Dodge 2004 Ram 3500 - Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 m Ignition And Steering Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The double sided keys may be inserted into the lockswith either side up. The keys for your new vehicle areenclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed tothe front. The bar code can be used to order duplicatekeys from your dealer or a locksmith. If you receivedyour k...

The 9 Security Light 9 , located in the instrument cluster, will illuminate for about 2 seconds when the ignitionswitch is first turned to the ON position. If the vehicleelectronics do not receive a valid signal from the ignitionkey, the 9 Security Light 9 will flash continuously to signal that the ...

IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK Manual Transmissions When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, thesteering and ignition systems are locked to provideantitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be difficult toturn the key from the LOCK position when starting yourvehicle. Move the steering wheel l...

Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systemsare locked to provide antitheft protection for your ve-hicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCKposition when starting your vehicle. Move the steeringwheel left and right while turning the key until it turn...

DOOR KEY The same key used to start the vehicle is also used tounlock the doors. To unlock the vehicle doors, insert thekey into the lock and turn. To lock the doors, insert the key and turn. DOOR LOCKS Manual Locks Front and Rear doors may be locked, by moving the lockplunger up or down. All doors ...

Power Door Locks — If Equipped NOTE: Vehicles equipped with remote keyless entry do not have a passenger side door lock cylinder. Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be lockedor unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lockswitches located on the front doors or by pressing theLOCK ...

Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child-protection door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door and slide thecontrol UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengagethe child-protection locks...

WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the child protection locks areengaged. NOTE: After setting the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to makecertain it is in the desired p...

To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fobonce to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlockall the doors. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, theilluminated entry will initiate, the parking lights willflash on twice and if installed, the cargo lamp will turn onfor ...

Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants withthe park lamp flash feature activated. If desired, thisfeature can be disabled by using the following procedure: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancelany chiming that may confuse ...

automatically cancel after 3 minutes or if the vehicle isstarted and exceeds 15 mph. During the Panic Mode, thedoor locks and remote keyless entry systems will func-tion normally. Panic mode will not disarm the securitysystem on vehicles so equipped. Programming Additional Transmitters Vehicles with...

9. A single chime will be heard. The chime indicates thatthe fob has been recognized. 10. Within 4 seconds of hearing the chime, press andrelease any button on the fob being programmed. 11. A single chime will be heard. The chime indicatesthat the fob has been programmed. 12. Repeat steps 8 to 11 fo...

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio stationtower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is a 3V lithium2016 cell. This transmitter requires two batteries. NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on...

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition forunauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, thesystem provides both audible and visual signals. For thefirst 3 minutes the horn will sound and the headlightsand security telltale will flash repeatedly...

To Disarm the System: Use the Keyless Entry transmitter or the key to turn thedriver’s door lock to the unlock position. If somethinghas triggered the system in your absence, the horn willsound three times when you unlock the doors and thesecurity lamp will flash for 30 seconds. Check the vehiclefor...

Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only)The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.Press the window switch past the detent, release, and thewindow will go down automatically. Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only)The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allowsyou to disable the window contr...

WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts of yourbody and can take the forces of a collision thebest. Wearing your belt in the wrong place couldmake your injuries in a collision much worse. ...

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing toallow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collisionand leave you with no protection. ...

2. To reattach the seat belt to the front center seat, pullthe black buckle latch plate forward from the cab backpanel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until thereis an audible click. Refer to the previous section for theproper seat belt usage. WARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle...

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to help position the beltaway from your neck. Press the button located on theupper belt guide, and then move it up or down to theposition that serves you best. As a guide, if...

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward untilthe entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you willhear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt isnow in the automatic locking mode. How To Disengage The Automatic Locking ModeDisconnect the combinat...

3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckleand then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least threetimes within 10 seconds, ending with the seat beltbuckled. 4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound tosignify that you have successfully completed the pro-gramming. The Enhanced War...

• Infants in rear facing child restraints must NEVERride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger frontairbag unless the airbag is turned off (Standard CabVehicles Only). An airbag deployment can cause se-vere injury or death to infants in that position. See thePassenger Airbag On/Off Switch ...

• The airbag control module also monitors the readinessof the electronic parts of the system whenever theignition switch is in the START or RUN positions.These include all of the items listed above except theknee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steeringwheel and column. If the key is in the ...

To Turn On the Passenger Airbag (Standard Cab Ve-hicles Only) Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/OffSwitch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, andremove the key from the switch. This will turn on thepassenger airbag. The “Off” light near the switch will beoff when the ignition...

bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side ofthe vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated toinflate the window bag. The inflating window bagpushes the side pillar molding out of the way and coversthe window. The airbag inflates in about 30 milliseconds(about one-quarter of t...

