Dodge 2007 DH Ram - 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 theleft front corner of the instrument panel, visible throughthe windshield. This number also appears on the Auto-mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a windowon your vehicle, the vehicle registration and tit...

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .15 ▫ If...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the keycode numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers canbe used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Askyour dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safeplace. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission Place the shi...

NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarilyin the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to theright slightly, then remove the key as described. If amalfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in theignition cylinder t...

Manual Transmission—If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, thesteering and ignition systems are locked to provideantitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be difficult toturn the key from the LOCK position when starting yourvehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right wh...

STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steeringwheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with-out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved nomore than 1/2 turn in either direction and the key is notin the ignition switch, the steering wheel wi...

the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two (2)seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start theengine. NOTE: A key, which has not been programmed, is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit theignition lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turn...

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer. Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have twovalid keys by doing the following: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) tomatch the ignition switch lock cylinder ke...

General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may bereceived, including interference that...

NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously during vehicle operation, have the system checked byyour dealer. To Disarm the System: Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to unlock the door. Ifsomething has triggered the system in your absence, thehorn will sound three times when you unlock the door...

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors fromdistances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand heldradio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed atthe vehicle to activate the system. To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on...

5. This will enable you to unlock all doors on the firstpress of the UNLOCK button. To lock the doors: Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter tolock all doors. If the ignition is OFF, when the doors arelocked, the parking lights will flash on once and the hornwill chirp once. The horn ...

Using the Panic Alarm To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF pressand release the PANIC button on the transmitter once.When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights willilluminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash,and the horn will sound. To cancel the Panic mode pre...

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 the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. With transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat bladeor dime to p...

DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Front and Rear doors may be locked, by moving the lockplunger up or down. All doors may be opened with the inside door handlewithout lifting the lock plunger. Doors locked beforeclosing will remain locked when closed. The ignition key will unlock all the locks on your ve...

Power Door Locks — If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trimpanel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. If you press the power door lock switch while the key isin the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-...

4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCKposition to the ON/RUN position a minimum of fourtimes ending in the LOCK position (do not start the engine) . 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switchin the UNLOCK direction. 6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature hasbe...

slide the lever UP to engage the locks and DOWN todisengage the child-protection locks. When the system ona door is engaged, that door can only be opened by usingthe outside door handle even if the inside door lock is inthe unlocked position. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collisio...

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 latchplate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up thewebbing as far as...

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

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below yourabdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull upon the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug beltreduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. WARNING...

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it iscomfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractorwill withdraw any slack in the belt. 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 plat...

The black buckle latch plate can be removed when thekey is pressed into the buckle. Allow the retractor to takeup the surplus webbing, and the buckles will hangvertically from the cab back exit bezel, thus freeing up allthe area behind the front seats. 2. To reattach the seat belt to the front cente...

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...

WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers orattempt to manually open them. You may damage theairbags and you could be injured because the airbags arenot there to protect you. These protective covers for theairbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbagsare inflating. •...

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 69 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...

Lights Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turnsignal and high beam indicator lights on the instrumentpanel. 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 f...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 ▫ Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped . . . .83 ▫ 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. Blindspot Mirror Trailer Towing Position 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

The rearview mirror contains the microphone for thesystem and the control buttons that will enable you toaccess the system. The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. Seewww.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. If your cellular phone supp...

Pair (Link) UConnect™ System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pairyour compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone. NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth ⬙ Hands-Free Profile, ⬙ version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler...

• After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example,you can say ⬙ John Doe, ⬙ where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone-book. Refer to ⬙ Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook, ⬙ to learn how to store a name in ...

• To call one of the names in the list, press the ⬙ Voice Recognition’ button during the playing of the desiredname, and then say ⬙ Call. ⬙ NOTE: the user can also exercise ⬙ Edit ⬙ or ⬙ Delete ⬙ operations at this point. • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as tonumber designation you wish t...

• 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...

• Speak normally, without pausing, just as you wouldspeak to a person sitting approximately eight (8) feetaway from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speakingduring a voice recognition period. • Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle spee...

• Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, and • dry weather condition. • Operation from driver seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudnessto a large degree rel...

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. The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thefront seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move-ment. The four-way switch in the center can be movedforward or backwards...

control seat height. Change the seat angle by using thetwo toggle switches, tilting it up or down. 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...

Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — Mega CabModels Both the left and right rear seat backs can be folded downand used as a table. To fold either rear seat back down (Table Mode), lift thehandle and fold the seat back forward. Simply lift the seatback to return the seat to the upright position. Verify t...

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...

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 is released you must reach into the opening beneath thecenter of the grille and push up the latch to release ...

WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up whenthe vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.Be sure all hood latches are latched fully beforedriving. LIGHTS Headlight Switch Location 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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 open and the inter...

Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed-ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 10minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 10minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off. I...

Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lensesthat are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakagethan glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and thereforedifferent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses andr...

Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are lefton, after the ignition is turned off, a chime will soundwhen the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The foglights are turned ON by placing the head-light rotary control in the parking light or head-light pos...

Multifunction Control Lever The multifunction control lever is located on the left sideof the steering column. Turn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand orleft-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashesto indicate the direction of the turn, and proper o...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 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 condition...

WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and havean accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. Tilt Steering Control Lever UNDERSTAN...

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...

Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: • 26 gallons - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons - 1500 Quad Cab (if equipped)/2500/3500short box models • 35 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 long box models Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the lastreset. Resetting of this screen wil...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 CabModels) Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery baghandles are built into the back panel of the cab, behindthe rear seat. REAR WINDOW FEATURES Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and...

Power Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped The power sliding rear window switch is located on theinstrument panel below the climate controls. Press theright side of the switch to open the glass and the left sideof the switch to close the glass. Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped A locking device in the cent...

FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Quad Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat, may beequipped with a folding load floor. 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. Lo...

Unfolding the Load Floor 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 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. Unfolding The Load Floor Load Floor In Open Position UNDERSTANDING THE...

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 at either side of theload floor. 3. Lift the load floor up to access storage under the loadfloor. WARNING! Do not drive with the load floor in the...

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 toolbox brackets available from your dealer. You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply-wood, etc.) by...

WARNING! • Care should always be exercised when operating avehicle with unrestrained cargo. Vehicle speeds mayneed to be reduced. Severe turns or rough roads maycause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that mayresult in vehicle damage. If wide building materialsare to be frequently carried, the insta...

EASY-OFF TAILGATE To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang,the tailgate can be removed quickly. If the truck is a 3500dual rear wheel model, unplug the tailgate wire harnessfrom under the rear of the truck and pull the harness outof the cargo box access hole. Unlatch the tailgate andre...

WARNING! To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly,the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Capor Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond theoverhanging camper compartment and be free ofleaks. TAILGATE SUPPORT STRAP ATTACHMEN 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 178 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...

30. Low Fuel Warning Light Glows when the pointer is between “E” and 1/8indication mark (approximately 15% of tank vol-ume) on the fuel gauge. When the fuel gauge pointer is on “E” (equivalent to Distance To Empty [DTE]= 0 on the overhead console if so equipped) there isreserve fuel capacity, which ...

When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position, orwhen the radio frequency is being displayed, time keep-ing is accurately maintained. On the RAQ radio the time button alternates the locationof the time and frequency on the display. On the REF onlyone of the two, time or frequency is displayed at...

Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances duringtransmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,and thus remain a part of the AM reception. Theyinterfere very little with the frequency variations thatcarry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplit...

SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO ANDHANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate ...

Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button repeatedly to select between theCD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the nextlistenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (ifequipped) mode. Press the right side of the ...

Operation Instructions - CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Inserting The Compact Disc (Single CD Player) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CDlabel facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled intothe CD Player and the CD icon w...

Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, whichallows the user to plug in a portable device such as anMP3 player, cassette player, or microphone and utilizethe vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and playthrough the vehicle speakers. The auxili...

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 lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in ...

TIME Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button to change the display from a large CDplaying time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is released or RW oranother ...

Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3file recording media and formats are limited. Whenwriting MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-tions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio areCD-ROM, CD-R and CD-R...

Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten-sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3extension may cause playback problems. The radio isdesigned to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and willnot play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compre...

If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. Ifthe CD is removed and there are other CD’s in the radio,the radio will play the next CD after a 2 minute timeout.If the CD is remov...

Turn the TUNE control to display available folders ormove through available folders. Press the TUNE controlto select a folder. Buttons 1 - 6 (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject. Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (IfEquipped) Refer to Hands Free Phone in Se...

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...

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...

When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data toan MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in thefollowing table are supported. In addition, variable bitrates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 filesuse a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 orVBR bit rates. MPEG Spe...

To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommendedto use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create asingle-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option beforewriting to the disc. Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 andWMA Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play) Pressi...

Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (IfEquipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Phone” in Section 3 of the Owner’sManual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped) Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of the Owner’sManual. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES) (If E...

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 — If Equipped 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 the s...

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...

Blower Control The rotary knob on the left of thecontrol panel is the blower control.Turn the knob clockwise to one of thefour positions to obtain the blowerspeed you desire. To turn the bloweroff, turn the knob to the far left posi-tion. Temperature Control The rotary knob at the center of thecontr...

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...

conditioning system has been on. It is not an indication ofa problem with the air conditioning system. Rear Air Duct—Mega Cab Only The rear seat will receive air flow in all modes except forDefrost. The rear air duct is designed to be pointed up when inA/C mode, and pointed down in Heat mode. Operat...

NOTE: On models equipped with Diesel engines, the idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm atelevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. Your air conditioning system is also equipped with anautomatic recirculation system. When the system sensesa heavy load or high heat conditi...

Operating Tips Chart UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 4

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures – Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . 253 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 253 ▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . 253 ▫ Normal Starting Procedure — Engine ManifoldAirtemperature Above 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . ...

䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 ▫ Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum TrailerWeight Ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 ▫...

The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with severalfeatures designed to assist cold weather starting andoperation: • The engine block heater is a resistance heater installedin the water jacket of the engine just above and behindthe oil filter. It requires a 110–115 volt AC electricaloutlet with a gro...

attempting to start the engine. This can be accomplishedby turning the ignition OFF for at least 5 seconds andthen back ON after the WAIT TO START light has goneoff, but before the engine is started. However, repeatedcycling of the manifold heaters will result in damage tothe heater elements or redu...

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 ...

NOTE: • Use of Climatized Diesel Fuel or Number 1 Diesel Fuelresults in a noticeable decrease in fuel economy. • Climatized Diesel Fuel is a blend of Number 2 andNumber 1 Diesel Fuels which reduces the temperatureat which wax crystals form in fuel. NOTE: Refer to Fuel Requirements in this section fo...

Block Heater Usage A. Temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) • Block Heater Required for 15W-40 • Block Heater Recommended for 5W-40 B. Temperatures below - 20°F (-29°C) • Block Heater Required for 5W-40 Winter Front Usage If a winter front or cold weather cover is to be used, apercentage of the total grill...

Engine Warm-Up Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is cold.When starting a cold engine, bring the engine up tooperating speed slowly to allow the oil pressure tostabilize as the engine warms up. NOTE: High-speed, no-load running of a cold engine can result in excessive white smoke and poor...

speed 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 speed is zero • Applying the throttle will cancel fast idle • If the engine is equipped with an aftermark...

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,...

Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park orNeutral position into another gear range. “P” Park This gear position supplements the parking brake bylocking the transmission. The engine can be started inthis range. Never use Park while the vehicle is in motion.Apply the parking brake w...

“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...

The alarm will continue for 3 minutes if the driver’s dooris closed but none of the other conditions listed above aremet. MANUAL TRANSMISSION WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave thevehicle unattended without having the parkingbrake fully applied. The parking brake should al-ways be ...

toward you in one motion. Do not pull the lever sharplyleft as you may shift accidentally into 2nd gear anddamage the transmission. You should use 1st gear when starting from a standingposition if under heavy load or when pulling a trailer. To shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depressthe ...

To prevent clutch and transmission damage, your vehicleshould be downshifted at speeds no greater than thoselisted in the Maximum Recommended DownshiftingSpeed chart. Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds GearSelec-tion 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Maxi-mumSpeed 10 mph (16 km/h) 19 mph (31 km/h) 32 mph (51...

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...

This Electronically Shifted transfer case provides 4 modepositions: 2 (rear) wheel drive high range, 4 wheel drivehigh range, 4 wheel drive low range, and neutral. The Electronically Shifted transfer case is designed to bedriven in the 2 wheel drive position (2WD) for normalstreet and highway condit...

Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights —Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Only Transfer case position indicator lights are located in theinstrument cluster and indicate the current and desiredtransfer case selection. When you select a different trans-fer case position, the indicator lights will ...

WARNING! Always engage the parking brake when poweringdown the vehicle if the ⴖ Service 4WD ⴖ light is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake mayallow the vehicle to roll which may cause personalinjury. NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning. The t...

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/4HI if the front and/or rear wheels are spinning(no traction). In this situation the selected position in...

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...

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 tire;however, 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 si...

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 wear pat-terns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wearpatterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earliertire replacement. Under inflation, also increases tire rollingresistance and results in higher fuel consumption...

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...

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 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 secondscontinuously when you are stuck, and don’t letan...

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 ofunapproved tires and wheels may change suspen-sion dimensions and performance characteristics,resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-ing of your vehicle. This can cause 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...

NOTE: On Canadian vehicles only, if your Ram truck is equipped with All-Season type tires on the front andON/OFF Road type tires mounted on the rear, do not usea front to back rotation pattern. Instead, rotate your tiresside to side at the recommended intervals. Dual Rear Wheels The tires used on du...

FUEL REQUIREMENTS (DIESEL ENGINES) Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier inyour Dodge truck. For most year-round service, No. 2diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 will pro-vide good performance. If the vehicle is exposed toextreme cold (below 20°F or -7°C), or is required t...

Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door. If the gas cap islost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for usewith this vehicle. CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poor...

Bulk Fuel Storage If you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of thestored fuel is also essential. Fuel contaminated withwater will promote the growth of “microbes.” Thesemicrobes form “slime” that will clog fuel filters and lines.Drain condensation from the supply tank and change theline filt...

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. VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As re...

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 ...

Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by applying lever-age through spring (load) bars. They are typically usedfor heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight tothe tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axel(s). Whenused in accordance with the manufacturers’ directio...

Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling armwhich attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickuptruck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mountedover the rear axle in the truck bed. Trailer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000lbs (...

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer WeightRatings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following websiteaddresses: • http:// www.dodge.com/towing . • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada). Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60...

• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipmentput in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfactory-installed options, or dealer-installed options,must be con...

actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped witha hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronicbrake controller is not required. − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs m...

NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehiclebut you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.Refer to the following illustrations. 4 - Pin Connector 7- Pin Connector STARTING AND OPERATING 337 5

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...

− When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage untilyou can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency. Towing Tips — Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transm...

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...

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

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

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational Towing – 2 Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing 2 Wheel Drive is not allowed. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground can result insevere transmission damage. Recreational Towing – 4 Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! Failure to follow these requ...

CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain thatthe transfer case is fully in N (NEUTRAL) beforerecreational towing to prevent damage to internalparts. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Shut OFF the engine. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4. Shift automatic transmission to N (...

CAUTION! Damage to the automatic transmission may occur ifthe transmission is shifted into P (PARK) with thetransfer case in N (NEUTRAL) and the engine RUN-NING. With the transfer case in N (NEUTRAL)ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting thetransmission into P (PARK) Returning to Normal Ope...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 ▫ All Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 䡵 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER 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 ...

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 jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y...

• Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. • 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 WA...

1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise oneturn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing afront wheel, place the bottle jack under th...

(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...

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 DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to preventdamage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars ...

2–Wheel- Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with thetransmission in Neutral and the ignition key in the OFFposition along with the front wheels raised and the rearwheels on the ground. Speed must not exceed 30 mph (50km/h) and distance must not exceed 15 miles (25 km). CA...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 ▫ 5.9L HO Cummins Turbo Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . 378 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . 379 䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 䡵 Engine Data Pla...

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...

ENGINE DATA PLATE Use the information from the engine data plate whendiscussing service or sourcing parts for your engine. Theengine data plate is located on the intake side of thebreather cover. DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, specialtools and equipment to perform al...

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...

Never operate the engine with oil level below the “ADD”mark or above the upper “SAFE” mark. Change Engine Oil Road conditions as well as your kind of driving affect theinterval at which your oil should be changed. Check thefollowing to determine if any apply to you: • Frequent short trips where the ...

If ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine oil at every interval shown in schedule ⬙ B ⬙ of the ⬙ Mainte- nance Schedules ⬙ section of this manual. If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oilat every interval shown on schedule ⬙ A ⬙ of the ⬙ Mainte- nance Schedules ⬙ sectio...

You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changesare followed. Materials Added to Engine Oil The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-tion of any additives (other than leak d...

CAUTION! Overtightening may distort the threads or damagethe filter element seal. Install the filter as specified by the filter manufacturer.Turn the filter 3/4 to one full turn after making contactwith the gasket. Check the condition of the threads and sealing surface onthe oil pan and drain plug. ...

Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Filter Care should be taken in disposing of the used enginefluids from your vehicle. Used fluids, indiscriminatelydiscarded, can present a problem to the environment.Contact your local dealer, service station, or governmen-tal agency for advice on recycling programs ...

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...

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

Steering Linkage — Inspection Whenever the vehicle is hoisted, all steering linkagejoints should be inspected for evidence of damage. Ifseals are damaged, parts should be replaced to preventleakage or contamination of the grease. Front Prop Shaft Lubrication Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fit...

Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items asseat tracks, doors, liftgate and hood hinges, should belubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operationand to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should bewiped ...

When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take somewasher fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipeclean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer systemin cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets orexceeds the temperature ...

accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gentlyspraying water from a garden hose vertically down theface of the condenser. Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connectionat the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire sy...

CAUTION! Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT en-gine coolants, may result in engine damage and maydecrease corrosion protection. If a non-HOAT cool-ant is introduced into the cooling system in anemergency, it should be replaced with the specifiedcoolant as soon as possible. Do not use plain...

The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount ofcorrosion protection in the engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-cording to the temperatures occurring in the area wherethe vehicle is operated....

Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulatedsubstance requiring proper disposal. Check with yourlocal authorities to determine the disposal rules for yourcommunity. Do not store ethylene glycol-based enginecoolant in open containers or allow it to remain i...

• Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in thecoolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to beadded, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also beprotected against freezing. • If frequent coolant additions are required, or if thelevel in t...

Charge Air Cooler (Inter-Cooler) The charge air cooler is positioned between the radiatorand the air conditioner condenser. Air enters the enginethrough the air cleaner and passes through the turbo-charger where it is pressurized. This pressurized airrapidly reaches high temperature. The air is then...

with water or subjected to severe service, follow therecommended change intervals in Maintenance Schedule“B” in Section 8 of this manual. Lubricant Selection Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for thecorrect lubricant type. NOTE: The presence of water in the gear lubricant will result in ...

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)...

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 ...

• Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon aspossible. Your dealer has touch up paint to match thecolor of your vehicle. Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum andchrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with amild soap and water to prevent corrosion. T...

Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if thebuckles do not work properly. Dry with a soft tissue. FUSES (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 ...

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 36 25 AmpNatural Audio_Amplifier 37 15 AmpBlue Spare 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) CAUTION! • When installing the Integrat...

VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, werecommend that you take the following steps to mini-mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: • Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw fuse (I.O.D.) fuselocated in the Integrated Power Module, located in theengine compartment. The I....

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. Open the hood 2. Remove the two (2) bolts from the front of the head-light housing. Front Headlight Housing Bolts MAINTAINING ...

NOTE: For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly straight forward, applying the greatest amount of force tothe outer edge of the headlight assembly. 5. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base ofthe headlight halogen bulb. 6. Twist connector on the side marker/turn signal/parklight bulb...

7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogenbulb in housing. 8. Twist the headlight halogen bulb 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove headlight bulb from the housing. 9. Replace headlight or side marker/turn signal/parklight bulb. Do not touch the headlight halogen bulb. 10. Reverse procedure for installa...

2. Pull bulb straight from the connector. 3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-ing. Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bedsheetmetal. Removing the Two (2) Screws MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 7

3. Turn desired bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove socket and bulb from housing. 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...

Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) — IfEquipped 1. Remove the two screws and housing and access thebulb sockets from the rear. 2. Turn socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise to access the bulb. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 7

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 . . . . . . . . 450 䡵 Maintenance Schedules — 5.9L Cummins TurboDiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 ▫ 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 60,000 63,750 67,500 71,250 75,000 (Kilometers) (96 000) (102 000) (108 000) (114 000) (120 000) Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid2500/3500. X Inspect brake linings. X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X Drain and refil...

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 front wheel bearings. X Change rear axle fluid. X X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56)fluid 2500/3500. X Inspect brake lining...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining ServiceFor Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 ▫ Be Reasonable With Requests ...

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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Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: • www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com • www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab-lished...

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...

Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 389,418Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . ...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32LATCH (Lower Anchors and Te...

Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Reclining Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,182Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 403,446Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . ....