Dodge 2006 Ram 2500 - Manual

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN plate. 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. Vehicle Identification Number INTRODUCTION 7 ...

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 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...

loss of security protection. Additional Sentry Keys orMobil Speed-pass™ devices held against or immediatelyadjacent to the ignition key when starting the engine maycause vehicle starting problems. If a problem occurs,remove the Sentry Key from the key-ring and attempt tostart the vehicle again. Page...

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 ...

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....

Auto Unlock Feature Programming Customer Programming sequence to enable or disablethe Auto Unlock Feature: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancelany chimes that may be confusing during this program-ming procedure). 3. Insert the key i...

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 disengage the child-protection lock...

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...

3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least 4seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press andhold the PANIC button. Release both buttons at the sametime. 4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants withthe park lamp flash feat...

General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may bereceived including interference that may ca...

NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. With transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat bladeor dime to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart.Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket duringremoval. 2. Remove and replace the batte...

To Set the Alarm: The alarm will set when you use the power door locks, oruse the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors. Afterall the doors are locked and closed the SECURITY light inthe instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that thesystem is arming. The security light in the instrum...

WINDOWS Power Windows—If Equipped The control on the left front door panel has up-downswitches that give you fingertip control of all powerwindows. There is a single opening and closing switch onthe front passenger door for passenger window control and on the rear doors of Quad Cab and Mega Cabmodel...

Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allowsyou to disable the window control on the other doors. Todisable the window controls on the other doors, press thewindow lock button. To enable the window controls,press the window control button again. Po...

WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffermuch greater injuries if you are not properly buck-led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle orother passengers, or you can be thrown out of thevehicle. Always be sure you and others in yourvehicle are buckled up properly. Buckle u...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the frontseat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up thewebbing as far a...

WARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on yourbody, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could ...

Standard Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Standard Cab may bedisconnected to open up utilization of the storage areasbehind the front seats. The black latch plate can bedetached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located onthe inboard side of the passenger se...

WARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop-erly connected when the seat belt is used by anoccupant, the seat belt will not be able to provideproper restraint and will increase the risk ofinjury in a collision. • When reattaching the black latch and blackbuckle, ensure the seat belt ...

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 ...

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you willprefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release theanchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure thatit is locked in position. Automatic Locking Restraint (ALR) Mode – IfEquipped In...

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 Mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allowit to retract completely to disengage the automatic...

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...

Here are some simple steps you can follow to minimizethe risk of harm from a deploying airbag. • Children 12 years and under should ride buckled up ina rear seat, if available. • Infants in rear facing child restraints must NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger frontairbag unles...

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 won’t deploy at all.Always wear your seat belts even though youhave airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel o...

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...

Maintaining Your Airbag Systems WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag systemcould cause it to fail when you need it. You couldbe injured because the airbags are not there toprotect you. Do not modify the components orwiring, including adding any kind of badges orstickers to the steering...

nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve-hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidentialdata will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora-tion to any third party except when: 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match datawith a particular crash record in an aggr...

Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck-led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crashstatistics, children are safer when properly restrained inthe rear seats rather than in the front. WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tinybaby, can become a missile inside...

infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facingby children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but areless than one year old. • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbagunless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deploymentcould ...

WARNING! Improper installation can lead to failure of an infantor child restraint. It could come loose in a collision.The child could be badly injured or killed. Followthe manufacturer’s directions exactly when install-ing an infant or child restraint. Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) E...

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...

WARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to theLATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant orchild restraint. The child could be badly injured orkilled. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactlywhen installing an infant or child restraint. Child Restraint Tether Anchor Child rest...

2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook tothe square opening in the sheet metal. 3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in thetether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence -(Quad Cab Rear Seats) 1. Obtain tether...

Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 2

Tether Anchorage Points at All Three SeatingPositions (Mega Cab) 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, and attach the hook to the squareopen...

Exhaust Gas WARNING! Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a poten-tially toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless.To avoid inhaling these gases, the following precau-tions should be observed: • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confinedareas any longer than needed to move yo...

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replacedimmediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident ifthey have been dama...

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

MIRRORS Inside Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the viewthrough the rear window. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving thesmall control under the mirror to the night position(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjustedwhile set in the day position (toward wind...

Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlightglare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the featureon or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.A light in the button will indicate when the dimmingfeature is activated. CAUTION! To avoid...

WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convexmirror will look smaller and farther away than theyreally are. Relying too much on your right sideconvex mirror could cause you to collide with an-other vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirrorwhen judging the size or distance of ...

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 ...

NOTE: Fold the 7 x 10 inch trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. 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 ve...

HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) —IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehiclecommunications system. UConnect™ allows you to diala phone number with your cellular phone using simplevoice commands (e.g., ⬙ Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ ”Work ⬙ or ⬙ Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212 ⬙ ). Your cellul...

The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32names and four numbers per name. Each language has aseparate 32 name phonebook accessible only in thatlanguage. This system is driven through your Blue-tooth™ Hands-Free profile cellular phone. UConnect™features Bluetooth™ technology - the global ...

Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon-nect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider orthe phone manufacturer for details. The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with thevehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™system can either be adjusted from the radio volumec...

• 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...

Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through theUConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on yourcellular service plan. For example, if your cellular serviceplan provides three-way calling, this feature can beaccessed through the UConnect™ system. Check withyour cellular...

Redial • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Redial. ⬙ • The UConnect™ system will call the last number thatwas dialed on your cellular phone. Note: this may notbe the last number dialed from the UConnect™ sys-tem. Call Continuation Call cont...

• After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to(English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped). • Continue to follow the system prompts to completelanguage selection. After selecting one of the languages, all prompts andvoice commands will be i...

Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phonekeypad and still use the UConnect™ system (whiledialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercisecaution and take precautionary safety measures). Bydialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellula...

Information Service When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phonenumber ⬙ #121, ⬙ you can access voice activated automated system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc.related information. Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect™ system all...

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...

Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models Reclining Rear Seats — Mega Cab Models 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. Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — Mega CabModels Both the left and right rear seat bac...

Folding Rear Seat (Kneel Mode) — Mega CabModels Both the left and right rear seats can be folded flat (KneelMode) and used for carrying cargo. Each of the rear seatbacks provide 2 D-rings and each of the rear storage binlids provide 2 slotted cutouts. Use a cargo tie down tosecure cargo in the cargo...

WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. • Be sure...

WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked intoposition. If the seatback in not securely locked intoposition the seat will not provide the proper stabilityfor child seats and/or passengers. An improperlylatched seat could cause serious injury. Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat...

Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).Press the switch once to obtain High heat level, thenpress the switch again to obtain Low heat level. Pressingthe switch a third time will turn the heated seats OFF. Ifyou do not purposefully turn the switch OFF, the seatheating level will automa...

released you must reach into the opening beneath thecenter of the grille and push up the latch to release thesafety catch before raising the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood toclose it. Use a firm downward push at the front center ofthe hood to ensure that both latches engage. ...

LIGHTS Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the frontdoors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotatingwheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to theupward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN-LOCK button is pressed on the key fob.When a door is Headlight Sw...

open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmercontrol all the way down to the OFF detent will cause allthe interior lights to go out. This is also known as the ⬙ Party ⬙ mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi-cle’s battery. T...

Headlamp Delay To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with aheadlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 90seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition isturned OFF while the headlamp switch is on, and thenthe headlamp switch is cycled off. Headlamp delay canbe cancelled by eithe...

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 use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steelwool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Daytime...

CARGO Light — If Equipped The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on theCARGO button. The interior lights will also turn onwhen the cargo lights are on. The cargo lights will alsoturn on for 30 seconds when a key fob Unlock is pressed,as part of the illuminated entry feature. MULTIFUNCTION CONTRO...

Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights bypartially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights toturn on until the lever is released. High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction control lever fully towa...

Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in themultifunction control lever. Turn the end of the handle toselect the desired wiper speed. Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed foruse when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle,w...

WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshieldcould lead to an accident. You might not see othervehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing ofthe windshield during freezing weather, warm thewindshield with defroster before and during wind-shield washer use. Windshield Washers To us...

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

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 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...

WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the systemcan’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle couldgo too fast for the conditions, and you could losecontrol. An accident could be the result. Don’t useSpeed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that arewinding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. ...

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:Average Fuel Economy ...

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. Recalibratin...

NOTE: The default for the compass variance is zone 8. To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set thedisplay to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold theRESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari-ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEPbutton to select the new variance zo...

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink 威 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...

8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button. Repeat the ⴖ press/hold/release ⴖ sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener(or other rolling code equipped device), repeat thissequence a third time to comp...

Using HomeLink To operate, simply press and release the programmedHomeLink button. Activation will now occur for thetrained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator,security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of thedevice may also be...

Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies. To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, holddown both outside buttons until the green light begins toflash. This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thef...

Closing Sunroof - Express Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroofwill close automatically from any position. The sunroofwill close fully and stop automatically. This is calledExpress Close. During Express Close operation, anymovement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Pinch Protect F...

The outlet(s) has/have a fused direct feed from thebattery so it/they receive power whether the ignition isON or OFF. All accessories connected to this/these outlet(s) shouldbe removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in useto protect the battery against discharge. NOTE: If desired, all of the ...

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The removable ash receiver is located in the instrumentpanel cup holder tray. The cigar lighter is located on the instrument panel,above and to the left of the ash receiver. As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operateswith the ignition switch ON. It heats wh...

CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40Seats) — Automatic Transmission Your new Ram truck is equipped with two adjustablecupholders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on thecup holder door handle, on the front surface. Eachopening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cupsand ...

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. Rear Cupholder — Mega Cab Mega Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholderslocated in the center armrest. Mega Cab Rear Armrest Cup Holder 1...

STORAGE Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) —If Equipped The center portion of the seat folds down to provide anarmrest with unique storage compartments under the lid.Push the button on the front of the armrest to raise thecover. Inside there is a power outlet (if equipped), removable coin ho...

CAUTION! • 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 prevent engine starting. • Accessories that ...

Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models) 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 underthe rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart-ment. Stor...

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega Cab Models) Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery baghandles are built into the back panel of the cab, behindthe rear seat. FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped Quad Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat, may beequipped with a...

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. Tailgate Support Cables Lock Tang And Pivot 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Check Gages This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, EngineOil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature gages indicate a reading either too high or too low.Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructionsabove for each indicated problem. NOTE: When the ignit...

NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of the gauge, the “Check Gages” indicator will illuminateand a single chime will sound. 10. Transfer Case Position (See page 273 for more information.) 11. TOW HAUL The TOW HAUL button is located at the end of the gearshift lever. This light will il...

out of fuel when operating at maximum load conditionsin areas where there aren’t many gas stations. (See page136 for more information.) Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: • 34 gallons - 2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons - 2500/3500 long box models 30. Door Ajar The Door Ajar light will illu...

3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune/ Audio control to set the minutes. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune / Audiocontrol. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait approximately5 seconds. SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO A...

Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Pressthe ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning thevolume control to the righ...

AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control and BASS will be dis-played. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left toincrease or decrease the Bass tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a second time and MIDwil...

the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the displaywindow. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 inboth AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM,12 FM and12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory canbe selected by pressing t...

RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CDMode) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact disc in random order to provide an interestingchange of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomlyselected track. Press and hol...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — IfEquipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIOWITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDSFREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENTSYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lo...

RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CDMODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact disc in random order to provide an interestingchange of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomlyselected tr...

The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) • Level 2: 31 (i...

MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and a...

MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc.The radio scrolls through the following TAG information:Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail-able). Press the MSG or INFO button once more to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Pr...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES 威 ) Guide. SALES CODE RAK – AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD(6-DISC) RADI...

Operating Instructions — Tape Player Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward theleft and the mechanical action of the player will gentlypull the cassette into the play position. NOTE: When subjected to extremely cold temperatures, the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warmup ...

RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CDMODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact disc in random order to provide an interestingchange of pace. NOTE: MP3 and WMA Random Play are for file folders only. Pres...

MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and a...

Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 andWMA Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play) Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the nextfile. Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays thebeginning of the file. Pressing the button within the firstten seconds plays the p...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped) Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of the Owner’sManual. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)Guide.” SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIOWITH NAVIG...

System Activation NOTE: Your vehicle’s radio must be on and in satellite mode when the activation process takes place. To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call thetoll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web siteat www.sirius.com. Please have the following informa-tion availab...

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IFEQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rearsurface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel toaccess the switches. The right hand control is a rocker type switch with abutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch willincrease the vo...

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...

Air Conditioning and Heating — If Equipped Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fancontrol at any speed and press the snowflakebutton located at the right of the control panel.Conditioned air will be directed through the outlets selected by the mode control. A light in...

Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to thewindow glass to help prevent interior fogging of theglass. They are located in the extreme outside upperedges of the instrument panel. The demisters also pro-vide extra air ducts for circulation. They are in operationwhenever the Floor, Mix or...

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 the outlets on their side ofthe vehicle. Air Conditioning and Heating Operation To turn on the Air Con...

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 both the driver and front passenger. The blue area of the scaleindicates cooler temperatures while the red area...

Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to thewindow glass to help prevent interior fogging of theglass. They are located in the extreme outside upperedges of the instrument panel. The demisters also pro-vide extra air ducts for circulation. They are in operationwhenever the Floor, Mix or...

proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling pointof the coolant for protection against overheating. A 50 %concentration is recommended. Refer to RecommendedFluids and Genuine Parts for the proper coolant type. When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy trafficin hot weather especiall...

Operating Tips Chart UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 4

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Ignition/Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 ▫ Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 ▫ Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 ▫ On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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...

START Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key.The ignition key will return to the ON position fornormal driving. 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 manua...

Key Reminder An alarm will sound to remind you if the key is left in theignition and the driver’s door is opened. STARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with severalfeatures designed to assist cold weather starting andoperation: • The engine block heater is a resistance heater ins...

ignition switch to Off for at least 5 seconds and then backOn. Repeat steps 3 through 7 of the normal startingprocedure. For Extremely Cold Weather Starting — EngineManifold Air Temperature Below 0°F (- 18°C) In extremely cold weather below 0°F (- 18°C) it may bebeneficial to cycle the manifold heat...

Starting Fluids WARNING! STARTING FLUIDS or flammable liquids areNEVER TO BE USED in the Cummins Diesel (seeWarning label). Never pour diesel fuel, flammableliquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleanercanister, air intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in anattempt to start the vehicle. This ...

Winter Front Usage If a winter front or cold weather cover is to be used, apercentage of the total grille opening area must be leftuncovered to provide sufficient air flow to the charge aircooler and automatic transmission oil cooler. The per-centage of opening must be increased with the increasinga...

If temperatures are below 32°F (0°C), operate the engineat moderate speeds for 5 minutes before full loads areapplied. Engine Idling — In Cold Weather Avoid prolonged idling in ambient temperatures below0°F. Long periods of idling may be harmful to yourengine because combustion chamber temperatures ...

Operating Precautions Avoid Overheating The Engine The temperature of the coolant (a mixture of 50%ethylene-glycol and 50% water) must not exceed thenormal range of the temperature gauge (240°F/116°C)with a 16 psi (110 kPa) radiator cap. Usually the coolant temperature indicated during opera-tion wi...

Do Not Operate The Engine With Low OilPressure When the engine is at normal operating temperature, theminimum oil pressures required are: Idle 700 to 800 RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 psi (69 kPa) Full speed and load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 psi (207 kPa) CAUTION! If oil pressure falls ...

TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with Overdrive— IfEquipped The gear shift selector display, located in the instrumentpanel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (theselector is illuminated for night driving). The selectorlever is mounted on the right side of the steering column...

“1” First Use this position for driving up very steep hills and forengine braking at low speeds 20 mph (32 km/h) or lesswhen going downhill. To prevent excessive engine speed,do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in this range. NOTE: Use caution when operating a heavily loaded vehicle in “2” Second or “1” ...

NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdriveand will automatically select the most desirable gear foroperation at this temperature. Normal operation willresume when the transmission fluid temperature hasrisen to a suitable level. Ref...

reduce the potential for transmission overheating orfailure due to excessive shifting. When operating in“TOW HAUL” mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is disabledand 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are modified. Shifts intoOverdrive (4th gear) are allowed during steady cruise(for improved fuel economy) and auto...

the engine speed is higher when the torque converterclutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmissionis not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal.Pressing the “TOW/HAUL” button, when the transmis-sion is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that thetransmission is able to shift in...