Airbag LightYou will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for yourprotection in an impact. While the airbag system isdesigned to be maintenance free, if any of the followingoccurs, have an authorized dealer service the systempromptly: • The airbag light does not come on or flickers duringthe 6 ...

outboard positions and also feature tether strap anchor-ages, which must be used, located behind the seatback(refer to Child Restraint Tether Anchor later in thissection). Identification dots are located above the standard cabfront seat lower anchorages as a guide for locating loweranchors. NOTE: Fo...

Child restraint systems having attachments designed toconnect to the lower anchorages are now available. Childrestraints having tether straps and hooks for connectionto the seatback tether anchorage have been available forsome time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturerswill provide add-on teth...

Installing the Child Restraint System WARNING! Do not install child restraint systems equipped withLATCH attachments in the center position of a QuadCab model rear seat. The LATCH anchorages in thisseat are designed for the two outboard seating posi-tions only. A child may be placed in the rear cent...

Tether Anchorage Points at the Right and CenterFront Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust thetether strap so that it will reach over the seat back underthe head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind theseat. 2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), a...

Multiple Child Restraints 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

• Check the coolant and oil levels frequently. • Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carry-ing or towing significant weight. Because of the construction of the Cummins Dieselengine, engine run-in is enhanced by loaded operatingconditions which allow the engine parts to achieve finalfinish ...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 ▫ Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped . . . .76 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

▫ Erasing Homelink Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 ▫ Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 125 ▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 m Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 m Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver . . . . . . . . ....

Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirrorhead to provide a greater vision range when towingextra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped Out orIn). A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the ...

The UConnect™ system can be used with any HandsFree Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. If yourcellular phone has a different profile (i.e. headset profile),you will not be able to use any UConnect™ features. The UConnect™ system is fully integrated into yourvehicle, including your vehicle’...

• You will be asked to say a four-digit pin number intothe UConnect™ system which you will later need toenter into your cellular phone during the cellularphone pairing process. You can enter any four-digitpin number. You will not need to remember this pinnumber after the initial registration process...

• The lower priority phone will only be used for the nextphone call. After that, the UConnect™ system willreturn to using the highest priority phone in thevehicle. UConnect™ System Features Barge In - Touch Tone Phone InputsYou can use your UConnect™ system to access a voicemail system, an automated...

HelpIf you need assistance at any prompt or if you want toknow what your options are at any prompt, say 9 Help 9 . The UConnect™ system will play all the options at anyprompt if you ask for help. CancelAt any prompt, you can say 9 Cancel 9 and you will be returned to the previous menu. Emergency Ass...

To lower the head restraint, push in the button and thenpush down on the head restraint. Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — IfEquipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of thedriver’s seatback and on the right side of the passenger’sseatback increases or decreases the lumbar s...

Power Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may causedamage to the seat controls. The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thefront seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move-ment. The four-way switch in the center can be movedforward or backwards...

control seat height. Change the seat angle by using thetwo toggle switches, tilting it up or down. Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located in the instrumentpanel under the climate controls. The engine must berunning for the heated seats to operate. Tilt Adjustment 96 UNDERSTA...

Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).Press the switch once to obtain the desired heatingposition and press a second time in the same direction toturn the heated seats OFF. If you do not purposefullyturn the switch OFF, the heating element in the seat willremain activated until the i...

turn on the cargo light located on the back of the cab.When a door is open and the interior lights are on,rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the OFFdetent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This isalso known as the 9 Party 9 mode because it allows the doors to stay open for e...

Headlamp Delay — If Equipped To aid in your exit, your vehicle, if equipped, can beprogrammed by your dealer with a headlamp delay thatwill leave the headlamps on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds.This delay is initiated when the ignition is turned OFFwhile the headlamp switch is on, and then the headlam...

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and thereforedifferent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses andreducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. Toremove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-lowed by rinsing. Do not...

The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob untilit enters the LO continual speed position. The delay canbe regulated from a maximum of about 15 secondsbetween cycles, to a cycle every 2 seconds. The delayintervals will double in duration when the vehicle speedis 10 mph (16 km) or less. WARN...

TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turnsignal control and move the wheel up or down, asdesired. Push the lever back up to lock the column firmlyin place. WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col...

To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is on, speed can be increased bypressing and holding the ACCEL button. When thebutton is released, a new set speed will be established. Tapping the ACCEL button once will result in a 2 mph(3km/h) speed increase. Each time the button is tapped,speed in...

Vehicles equipped with a 4–speed automatic transmis-sion may exhibit several 4-3 downshifts under the aboveconditions. To reduce the frequency of the downshiftsand to improve vehicle performance, it is advisable tolock out overdrive by pressing the O/D OFF buttonlocated at the end of the gear shifte...

Courtesy/Reading Lights In the middle of the console are two courtesy/readinglights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door isopened, when the dimmer control is rotated to thecourtesy light position (fully upward position), or whenthe UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote KeylessEntr...

This overhead console allows you to choose between acompass/temperature display and one of four trip con-ditions being monitored. US/M Button Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metricmeasurement units. RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays to zero:Average Fuel ...

C/T Button Use this button to select a readout of the outside tem-perature and one of eight compass headings that indicatethe direction in which the vehicle is facing. WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularlyin woods or on bri...

Manual Compass Calibration NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is properly set before manu-ally calibrating the compass. If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol doesnot appear, you must manually put the compass into the“Calibration” mode. To Put Into ...

To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set thedisplay to “Compass/Temperature.” Press the RESETbutton approximately five seconds. The last variancezone number will be displayed. Press the STEP button toselect the new variance zone and press the RESET buttonto resume normal operation. Outside ...

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink t Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-ate devices such as garage door openers, motorizedgates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at thepush of a button. The Universal Transceiver operate...

Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-heldtransmitter of the device being programmed toHomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis-sion of the radio-frequenc...

WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training the Universal Transceiver. Donot train the transceiver if people or pets are in thepath of the door or gate. A moving door or gate cancause serious injury or death to people and pets ordamage to objects. 2. Position the e...

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The ash receiver is opened and closed by pushing on thefront surface of the receiver and then allowing thereceiver to open. The cigar lighter is located above and to the left of the ashreceiver. As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operateswith the ignition s...

CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — AutomaticTransmission Only Your new Ram truck is equipped with dual-openingadjustable cupholders. The cupholder is opened andclosed by pushing on the front surface. Each opening inthe cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugsof various sizes. ...

Storage and Seats — If Equipped Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushionthere is a storage compartment. Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat. The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under therear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compartment. FOLD FLAT...

WARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored onthe load floor. While driving or in an accident youmay experience, abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration,or sharp turns. Loose objects stored on the load floormay move around with force and strike occupants,resulting in serious or fatal inj...

2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob untilthe load floor unfolds into position. 3. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor. Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Underthe Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Unsnap the securing snap located...

4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in thesecured down position before you operate the vehicle. PICKUP BOX The pickup box on your new Ram has many featuresdesigned for utility and convenience. NOTE: If you are installing a toolbox to the front of the pickup box, you must use Mopar t ...

There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner sidebulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheelhousings. Place wooden boards across the box from sideto side to create separate load compartments in thepickup box. There are four tie-down cleats bolted to the lower sides ofthe pickup box...

NOTE: Dual rear wheel pickup models require properly spaced rear clearance lights. If such a vehicle is operatedwithout a tailgate, suitable lights must be installed. WARNING! To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly,the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Capor Slide-In Campers” sho...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 m Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 m Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 m Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

m Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 181 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 ▫ Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 ▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 m Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance . . . ...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic systemwhich monitors the emissions and engine controlsystem. If the vehicle is ready for emissions testing the light will come on when the ignition is firstturned on and remain on, as a bulb che...

NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the Fuel Gage, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine CoolantTemperature gages may not show accurate readings.When the engine is not running, turn the ignition switchto ON to obtain accurate readings. ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use ...

SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIOWITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CDCHANGER CAPABILITY Operating Instructions NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC positionto operate the radio. NOTE: When first learning the control functions, the user sho...

NR (Noise Reduction)Pushing the Number 2 Pre-set button when a tape isplaying deactivates the Dolby Noise Reduction System*.When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol appears on thedisplay. Each time a tape is inserted the Dolby will turnON. * “Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under licensefrom Dolby Labora...

Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a secondtime or by ejecting the CD from the changer. CD Diagnostic IndicatorsWhen driving over a very rough road, the CD player mayskip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc orthe player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and t...

SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIOWITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYERAND CD CHANGER CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions — Radio NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position tooperate the radio. 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMEN...

Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal-ance. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust thebalance and push the button back in. The balance will bedisplayed and continuously updated while the button isturned. Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front...

To Set The Radio Push-button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish tocommit to push-button memory, press the SET button.SET 1 will show in the display window. Select thepush-button you wish to lock onto this station and pressand release that button. If a station is not selected withi...

Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turnedoff, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protectthe tape from any damage. When power is restored to thetape player, the pinch roller will automatically reengageand the tape will resume play. Noise Reduction The Do...

If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch fromradio to CD mode and begin to play. The display willshow the track number and index time in minutes andseconds. Play will begin at the start of track one. NOTE: • You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. The ignitionswitch must be in the ON or AC...

FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin tofast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse)button works in a similar manner. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the tracks on the se-lected disc...

CD Diagnostic IndicatorsWhen driving over a very rough road, the CD player mayskip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc orthe player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of thefollowing warning symbols may appear on your display. A CD HOT s...

AM/FM SelectionPress the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. Theoperating mode will be displayed next to the stationfrequency. The display will show ST when a stereostation is received. To Set The Radio Push-Button MemoryWhen you are receiving a station that you wish tocommit to push-button memory...

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CD Player Operation NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD playerwill operate. Inse...

If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will bereloaded. The unit will continue in radio mode. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. FF/TUNE/RWPress FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin tofast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse)button works in a s...

Mode ButtonTo activate the CD changer, press the MODE button untilCD information appears on the display. Push-ButtonWhile the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select adisc numbered higher or lower than the one currentlybeing played. Seek ButtonPress...

If you press the switch up or down twice it plays thesecond track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch has nofunction in this mode. CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition,take the following p...

COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the compact discs in good condition, take thefollowing precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thesurface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid ...

NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions betweenthe major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-tified by the small dots. Panel Outside air flows through the outlets located in theinstrument panel. Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Lev...

Temperature Control The rotary knob at the centerof the control panel controlsthe temperature of the inte-rior air. You can choose yourdegree of comfort by rotatingthe knob. The coldest tem-perature setting is to the ex-treme left (blue region) andthe warmest setting is to theextreme right (red regi...

Temperature Control The rotary knob at the centerof the control panel controlsthe temperature of the inte-rior air. You can choose yourdegree of comfort by rotatingthe knob. The coldest tem-perature setting is to the ex-treme left (blue region) andthe warmest setting is to theextreme right (red regi...

Recirculation Pushbutton Pushing the Recirculation button al-lows interior air to recirculate continu-ously in any position except defrostand defrost/floor mode for rapid cooldown of the interior. See “FastCooldown” later in this section. Mode Control The mode control allows you tochoose from severa...

Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions through thefloor and defroster outlets. Defrost Outside air is primarily directed to the windshieldthrough the defroster outlets located at the base of the windshield and side window demist outlets. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix...

Dual Zone Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the airinside the passenger compartment. This is accomplishedby having separate temperature control slides for boththe driver and front passenger. The blue area of the scaleindicates cooler temperatures while the red area ...

edges of the instrument panel. The demisters also pro-vide extra air ducts for circulation. They are in operationwhenever the Floor, Mix or Defrost modes are in use. NOTE: When you turn off the engine you may hear a hissing sound from under the hood for a short period oftime. This is a normal condit...

speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on thewindshield can be quickly removed by selecting thedefrost mode. Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with anon-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water worksvery well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarettesmoke, perfumes, etc.) from...

Operating Tips Chart 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Ignition/Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ▫ Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ▫ Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ▫ On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

▫ Trailer Towing — Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 ▫ Connecting Trailer Lighting And ElectricTrailer Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 ▫ Trailer Weight And Trailer Tongue Weight . . . . 278 ▫ Trailer Towing Information(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) . . . . . . . ...

IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH LOCK Locks the automatic transmission shift control into thePARK position. It also engages the steering wheel lock (ifequipped) when the steering wheel is turned. NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must bedepressed to...

ACC Allows the electrical accessories to be used when theengine is not running. Manual Transmission Key Release Button To remove the key on vehicles equipped with manualtransmissions, turn the key to the Lock position and pressthe button to remove the ignition key. Key Reminder An alarm will sound t...

• After the WAIT TO START light goes off, turn theignition key to START. Do not press the acceleratorduring starting. • Check to see that there is oil pressure. • Allow the engine to idle at fast idle for about threeminutes until the manifold heaters have completedthe post-heat cycle. • Release the ...

WARNING! Do not open the high pressure fuel system with theengine running. Engine operation causes high fuelpressure. High pressure fuel spray can cause seriousinjury or death. NOTE: The engine may run rough until the air is forced from all the fuel lines. Starting Fluids WARNING! STARTING FLUIDS or...

WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parkedvehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up maycause serious injury or death. NORMAL OPERATION Observe the following when the engine is operating. • All message center lights are off. • Check Engine Lamp is off. • Engine Oil Pressure is abov...

Fuel Operating Range *No. 1 diesel fuel should only be used where extendedarctic conditions (-10°F/-23°C) exist. NOTE: • Use of Climatized Diesel Fuel or Number 1 Diesel Fuelresults in a noticeable decrease in fuel economy. • Climatized Diesel Fuel is a blend of Number 2 andNumber 1 Diesel Fuels whi...

WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.Damage to the 110–115 volt electrical cord couldcause electrocution. NOTE: The block heater will require 110 Volts AC and 6.5 Amps to activate the heater element. Block Heater Usage A. Temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) • Block Heater Required for ...

Arctic OperationWhere there are no provisions to keep the engine warmwhen it is operating in ambient temperatures consistentlybelow (-10°F/-23°C), use 5W-40 synthetic engine oil andfuel that meets the requirements in Section 7, “Mainte-nance Procedures,” Engine Oil Selection. Engine Warm-UpAvoid ful...

• automatic transmission is in Park (P) • vehicle speed is zero • Applying the throttle will cancel fast idle • If the engine is equipped with an aftermarket exhaustbrake (manual transmissions only), operating the ex-haust brake at idle will greatly improve warm up rateand will help keep the engine ...

Engine Speed Control CAUTION! Prevent overspeeding the engine going down hill.When descending steep grades, use a combination ofgears and service brakes to control vehicle/enginespeed. Overspeed can cause severe engine damage. Operating Precautions Avoid Overheating The EngineThe temperature of the ...

• sudden change, outside the normal operating range, inthe engine operating temperature • excessive smoke • oil pressure drop TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Four-Speed Overdrive Automatic Transmission —If Equipped The gear shift selector display, located in the instrumentpanel cluster, indicates the transmis...

Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted TransferCase 2H ⇔ 4H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with thevehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is in motion,shifts can be made up to 55 mph (88 km/h). With the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage / disen-gage faster if you momentar...

NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle completely stopped, however difficulty may oc-cur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properlyaligned. Several attempts may be required for clutchteeth alignment and shift completion to occur. The pre-ferred method is with the vehicl...

position - see Shifting Procedure section for specificshifting instructions. The 4HI and 4LO positions aredesigned for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Drivingin the 4HI and 4LO positions on dry hard surfaced roadsmay cause increased tire wear and damage to the driv-eline components. NOTE: The tr...

NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfercase position have been met. To retry the selection, turnthe control knob back to the current position, wait five (5)seconds, and retry selection. To find the shift require-ments, refer to...

Shifting Procedure - Electronically ShiftedTransfer Case NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer casewill not shift.The indicator light for the previous positionwill remain ON and the newly selected position indicatorlight will continue...

Preferred Procedure 1. With engine RUNNING, slow vehicle to 2 to 3 mph (3to 5 km/h). 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (depress clutchon manual transmissions). 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case controlswitch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light i...

LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL — IF EQUIPPED The limited-slip differential provides additional tractionon snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly whenthere is a difference between the traction characteristicsof the surface under the right and left rear wheels. Duringnormal driving and cornering, th...

PARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is positioned below thelower left corner of the instrument panel. To release theparking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. NOTE: The instrument cluster red brake warning light will come on and flash to indicate that the parking brakeis applied...

WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damageor injury. Also be certain to leave an automatictransmission in Park, a manual transmission inReverse or first gear. Failure to do so may allowthe vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. • ...

Brake Noise During normal operation of the brake system certainnoises may be present from time to time. Occasional 9 groan 9 or 9 squeal 9 noises may occur during normal operation of the brake system which may not be indica-tive of a problem. These noises may be heard at any timethe brakes are appli...

ABS Warning LightThe Anti-lock Brake System includes an amber warninglight, located in the instrument cluster. When the light isilluminated, the Anti-lock Brake System is not function-ing. The system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes. WARNING! Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish the...

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” moldedinto the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tir...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ( ....blank.... ( = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = S...

EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load correspondingto its load index under certain operating conditions.—The maximum speed correspon...

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tirehowever the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN includingdate code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black side...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor- mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the,1) number of people that can be carried in the...

2. Economy—Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tirerolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3. ...

Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tireson your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handlepoorly. The instability could cause an accident. Al-ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in caseof trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combinethem with other ty...

Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount aconventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since thewheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheelon the vehicle at any given time. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do n...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combina-tions of unapproved tires and wheels may changesuspension dimensions and performance charac-teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can causeun...

Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration andavoid tire cupping and spotty wear. SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen-gers {150 lbs (...

Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for yourtype of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules”Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis-sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusualwear should be corrected prior to rotation being per-formed. NOTE: On Canadian veh...

Dual Rear Wheels The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should bematched for wear to prevent overloading one tire in a set.To check if tires are even, lay a straight edge across allfour tires. The straight edge should touch all the tires. CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear Tires have only one approved direc-t...

Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water. To preventfuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water fromthe fuel/water separator using the fuel/water separatordrain provided. If you buy good quality fuel and followthe cold weather advice above, fuel conditioners shouldnot be required in your ...

Avoid Using Contaminated FuelFuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can causesevere damage to the engine fuel system which is notcovered by the warranty. Proper maintenance of theengine fuel filter and fuel tank is essential. (See Section 7for Maintenance Procedures). NOTE: Climatized diesel fue...

Number 2 Diesel Fuel Specifications Fuel Properties - No. 2 - Diesel ReferenceViscosity - 1.9to 4.1 centistokes (ASTM D-445) Cetane Number - 40 min. (ASTM D613) Sulfur Content -.05% by weight (ASTM D-2622)Water & Sediment - less than0.05 % by volume (ASTM D-2709) Carbon Residue - Lessthan.35% (R...

TRAILER TOWING All Dodge Ram Pickup trucks are intended to tow trailersup to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment oralterations to standard equipment. Your vehicle may befactory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighingover 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow PrepPackage. See ...

must be considered as part of the total load on yourvehicle. Refer to the Certification label located at thedriver’s door for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. WARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towingas safe as possible: Axle Lubrican...

• Use an approved wiring harness connector on thetrailer. Standard equipment on all RAM pickup mod-els provides a 4-way trailer tow connector locatedunder the bumper. This connector contains the follow-ing vehicle circuits: park/tail lamps, left stop/turnlamp, right stop/turn lamp, and ground. With ...

Trailer Weight and Trailer Tongue Weight Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) means the weight of thetrailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables andequipment loaded on the trailer when in actual under-way towing condition. The recommended way to mea-sure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehi...

NOTE: When towing a trailer, the following require- ments must be adhered to: • GCWR must not be exceeded • Total weight must be distributed between the towvehicle and the trailer such that the following four(4) ratings are not exceeded: 1. GVWR 2. GTW 3. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch u...

NOTE: • These mirrors are power adjustable and heated. • The passenger side main mirror is flat. Cooling System Tips — Trailer Towing To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-heating, take the following actions in high ambienttemperatures: • City Driving— when stopped, put the transmissi...

• Highway Driving— reduce your speed. • Air Conditioning— turn it off temporarily. • Hilly Terrain— Turn overdrive off. See Cooling System Operating information in the Serviceand Maintenance section of this manual for more infor-mation. Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature WarningLight All vehicle...

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and youtow a trailer frequently, change transmission fluid andfilter every 30,000 miles (48 000 km) SNOWPLOW Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factoryinstalled option. These packages include componentsnecessary to equip your vehicle with a snowpl...

Before plowing • Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluidlevel. • Check the mounting bolts and nuts for proper tight-ness. • Check the runners and cutting edge for excessive wear.The cutting edge should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch aboveground in snow plowing position. • Check that snowplow light...

NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped with an overhead console module, the outside tempera-ture display will show higher temperatures than theoutside ambient temperature. The higher displayed tem-perature is due to blocked or reduced airflow to theunderhood ambient temperature sensor by t...

RECREATIONAL TOWING — 4–WHEEL DRIVEVEHICLES (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if afront or rear wheel lift is used when recreationaltowing. NOTE: Both the Manual Shift and Electronic Shift transfer cases must be shifted into Neutral (N) forrecreational...

5. Shift transfer case lever into N (NEUTRAL). 6. Start the engine. 7. Shift automatic transmission into Reverse (R). 8. Release brake pedal for five seconds and ensure thatthere is no vehicle movement. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with the transmission in Drive(D). 10. Shut OFF the engine and place the ...

4. Shift automatic transmission to N (NEUTRAL), ordepress the clutch on manual transmissions. 5. Shift transfer case lever to desired position. 6. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park). WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave thevehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N(NE...

If you must back down a hill, back straight down usingREVERSE gear. Never back down in NEUTRAL, ordiagonally across the hill. When driving over sand, mud, and other soft terrain,shift to low gear and drive steadily. Apply the acceleratorslowly to avoid spinning the wheels. DO NOT REDUCE the tire pre...

3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first becomevisible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle andthe car in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. ENGINE DATA PLATE Use the information from the engine data plate whendiscussing service or...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 m Adding Fuel — 24–Valve Cummins TurboDiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 m Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 ▫ All Models . . ....

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS The Hazard Warning switch is mounted on the top of thesteering column as shown in the illustration. To engage the Hazard Warning lights, depress the buttonon the top of the steering column. When the HazardWarning switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash off ...

4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start. CAUTION! Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15seconds at a time. Allow two minutes between thecranking intervals. NOTE: The engine may run rough until the air is forced from all the fuel lines. JACK LOCATION All Models The jack and jac...

It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare toavoid tangling the loose cable. NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or otherpower tools is not recommended and can damage thewinch. Tire Changing Procedure WARNING! Getting under a j...

PreparationsPark the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice orslippery areas. Set the parking brake and place the gearselector in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE(manual transmission). On four-wheel drive vehicles,shift the transfer case to the “4L” position. WARNING! Do not attempt t...

Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings tohelp prevent personal injury or damage to yourvehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far fromthe edge of the roadway as possible before raisingthe vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe raised. •...

When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drivetube to the jack and connect the drive tube to theextension tube. Place the jack under the axle between thespring and the shock absorber with the drive tubesextending to the rear. Connect the jack tube extension andwheel wrench. Before raising the w...

Slots in the wheels will assist in properly orienting theinner and outer wheels. Align these slots when assem-bling the wheels for best access to the tire valve on theinner wheel. The tires of both dual wheels must becompletely off the ground when tightening to insurewheel centering and maximum whee...

wheel. The nuts should then be tightened to recom-mended torque. Tighten the nuts to final torque inincrements. Progress around the bolt circle, tighteningthe nut opposite to the nut just previously tightened untilfinal torque is achieved. Recommended torques areshown in the following chart. DiscWhe...

2. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to negative(-) post of booster battery. Connect the other end of thejumper cable to a good ground on the engine block of thevehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure a goodconnection is made, free of dirt and grease. WARNING! • Do not connect the cab...

transmission selector in NEUTRAL for at least oneminute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This willminimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmis-sion failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuckvehicle. EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency to...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 ▫ 5.9L/5.9L HO Cummins Turbo Diesel . . . . . . . 320 m Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . 321 m Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 m Dealer Service . ....

ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.9L/5.9L HO CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL 320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar t parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-sure the designed performance. Damage or failurescaused by the use of non-Mopar parts for maintenanceand repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’swarranty. DEALER SERVICE Y...

Checking the vehicle while it’s on level ground will alsoimprove the accuracy of the oil level readings. Add oilonly when the level on the dipstick is below the “ADD”mark. The total capacity from the low mark to the highmark is 2 quarts (1.9 liters). Never operate the engine with oil level below the...

• Driving in dusty conditions. • Frequent trailer towing. • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). • Off-road or desert operation. • Extensive operation at high engine speeds (greaterthan 2900 rpm) and loads (greater than 70% throttle). If ANY of these apply to you, then change your...

NOTE: The same oil change interval is to be followed for synthetic oil as for petroleum based oil. Also, syn-thetic oil must meet the same performance specificationsas petroleum oil. Engine Oil FilterRefer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts for the correct part number. The engine oil...

Apply a light film of lubricating oil to the sealing surfaceof the filter gasket before installing the filter. CAUTION! Overtightening may distort the threads or damagethe filter element seal. Install the filter as specified by the filter manufacturer.Turn the filter 3/4 to one full turn after makin...

A visual inspection of the air cleaner filter element isnever recommended under normal circumstances. Abadly restricted element may appear clean while a soiledelement may be quite effective in filtering particleswithout restricting air flow. Rely on the Filter Minder™to determine when a filter chang...

Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter CAUTION! Do not drain the fuel/water separator filter when theengine is running. Drain a small amount from the fuel/water separatorfilter periodically or when the WATER IN FUEL indicatorlamp is on. Pull outward on the drain valve lever, locatedon the side of the ...

WARNING! Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blendingagent. They can be unstable under certain conditionsand be hazardous or explosive when mixed withdiesel fuel. NOTE: Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or gasoline, the use of these fuels can cause damage to the fuelsystem. Hence, use of the...

To determine the battery charge, check the battery testindicator (if equipped) on top of each battery. If the testindicator (if equipped) appears light or yellow, replacethe battery. NOTE: Replacement batteries should both be of equal capacity to prevent damage to the vehicle’s chargingsystem. CAUTI...

Battery Blanket UsageA battery loses 60% of its cranking power as the batterytemperature decreases to 0°F (-18°). For the same de-crease in temperature, the engine requires twice as muchpower to crank at the same RPM. The use of 120 VACpowered battery blankets will greatly increase startingcapabilit...

Refrigerant Recovery and RecyclingR-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar-bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioningservice be performed by dealers or other service fac...

Front Suspension Ball Joints The ball joints originally supplied with the vehicle arepermanently lubricated at the factory and do not requireservice. The ball joints and seals should be inspectedwhenever the vehicle is serviced for other reasons. Steering Linkage — Inspection Whenever the vehicle is...

directed on the container, aids cleaning action, reducesthe freezing point to avoid line clogging, and is notharmful to paint or trim. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry intothe vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaustsystem. Whenever a change is noticed in ...

Cooling System Cooling System MaintenanceAt the intervals shown in the Maintenance SchedulesSection of the manual, the system should be drained,flushed and filled. InspectionCoolant protection checks should be made every 12months (prior to the onset of freezing weather, whereapplicable). If coolant ...

WARNING! Never add coolant when the engine is overheated.Do not loosen or remove the pressure cap to cool anoverheated engine. Heat causes pressure build up inthe cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, donot remove the pressure cap while the system is hotor under pressure. CAUTION! Recheck t...

WARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result inspilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and thebrake fluid catching fire. Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closedcontainer to avoid contamination from foreign matter ormoisture. CAUTION! Do not allow a petroleum-base fluid t...

Clutch Hydraulic System The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance-freesystem. In the event of leakage or other malfunction, thesystem must be replaced. Propeller Shaft Universal Joints Cross Type (No fittings) — Relubrication of this type of universal joint is not required. The seals shoul...

encountered in some off-highway types of service, willrequire draining and refilling the axle to avoid damage. Limited-Slip Differentials in vehicles equipped with 10.5”/11.5” Axles DO NOT REQUIRE any limited slipoil additive (friction modifiers). Transfer Case — If Equipped Fluid Level CheckThis fl...

Lubricant Selection for NV-5600 (6-Speed ManualTransmission) — If EquippedThis transmission does not require periodic changing. Ifit becomes necessary to add fluid or change the fluid, besure to use the same lubricant or equivalent. Refer toRecommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts forthe cor...

It is important that proper lubricant is used in thetransmission. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricantsand Genuine Parts for the correct lubricant type. A bandadjustment and filter change should be made at the timeof the oil change. The fluid and filter should be changed and the bandsadjusted as s...

• If a bearing assembly is accidentally separated whenservicing the brake rotors, it should be replaced. Rear Wheel BearingsClean and repack when brake linings are replaced orrotors resurfaced. Selection Of Lubricating Grease The National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) hasdeveloped a symbol (Ce...

Maintenance Log and Service Chart — 24 Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest tothe mileage at which service was performed.MILES 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 45,000 52,500 60,000 KILOMETERS 12 000 24 000 ...

Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from CorrosionVehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roadspassable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed ontrees and road surfaces during other seasons, are...

• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffingthat may diminish the gloss or thin out the paintfinish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materialssuch as steel wool or scouring powder, which willscratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty road...

2. Remove the three (3) bolts from the headlight housing. NOTE: The lower bolt on the driver side headlight also retains the ambient temperature sensor between theheadlight assembly and the frame. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 7

5. Pull the appropriate bulb straight from the bulb strip. • Top Bulb: Park/Turn/Hazard • Center Bulb: Stop/Park/Sidemarker • Bottom Bulb: Backup Lights 6. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-ing. 7. While holding the taillight firmly in place, fasten thetop screw first. Center High...

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. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 7

3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace. Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) 1. Remove the two screws and housing and access thebulb sockets from the rear. 376 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. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 7

Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) 1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly. 2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender. 3. Turn socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise and remove from assembly to access the bulb. 4. Pull bulb straight out from socket. 5. Reverse procedure for installation ...

2. Pull bulb straight from the connector. 3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-ing. FLUID CAPACITIES FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L 2500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L 3500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L 3500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L Engine Oil 5...

Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid NV 4500 Mopar t 75W-85 Synthetic, API grade GL4, Mopar P/N 4874459, Manual Transmission Fluid...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 384 m Maintenance Schedules — 24–Valve CumminsTurbo Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . ...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued properfunctioning of the emission control system. These, and allother maintenance services included in this...

Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicleunder one or more of the following conditions. • Frequent short trips where the engine does not achievefull operating temperature (operating temperature de-fined as 190° F (66° C ) coolant temperature). • Extensive engine idling (ov...

Miles 3,750 7,500 11,250 15,000 18,750 (Kilometers) (6 000) (12 000) (18 000) (24 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X Rotate tires. X X Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-els only. X X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X Replace fuel filter element. Clea...

Miles 116,250 120,000 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000 (Kilometers) (186 000) (192 000) (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000) Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X Inspect brake linings. X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.Replace filter...

Miles 112,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000 (Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000) [Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [150] Inspect front wheel bearings. X X Inspect brake linings. X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X Adjust valve lash ...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer toyour contract documents, and contact the person listed inthose documents. We appreciate that you have made a major investmentwhen you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer hasalso made...

MOPAR T PARTS Mopar t fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect which could causea crash or c...

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Remote Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . ....