Dodge 2008 Ram PowerWagon 2500 - Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Power Wagon: Things To Know Before StartingYour Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Instrument Panel And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Op...

POWER WAGON: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORESTARTING YOUR VEHICLE Your Power Wagon is a specialty vehicle, equipped withseveral features not available on other production trucks.It is very important that you read the following sectionsof the owner’s manual before operation. Features (See page 84 for more info...

Ignition Key Removal Automatic TransmissionPlace the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch tothe LOCK position, and remove the key. 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 th...

Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock thedoor, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn thekey forward. See Section 7 of this manual for door locklubrication. SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho-rized vehicle operation by disa...

turn on for three (3) seconds for a bulb check. If the lightremains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there isa problem with the electronics. In addition, if the lightbegins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates thatsomeone used an invalid key to start the engine. Either ofthese condi...

4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. Turnthe ignition switch to the “ON” position within 60seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. Inaddition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light willstop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete,the indicator light wi...

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...

Rearming of the System: The security system will rearm itself after the 15 addi-tional minutes of headlights and security telltale flashing,if the system has not been disabled. If the conditionwhich initiated the alarm is still present, the system willignore that condition and monitor the remaining ...

The Security Alarm System is designed to protect yourvehicle; however, you can create conditions where thesystem will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in thevehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter, the alarmwill sound when you pull the door handle to exit. Thedoor will be locked but the Secur...

1. Perform this operation while standing outside thevehicle. 2. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed(i.e. functional) key fob. 3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least 4seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press andhold the PANIC button. Release both buttons at the sameti...

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, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. With transmitter buttons facing down, use a fl...

To remote start your vehicle, press the REMOTE STARTbutton on the key fob twice within three seconds. Toindicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parkinglights will flash and the horn will sound briefly. Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15minutes. To cancel remote start, ...

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. Leavingchildren in a vehicle unattended 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. Automatic Door Lock ProgrammingThis feature is enabl...

Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in therear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the child-protection door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door, slide the lever UPto engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child-protection locks. Wh...

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...

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 controland on the rear doors of Quad Cab and Mega Cabmodels. The windows will operate when th...

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

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...

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing toallow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision andleave you with no protection. ...

2. To reattach the seat belt to the front center seat, pullthe black buckle latch plate forward from the cab backpanel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until thereis an audible click. Refer to the previous section for theproper seat belt usage. WARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle...

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can beadjusted upward or downward to help position the beltaway from your neck. Press the button located on theupper belt guide, and then move it up or down to theposition that serves you best. As a guide, if...

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward untilthe entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you willhear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt isnow in the automat...

Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped The seat belts for both front seating positions areequipped with pretensioning devices that are designed toremove slack from the seat belt system in the event of acollision. These devices improve the performance of theseat belt by assuring that the belt is tight...

NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ONor START position. DaimlerChrysler does not recom-mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System(BeltAlert). 1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in anyposition except On or Start...

Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, yourdealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. Thisextender should be used only if the existing belt is notlong enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-tender and store it. WARNING! Using a seat belt extender whe...

NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede theproper performance of the window bags. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with theinstrument panel knee bolsters to provide improvedprotection for the driver and front passenger. Windo...

• Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners (IfEquipped) • Driver Seat Track Position Sensor (If Equipped) • Passenger Side Frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (2500/3500 Standard Cab Vehicles Only) • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light(2500/3500 Standard Cab Vehicles Only) How the Airb...

collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflatorunits. 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 i...

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 StandardCab Vehicles Only) Place the i...

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 ...

• The airbag light does not come on or flickers duringthe 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is firstturned on. • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 secondinterval. • The light flickers or comes on and remains on whiledriving. NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine re...

• 9 Time 9 of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Impact acceleration and angle • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including ...

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 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 for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturerswill provide add-on tet...

restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat beltbehind the child restraint, route the seat belt through thechild restraint belt path and then buckle it. This shouldstow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child.Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts arenot toys a...

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) 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...

• Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • 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 ...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Power Wagon Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 ▫ Locking Front And Rear Differentials . . . . . . . .84 ▫ 4.56:1 Gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 ▫ Electronically Disconnecting Stabilizer/SwayBar . . . ....

Electronically Disconnecting Stabilizer/Sway Bar Stabilizer bars are used to help distribute load force fromone side of the vehicle to the other. This helps to reducebody roll and create a smoother ride during on-roaddriving. However, this becomes a disadvantage when thevehicle is driven off-road wh...

Wheels Stylish forged aluminum 17 9 wheels give the Power Wagon a powerful stance. Forging a wheel from alumi-num produces a stronger, lighter weight wheel thanmachining or casting the wheel out of the same material. Standard package features: • Fuel Tank Skid Plate - protects the fuel tank fromimpi...

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. Adjusting Rear V...

Electronic Power Mirrors – If Equipped The controls for the power mirrors are located on thedriver’s door trim panel. 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 m...

Electric Rear Window Defroster and HeatedSideview 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 rear windowdefroster or the ignition wil...

HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect T ) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte- grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect t ) sys- tem. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” forUConnect t system operating instructions for this radio. UConnect t is a voice-activated, hands-fr...

NOTE: For UConnect t customer support, visit the following web sites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect • www.jeep.com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400 UConnect t allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit yourvehicle, and enables...

Voice Recognition Button Actual button location may vary with radio.The individual buttons are described in the“Operation” section. The UConnect t system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. See UConnect t website for supported phones. If your cellu- lar phone...

• For each feature explanation in this section, only thecombined form of the voice command is given. Youcan also break the commands into parts and say eachpart of the command, when you are asked for it. Forexample, you can use the combined form voice com-mand 9 Phonebook New Entry, 9 or you can brea...

The following are general phone to UConnect t System pairing instructions: • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the 9 Ready 9 prompt and the following beep, say 9 Setup Phone Pairing. 9 • When prompted, after the beep, say 9 Pair a Phone 9 and follow the audible prompts. • You will be asked ...

Conference CallWhen two calls are in progress (one active and one onhold), press and hold the “Phone” button until you heara double beep indicating that the two calls have beenjoined into one conference call. Three-Way CallingTo initiate three-way calling, press the “Voice Recogni-tion” button while...

• Even though the system is designed for users speakingin North American English, French, and Spanish ac-cents, the system may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system, suchas voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end ofspeaking the digit string, make sure to say ...

• Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudnessto a large degree rely on the phone and network, andnot the UConnect t system. • Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by loweringthe in-vehicle audio volume. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may becompromised with the convertib...

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...

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 support. Manual Lumbar Adjustment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 3

Power Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may causedamage to the seat controls. The power seat controls are on the outboard side of thefront seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move-ment. The four-way switch in the center can be movedforward or backwards...

control seat height. Change the seat angle by using thetwo toggle switches, tilting it up or down. Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located in the instrumentpanel under the climate controls. Tilt Adjustment Heated Seat Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3

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 128 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 SignalsMove 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 op...

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 SystemThe intermittent feature of this system was designed foruse when weather conditions...

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...

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera-tion at speeds greater than (refer to the table below forthe speed for your specific engine). The controls aremounted on the steering wheel. NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control System has been designed to sh...

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 cou...

C/T Button Use this button to select a readout of the outside tem-perature and one of eight compass headings that indicatethe direction in which the vehicle is facing. WARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularlyin woods or on bri...

Manual Compass Calibration NOTE: To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is properly set before manu-ally calibrating the compass. If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol doesnot appear, you must manually put the compass into the“Calibration” mode. Recalibratin...

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

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink t replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that operate devices such as garagedoor openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home securitysystems. The HomeLink t unit operates off of your vehi- cle’s battery. The HomeLink t buttons are loca...

WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training the Universal Transceiver. Donot train the transceiver if people or pets are in thepath of the door or gate. Only use this transceiverwith a garage door opener that has a “stop andreverse” feature as required by federal s...

7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmedHomeLink t button twice (holding the button for 2 sec- onds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates,programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a thirdtime (for 2 seconds) to complete the training. If you a...

• Press the Learn Button on the Garage Door Opener tocomplete the training for Rolling Code. • Did you unplug the device for training, and rememberto plug it back in? If you are have any problems, or require assistance,please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet atwww.HomeLink.com for i...

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

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...

Storage and Seats — If Equipped Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushionthere is a storage compartment. Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat. The Quad Cab models provide additional storage underthe rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart-ment. Quad Cab...

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 t ...

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. 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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

m Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 235 ▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 ▫ Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 ▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 m Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance . . . ...

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Passenger Airbag* 11 — Cup Holders 2 — Air Outlets 7 — Glove Box 12 — Cigar Lighter 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 13 — Electronic Axle Locker and Disconnecting Sway Bar Switch 4 — Climate Controls 9 — Heated Seat Switch 14 — Parking Brake R...

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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

CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could causedamage to the engine control system. It also couldaffect fuel economy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converterdamage and power loss will soon occur. Immediateservice is required. 19. Brake System Warning LightThis ligh...

fuel warning is set to a specified fuel tank volume andDTE is an estimated distance calculation based on vehiclefuel economy and remaining fuel tank volume. Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: • 34 gallons - short box models • 35 gallons - long box models 29. CRUISE LightThis indicator lights when...

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 ...

SCAN Button (Radio Mode)Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search forthe next listenable station in either, AM, FM, or Satellite(if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at eachlistenable station before continuing to the next. To stopthe search, press SCAN a second time. PSCAN Butto...

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 hold...

SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIOWITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDSFREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENTSYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in ...

RW/FF (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is released or RW oranother CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) buttonworks in a similar manner. TUNE Control (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)Pressing the TUNE control allows the sett...

rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 filesuse a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 orVBR bit rates. MPEG 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 L...

Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (IfEquipped)Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’sManual. Operating Instructions - Video EntertainmentSystem (VES t ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES t ) Guide. SALES CODE RAK – AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD(6-DISC) RADIO...

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. Press...

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. ...

Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAKRadios Selecting Satellite Mode — REF RadioPress the MODE button repeatedly until the word 9 SAT 9 appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radiomode. Selecting Satellite Mode — RAQ and RAK RadioPress the MODE button rep...

Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of thefollowing reasons. • The vehicle is parked in an underground parkingstructure or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings cancause intermitt...

CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition,take the following precautions: 1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise,sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin-ished. 2. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect fromsl...

COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the compact discs in good condition, take thefollowing precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thesurface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid ...

CLIMATE CONTROLS The controls for the heating and ventilation system in thisvehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfortcontrols can be set to obtain desired interior conditions. Heater Only — Fleet Vehicles Climate Control Location Manual Heating Controls UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT...

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 small dots. Panel Outside a...

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 OperationTo turn on the Air Cond...

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

NOTE: When you turn off the engine you may hear a hissing sound from under the hood for a short period oftime. This is a normal condition that occurs if the airconditioning system has been on. It is not an indication ofa problem with the air conditioning system. Operating Tips Fast CooldownFor a fas...

Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with anon-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water worksvery well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarettesmoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Summer OperationAir conditioned vehicles...

Operating Tips Chart UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 4

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures – Gas Engines . . . . . . . . . . . 258 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 258 ▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . 258 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . ...

m Limited-Slip Differential — If Equipped . . . . . . . 275 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 m Axle Locker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 m Stabilizer/Sway Bar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 m Power Wagon – Safe Off-Road Driving . . . . ....

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 transmission temperature gets extremely hot, thetransmission will automatically select the most desirablegear for operation at this temperature. If the transmissiontemperature becomes hot enough the TRANS TEMP lightmay illuminate and the transmission may downshift outof Overdrive until the tr...

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

NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting thetransmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due tothe fluid partially draining from the torque converter intothe transmission. This condition is normal and will notcause damage to the...

Manual Transmission — 6 Speed (G56) The Power Wagon may be equipped with the G56manual transmission. This transmission has a “creeper”1st gear which should be used to start from a standingposition when carrying a payload or towing a trailer.Damage to the clutch can result from starting in 2nd or3rd ...

Downshifting – All Manual Transmissions Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear isrecommended to preserve brakes when driving downsteep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right timeprovides better acceleration when you desire to resumespeed. For acceleration at speeds less than 20 mph (30k...

FOUR-WHEEL- DRIVE OPERATION Manually Shifted Transfer Case OperatingInformation/Precautions The transfer case provides 4 mode positions - 2 (rear)-wheel-drive high range, 4-wheel-drive high range, neu-tral, and 4-wheel-drive low range. This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2-wheel-drive...

place. Shifting while only the front or rear wheels arespinning can cause damage to the transfer case. Because 4-wheel drive provides improved traction, thereis a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds.Do not go faster than road conditions permit. NOTE: Delayed shifts out of four-wheel ...

4H4-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. NNeutral - Disengages both the front and rear driveshaftsfrom the powertrain. To be used for flat towing ...

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...

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...

CAUTION! Do not try to lock the rear axle if the vehicle is stuckand the tires are spinning. You can damage drivetraincomponents. Lock the rear axle before attemptingsituations or navigating terrain, which could possi-bly cause the vehicle to become stuck. The locking axles are controlled by the axl...

NOTE: The rear axle must be locked before the front axle will lock. To unlock the front axle move the axle locker switch toREAR LOCK. The FRONT/REAR indicator light will goout when the axle is unlocked. NOTE: The axle lockers could be torque locked due to side to side loads on the axle. Driving slow...

The switch has two positions, on-road and off-road. Thesystem is normally in on-road mode, indicated by a solidgreen light. The stabilizer/sway bar should remain inon-road mode during normal driving conditions. WARNING! Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive onhard surfaced roads or at speed...

CAUTION! Never park your vehicle over dry grass or othercombustible materials. The heat from your vehicleexhaust system could cause a fire. WARNING! Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie downcargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in anoff-road situation. When To Use Low RangeWhen driving ...

CAUTION! Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objectsincreases the risk of underbody damage. Hill Climbing Hill climbing requires good judgment and a good under-standing of your abilities and your vehicle’s limitations.Hills can cause serious problems. Some are just too steepto climb and should ...

more weight on the down hill wheels, which increasesthe possibilities of a down hill slide or roll over. Makesure the surface has good traction with firm and stablesoils. If possible transverse the incline at an angleheading slightly up or down. WARNING! Driving across an incline increases the risk ...

Driving Through Water Extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water.Water crossings should be avoided if possible and onlybe attempted when necessary, in a safe responsiblemanner. You should only drive through areas which aredesignated and approved. You should tread lightly andavoid damage...

muddy waters, check for hidden obstacles. Make sureyou will not be intruding on any wildlife and you canrecover the vehicle if necessary. The key to a safecrossing is the water depth, current and bottom con-ditions. On soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in,effectively increasing the water level on t...

Even the slowest current can push the heaviest vehicledownstream out of control if the water is deep enoughto push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body.Before you proceed determine the speed of the current,the water’s depth, approach angle, bottom conditionand if there are any obstacles, ...

CAUTION! Reduced tire pressure increases the risk of tire dam-age and may cause tire unseating with total loss of airpressure. To reduce the risk of tire unseating, while ata reduced tire pressure, drive at slower speeds andavoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. Vehicle Recovery If you drive off-roa...

CAUTION! Pulling the vehicle off an obstacle, without firstclearing the object, may result in additional under-body damage. • Rock Cycling Your Vehicle – Rock cycling your ve- hicle is one of the easiest, fastest and most commonlyused methods. This simply involves shifting yourvehicle from drive to ...

point. Using tow straps requires coordination betweenthe two drivers. Good communication and line of sightare required for a safe recovery. First connect the towstrap to the correct attachment points on both vehicles.There should be a least 20 to 30 feet between thevehicles to allow for a safe recov...

WARNING! Winch cables are under high tension when in use andcan become a projectile if they fail. Never stand overor straddle the winch cable. Never jerk or overloadthe winch cable. Never stand in front of the vehiclewhile winching. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious or fatal ...

WARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may causeexcessive wear or unpredictable braking. You mightnot have full braking power when you need it toprevent an accident. If you have been operating yourvehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checkedand cleaned as necessary. Failure to ...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR WINCH Winch Components 304 STARTING AND OPERATING

WINCH ACCESSORIES The following accessories are necessary to attach thewinch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safewinching. Gloves: Wire rope, through use, will develop 9 barbs 9 which can slice skin. It is ex-tremely important to wearprotective gloves while oper-ating the winch or hand...

Clevis/D-Shackles: The D-Shackle is a safe means ofconnecting the looped ends ofcables, straps and snatchblocks. The shackle’s pin isthreaded to allow easy re-moval. Tree Trunk Protector: Typi- cally made of tough, high-quality nylon, it provides theoperator an attachment pointfor the winch rope to ...

General InformationPractice using your winch before you get stuck. Some keypoints to remember when using your winch are: 1. Always take your time to assess the situation and planyour pull carefully. 2. Always take your time when using a winch. 3. Use the right equipment for the situation. 4. Always ...

6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you’ve establishedyour anchor point, secure the tree-trunk protector orchoker-chain around the object. CAUTION! Always be certain the anchor you select will with-stand the load. Tree Trunk Protector STARTING AND OPERATING 311 5

NOTE: How to choose an anchor point: A secure anchor is critical to winching operations. An anchor mustbe strong enough to hold while winching. Natural an-chors include trees, stumps and rocks. Hook the cable aslow as possible. If no natural anchors are available whenrecovering another vehicle, your...

12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be neatlywound around the spooling drum. Improper windingcan cause damage to the wire rope. 13. In certain situations youmay decide to throw a heavyblanket or similar object overthe wire rope. A heavy blan-ket can absorb energy shouldthe wire rope break. Pla...

the vehicle and never near the wire rope or snatchblock. Your situation may have other ( no people ( zones. 15. Begin winching. With the winching vehicles engineon and light tension already on the wire rope, beginwinching slowly and steadily. Be sure that the wire ropeis winding evenly and tightly a...

NOTE: Avoid overheating the winch motor. For ex- tended winching, stop at reasonable intervals to allowthe winch motor to cool down. NOTE: What to look for under load: The wire rope must always spool onto the drum as indicated by thedrum rotation decal on the winch. As you power-in,make sure the wir...

WARNING! To prevent serious injury, NEVER put your fingersinside the hook area as you are powering-in. NOTE: How to spool under no load: Arrange the remote control lead so it cannot be caught in the winch.Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle whenspooled. Be sure any wire rope already ...

19. Store the hook on the most outboard loop of the towhook. 20. Disconnect remote control. Disconnect the remotecontrol cord from the control box and store in a clean anddry place. Winching operations are now complete. Putthe cap on the solenoid plug-in. NOTE: Always store the remote control in a p...

How to change the pulling direction: All winching operations should have a straight line fromthe winch to the object being pulled. This minimizes thewire rope collecting on one side of the drum affectingpulling efficiency and damaging wire rope. A snatchblock, secured to a point directly in front of...

Increasing pulling power: In some cases, you may find yourself needing morepulling power. The use of snatch blocks increases me-chanical advantage and that increases your pullingpower: Double Line: Because pulling power decreases with the number oflayers of wire rope on the winch drum, you can use a...

vehicle’s frame/tow hook and run the wire rope througha snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using thesnatch block, pull out enough wire to reach your anchorpoint. Do not attach hook to mounting kit. Secure to theanchor point with a tree trunk protector or choker chain.Attach the clevis/shackle. ...

WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damageor injury. Also be certain to leave an automatictransmission in Park, a manual transmission inReverse or First gear. Failure to do so may allowthe vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. • ...

Brake Noise During normal operation of the brake system certainnoises may be present from time to time. Occasional 9 groan 9 or 9 squeal 9 noises may occur during normal operation of the brake system which may not be indica-tive of a problem. These noises may be heard at any timethe brakes are appli...

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 s...

MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) — 5.7LEngine Only This feature offers improved fuel economy by shuttingoff four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light loadand cruise conditions. The system is automatic with nodriver inputs or additional driving skills required. NOTE: The MDS system may take so...

• European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tires designed to this standard havethe tire size molded into the sidewall beginning withthe section width. The letter 9 P 9 is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • LT (Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is ...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ( ....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 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 about the:1) number of people that ca...

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. ...

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 depthbecomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the tread is worn...

WARNING! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years,regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to followthis warning can result in sudden tire failure. Youcould lose control and have an accident resulting inserious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as litt...

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 PRESSURE INFORMATION— IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen-ge...

These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-ing link and cable (radial) chains. NOTE: On 4x4 Power Wagon models, class “U” snow chains are permitted on the rear wheels only of vehiclesequipped with LT285/70R17D. CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on the 4X4 front wheels of RamTrucks equi...

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

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IFEQUIPPED The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warnthe driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehiclerecommended cold tire inflation placard pressure. Theplacard pressure is defined on the Tire and LoadingInformation label. The Tire and Loading I...

“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(located on the rear face of the driver door). It ...

• The TPMS system will always reset to the max loadinflation pressure (cold) low pressure warning thresh-old condition when the system experiences a loss ofelectrical power. For example, by momentarily discon-necting the battery or IOD fuse. To switch from the max load inflation pressure (cold) lowp...

Tire Pressure Monitor System Components The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wirelesstechnology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors tomonitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to eachwheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressurereadings to the Receiver Module. NOTE: It i...

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...

• The use of fuel additives which are now being sold asoctane enhancers is not recommended. Many of theseproducts contain high concentrations of methanol.Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problemsresulting from the use of such fuels or additives is notthe responsibility of the manufacturer. ...

ADDING FUEL Adding Fuel (Gas Engines) The fuel tank filler tube has a restricting door about 2inches (50 mm) inside the opening. If using a portablefuel container, it should have a flexible nozzle longenough to force open the restricting door. CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control s...

WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or nearthe vehicle when the gas cap is removed or thetank filled. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine isrunning. This is in violation of most state andfederal fire regulations and will cause the Mal-function Indicator Light to turn on. N...

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 9 loaded and ready for operation 9 condition. The recom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your fu...

WARNING! An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitchsystem may reduce handling, stability, braking per-formance, and could result in an accident. Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatiblewith Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitchand trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreation...

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...

Weight Ratings)” for the website address that containsthe necessary information for your specific drivetrain. Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - MediumDuty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) C...

Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped onyour bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing theweight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipmentput in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the...

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

− Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires–GeneralInformation section of this manual on Tread WearIndicators for the proper inspection procedure. − When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor- mation section of this manual on Replaceme...

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

WARNING! Any work done to the vehicles electrical system, orwiring, should be performed by a qualified automo-tive technician, if done improperly it may causedamage to the electrical system wiring and couldresult in serious or fatal injury. The following chart identifies the maximum electricalloads ...

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

Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (IfEquipped) − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage untilyou can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loa...

SNOWPLOW NOTE: Do not use this model vehicle for snowplow applications. WARNING! Snowplows and other aftermarket equipment shouldnot be added to the front end or your vehicle. Theairbag crash sensors may be affected by the change inthe front end structure. The airbags could deployunexpectedly or cou...

WARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adverselyaffect performance of the airbag system in an acci-dent. Do not expect that the airbag will perform asdescribed earlier in this manual RECREATIONAL TOWING — 4–WHEEL DRIVEVEHICLES (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) CAUTION! Internal damage to the tra...

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Shut OFF the engine. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4. Shift automatic transmission to N (NEUTRAL), ordepress the clutch on manual transmissions. 5. Shift transfer case lever into N (NEUTRAL). 6. Start the engine. 7. Shift automatic transmission into Reverse ...

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

CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow baron your vehicle. The bumper face bar will bedamaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft becausefluid will leak from the transfer case and damagethe internal parts. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE The equipment Identification Plate is located...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 m Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 ▫ All Models – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 m Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 ▫ 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...

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

1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise oneturn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. For Power Wagon, when changing the front wheel,assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and...

HOISTING A conventional floor jack may be used at the jackinglocations, refer to the graphics that show jacking loca-tions. However, a floor jack or frame hoist must never beused on any other parts or the underbody. CAUTION! Never use a floor jack directly under the differentialhousing of a loaded t...

WARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting outthe battery vent; 2. Personal injury or property damage due to batteryexplosion; 3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle orof immobilized vehicle. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If vehicle...

WARNING! Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuckvehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury ordeath. WARNING! Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks.Tow straps and chains may break, causing seriousinjury. CAUTION! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue avehicle str...

4-Wheel-Drive Vehicles CAUTION! To avoid damage to the transfer case while towing,always use the following method. The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheelsoff the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow vehicle ona flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and theopposite end on a towing dol...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Engine Compartment— 5.7L Gas Engine . . . . . . 408 m Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 m Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 5.7L GAS ENGINE 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboarddiagnostic system called OBDII. This system monitorsthe performance of the emissions, engine, and automatictransmission control systems. When these systems areoperating properly, your vehicle will provide excelle...

tightened. 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. If the problem is detected twicein a row, the system will turn on the MalfunctionIndicator Light (MIL). Resolving...

5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things willhappen: a. The MIL light will blink for approximately 5 sec-onds and then remain on until the first engine crank orthe key is turned off. This means that your vehicle’sOBD system is not ready and you should not proceedto the I/M station. b. Th...

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...

These items should be inspected if a malfunction isobserved or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Oil LevelTo assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, theengine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Thebest time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutesafter a fully warmed up en...

For information on engine oil filler cap location, see theEngine Compartment illustration in this section. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-ber should not be used. Synthetic Engine OilsYou may use synthetic engine oils prov...

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,...

WARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burnor even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid tocontact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over abattery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes ineyes or on skin, flush the area immediately withlarge amounts of water. Battery gas i...

include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performancetest. Drive belt tension should also be checked at thistime. WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricantsapproved by the manufacturer for your air condi-tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants areflammable and can explode, in...

WARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface andwith the engine off to prevent injury from movingparts and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Donot overfill. Use only manufacturers recommendedpower steering fluid. If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicatedlevel. Wit...

Front suspension ball joints should be replaced only by aqualified service technician using tools specially de-signed for this purpose. Damage to the joints and/orsuspension components may result if improper replace-ment procedures are used. If seals are damaged the ball joints should be replaced to...

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

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 found on most washer fluidcontainers. WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solventsare flammable. ...

WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make you unconscious and caneventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, fol-low the preceding safety tips. Exhaust System Rubber Isolator and Loop-TypeHanger — If EquippedIn...

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

community. To prevent ingestion by animals or childrendo not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in opencontainers or allow it to remain in puddles on theground. If ingested by a child, contact a physicianimmediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. Coolant LevelThe coolant bottle pro...

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

Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks arepresent. Components should be replaced immediately if there isany evidence of wear or damage that could cause failure. Brake System Power Disc Brakes (front and rear)Disc brakes do not require adj...

Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for thecorrect Fluid type. For normal service, periodic fluid levelchecks are not required. When the vehicle is serviced forother reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assemblyshould be inspected. If g...

Automatic Transmission Fluid Level CheckThe fluid level should be checked when the engine isfully warmed up and the fluid in the transmission is atnormal operating temperature. Operation of the trans-mission with an improper fluid level will greatly reducethe life of the transmission and of the flui...

a minimum of two (2) minutes for the oil to fully draininto the transmission before rechecking the fluid level. NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature, the fluid level should bebetween the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstickwith the fluid at approxima...

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

Front Wheel Bearings Front wheel bearings for all Dodge Ram Trucks aresealed-for-life. They do not require greasing or sealreplacement. In some instances, these bearings will“purge” excess grease and the bearing will look slightlywet. This is normal. Periodic inspection for excess play isrecommended...

• 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 road...

Seat Belt MaintenanceDo not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution orlukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car towash them. Replace t...

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....

2. Remove the two (2) bolts from the front of the head-light housing. 3. Remove the plug from the inner fender well andremove the nut through the access hole. Front Headlight Housing Bolts Inner Fender Plug 454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

5. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base ofthe headlight halogen bulb. 6. Twist connector on 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 halog...

Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bedsheetmetal. 2. Pull the housing straight out from the body, with aquick motion, to separate the housing from the body. Ifnot pulled straight, locators may be damaged. Removing the Two (2) Screws Pulling Housing ...

5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Placethe two raised blocks passed the body. Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lensto the body as shown. Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 7

• 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 461 7

Fog Lights 1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connectorcounterclockwise 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove connector and bulb from housing. 2. Pull bulb straight from the connector. 3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-ing. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 7

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 Front Driveshaft Grease Fitting. Use Mopar...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 468 m Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . 471 8 M A I N TE N A N C E SC H E DU LE S

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued properfunctioning of the emission control system. These, and allother maintenance services included in this...

Required Maintenance Intervals Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6 Rotate Tires. 6,000 10 000 6 Lubricate outer tie rod ends. 6,0...

Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Inspect Exhaust System. Perform the first inspection at12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months. 24,000 40 000 24 Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends...

Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the manual transmission fluid if using yourvehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snowplowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery se...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

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 or ...

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:Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Wash-ington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety from htt...

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 of...

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 465Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,184,463Fold Flat Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Four Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271Four-Way Hazard Flasher . . . . . . . ....

Supplemental Tire Pressure Information . . . . . . . . 344Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415System, Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Rear Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240,243Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135,136,424 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135,424 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . ...