Dodge 2008 Ram 2500 - Manual

INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaintyou with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Bookletand various customer-oriented documents. You areurged to read these pub...

follow and careful adherence to them will ensure thatyou take full advantage of the features of this engine. Thank you for choosing the Cummins t Turbo Diesel powered truck. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which sectioncontains the information you desire. The detail...

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 m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 m Sentry Key t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle hasthe key code numbers for your vehicle locks. Thesenumbers can be used to order duplicate keys from yourauthorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for thesenumbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Aut...

CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Alwaysremove key from the ignition and lock all doorswhen leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Transmission — If EquippedWhen the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, thesteering and ignition systems are locked to provideantitheft protection...

SENTRY KEY T The Sentry Key t Immobilizer system prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. Thesystem does not need to be armed or activated. Operationis automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is lockedor unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embeddedelec...

Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys t , you can program new Sentry Keys t to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key t Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ig...

NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key fromstarting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then bereprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to anauthorized dealer at the time of servi...

NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right todisengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engagethe lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system preven...

being set. After the alarm is set, the SECURITY light willflash at a slower rate to indicate that the system is armed. NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously during vehicle operation, have the system checked by anauthorized dealer. To Disarm the System: Use the RKE transmitter to UNLOCK t...

NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-tesy lights do not turn off if the dimmer control is inthe interior lights ON position (extreme top position). • The illuminated entry system will not operate if thedimmer control is in the extreme downward position. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF...

To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once to unlock only thedriver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors. When theUNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry willinitiate, the parking lights will flash on twice and ifinstalled, t...

(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over-head Console with Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform thefollowing procedure: 1. Perform this operation while standing outside thevehicle. 2. Press and hold the LOCK ...

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

NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. The recommended replacement battery is CR2032 bat-tery. NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. With the transmitter buttons fa...

WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of anaccident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive aswell as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leavingunattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for anumber of reasons. A child or others could...

chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch anda door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. Automatic Door Locks – If EquippedIf this feature is enabled, your door locks will lockautomatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph(25 km/h). Automatic Door Lock ProgrammingThis feature...

7. Repeat the above steps to alternate the availability ofthis feature. 8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode wascanceled before the feature could be changed. If neces-sary, repeat the above procedure. Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in therear se...

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

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 t and Mega Cab ...

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

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 ...

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. These include the frontand rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, frontairbags for both the driver and front passenger and, ifequipped, window bags for the driver and passengersseated...

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

3. When the belt is extended long enough to fit, insert thelatch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 1 — Latch Plate Latch Plate To Buckle 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Regular Cab Front Center Three-Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Regular 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 seat...

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 of injuryin 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 Retractors (ALR) Mode – IfEquipped I...

Center Lap Belts The center seating position for the Quad Cab t front seat has a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latchplate into the buckle until you hear a 9 click. 9 To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the latch plate and pull. To remove slack,pull the loose end of the webbing. Wear th...

Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert T ) 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 t ) will alert the driver to buckle the seat belt. The driver should...

The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert t ) can be reac- tivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert t ) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seatbelt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant ...

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...

• Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners (ifequipped) • Driver Seat Track Position Sensor (if equipped) • Passenger Side Frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light(2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) How the Airbag...

• The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units arelocated in the center of the steering wheel and the rightside of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects acollision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflatorunits. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated toinflate the front airbags. D...

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 (2500/3500 RegularCab Vehicles Only) Place the ig...

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

• Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Impact acceleration and angle • Seat Belt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Transmission gear selection • Cruise control status • Traction/st...

around, and insert the latch plate into the buckleagain. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,try a different seating position. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the childrestraint manufacturer’s directions. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in thevehicle...

NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Regular Cab model, refer to the “Passenger Airbag ON/OFFSwitch” located in this section. Regular Cab Passenger Seat Quad Cab t Rear Outboard Seats 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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

of reach of children. It is recommended that beforeinstalling the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so theseat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out ofreach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the childrestraint installation, instead of tucking the seat beltbehind the child res...

