Dodge 2005 Ram 2500 - Manual

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodilyinjury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you donot read this entire manual you may miss importantinformation. Obser...

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on astamped plate located on the left front corner of theinstrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehiclethrough the windshield. This number also appears on theAutomobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a...

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may lead to an accident resulting in seriousinjury or death. 8 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 䡵 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 ⬙ Security Light ⬙ , 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 ⬙ Security Light ⬙ will flash continuously to signal that the ...

IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK Insert the key fully, and then turn the switch to one of thefive illustrated positions. The key can be inserted orwithdrawn only in the LOCK position. Manual Transmissions When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, thesteering and ignition systems are locked to provi...

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 ...

As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using thedoor lock switches during the following condition: 1. The driver’s door is open while the key is in theignition. Central Locking — If Equipped Vehicles with security will have a feature called ⬙ Central Locking ⬙ . When the key is placed in t...

Automatic Door Locks If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lockautomatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph. This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shippedfrom the assembly plant and can be disabled by using thefollowing procedure: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors....

This feature will not operate if any of the conditionsabove are not met or following has occurred: • Any manual operation of a door lock switch hasoccurred. Auto Unlock Feature Programming This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shippedfrom the assembly plant and can be disabled by using thefol...

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 ...

2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancelany chiming that may confuse you during this program-ming procedure). 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the engine ). 5. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed(i.e. functiona...

door 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 the keyless entry option will be shippedfrom the assembly plants with two key fob transmittersprogrammed only ...

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...

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and thatthey can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.Some of the worst injuries happen when people arethrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibilityof ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking theinside of the vehicle....

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...

WARNING! If the black latch and buckle are not connected whenthe seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt willnot restrain you properly. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to help position the beltaway ...

Automatic Locking Mode (if Equipped) In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack inthe shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is onlyavailable on the front passenger side belt. When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Anytime a child ...

WARNING! • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. • A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip downand under the belt in a collision. • A belt that is too loose or too high will apply crashforces to the abdomen, not to the stronger hipbones. In either case, the risk of internal injurie...

Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Alongwith the seatbelts, front airbags work with the instrumentpanel knee bolsters to provide improved protection forthe driver and front passenger. Window bags also workwith seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to ...

• The driver and front passenger seats should be movedback as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate. WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to moresevere injuries in a collision. The airbags workwith your seat belt to restrain you properly. Insome collisions the airbags wo...

The Window Airbag System, on vehicles equipped,consists of the following: • AIRBAG Readiness Light (shared with the front airbagsystem) • Window Bags Above the Side Windows. • Airbag Control Module (shared with the front airbagsystem) • Side impact sensors • Interconnecting Wiring How The Airbag Sys...

WARNING! Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck,or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) orwindshield in a crash. This may result in seriousinjury or death. To Shut Off the Passenger Airbag (Standard Cab Ve-hicles Only) Place the ignition ...

Window Airbags Supplemental Restraint System(SRS)—If Equipped The window airbag control module determines if a sidecollision is severe enough to require the side airbags toinflate. The window airbag control module will notdetect roll over, front or rear collisions. The airbag control module monitors...

• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in thevehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop orcollision, it could strike the occupants or seat backsand cause serious personal injury. WARNING! Improper installation can lea...

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...

rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equippedwith a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting thetension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lowerstraps and tether straps so that you can more easily attachthe hook or connector to the lower anchorages and...

WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toseat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, theseat could come loose and allow the child to crashinto the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, oreven be thrown from the vehicle. Use only theanchor positions directly behind th...

Multiple Child Restraints 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder beltcomfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bendover the front of the seat when their back is against theseat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in ...

• 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 ...

Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes aredetected the cause should be located and corrected. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 2

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 ▫ Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped . . . .79 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or rightmirror, and set it to the center off position to preventaccidentally moving a mirror when you are finishedadjusting the mirror. To adjust a mirror, select left or rightwith the top switch, and press one of the four arrows forthe direction ...

UConnect™ allows you to transfer calls between thesystem and your cellular phone as you enter or exit yourvehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro-phone for private conversation. The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32names and four numbers per name. Each language has asepar...