Manual Transmission — 6-Speed — If Equipped NOTE: The parking brake should be engaged before leaving the vehicle, especially on an incline. Truck models with manual transmission are equippedwith a clutch interlocking ignition system. The clutchpedal must be fully depressed to start the vehicle. Full...

Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, orattempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedalpartially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear onthe clutch. Downshifting Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear isrecommended to preserve brakes when driving downsteep hil...

This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2-wheel-drive position (2H) for normal street and highway con-ditions such as dry hard surfaced roads. When additional traction is required the transfer case 4Hand 4L positions can be used to lock the front and reardriveshafts together and force the...

NOTE: Delayed shifts out of four-wheel drive may be experienced due to uneven tire wear, low or uneven tirepressures, excessive vehicle loading, or cold tempera-tures. WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave thevehicle unattended with the transfer case in theNeutral (N) position without...

4L 4-Wheel-Drive Low Range - Low speed 4-wheel-drive.Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces thefront and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.Additional traction and maximum pulling power forloose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph(40 km/h). Shifting Procedure - Man...

vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage / disen-gage faster if you momentarily release the acceleratorpedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant forcewhen shifting the transfer case lever. 2H or 4H ⇔ 4L With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shiftan automatic transmis...

Electronically Shifted Transfer Case OperatingInformation/Precautions–If Equipped This is an electric shift transfer case and is operated bythe 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which islocated on the instrument panel. This Electronically Shifted transfer case provides 4 modepositions: 2 (r...

NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is selected by depressing the recessed button located on the lowerleft hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfercase Neutral (N) position is to be used for recreational towing only. See the Recreational Towing section forspecific procedures on s...

If One or More Shift Conditions are not Met 1. The indicator light for the current position will remainON. 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con-tinue to flash. 3. The transfer case will not shift. NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all the necessary requirements ...

4HI 4 Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the front and reardriveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels torotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose,slippery road surfaces only. 4LO 4 Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4 wheel drive.Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Fo...

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 ⬙ 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...

ABS Warning Light The 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 th...

• European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tires designed to this standard havethe tire size molded into the sidewall beginning withthe section width. The letter ⬙ P ⬙ is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • LT (Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is ...

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. Tires withwhite sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for theTIN on the outboard side of black side...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side“B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information aboutthe:1) number of people that can...

3) the tire size designed for your vehicle4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rearand spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceedthe load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Youwill not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if youadhere to ...

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....

CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. Thiswill prevent moisture and dirt from entering thevalve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always“cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold t...

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...

Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varyingfactors including but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result in sud...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than thatspecified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unap-proved tires and wheels may change suspension dimen-sions and performance characteristics, resulting in changesto steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This cancause unp...

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– IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen-ge...

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 ...

CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting capcould let impurities into the fuel system. WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or nearthe vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the...

Number 1 Diesel Fuel Specifications Fuel Properties - No. 1 - Diesel ReferenceViscosity - 1.3 to 2.4 centistokes (ASTM D-445)Cetane Number - 40 min. (ASTM D613) Sulfur Content - maximumof.05% by weight (ASTM D-2622) Water & Sediment - less than0.05 % by volume (ASTM D-2709) Carbon Residue - Less...

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. Priming if the engine has run out of fuel 1. Add a substantial quantity of fuel to the tank 5 to 10gallons (19 to 38L). 2. ...

TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and informationon limits to the type of towing you can reasonably dowith your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully re-view this information to tow your load as efficiently andsafely as possible. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the ...

Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) Class IV - Extra HeavyDuty 10,000 lbs (4540 kg) Fifth Wheel/Gooseneck Greater than 10,000 lbs (4540 kg) All tr...

Towing Requirements To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-etrain components the following guidelines are recom-mended: CAUTION! • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damageyour vehicle. • During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trail...

• Safety chains must always be used between yourvehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to theframe or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross thechains under the trailer tongue and allow enoughslack for turning corners. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.When parking...

WARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakeswhen you need them and could have an accident. Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-tance. When towing you should allow for...

Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stoppingand backing the trailer in an area away from heavytraffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutchslippage. Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The “D” ra...

NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing. Towing Tips — Tow/Haul (If Equipped) To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat-ing, turn the “TOW HAUL OD/OFF” feature ON whendriving in hilly areas or shift the transmission to Driveposition 2 on more severe grades. Tow...

SNOWPLOW Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factoryinstalled option. These packages include componentsnecessary to equip your vehicle with a snowplow. NOTE: Before installation of a snowplow it is highly recommended that the owner / installer obtain andfollow the recommendations contained wit...

4. Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition ofoptions or passengers, etc. The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplowsystem, all aftermarket accessories, driver, passengers,options, and cargo, must not exceed either the GrossVehicle Weight (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight (GAWR)ratings. These...

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...

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 ignition key to theunlocked OFF position. 11. Shift automatic transmission into P (PARK). 12. Apply the parking brake....

5. Shift automatic transmission to N (NEUTRAL), ordepress the clutch on manual transmissions. 6. Shift transfer case lever to desired position. 7. 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...

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 sourcing parts for your engine. Theengine data plate is located ...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 䡵 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 ▫ All Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 䡵 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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 signalswill flash off a...

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack the truck.Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insertthe tube through the access hole between the lowertailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winchmechanism tube. Rotate the wheel wre...

Tire Changing Procedure WARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Youcould be crushed. Never get any part of your bodyunder a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or runthe engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you needto get u...

• Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo-site the jacking position. Forexample, if the right frontwheel is being changed, blockthe left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when thevehicle is being jacked. Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire cha...

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. 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking 356 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

(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...

8-Stud — Dual Rear Wheels Dual wheels are flat mounted, center piloted. The lugnuts are a two piece assembly. When the tires are beingrotated or replaced, clean these lug nuts and add 2 dropsof oil at the interface between the hex and the washer. Slots in the wheels will assist in properly orienting...

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...

not freeing the vehicle, may lead to transmission over-heating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with thetransmission 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 eff...

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to preventdamage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and otherequipment designed for the purpose, following equip-ment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains ismandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device tothe ...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ▫ 5.9L HO Cummins Turbo Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . 374 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . 375 䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 䡵 Dealer Service ...

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) Vehicles equipped with California emissions controlshave a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system calledOBDII. This system monitors the performance of theemissions, engine, and automatic transmission controlsystems. When these systems are operating properly,your v...

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...

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 Filter Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for thecorrect part number. The engine oil filter sho...

Contact your local dealer, service station, or governmen-tal agency for advice on recycling programs and whereused fluids and filters can be safely discarded in yourarea. Drive Belt Inspection Check the belt for intersecting cracks. • Transverse (across the belt width) cracks are accept-able. • Long...

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...

CAUTION! Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or gasoline, theuse of these fuels can cause damage to the fuelsystem. NOTE: A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel may be used with your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck NOTE: As sufficient testing as not been completed, ethanol blends are not recommend...

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...

WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Caremust be exercised when filling or working aroundthe washer solution. After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for afew minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing orfreezing the f...

Adding Coolant When adding coolant, or refilling the system, a minimumsolution of 50% recommended HOAT ethylene glycolengine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water should beused. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) iftemperatures below ⫺ 34°F ( ⫺ 37°C) are anticipated. Use only high puri...

Recommended Engine Coolant Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for thecorrect Fluid type. CAUTION! • Mixing of coolants other than specified enginecoolant, may result in engine damage, and de-crease corrosion protection. If a non-HOAT cool-ant is introduced into the cooling system in aneme...

Fan Inspection Check the fan for cracks and bent or broken blades. If anyof these conditions exist, you must replace the fan. Makesure it is securely mounted. NOTE: This service procedure must be performed by a trained service technician. Make arrangements with yourauthorized Dodge Truck Dealer for ...

Drain And Refill Vehicles operated in normal service do not have regularlyscheduled oil changes. If fluid has become contaminatedwith water or subjected to severe service, follow therecommended change intervals in Maintenance Schedule“B” in Section 8 of this manual. Lubricant Selection Refer to Flui...

b. If the fluid is warm, the reading should be betweenthe two holes. If the fluid level indicates low, addsufficient fluid to bring to the proper level. Fluid is added through the dipstick tube. NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make...

It is important that proper lubricant is used in thetransmission. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts for the correct lubricant type. A band adjustmentand filter change should be made at the time of the oilchange. The fluid and filter(s) should be changed and the bandsadjusted (if equipped)...

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

Noise Control System Required Maintenance &Warranty For 3500 Two-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive mod-els over 10,000 lbs. (4 535 kg) Gross Vehicle WeightRating. All vehicles built over 10,000 lbs. (4 535 kg) Gross VehicleWeight Rating and manufactured for sale and use in theUnited States are re...

or suspected. Proper maintenance of the entire vehiclewill help the effectiveness of the noise control systems. Exhaust System Inspect the entire exhaust system for leaks and damagedparts. Devices such as hangers, clamps, and U-boltsshould be tight and in good condition. Damaged compo-nents, burned ...

• EXHAUST SYSTEM − Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system components including the muffler or tailpipe. • ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM − Removal or rendering inoperative the fan clutch. − Removal of the fan shroud. Noise Emission Warranty The manufacturer warrants that this vehicle as manufac-ture...

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 Corrosion Vehicle 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, ar...

• Use Mopar Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stainsand to protect your paint finish. Take care never toscratch the paint. • 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 ...

oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that useacidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage thewheels’ protective finish. • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are wellpackaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on g...

Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basiswith Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner.Use caution when cleaning the inside rear windowequipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarterwindow equipped...

INTEGRATED POWER MODULE An integrated Power Module is located in the enginecompartment near the battery. This center contains car-tridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuseand component may be stamped on the inside cover otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped onthe inside c...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 38 20 AmpYellow Power Outlet IP 39 10 AmpRed Sunroof/Seatbelt Ten-sioner 40 20 AmpYellow Cigar Lighter 41 25 AmpNatural Spare 42 30 AmpPink Diesel PCM (DieselOnly) 1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable before remov-ing the cover. 2. Use specified fu...

4. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room todisconnect the electrical connectors. NOTE: For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly straight forward, applying the greatest amount of force tothe outer edge of the headlight assembly. Rear Headlight Housing Nut Access Headlight Removal ...

5. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base ofthe headlight halogen bulb. 6. Twist connector on turn signal/park light bulb 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove connector and bulb from housing. 7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogenbulb in housing. 8. Twist the headlight halogen bulb 1 ⁄ 4 t...

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. 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir-ing harness to the body. 3. Turn desired bulb soc...

4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-ing. Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 ...

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. Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) – IfEquipped 1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain accessto the bulb sockets. 434 M...

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 of bulbs and hous-ing. Fog Lights 1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connectorcounterclockwise 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove connecto...

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 威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case Mopar 威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission Fluid G-56 Mopar 威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI ...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 442 䡵 Maintenance Schedules — 24–Valve CumminsTurbo Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 ▫ 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 101,250 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 Check spare tire for proper pressure and correctstowage. X X Lubricate outer t...

Miles 22,500 26,250 30,000 33,750 37,500 (Kilometers) (36 000) (42 000) (48 000) (54 000) (60 000) Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re-place filter and adjust bands (48RE only). X 448 SC...

Miles 60,000 63,750 67,500 71,250 75,000 (Kilometers) (96 000) (102 000) (108 000) (114 000) (120 000) Inspect front wheel bearings. X Change rear axle fluid. X X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid2500/3500 models only. X Inspect brake linings. X X Inspe...

Miles 97,500 100,000 101,250 105,000 108,750 112,500 (Kilometers) (156 000) (160 000) (162 000) (168 000) (174 000) (180 000) Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X SCHEDULE “B” 455 8 M A I N TE N A N C E SC H E DU LE S

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) Inspect damper. X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X X Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water infuel sensor. X X Inspect front wheel bearings. X Change rear ...

Miles 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 (Kilometers) (12 000) (24 000) (36 000) (48 000) (60 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X Inspect fan hub. X Inspect damper. X Inspect front wheel bearings. X 460 SCHEDULE “A” 8 M A I N TE N A N C E SC H E DU L...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its CustomerCenter. Any hearing or speech impaired customer whohas access to a TDD or a ...

WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms andprovisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable tothis vehicle. MOPAR 姞 PARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle o...

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on specified government test surfaces of asphalt andconcrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-mance. WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does notinclude acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, orpeak traction characteri...