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

Multiple Child Restraints 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Tether Anchorage Points at All Three SeatingPositions (Mega Cab t ) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust thetether strap so that it will reach over the seatback underthe head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind theseat. 2. Lift the cover, and attach the hook to the squareop...

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

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 ▫ Inside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror – If Equipped . . . .85 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

m Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 ▫ Electric Rear Window Defroster And HeatedSideview Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 173 ▫ Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped . . 173 ▫ Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped . . . . . . . 174 m Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equip...

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 avoi...

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 ...

extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped out orin). A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the mainmirror surface. NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. Blindspot Mirror Trailer Towing...

The radio display will be used for visual prompts fromthe UConnect t system such as 9 CELL 9 or caller ID on certain radios. Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect t system and to navigate through the UConnect t menu structure. Voice commands are required after mostUConnect t s...

To activate the UConnect t system from idle, simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts fordirections. All UConnect t system sessions begin with a press of the PHONE button on the radio control head. Cancel CommandAt any prompt, after the beep, you can say 9 Cancel 9 and you will b...

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

to 9 Toggling Between Calls 9 in this section. To combine two calls, refer to 9 Conference Call 9 in this section. Place/Retrieve a Call From HoldTo put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until youhear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold.To bring the call back from hold, press...

Things You Should Know About Your UConnect T System UConnect t Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press thePHONE button and say “UConnect t Tutorial.” Voice TrainingFor users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect t s...

• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may becompromised with the convertible top down. 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, • dry weather ...

General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired...

40-20-40 Front Seat As the name implies, the seat is divided into threesegments. The outboard seat portions are each 40% of thetotal width of the seat. The back of the center portion(20%) easily folds down to provide an armrest/centerstorage compartment (if equipped). Each outboard seat is independe...

Reclining Seats The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seatbackand 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 the...

Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of neck injury in theevent of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down onthe restraints so that the upper edge is as high aspractical, at least to the level of the ears. To lower the head restraint, push in the button and thenpush down...

Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — IfEquipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of thedriver’s seatback and on the right side of the passenger’sseatback increases or decreases the lumbar (lower back)support. Power Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power s...

The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thefront seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move-ment. The four-way switch in the center can be movedforward or backwards to get the most comfortable posi-tion. The same switch can be moved up and down to control seat height. Change the...

Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models Reclining Rear Seats — Mega Cab ModelsThe recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion.Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seatbackand adjust for comfort. Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — Mega CabModelsBoth the left and right rear sea backs c...

Folding Rear Seat (Kneel Mode) — Mega CabModelsBoth the left and right rear seats can be folded flat (KneelMode) and used for carrying cargo. Each of the rearseatbacks provide two D-rings and each of the rearstorage bin lids provide two slotted cutouts. Use a cargotie down to secure cargo in the car...

WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied down before drivingyour vehicle. Improperly secured cargo can flyaround in a sudden stop and strike someone in thevehicle, causing serious injury or possible death.Secure cargo with a cargo tie down using the D-Ringsprovided on the back of the seats and the slott...

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. Kneel Mode UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF Y...

Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located in the instrumentpanel under the climate controls. Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).Press the switch once to obtain High heat level, thenpress the switch again to obtain Low heat level. Pressingthe switch a third ti...

WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skinbecause of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-tion or other physical condition must exercise carewhen using the seat heater. It may cause burns evenat low temperatures, especially if used...

To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pullthe hood release lever located below the steering wheel atthe base of the instrument panel. Once the hood isreleased you must reach into the opening beneath thecenter of the grille and push up the latch to release thesafety catch before raisi...

LIGHTS Interior Lights Headlight Switch Location Dimmer Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 3

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 isopen and the interior lights are on...

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

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses andreducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. Toremove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steelwool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Daytime...

Cargo Light — If Equipped The cargo lights are turned ON by pressing on theCARGO button. The interior lights will also turn onwhen the cargo lights are on. The cargo lights will alsoturn ON for 30 seconds when a key fob UNLOCK ispressed, as part of the illuminated entry feature. Multifunction Contro...

You can signal a lane change by moving the leverpartially up or down. Turn Signal Auto ModeTap the multifunction control lever once and the turnsignal (left or right) will flash three times, and automati-cally turn off. Passing LightYou can signal another vehicle with your headlights bypartially pul...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wipers High Beam / Low Beam Windshield Wiper / Washer Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 3

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 SystemThe intermittent feature of this system was designed foruse when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle,with a variable paus...

while in the OFF position, the wiper will wipe approxi-mately three wipes after the wash knob is released. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer systemin cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets orexceeds the temperature range of your climate. Thisrating information can be foun...

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. DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPE...

Adjustment 1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10 in(254 mm) away from the airbag located in the center ofthe steering wheel. 2. Fasten and adjust the seatbelts. 3. Move the adjustable pedal switch, located to the left ofthe steering column near the parking brake release, in thedire...

NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control switchbuttons (i.e., SET and CANCEL) are operated simulta-neously, in order to ensure proper operation. The systemcan be reactivated by pushing the speed control switchON/OFF button and re-establishing...

To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push and release theRESUME button. Resume can be used at any speed above30 mph (50 km/h). To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is on, speed can be increased bypressing and holding the RESUME/ACCEL button.When the button is released, a new...

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

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — IfEquipped Pressing the menu button will change thedisplay to one of the following features: Dome/Reading Lights Overhead Console with EVIC UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 3

Press and release the Menu button until thePersonal Settings displays on the EVIC. Use the STEP button to display one of the following: • “LANGUAGE” – When in this display you may selectone of three languages for all display nomenclature,including the trip functions. Press the RESET buttonwhile in t...

NOTE: If this feature is enabled, the headlamps will be on during the engine pre-heat and cold crank; therefore,it is recommended that the feature be disabled whenovernight ambient temperature is at or below 20°F (-7°C)to prevent excessive drain on batteries during cold crank-ing. • “UNIT IN > US...

Manual Compass CalibrationIf the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” messagedoes not appear in the EVIC display, you must put thecompass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press the Menu button until Personal Settings isdisplayed. ...

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press the Menu button until Personal Settings isdisplayed. 3. Press the STEP button until “Compass Variance” isdisplayed. 4. Press and release RESET button until the propervariance zone is selected according to the map. 5. Press and release the ...

WARNING! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage whiletraining the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri-ous injury or death. Programming HomeLink T Before You BeginIf you have not trained any of the HomeLink t buttons, erase all channels b...

6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training”button. The name and color of the button may vary bymanufacturer. NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “Learn” button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmedHomeLink t button twice (ho...

Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators aredesigned to “time-out” in the same manner. It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cyclingprocess to prevent possible overheating of the garagedoor or gate motor. If you are having difficulties programming a garage dooropener or a g...

NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user ’s authority to operate thedevice. The term “IC:” before the certification/registration num-ber only signifies that...

Open Sunroof - Express Mode Momentarily pressing the switch rearward will activatethe Express Open Feature, causing the sunroof to openautomatically. During the Express Open operation, anymovement of the switch will stop the sunroof and it willremain in a partial open position. Again, momentarilypre...

There is an additional power outlet inside the centerconsole of vehicles equipped with 40-20-40, or Bucketfront seats. There is also a power outlet located on therear of the center console for Quad Cab t or Mega Cab t vehicles (only) equipped with bucket seats. The outlet(s) has/have a fused direct ...

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The removable ash receiver is located in the instrumentpanel cupholder 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 whe...

CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40Seats) — Automatic Transmission Your new vehicle is equipped with two adjustable cup-holders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on the cupholder door handle located on the front surface. Eachopening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold c...

Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab T ) — If Equipped Quad Cab t vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passengerconvenience. Rear Cupholder (Mega Cab T ) Mega Cab t vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders located in the center armrest. Mega Cab t Rear Armre...

STORAGE Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) – IfEquipped 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 the cover. Inside there is a power outlet (if equipped),removable coin ho...

Storage and Seats (Quad Cab T Models) Located in the center of the front 40–20–40 seat cushionthere is a storage compartment. Regular Cab models also have storage behind the seat. The Quad Cab t models provide additional storage under the rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart-ment. ...

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 123 for moreinformation.) Push down on the front of the storage compartmenthandle and lift the st...

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 inju...

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 vehicle has many featuresdesigned for utility and convenience. Load Floor Securing Straps Pickup Box Features UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHIC...

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 Attachment 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS m Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 m Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ Instrument Cluster – 6.7L Diesel Engine . . . . . 188 m Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 m ...

▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 ▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 m Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 246 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 ▫ Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Passenger Airbag* 11 — TPMS “Light Load” Reset Switch* 16 — Transfer Case Control Switch* 2 — Air Outlets 7 — Glove Box 12 — Power Sliding Back Glass Switch* 17 — Parking Brake Release Lever 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch* ...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Check Gauges This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, EngineOil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature gauges indicate a reading either too high or too low.Examine the gauges carefully, and follow the instructionscontained below for each indicated problem. NOTE: W...

If the light remains on when the parking brake isreleased, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic systemmalfunction. In this case, the light will remain on untilthe cause is corrected. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessaryand continued operation of the vehicle in this conditi...

experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idleor engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. Thelight will come on when the ignition is first turned onand remain on for 15 seconds as a bulb check. If the lightdoes not come on during starting, have the systemchecked by an authorized dea...

ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built intothe radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/ortime in hours and minutes (depending on your radiomodel) whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCposition. When the ignition switch is in the OFF position,...

Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals: AM orAmplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted soundcauses the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves tovary; and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which thefrequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturbance...

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 bu...

Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/AUDIO con-trol. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the TUNE/AUDIOcontrol to set the minutes. The minutes will begin toblink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the TUNE/AUDIO control...

Operating 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 wi...

Operating 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, HANDS-FREEPHONE, AND VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS(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 t...

RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD Modefor 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 tra...

SALES CODE RAK – AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD(6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITERADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, andWMA 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 the ON or A...

By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon isdisplayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequencystation with the same selected PTY name. The PTYfunction only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (ProgramType) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the...

Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever thetape player is on, but may be switched off. To turn off the Dolby Noise Reduction System: PressPreset 1 after you insert the tape. The NR light in thedisplay will go off when the Dolby System is off. * ”Dolby” noise reduction is man...

RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD Modefor 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. Press...

MPEG Specification 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 al...

menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina-tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CDchanger with MP3 capability. Mapping information for navigation is supplied on aDVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD coversall of North America. Refer to your “Navigation User’sManu...

3. To decrease the clock by one hour, use the SelectEncoder to highlight the “-” sign. Press ENTER. PressENTER again to decrease the clock by another hour. 4. To increase the clock by minutes, make sure “MIN +”is highlighted and press ENTER. Press ENTER again toincrease the clock by another minute. ...

System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and youmay begin listening immediately to the one year of audioservice that is included with the factory-installed satelliteradio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel-come kit that contains general information, includingh...

when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turnedOFF, or five minutes have passed since any button waspushed. ESN/SID Access with REC Navigation RadiosPlease refer to your Navigation User’s Manual. With the ignition in the ACC position and the radio off,press the CD Eject and SET buttons simul...

Press and release the SCAN button (if equipped) toautomatically change channels every seven seconds. Theradio will pause on each channel for seven secondsbefore moving on to the next channel. The word 9 SCAN 9 will appear in the display between each channel change.Press the SCAN button a second time...

PTY Button SEEK When the desired program is obtained, press the SEEKbutton within five seconds. The channel will change tothe next channel that matches the program type selected. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception on vehicles available witha luggage rack, do not place items on the roof ar...

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 direction. 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...

the windshield, and the demister outlets located at theedge of each side of the instrument panel, and the airconditioning may be on. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even ifthe A/C button has not been pressed. This dehumidifiesthe air ...

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

NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions betweenthe major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-tified by the small dots and give an even blend of bothmodes. Panel Outside air flows through the outlets located in theinstrument panel. ...

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. Dual Zone Temperature Control Use this control to regulate th...

CirculationThe cab is designed with features to promote outside aircirculation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. Theseare air exhausters that provide the means for regularexchange of cab air. Side window demisters direct airflow specifically to thewindow glass to help prevent interior foggin...

Operating Tips Fast CooldownFor a fast cooldown, turn the blower fan rotary knob tothe extreme right position, turn the mode control to thepanel fresh position, press the snowflake button to turnon the air conditioning, and drive with the windowsopen for the first few minutes. Once the hot air has b...

Summer OperationAir conditioned vehicles must be protected with a highquality antifreeze coolant during summer to provideproper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling pointof the coolant for protection against overheating. A 50 %concentration is recommended. For proper coolant type,refer to “...

Operating Tips Chart 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures – Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . 268 ▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . 268 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 269 ▫ Normal Starting Procedure – Engine ManifoldAir Temperature Above 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . 2...

m Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 ▫ Fuel Requirements (6.7L Diesel Engines) . . . . . 348 m Adding Fuel (Diesel Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 ▫ Bulk Fuel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

STARTING PROCEDURES – DIESEL ENGINES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. The starter should not be operated for more than 15-second intervals. Waiting a few minutes between suchintervals will protect the starter from over...

NOTE: The engine block heater cord is a factory in- stalled option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heatercords are available from your authorized Mopar t dealer. • A 12–volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aidsin preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by a built-inthermostat. • A heat...

For Extremely Cold Weather Starting — EngineManifold Air Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C)In extremely cold weather below 0°F (-18°C) it may bebeneficial to cycle the manifold heaters twice beforeattempting to start the engine. This can be accomplishedby turning the ignition OFF for at least five second...

Starting Fluids WARNING! STARTING FLUIDS or flammable liquids areNEVER TO BE USED in the Cummins t Diesel (see Warning 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. Th...

• Climatized Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is a blend ofNumber 2 Ultra Low Sulfur and Number 1 Ultra LowSulfur Diesel Fuels which reduces the temperature atwhich wax crystals form in fuel. NOTE: The engine requires the use of “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel” . Use of incorrect fuel could result in engi...

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 UsageIf a winter front or cold weather cover is to be used, apercentage of the total grille...

NOTE: High-speed, no-load running of a cold engine can result in excessive white smoke and poor engineperformance. No-load engine speeds should be keptunder 1,200 rpm during the warm-up period, especiallyin cold ambient temperature conditions. If temperatures are below 32°F (0°C), operate the engine...

Stopping The Engine Idle the engine a few minutes before routine shutdown.After full load operation, idle the engine 3 to 5 minutesbefore shutting it down. This idle period will allow thelubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat away fromthe combustion chamber, bearings, internal components,a...

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

DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) –IF EQUIPPED The exhaust brake feature will only function when thedriver turns the exhaust brake switch to the ON position.Once the switch is in the ON position and the vehicle ismoving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h); the exhaust brakewill automatically operate when...

TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with Overdrive(68RFE) — If Equipped The gear selector lever display located in the instrumentpanel cluster indicates the transmission gear range (theselector is illuminated for night driving). The selectorlever is mounted on the right side of the steering...

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...

delayed. Shifts into 5th and 6th gear are still allowedunder steady cruise conditions. Closed throttle down-shifts (for improved engine braking) may occur duringsteady braking maneuvers. Pressing the switch a secondtime restores normal operation. Normal operation isalways the default at engine start...

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 applied when the driver is not in the vehicle,especially on an incline. CAUTION! Never drive with your foot resting on the...

Truck models with manual transmission are equippedwith a clutch interlocking ignition system. The clutchpedal must be fully depressed to start the vehicle. Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. Asyou release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera-tor pedal. This transmission ...

Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds Gear Selec- tion 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to L Maxi- mum Speed 68 mph (109 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) 32 mph (51 km/h) 19 mph (31 km/h) 10 mph (16 km/h) Reverse Shifting To shift into REVERSE (R), bring the vehicle to a com-plete stop. Depress the clutch and ...

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

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

4L4-Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4-wheel drive.Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces thefront and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.Additional traction and maximum pulling power forloose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph(40 km/h). Shifting Procedure - Manu...

vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera-tor pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constantforce when 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 transmiss...

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 ...

in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions on dry hardsurfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and dam-age to the driveline components. NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by depressing the recessed button located on the lowerleft hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfer c...

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...

4WD LOCK4-Wheel Drive Lock 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. 4WD LOW4-Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4-wheel drive.Locks the front and rear driveshafts toget...

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 seconds and try the shift again. NOTE: If all the requirements to select ...

Preferred Procedure 1. With engine running, slow vehicle to 2 to 3 mph (3 to5 km/h). 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (depress clutchon manual transmissions). 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case controlswitch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light i...

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

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...

Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving throughshallow standing water, consider the following Cautionand Warning before doing so. CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing waterbefore driving through it. Never drive throughstanding water that is deeper than the bot...

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 shift lever is in the PARK position. When parking ona hill you should apply the parking brake before placingthe shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on thetransmission locking mechanism may make it difficult tomove the shift lever out of ...

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...

POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you goodvehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabilityin tight spaces. The system will provide mechanicalsteering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it willstill be possible to st...

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 ( ....blank.... ( = Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = S...

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

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 the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TINon the outboard side of bl...

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 sideB-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the:1) number of people that can ...

2. Economy—Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Under-inflation also increasestire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump-tion. 3...

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

original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of yourvehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use sparetire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire,replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on thevehicle at the first opportunity. WARNING! The limited-use spar...

Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tiresto help you in determining when your tires should bereplaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn ...

WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after sixyears, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure tofollow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.You could lose control and have an accident resultingin serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as ...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than thatspecified for your vehicle. Some combinations ofunapproved tires and wheels may change suspensiondimensions and performance characteristics, result-ing in changes to steering, handling, and braking ofyour vehicle. 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 PRESSUREINFORMATION — 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...

“Light Load” Reset Switch Operation – IfEquipped • This vehicle may have different recommended tirepressure values between the front and rear tires asshown in both the Tire Loading Information Label andthe Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label. It isalso equipped to be driven with tire pressu...

To switch from the max load inflation pressure (cold) lowpressure warning threshold to the light load inflationpressure (cold) low pressure warning threshold, begin byplacing the ignition switch in the RUN position. Next,lower all four road tire pressures to the Light LoadInflation Pressure values a...

WARNING! It is the driver ’s responsibility to change to the maxload inflation pressure (cold) low pressure warningthreshold condition when not driving in the lightload condition as defined as two occupants ( 150 lbseach) plus 200 pounds of cargo. The vehicle “LightLoad Definition” is found in the S...

NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintainthe proper pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) consists ofthe following components: • Receiver Module • 4 Wheel Sensors • 2 Trigger Modules (mounted in the front whee...

Light will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure is belowthe low-pressure warning limit in any of the four activeroad tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMSto receive this information. General Information This device complies with pa...

FUEL REQUIREMENTS Fuel Requirements (6.7L Diesel Engines) Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier inyour vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel thisvehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of LowSulfur Highway Diesel fuel...

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

2. Crank the engine for 1 to 2 seconds. If the engine doesnot start, then release the key or starter button back to theRUN position (do not turn the key back to the OFFposition). The electric fuel transfer pump will continue torun and purge air from the system for about 20 seconds.After 20 seconds, ...

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 ...

Fifth-Wheel HitchA special high platform with a coupling that mounts overthe rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. Connectsa vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin. Gooseneck HitchThe gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling armwhich attaches to a ball mounted in the bed...

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...

The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pinwiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harnessand connector. 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.Ref...

− refer to Cooling System Operating information in the Maintenance section of this manual for more informa-tion. Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirrorhead to provide a greater vision range when towingextra-wide loads. To change position inboard or ...

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 and follow the recommendations contained wi...

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.) CAUTION! Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internaldamage to the transmission or transfer case will occurif a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreationaltowing. Recreational Towing – 2-Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing of 2-Wheel Dr...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 m Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 ▫ All Models – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 m Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 ▫ Remo...

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 ...

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Youcould be crushed. Never put any part of your bodyunder a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or runthe engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If youneed to get...

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 rearof 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 WAR...

NOTE: If the jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use thejack drive tube in order to lower the jack. 4X2 Jacking 390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

8-Stud — Dual Rear WheelsDual 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 twodrops of oil at the interface between the hex and thewasher. Slots in the wheels will assist in properly orienting...

These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows: 1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to asnug fit. 2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to thetorques listed in the table. Go through the sequence asecond time to verify that specific torque has beenachieved. Retighten ...

tightened to recommended torque. Tighten the nuts tofinal torque in increments. Progress around the boltcircle, tightening the nut opposite to the nut just previ-ously tightened until final torque is achieved. Recom-mended torques are shown in the following chart. DiscWheels Type Nut Stud Size Torqu...

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...

In general, the least amount of accelerator pedal pressureto maintain the rocking motion without spinning thewheels or racing the engine, is most effective. Racing theengine or spinning the wheels, due to the frustration ofnot freeing the vehicle, may lead to transmission over-heating and failure. A...

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 theOFF position along with the front wheels raised and therear wheels on the ground. Speed must not exceed 30mph (50 km/h) and distance must not exceed 15 mi (25km). CAUTION...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Engine Compartment — 6.7L Diesel Engine . . . . 408 m Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . 409 m Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 m Engine Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 m Authorized Deal...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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. AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person-nel, special tools and...

WARNING! To maintain your vehicle safely and avoid personal injury, follow theseguidelines: • Never spray or pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid or starting fluids(ether) into the air cleaner assembly, air intake piping or turbochargerinlet in an attempt to start the vehicle, unintended engine accele...

Engine Oil Checking Oil LevelTo assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, theengine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Checkthe oil level at regular intervals. The best time to checkthe oil level is before starting the engine after it has beenparked overnight. When checking oil a...

Never operate the engine with oil level below the “ADD”mark or above the upper “SAFE” mark. Change Engine Oil (6.7L Diesel Engine)Follow the 6.7L Diesel Maintenance Schedule for recom-mended engine oil change intervals. Engine Oil Selection (6.7L Diesel Engines)For best performance and maximum prote...

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)Use SAE 15W-40 Engine Oil that meets DaimlerChrysler Materials Standard MS-10902 and theAPI CJ-4 engine oil category. Engine oil not designated by the DaimlerChrysler orCummins t Material Standards and API CJ-4 should not be used, engine and exhaust system durability ...

CAUTION! Fill the oil filter element with clean oil before instal-lation. Use the same type oil that will be used in theengine. When filling the oil filter, prevent foreignmaterial from falling into the filter. Severe enginedamage may occur. Apply a light film of lubricating oil to the sealing surfa...

Start the engine and operate it at idle for several minutes.Check for leaks at the lubricating oil filter and oil pandrain plug. Run the engine until it has reached operating tempera-ture, stop the engine. Wait approximately 15 minutes tolet the oil in the upper parts of the engine drain back tothe ...

located on the top of the engine valve cover. For addi-tional information, see your local authorized dealer. Catalyst Full See Owner Manual“Catalyst Full See Owner Manual” will be displayed onthe overhead console of your vehicle if the exhaustparticulate filter reaches 80% of its maximum storagecapa...

CATALYST FULL SERVICE REQDIf the particulate filter reaches 99% of its capacity, theoverhead console in your vehicle will chime twice anddisplay the message CATALYST FULL SERVICE REQD.At this point the engine PCM will register a fault code,the instrument panel will display a MIL light and theengine ...

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

NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres-sor Oil, or Refrigerants. Refrigerant Recovery and RecyclingR-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar-bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency and is an ozo...

Steering Linkage — Inspection Whenever the vehicle is hoisted all steering linkage jointsshould be inspected for evidence of damage. If seals aredamaged, parts should be replaced to prevent leakage orcontamination of the grease. Front Prop Shaft Lubrication Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitt...

Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items asseat tracks, doors, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors andhood hinges should be lubricated periodically to assurequiet, easy operation and to protect against rust andwear. Prior to the application of any lubricant, the partsconc...

Windshield Washers The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and shouldbe checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill thereservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not ra-diator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reser-voir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth ort...

Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry intothe vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaustsystem. Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaustsystem, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside thevehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle isda...

Cooling System WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant orsteam from your radiator. If you see or hear steamcoming from under the hood, don’t open the hooduntil the radiator has had time to cool. Never try toopen a cooling system pressure cap when the radiatoris hot. Engine Coolant ...

The radiator normally remains completely full, so there isno need to remove the radiator cap unless checking forcoolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise yourservice attendant of this. As long as the engine operatingtemperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need onlybe checked once a m...

• Make sure that the radiator and coolant recoverybottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle isequipped with air conditioning, keep the front of thecondenser clean also. • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winteroperation. If ...

Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level For Model 9.25 Front Axles and 10.5”/11.5” Rear Axlesrefer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for thecorrect lubricant type. For normal service, periodic fluidlevel checks are not required. When the vehicle is ser-viced for other reasons, the ext...

5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it untilseated. 6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level onboth sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT”(upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat-ing temperature. Verify that a solid coating of oil is seenon bot...

Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter ChangeTo obtain best performance and long life for automatictransmissions, the manufacturer recommends that theybe given regular maintenance service by an authorizeddealer or Service Center. It is important that the trans-mission fluid is maintained at the cor...

Maintenance Log and Service Chart (Diesel Engines) Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the 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 36 000 48 000 ...

• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffingthat may diminish the gloss or thin out the paintfinish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials suchas steel wool or scouring powder which will scratchmetal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads...

1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may beused, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasivecleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damprag. 2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt MaintenanceDo not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners. ...

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 (IOD) fuselocated in the Integrated Power Module, located in theengine compartment. The IOD c...

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights CAUTION! This is a halogen bulb. Avoid touching the glass withyour fingers. Reduced bulb life will result. 1. Open the hood 2. Remove the two bolts from the front of the headlighthousing. Front Headlight Housing Bolts 466 MAINTAINING YO...

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. Headlight Removal Bulb Removal 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

6. Twist connector on the side marker/turn signal/parklight bulb 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove connector and bulb from housing. 7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogenbulb in housing. 8. Twist the headlight halogen bulb 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove headlight bulb from the housing. 9. Replace headligh...

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 screws that pass through the bedsheetmetal. Removing The Two Screws 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lights • Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Light 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. 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHI...

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. 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FLUID CAPACITIES FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal 128L 2500 Longbed Models 35 gal 132L 3500 Shortbed Models 34 gal 128L 3500 Longbed Models 35 gal 132L FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Engine Oil 6.7L HO Turbo Diesel Engine I-6 (SAE 15W-40, API CJ-4 Certified, that meets CES...

Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission Fluid G-56 Mopar t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI ...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 484 m Maintenance Schedules — 6.7L Turbo Diesel . . . . 484 ▫ Oil Change Indicator System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486 ▫ Perform Service Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486 ▫ Maintenance Schedule . . . . . ...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled maintenance services, listed in bold typein this section (Section 8) must be done at the times ormileages specified to assure the continued proper func-tioning of the emission control system. These, and allother maintenance services included in this ...

Oil Change Indicator System Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil changeindicator system. This system will alert you when it istime to change your engine oil by displaying the words“Oil Change Required” on your Electronic Vehicle Infor-mation Center (EVIC). The engine oil change indicatorsyste...

(Miles) (45,000) (52,500) (60,000) (67,500) (75,000) Kilometers 72 000 84 000 97 000 109 000 121 000 [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X X X Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X...

(Miles) (45,000) (52,500) (60,000) (67,500) (75,000) Kilometers 72 000 84 000 97 000 109 000 121 000 [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X Inspect front wheel bearings. X Replace Crankcase Ventilation...

(Miles) (112,500) (120,000) (127,50) (135,000) (142,500) (150,000) Kilometers 181 000 193 000 205 0000 217 000 229 000 241 000 [Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120] Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X Adjust valve lash clearanc...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

special tools, and the latest information to ensure yourvehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your authorizeddealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re-solved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to t...

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...

WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certainvehicle components contain, or emit, chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-ucts of component wear contain, ...

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto SafetyHotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153),or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C.20590. You can also obtain other information about motorvehicle safety from h...

Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heatand its ability to dissipate heat, when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause thematerial o...

Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419,452Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446,482Axle Lubrication (Axle ...

Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,181Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ...

Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 246Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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