• You will then be asked for the name of the phonebookentry that you wish to edit. • Next, choose the number designation (home, work,mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit. • When prompted, recite the new phone number for thephonebook entry that you are editing. After you are finished editing an en...

Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No CallCurrently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, theUConnect™ system will interrupt the vehicle audiosystem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer thecall. To reject the call, press and hold the ’Phone’ buttonuntil you hear a ...

Call Continuation Call continuation is progression of a phone call onUConnect™ system after the vehicle ignition key hasbeen switched to off. Call continuation functionalityavailable on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • After ignition key is switched off, a call can continueon the UConnec...

• The selected phone will be used for the next phonecall. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon-nect™ system will return to using the highest priorityphone present in or near (approximately with in 30feet) the vehicle. Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones • Press the ’Phone’ button to ...

• low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speakingin North American English and Spanish accents, thesystem may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system, suchas, voice mail, o...

• dry weather condition. • Operation from driver seat. • Performance, such as, audio clarity, echo. and loud-ness to a large degree, rely on the phone and network,and not the UConnect™ system. • Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by loweringthe in-vehicle audio volume. Bluetooth Communication L...

North American English Primary Alternate(s) Zero Oh Add location Add new All All of them Confirmation prompts Confirmations prompts Delete a name Delete Language Select language List names List all List paired phones List phones Pager Beeper Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main ...

40-20-40 Front Seat As the name implies, the seat is divided into 3 segments.The outboard seat portions are each 40% of the totalwidth of the seat. The back of the center portion (20%)easily folds down to provide an armrest/center storagecompartment (if equipped). Each outboard seat is independently...

Reclining Seats The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seat backand adjust for comfort. WARNING! You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in aseat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with theseatback reclined so that th...

Power Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may causedamage to the seat controls. Power Seat Control Location 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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 to get the most comfortable posi-tion. The same switch can be moved up and down to control seat height. Change the...

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. Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).Press the switch once to obtain the desired heatingposition and press a ...

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located below the steering wheel atthe base of the instrument panel. Once the hood isreleased you must reach into the opening beneath thecenter of the grille and push up the latch to release t...

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 ⬙ Party ⬙ 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. Release the lever to lock the column firmly inplace. WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-umn,...

DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals allowthe driver to establish a comfortable position relative tothe steering wheel and pedals. Adjustment 1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10inches (254 mm) away from the airbag located in the...

To decrease speed while the speed control is on, pressand hold the DECEL button. Release the button when thedesired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set. To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set ...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE— IF EQUIPPED The two optional overhead consoles may consist of thefollowing features: • Courtesy/Reading Lights • Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer(CMTC) — If Equipped • Universal Garage Door Opener — If Equipped Courtesy/Reading Lights In the middle of the console are two cour...

WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularlyin woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under suchconditions to prevent an accident and possible per-sonal injury or property damage. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-c...

Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country,the difference between magnetic and geographic north isgreat enough to cause the compass to give false readings.If this occurs, the compass variance must be set accordingto the Compass Varian...

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 ...

For additional information on HomeLink 威 , call 1–800– 355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. WARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people andpets in the path of the door. People or pets could beseriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiverwith a garage door opener t...

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...

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with ⴖ Program- ming ⴖ steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage dooropener). 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit)in the garage,...

sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc-tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward andrelease to Express Close. Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing,press the switch forward and hold for two seconds afterthe reversal occurs. This ...

CAUTION! Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off • Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s battery, even when notin use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, ifplugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery willdischarge sufficiently to degrade battery lifeand/or preven...

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. ...

To secure the cup, place the cup to be held into one of thecup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward thecup until it is held stable. Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab — If Equipped Quad Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup-holder that consists of two cupwells for rear passengerconvenience. Cu...

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 威 ...

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. 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

▫ Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 ▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 ▫ CD Changer Control Capability — IfEquipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 䡵 Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio WithCD Player And CD Cha...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 4

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...

ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built intothe radio. A digital readout shows the time in hours andminutes whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON” or“ACC” position. When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position, orwhen the radio frequency is being displ...

Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn thevolume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC positionto operate the radio. Electronic Volume Control T...

and press and release that button. If a button is notselected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button,the station will continue to play but will not be lockedinto push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player mayskip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc orthe player, and play will resume automatically. A...

SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIOWITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYERAND CD CHANGER CONTROLS 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. Power Switch, Volume Control Press the ON/VOL ...

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 Indicators When 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 ...

NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC positionto operate the radio. Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the nextstation in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of thebutton to seek up or the bottom to seek down. The ...

Audio The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BAL-ANCE, and FADE. Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed.Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase or decrease theBass tones. Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will bedisplayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase ordecrease ...

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...

CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumedwhen the operating temperature is corrected or anotherMODE is selected. An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser isunable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: • Excessive vibration • Disc inserted upside down • Damaged disc...

NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position tooperate the radio. Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between AM,FM, the CD changer and Sirius Satellite Radio™ (ifequipped). The display will show ST when a stereostation is re...

show the disc number, the track number, and index timein minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start oftrack 1. LOAD/ EJT — Load Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the button with thecorresponding number where the CD is being loaded.After the radio displays “load” insert the CD into theplayer. Rad...

5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewinda loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tapedrive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions. Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstanshaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tapedeposits each...

NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theftprotection encoding. Try a known good disc beforeconsidering disc player service. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellularphone in your vehic...

Heater Only — Fleet Vehicles The mode control (at the right of thecontrol panel) can be set in any of thefollowing positions: 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 th...

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...

turn off after activation, when 15 minutes have elapsed.To reactivate, simply press the button again. Air Conditioning with Dual Zone TemperatureControl — If Equipped With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, eachfront seat occupant can independently control the tem-perature of air coming from ...

Bi-Level Air flows through the outlets located in the instru-ment panel and those located on the floor. NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmerair goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improvedcomfort during sunny but cool ...

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 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 4

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Ignition/Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 ▫ Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 ▫ Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 ▫ On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

▫ Trailer Towing Information (Maximum TrailerWeight Ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 ▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . 296 ▫ Cooling System Tips — Trailer Towing . . . . . . 297 ▫ Automatic Transmission Oil TemperatureWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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 ...

4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start. 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 f...

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...

Cold Weather Precautions Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F (0°C) mayrequire special considerations. The following charts sug-gest these options: Fuel Operating Range *No. 1 diesel fuel should only be used where extendedarctic conditions (-10°F/-23°C) exist. NOTE: • Use of Climatized Diesel...

The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour tohave an adequate warming effect on the coolant. 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 activa...

Arctic Operation Where 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 and fuel that meets the requirements in Section 7, “Mainte-nance Procedures,” Engine Oil Selection. Engine Warm-Up Avoid ...

NOTE: • If ambient temperatures are low and the coolanttemperature is below 200°F (93°C), the engine idlespeed will slowly increase to 1000 RPM after 2 minutesof idle, if the following conditions are met: • foot is off brake pedal and throttle pedal • automatic transmission is in Park (P) • vehicle ...

Avoid Low Coolant Temperature Operation Continual operation at low coolant temperature belowthe normal range on the gauge (140°F/60°C) can beharmful to the engine. Low coolant temperature cancause incomplete combustion which allows carbon andvarnish to form on piston rings and injector nozzles.Also,...

Torque Converter Clutch A feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has beenincluded in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.A clutch within the torque converter engages automati-cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightlydifferent feeling or response during normal operation inh...

Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. Asyou release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera-tor pedal. When launching a stationary vehicle, keep theengine speed low until the clutch is fully engaged. This transmission has a “creeper” 1st gear which shouldbe used to start from ...

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...

key must be in the ON position with the engine eitherRUNNING or OFF. This shift cannot be completed if thekey is in the accessory position. NOTE: The 4x4 system will not allow shifts between (2WD/AWD)/4HI if the front and/or rear wheels arespinning (no traction). In this situation the selectedpositi...

3. Rotate the transfer case control switch to the desiredposition. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (notflashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutchon manual transmissions). NOTE: If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate Procedure are not satisfied prio...

WARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen-tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off theground, since the vehicle may drive through the rearwheel remaining on the ground. You could losecontrol of the vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations whenboth rear w...

load on the transmission locking mechanism may make itdifficult to move the selector out of PARK. WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leavingyour vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage orinjury. Also be certain to leave an automatic trans-mission in Park, a manual transmission in ...

Brake Noise During normal operation of the brake system certainnoises may be present from time to time. Occasional ⬙ groan ⬙ or ⬙ squeal ⬙ 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...

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 ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = 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: The proper cold tire inflation pressure for pas- senger cars is listed on either the face of the driver’s dooror the driver’s side “B” pillar. For vehicles other thanpassenger cars, the cold tire inflation pressures are listedon either the s...

Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) the total weight your vehicle can carry3) the tire size designed for your vehicle4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rearand spare tire...

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....

Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speedswithin posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at highspeeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is veryimportant. Increased tire pressure and redu...

Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use withradial tires. It is engineered to be used on your stylevehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, theoriginal tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-stalled at the first opportunity. WARNING! Tem...

WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-age or failure. A tire could explode and injuresomeone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels fasterthan 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. Anddon’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter...

Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of manycharacteristics. They should be inspected regularly forwear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-lent to the originals in size, quality and performancewhen re...

CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different sizemay result in false speedometer and odometer read-ings. Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear. • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sidedwear. • Vehicle pull to right or left. Tires ma...

CAUTION! To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe thefollowing precautions: • Because of limited chain clearance between tires and othersuspension components, it is important that only chains ingood condition are used. Broken chains can cause seriousvehicle damage. Stop the vehicle ...

CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on 4x4 Ram trucks equippedwith P265/70R17, LT275/70R17 tires. There may notbe adequate clearance for the chains and you arerisking structural or body damage to your vehicle.Do not use tire chains on the 4X2 front wheels of2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped wi...

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, driving,and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear atunequal rates, and develop irregular wear patterns.These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of ti...

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 Fuel Fuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can causesevere damage to the engine fuel system. Proper main-tenance of the engine fuel filter and fuel tank is essential.(See Section 7 for Maintenance Procedures). NOTE: Climatized diesel fuel is a blend of Number 2 and Numb...

Number 2 Diesel Fuel Specifications Fuel Properties - No. 2 - Diesel ReferenceViscosity - 1.9 to 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...

under the bumper. This connector contains the follow-ing vehicle circuits: park/tail lamps, left stop/turnlamp, right stop/turn lamp, and ground. With theoptional Trailer Tow Prep package a 7-way connectoris provided with the following additional circuits:backup lamp, trailer battery and electric br...

CAUTION! Connect trailer lighting and brakes using factoryharnesses only. Do not cut or splice wiring to thebrake circuits. Use an approved wiring harness con-nector on the trailer. Trailer Weight and Trailer Tongue Weight Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) means the weight of thetrailer plus the weight of ...

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 ...

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 transmission in N (Neutral) and increase the engine idle speed. • Highway Driving— reduce your speed. • Air...

Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature WarningLight All vehicles with heavy duty transmission oil cooling areequipped with a transmission sump oil temperaturesensor and warning light. If elevated transmission tem-peratures are encountered, the engine controller willselect the most desirable gear unt...

2. The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the RearGAWR should never be exceeded. 3. The snowplow prep packages are not available withthe Sport Package. 4. Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition ofoptions or passengers, etc. The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplowsystem, all aftermarke...

Methods For Removing Snow Operating Tips Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph (32 km/h)should be maximum operating speed. The operatorshould be familiar with the area and surface to becleaned. Reduce speed and use extreme caution whenplowing unfamiliar areas or under poor visibility. NOTE: Du...

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 towing. Automatic transmissions must beplaced in P (Park) position f...

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 ...

Returning to Normal Operation — Manual ShiftTransfer Case Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle fornormal usage: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Shut OFF the engine. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4. Shift automatic transmission to N (NEUTRAL), ordepress the clutch on manual t...

CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow baron your vehicle. The bumper face bar will bedamaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft becausefluid will leak from the transfer case and damagethe internal parts. Recreational Towing Procedure — ElectronicShift Transfer Case — If Equipped ...

If you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud,slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for im-pacted material. Impacted foreign material can cause awheel imbalance. Removing the foreign material fromthe wheels will correct the situation. TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads, ...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 䡵 Adding Fuel — 24–Valve Cummins TurboDiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 䡵 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 ▫ 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...

Preparations Park 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 ...

Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure thatthe jack will not damage surrounding truck parts andadjust the jack position as required. NOTE: If the jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use thejack drive tube in order to lower the jack. 2500/...

(SRW) models and 145 ft. lbs. (197 N·m) for 3500 dual rearwheel models. If in doubt about the correct tightness,have them checked with a torque wrench by your dealeror at a service station. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision orhard stop could injure someone in the vehicle.Al...

models use the blade on the end of the lug wrench to prythe caps off. The wheel skin can now be removed. You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry off thewheel skins. Insert the flat tip completely and using aback and forth motion, loosen the wheel skin. Repeat thisprocedure around the tire...

Dual wheel models require a special heavy-duty lug nuttightening adapter (included with the vehicle) to cor-rectly tighten the lug nuts. Also, when it is necessary toremove and install dual rear wheels, use a proper vehiclelifting device. NOTE: When installing a spare tire as part of a dual rear whe...

1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to asnug fit. 2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to thetorques listed in the table. Go through the sequence asecond time to verify that specific torque has beenachieved. Retighten to specifications at 100 miles (160km) and after 500 mi...

Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube. Rotate thewinch mechanism until the wheel is drawn into placeagainst the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotateuntil you feel the winch mechanism slip or click 3 or 4times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tireseveral times to be sure ...

3. Take care that the clamps from one cable do notinadvertently touch clamps from the other cable. Do notlean over the battery when making connection. Thenegative connection must provide good electrical con-ductivity and current carrying capacity. 4. After the engine is started or if the engine fail...

WARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with towhooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causingserious injury. CAUTION! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue avehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks fortow truck hookup or highway towing. You coulddamage your vehicle. TOWING A...

The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and theopposite end on a towing dolly. 2–Wheel- Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with thetransmission in Neutral and t...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 ▫ 5.9L HO Cummins Turbo Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . 338 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . 339 䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 䡵 Dealer Service ...

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CARB emission control vehicles are equipped with asophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBDII.This system monitors the performance of the emissions,engine, and automatic transmission control systems.When these systems are operating properly, your vehiclewi...

DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, specialtools and equipment to perform all service operations inan expert manner. Service manuals are available whichinclude detailed service information for your vehicle.Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedureyourself. NO...

CAUTION! To maintain your vehicle safely follow these guide-lines: • Watch your vehicle’s mileage and check your Mainte- nance Schedules regularly for required servicing. Ex- cessive wear or damage to certain vehicle componentscan result if required services are not performed. • If you have your veh...

• If an engine has been operating and the coolant is hot,allow the engine to cool before you slowly loosen thefiller cap and relieve the pressure from the coolingsystem. • To avoid burns, remember that the engine componentswill stay hot after the engine is shut off. • Do not use gasoline or other fl...

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed yourvehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixedmaintenance intervals, there are other items that shouldoperate satisfactorily without periodic maintena...

NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule ⬙ B. ⬙ Engine Oil Selection 1. Engine Oil Quality Use only oils conforming to API Ser-vice CI-4. A sulfated ash limit is speci-fied for lubrication oil used in Cum-mins engines. Oils with a high ashcontent may produce deposits...

Engine Oil Filter Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts for the correct part number. The engine oil filtershould be changed at every engine oil change. Engine Oil And Filter — Change WARNING! Hot oil can cause personal injury. Operate the engine until the coolant temperature reach...

Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with the correct grade of new oil. Theengine capacity is 11 quarts (10.4 liters) in the crankcaseand 1 quart (.95 liter) in the lubricating oil filter. Start the engine and operate it at idle for several minutes.Check for leaks at the lubricating oil filter and o...

Engine Air Cleaner Filter CAUTION! All air entering the engine intake must be filtered.The abrasive particles in unfiltered air will causerapid wear to engine components. The air filter housing on your Diesel Ram is equippedwith a Filter Minder™. This is an air flow restrictiongauge that will indica...

CAUTION! Many aftermarket performance air filter elements donot adequately filter the air entering the engine. Useof such filters can severely damage your engine. Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter CAUTION! Do not drain the fuel/water separator filter when theengine is running. Drain a small amoun...

Maintenance Free Batteries The top of the maintenance free batteries are perma-nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor isperiodic maintenance required. To determine the battery charge, check the battery testindicator (if equipped) on top of each battery. If the testindicator (if equippe...

Front Prop Shaft Lubrication Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oilchange listed in the appropriate Maintenance Schedulefor your vehicle (Schedule “A” and “B”). Use Mopar 威 type MS-6560 (lithium based grease), or equivalent. Front Axle Universal Drive Joints And PivotBearings The ...

amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar 威 Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder. Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshieldshould be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft clothand a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-m...

After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for afew minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing orfreezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Mopar AllWeather Windshield Washer Solution, used with water asdirected on the container, aids cleaning action, reducesthe freezing point to avoid li...

NOTE: It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the proper level of protection against freezing according tothe temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicleis operated. NOTE: Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the engine coolant and will require more frequent coolantchanges. W...

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...

Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checkedwhen performing under the hood service, or immedi-ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates systemfailure. The brake master cylinder has a translucent plasticreservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there i...

Clutch Hydraulic System The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance-freesystem. In the event of leakage or other malfunction, thesystem must be replaced. Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level For Model 9.25 Front Axles and 10.5”/11.5” Rear Axlesrefer to Recommended Fluids, Lubrica...

Procedure For Checking Fluid Level To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level,the following procedure must be used: 1. The vehicle must be on level ground. 2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for aminimum of 60 seconds. 3. Fully apply parking brake. 4. Place the gear sel...

CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-turers recommended fluid may cause deteriorationin transmission shift quality and/or torque convertershudder. Using a transmission fluid other than themanufacturers recommended fluid will result inmore frequent fluid and filter changes. Refe...

NOTE: If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter should be changed, and thebands adjusted (if equipped). Special Additives The manufacturer recommends against the addition ofany additives to the transmission. Exception to thispolicy is the use of special dyes to aid in ...

Required Maintenance For Noise Control Systems The following maintenance services must be performedevery 6 months or 6,000 miles (9 600 km), whichevercomes first, to assure proper operation of the noisecontrol systems. In addition, inspection and serviceshould be performed anytime a malfunction is o...

assembly or in any part, component or system of thevehicle as manufactured by the manufacturer, which, atthe time it left the manufacturer’s control, caused noise emissions to exceed Federal standards, are covered bythis warranty for the life of the vehicle. Maintenance Log and Service Chart — 24 Va...

CAUTION! Do not attempt to fold the 7 x 10 inch trailer towingmirrors forward. The 7 x 10 inch trailer towingmirrors are not designed to be folded forward anddoing so will damage the mirrors and/or vehicle. • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-lated on your vehicle, wash it as soo...

• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident orsimilar cause which destroys the paint and protectivecoating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil-ity of the owner. • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum andchrome plated whe...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights CAUTION! This is a halogen bulb. Avoid touching the glasswith your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result. 1. Remove the expanding fastener from the headlightwelt. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 7

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. 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

6. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-ing. 7. While holding the taillight firmly in place, fasten thetop screw first. Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lensto the body as shown. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 7

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 393 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. 394 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 395 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...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 402 䡵 Maintenance Schedules — 24–Valve CumminsTurbo Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . ...

• Off-road or desert operation. • Extensive operation at high engine speeds (greaterthan 2900 rpm) and loads (greater than 70% throttle). NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule ⬙ B ⬙ . NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your coolant every 102,000 miles ...

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 Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,4X4). X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-els only. X X Inspect water p...

Miles 60,000 63,750 67,500 71,250 75,000 (Kilometers) (96 000) (102 000) (108 000) (114 000) (120 000) Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid2500/3500 models only. X Inspect brake linings. X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X Drain and refi...

Miles 78,750 82,500 86,250 90,000 93,750 (Kilometers) (126 000) (132 000) (138 000) (144 000) (150 000) Inspect front wheel bearings. X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re-place filter and adjust bands (48RE only...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer whohas access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter(TTY) in the United States can communicate with themanufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for yourvehicle to help protect you from the hi...

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