2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 449

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure yourself. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals, there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it systems may void your warranty and could result in civil could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance. penalties being assessed against you. These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected. 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 proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. 7