2012 OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT RAM TRUCK POLICE
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manual prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists, and is intended to aid the operators of police or fleet vehicles (used in severe duty, high-mileage operations) in understanding the operation and required maintenance procedures for such vehicles. It covers maintenance procedures for vehicles equipped with heavy-duty packages.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Modified Rear Door – Locks, Levers, And Window Switches — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE MODIFIED REAR DOOR – LOCKS, LEVERS, AND WINDOW SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED To provide a safer environment for riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the Protection Door Lock system. To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to engage and disengage the Protection locks.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7 WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Protection locks are engaged.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ▫ Dome Light — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Dome Light — If Equipped The police dome light has three positions. Position one is used for white light, and position two is used for red LED light. Always remember to return the dome light switch to the OFF (center) position when finished using to prevent discharging the vehicle battery.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION Hour Meter The trip odometer/reset button is located on the left side below the speedometer. With the ignition switch turned to the RUN position and the engine OFF, push the trip odometer/reset button repeatedly until the odometer reading is displayed.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Police and fleet vehicles are equipped with heavy-duty parts that are designed specifically for the varying demands and unique requirements under which they are operated. This booklet illustrates and describes the operation of unique features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. A description of features and equipment no longer available, or not ordered on this vehicle, may also be included.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . .
16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance Intervals The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in the Owner’s manual must be done at the times or mileages specified Manual for the rest of the required maintenance intervals. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle performance and reliability.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 17 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine – Special Service Vehicle Only). Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center Date Dealer Code 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.
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20 INDEX Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Lights .
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
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