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Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.

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Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low end
of the range and MAX at the high end of the range.

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Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the MIN
and the MAX ends of the range.

NOTE:

Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick.

Adding 1 qt (1 L) of oil when the reading is at the low
end of the dipstick range will raise the oil level to the
high end of the range marking.

CAUTION!

Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.

ADDING WASHER FLUID

The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and the
fluid level should be checked at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not
radiator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid res-
ervoir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or
towel and wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help
blade performance.

To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets
or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.

WARNING!

Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around the
washer solution.

After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster
for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing
or freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Windshield
washer solution used with water as directed on the con-
tainer, aids cleaning action, reduces the freezing point
to avoid line clogging, and is not harmful to paint or
trim.

MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY

Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free bat-
tery. You will never have to add water, and periodic
maintenance is not required.

NOTE:

Replacement batteries should both be of equal capacity
to prevent damage to the vehicle's charging system.

WARNING!

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Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area immedi-
ately with large amounts of water

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Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.

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Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.

CAUTION!

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It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-
tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.

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If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in
the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to the battery. Do
not use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.

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