Dodge 2007 Ram 2500 - Manual

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...

4. Release both buttons at the same time. 5. This will allow 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 on...

4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. 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 flas...

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

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — (GAS ENGINEONLY) Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote startingsystem, which will allow the vehicle to be started fromdistances up to approximately 300 feet away from thevehicle using the remote keyless entry key fob which ispart of your ignition key. In order to remote...

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...

To use the system, open each rear door, insert the tip ofthe ignition key or alike object into the lock control lever,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 han...

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...

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

Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with thewindows down or partially open positions. This is anormal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffetingoccurs with the re...

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, evenon short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driverand cause a collision that includes you. This can happenfar away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and thatthey can reduce the seriousness of i...

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...

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

Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode – IfEquipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack inthe shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is avail-able on all passenger seating positions with a combina-tion lap/shoulder belt. Wh...

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

WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbagcovers or attempt to manually open them. You maydamage the airbags and you could be injured be-cause the airbags are no longer functional. Theseprotective covers for the airbag cushions are de-signed to open only when the airbags are inflat...

Here are some simple steps you can follow to minimizethe risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years and under should always ridebuckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a...

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...

• Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners • Driver Seat Track Position Sensor (If Equipped) • Passenger Side Frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (Stan-dard Cab Vehicles Only) • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (Stan-dard Cab Vehicles Only) How the Airbag System Works • The Occupant...

WARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru-ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbagsto protect you in a collision. If the light does notcome on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if itcomes on as you drive, have the airbag systemchecked right away. • The Passenger Airbag...

units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated toinflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation ratesmay be possible based on collision severity and occu-pant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and theupper right side of the instrument panel separate andfold out of the way as the b...

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 ...

Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to failwhen you need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not thereto protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, includingadding any kind of badges or stickers to the steerin...

• The light flickers or comes on and remains on whiledriving. NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod-ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be readyto inflate for your protection. Promptly check fuse blockfor blown fuses. Refe...

Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all thetime — babies and children, too. Every state in the UnitedStates and all Canadian provinces require that smallchildren ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law,and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years...

• If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling andpushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnectthe latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch platearound, and insert the latch plate into the buckleagain. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,try a different seating posit...

NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Stan- dard Cab model refer to the “Passenger Airbag On/OffSwitch” located in this section. Standard Cab Passenger Seat Quad Cab Rear Outboard Seats THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 2

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 71 2

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

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 ...

Center Lap Belts The center seating position for the Quad Cab front seathas a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙ click. ⬙ To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the latch plate and pull. To remove slack,pull the loose end of the webbing. Wear the l...

Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System(BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed isgreater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced WarningSystem (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to buckle their seatbelt. The driver shoul...

The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti-vated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt WarningLight will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seatbelt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We...

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...

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...

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

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...

• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snugas possible. • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming orslouching can move the belt out of position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move thechild closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow achild to put the shoul...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 ▫ Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped . . . 122 ▫ 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 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3

The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. Seewww.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. Ifyour cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon-nect™ features. Refer to your cellular ...

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...

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 the phonebook. • The UConnect™ system will confirm the name andthen dial the corresponding phone number, which...

• 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...

Far End Audio Performance • 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 lou...

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 (1500 Standard and Quad CabModels) 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 w...

Reclining Seats (2500/3500/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. WARNING! You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in aseat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the...

Power Seats (1500 Standard and Quad CabModels) — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may causedamage to the seat controls. Power Seat Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 3

The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thefront seat cushions. One switch controls the seat move-ment. The six-way switch can be moved forward or back-wards to get the most comfortable position. The sameswitch can be moved up and down to control seat height orto change the seat angle by...

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 tocontrol seat height. Change the ...

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...

NOTE: The rear seat will drop and move forward in Kneel Mode. To fold either rear seat flat (Kneel Mode), lift the handleand fold the seat forward. Simply lift the seat back toreturn the seat to the upright position. Verify that it islocked in place. Kneel Mode Handle Kneel Mode 160 UNDERSTANDING TH...

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 164 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! 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...

CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedalsor impede its ability to move as it may cause damageto the pedal controls. Pedal travel may becomelimited if movement is stopped by an obstruction inthe adjustable pedal’s path. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this dev...

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 speedincrease (refer to the table below for the speed for yourspecif...

To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000 feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle is heavily loaded(especially when towing) the vehicle may slow bel...

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...

WARNING! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust whiletraining the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri-ous injury or death. WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training the Universal Transceiver. Donot train t...

2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons whilekeeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLinkbutton that you want to train and the hand-held trans-mitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step ...

NOTE: To program the remaining two HomeLink but- tons, begin with ⬙ Programming ⬙ step two. Do not repeat step one. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with ⴖ Program- ming ⴖ steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipp...

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment. HomeLink 威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc. POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located between the sunvisors on ...

Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing,press the switch forward and hold for two seconds afterthe reversal occurs. This allows the sunroof to movetowards the closed position. NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed. Venting Sunroof -...

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 power outlets can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide powerwith the ignition switch in the ON position o...

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 2...

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. Quad...

Storage and Seats (Mega Cab Models) The Mega Cab models provide additional storage behindthe rear seat. To gain access to the Mega Cab rear storage, fold the rearseats to the “kneel position”. (See page 158 for moreinformation.) Push down on the front of the storage compartmenthandle and lift the st...

REAR WINDOW FEATURES Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heatedside view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel,with the ignition On. Turning Off the ignition willdeact...

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 OPEN TAILGATE SUPPORT STRAP ATTACHMEN 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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 YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 ▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 280 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 ▫ Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 226 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 316 for more information.) 11. TOW HAUL The TOW HAUL button is located at the end of the gearshift lever. This light will il...

24. ESP/BAS Warning Lamp – If Equipped The lamp indicates a problem with one or moreof the functions of ESP. The yellow “ESP/BASWarning Lamp” in the instrument clustercomes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position as a bulb check. It should go out withthe engine running. If the “ES...

31. Door Ajar The door ajar light will illuminate when any door isopened. When the ignition is ON the door ajar light willstay illuminated until the open door is closed. When theignition is OFF the door ajar light will stay illuminateduntil the open door is closed or the battery saver featureautomat...

NOTE: The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped)will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignitionswitch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front doorwill cancel this feature. SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)RADIO WITH OPTIONAL ...

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 display.Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase ordecrease the Bass tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a second time and MIDwill displ...

You may add a second station to each push-button byrepeating the above procedure with this exception: Pressthe 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,and 12 Satellite (if equipped) st...

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 ...

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...

Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune/Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right sideTune/Audio control to set the minutes. The minutes willbegin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using t...

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 ...

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...

one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memorybutton during a music type scan, will call up the memorychannel and stop the search. PTY Button ⴖ SEEK ⴖ When the desired program is obtained, press the ⬙ SEEK ⬙ button within five seconds. The channel will change tothe next channel that matches the ...

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...

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STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures – Gas Engines . . . . . . . . . . . 302 ▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 ▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 ▫ If Engine Fails...

Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine isobtained without pumping or depressing the acceleratorpedal. Turn the key to the START position and releasewhen the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5seconds, then re...

If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but nothave enough power to continue running when the key isreleased. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel-erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release theaccelerator pedal and the key once the engine is runningsmoothly. If th...

WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or“N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. Ifyour foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, thevehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hitsomeone or something. Only shift...

WARNING! Never use Park position on an automatic transmis-sion as a substitute for the parking brake. Alwaysapply parking brake fully when parked to guardagainst vehicle movement and possible injury ordamage. WARNING! Your vehicle could move and injure you and others ifit is not completely in P (Par...

“N” Neutral Shift to Neutral when the vehicle is standing for pro-longed periods with the engine running. The engine maybe started in this range. Set the parking brake if you mustleave the vehicle. NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving, with the transmission in neutral (N) position, can cau...

• vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48km/h); • the “TOW HAUL O/D OFF” switch has not beenactivated; • transmission has reached normal operating tempera-ture. NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdriveand will automatical...

When To Use “TOW HAUL” and “O/D OFF”Modes When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying aheavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc-curs, press the “TOW HAUL O/D OFF” button once toselect TOW HAUL. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overhea...

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

To shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depressthe clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train tostop. Reverse has a “crash-through” lockout feature.Move the shift lever from the Neutral position straightacross, in one swift motion, and down into Reverse. Recommended Vehicle Shift Speed...

CAUTION! When descending a hill, be very careful to downshiftone gear at a time to prevent overspeeding theengine which can cause valve damage. To prevent clutch and transmission damage, your vehicleshould be downshifted at speeds no greater than thoselisted in the Maximum Recommended DownshiftingSp...

4H 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. N Neutral - Disengages both the front and rear driveshaftsfrom the powertrain. To be used for flat towin...

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 (5 Position Switch)—IfEquipped 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 5 ...

When additional traction is required, the transfer case4WD HI and 4WD LO positions can be used to lock thefront and rear driveshafts together and force the frontand rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This isaccomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to thedesired position - see Shifting P...

The “SERVICE 4WD” warning light monitors the electricshift 4WD system. If this light remains on after enginestart up or illuminates during driving, it means that the4WD system is not functioning properly and that serviceis required. WARNING! Always engage the parking brake when poweringdown the vehi...

WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave thevehicle unattended with the transfer case in theNeutral (N) position without first fully engaging theparking brake. The transfer case Neutral (N) positiondisengages both the front and rear driveshafts fromthe powertrain and will allow the vehic...

4WD LO 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). N Neutral - Disengag...

light will continue to flash until all the requirements forthe selected position have been met. To retry a shift:return the control knob back to the original position,make certain all shift requirements have been met, waitfive (5) seconds and try the shift again. NOTE: If all the requirements to sel...

3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case controlswitch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (notflashing), shift transmission back into gear (release clutchon manual transmissions). Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. With the...

Electronically Shifted Transfer Case OperatingInformation/Precautions (4 Position Switch)—IfEquipped 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 ...

in the 4HI and 4LO positions on dry hard surfaced roadsmay cause increased tire wear and damage to the drive-line components. 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 transfer case N...

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 ...

NOTE: If your are leaving your vehicle stored for longer than 21 days, refer to the section on “Vehicle Storage.” 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 t...

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for awedge of water to build up between the tire and roadsurface. This is known as hydroplaning and may causepartial or complete loss of vehicle control and stoppingability. To reduce this possibility, the following pre...

NOTE: After off-road usage, particularly in sand or mud, inspect the underside of the vehicle for accumu-lated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brakerotors and calipers. Use a hose to clean off any accumulation of dirt or mud. Check the exhaust system and all exposed componentsfor any s...

Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked andthe gear shift lever is in the PARK position. Whenparking on a hill you should apply the parking brakebefore placing the gear shift lever in PARK, otherwise theload on the transmission locking mechanism may make itdifficult to move the selector ...

When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward thecurb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on anuphill grade. The parking brake should always be applied wheneverthe driver is not in the vehicle. BRAKE SYSTEM If power assist is lost for any reason (for example,repeated brake applications...

also contribute to the noise condition. Repeated or con-tinuous noises during braking may be an indication thatthe brake linings are worn and in need of replacement. Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System — RWAL The Anti-lock Brake System provides increased vehiclestability and brake performance under mo...

The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop toprovide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motormakes a low humming noise during operation. This isnormal. When you are in a severe braking condition involvinguse of the Anti-lock Brake System, you will experiencesome pedal drop as the vehicle co...

WARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu-ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, norcan it increase braking or steering efficiency be-yond that afforded by the condition of the vehiclebrakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, includingtho...

BAS (Brake Assist System) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s brakingcapability during emergency braking maneuvers. Thesystem detects an emergency braking situation by sens-ing the rate and amount of brake application and thenapplies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can helpreduce brak...

WARNING! If the clutch pedal (manual vehicles only) remainsdepressed during the application of the throttle, theHSA will disengage allowing the vehicle will rolldown the incline. This could cause a collision withanother vehicle or object. To avoid this, do not applythrottle while depressing the clut...

WARNING! If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer,your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivatedwith the brake switch. If so, when the brake pedal isreleased there may not be enough brake pressure tohold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and this couldcause a collision with anot...

ESP/TCS Indicator Light The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” located in theinstrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as thetires lose traction and the ESP system becomesactive. The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” also flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESP/TCS IndicatorLight” begins to flash during accelerati...

The ESP system has multiple operating modes depend-ing on vehicle type – Two Wheel Drive (2WD) or FourWheel Drive (4WD). 4WD vehicles may be equippedwith either a four mode position (2WD/Neutral/4HI/4LO) transfer case or a five mode position (2WD/Auto/Neutral/4H/4LO) transfer case. If you have a 4WD...

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

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. 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 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 of un-approved tires and wheels may change suspensiondimensions and performance characteristics, resultingin changes to steering, handling, and braking of yourvehicle. This can cause unpre...

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...

FUEL REQUIREMENTS All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de-signed to meet all emissions regulations andprovide excellent fuel economy and perfor-mance when using high quality unleaded“regular” gasoline having an octane ratingof 87. The routine use of premium gasolineis not recommended. Under normal ...

• When pulling a heavy load or driving a fully loadedvehicle when the humidity is low and the temperatureis high, use a premium unleaded fuel to help preventspark knock. If spark knock persists, lighten the load,or engine piston damage may result. • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold...

• Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every timethe vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditionsrepaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all sidewindows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle toprevent carbon mon...

CAUTION! To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “topoff” the fuel tank after filling. NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or nearthe vehicle when the gas cap is removed or thetank filled. • Never add fuel...

cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound isheard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properlytightened. Press the odometer reset button to turn themessage off. If the problem persists, the message willappear the next time the vehicle is started. This mightindicate a damaged cap. ...

WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and couldcause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling thetank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and neveruse it near an open flame. Fuel Requ...

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailerplus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment(permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙ loaded and ready for operation ⬙ condition. The recom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your f...

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...

− An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronicallyactuated 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,...

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. Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stoppingand backing the...

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” range can be selected when towing. However, iffrequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “TOWHAUL” or “OD/OFF” range shoul...

Towing Tips — Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-heating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put transmissionin neutral and increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning Turn off tempora...

SNOWPLOW Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factoryinstalled option. These packages include componentsnecessary to equip your vehicle with a snowplow. Dodge Ram 1500 Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Ram 1500 Models for snow- plow applications. WARNING! On 1500 Models, snowplows, winches, and oth...

5. 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...

Keep all snowplow electrical connections and batteryterminals clean and free of corrosion. When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and driv-etrain damage, the following precautions should be ob-served. • Operate with transfer case in 4L when plowing smallor congested areas where speeds are not like...

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...

EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE The equipment Identification Plate is located on the hoodinner surface. The following information about your vehicle is dis-played on this plate: Model, Wheelbase, Vehicle Identifi-cation Number, Truck Order Number, and code numberswith descriptions of all production a...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 ▫ Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 ▫ Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools(1500 Models) . . . ....

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 ...

WARNING! After using the jack and tools, always reinstall themin the original carrier and location. While drivingyou may experience, abrupt stopping, rapid accelera-tion, or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket orother objects in the vehicle may move around withforce, resulting in serious injur...

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

• 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...

• Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make surethat the jack will not damage surrounding truckparts and adjust the jack position as required. NOTE: If the 2500/3500 bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may be ...

WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision orhard stop could injure someone in the vehicle.Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire andwheel in the places provided. 7. Install wheel center cap and remove wheel blocks. Donot install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on thespa...

CAUTION! Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap.Do not use a twisting motion when removing thehub cap, damage to the hub cap finish may occur. CAUTION! The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has two pryoff notches. Make sure that the hook of the jackhandle driver is located squarely in ...

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

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

5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminalof the booster battery and then to the engine of thevehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you havea good contact on the engine. WARNING! • You should not try to start your vehicle by push-ing or towing. • Do not connect the cable to ...

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it canoften be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gearselector rhythmically between DRIVE and REVERSE(automatic transmissions) and between 1st and RE-VERSE (manual transmissions), while applying slightpressure to the accelerato...

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

NOTE: The Transfer Case must be in the neutral posi- tion, and the transmission must be in Park (AutomaticTransmission), or in gear (Manual Transmission) to tow a4WD vehicle with one end of the vehicle raised. The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are ...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment— 3.7L/4.7L . . . . . . . . . . . 448 䡵 Engine Compartment— 5.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . 450 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 䡵 Emissions Inspection And M...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 5.7L MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 7

message off. If the problem persists, the message willappear the next time the vehicle is started. This mightindicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twicein a row, the system will turn on the MalfunctionIndicator Light (MIL). Resolving the problem will turnthe MIL light off. EMISSIONS INS...

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...

To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignitionwhen the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is inmotion. • Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing thevehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wiresdisconnected or removed,...

Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditionershould be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealerat the start of each warm season. This service shouldinclude cleaning of the condenser fins and a performancetest. Drive belt tension should also be checked at thistim...

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

Front Prop Shaft Lubrication — 2500/3500 (4X4)Models 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. Body Lubrication Locks and all b...

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

Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved enginecoolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. Thiscoolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles beforereplacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-nance period, it is important that you use the samecoolant througho...

When additional coolant is needed to maintain theproper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Donot overfill. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vaporcoming from the front of the engine compartment. This ...

Brake System Power Disc Brakes (front and rear) Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, severalhard stops during the break-in period are recommendedto seat the linings and wear off any foreign material. Brake And Power Steering Hoses When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance,ins...

WARNING! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.You could have an accident. If you see any signs ofcracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brakehoses replaced immediately. Brake Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checkedwhen per...

This inspection should be made with the vehicle in a levelposition. The fluid level should be even with the bottomof the fill hole for the Manufacturer’s C205F HD FrontAxles. The fluid level should be 5/8” (16 mm) below on9 1/4” Manufacturer’s Rear Axles. For all 2500/3500 Model axles, the fluid lev...

To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly,the following procedure must be used: 1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operatingtemperature. 2. The vehicle must be on level ground. 3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brakepedal. 4. Place the gear selector momentaril...

CAUTION! Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F(10°C) it may not register on the dipstick. Do not addfluid until the temperature is elevated enough toproduce an accurate reading. 7. Check for leaks. Release parking brake. To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmissionafter ch...

should be performed anytime a malfunction is observedor suspected. Proper maintenance of the entire vehiclewill help the effectiveness of the noise control systems. Air Cleaner Assembly Inspect air cleaner housing for proper assembly and fit.Make certain that the air cleaner is properly positionedan...

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-tured by the manufacturer, was designed, built andequipped to conform at the time it left the manufacturerscontrol with...

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...

• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident orsimilar cause which destroys the paint and protectivecoating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-sibility of the owner. • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,de-ice...

Interior Care Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery andcarpeting. Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended forleather upholstery. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regularcleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles ...

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...

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 fuseand component may be stamped on the inside coverotherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped onthe i...

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 503 7

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 507 ...

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. 2. Tu...

U.S. Metric 5.7L Engine V-8 (SAE 5W-20, API Certified). For trucks operating under a gross combined weight rating less than 14,000 lbs. 7.0 qts. 6.6L 5.7L Engine V-8 (SAE 5W-30, API Certified). For 2500/ 3500 trucks operating under a gross combined weight rating greater than 14,000 lbs. 7.0 qts. 6.6...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 518 䡵 Maintenance Schedules – Gas Engines . . . . . . . . 518 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534 8 M A I N TE N A N ...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shownor 3 months, whichever comes first. X X X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X Rotate tires. X X Check spare tire for...

Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (87 000) (92 000) (97 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shownor 3 months, whichever comes first. X X X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X Check spare ti...

Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (126 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shownor 3 months, whichever comes first. X X X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X Check spa...

Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (169 000) (174 000) (179 000) (183 000) (188 000) (193 000) Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** X Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re-quired (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). X X Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at1...

Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (39 000) (48 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correctstowage. X X X X X Check transfer...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 542 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542 ▫ 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...

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either thewebsite or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas-tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac-cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please callfor an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when o...

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...

Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 506Center Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43,83Center Seat Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . 203,204Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542 Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,97Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . ....

Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,314General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491Grocery Bag Retainer . . ....

Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230,235 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230,235 Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) . . . . . . . . . . . . 337Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) . . . . . . . . . . . . 337Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 280Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . ...