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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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STARTING AND OPERATING
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Summary of Contents for Dodge Ram Gas

  • Page 1: Introduction

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Van Conversions/Campers ....5 How To Use This Manual .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and known to the State of California to cause cancer and various customer oriented documents.
  • Page 5: Van Conversions/Campers

    INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS Consult the table of contents to determine which section The Manufacturer’s Warranty does not apply to body contains the information you desire. modifications or special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/ body builders. See The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a the Warranty information book, Section 2.1.C.
  • Page 6: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a stamped plate located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle.
  • Page 7: Vehicle Modifications / Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 9: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....11 Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..16 Key-In-Ignition Reminder .
  • Page 10 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Security Alarm System — If Equipped ..29 Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) ......43 Rearming Of The System .
  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks With this system, an electronically coded ignition key with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are sends a signal to the vehicle electronics.
  • Page 12 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Security Light , located in the instrument cluster, replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be per- will illuminate for about 2 seconds when the ignition formed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer switch is first turned to the ON position.
  • Page 13: Ignition And Steering Lock

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition back 2. This device must accept any interference that may be to the OFF position and remove the second key. received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 14: Automatic Transmissions

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE depress and hold the release button located between the Automatic Transmissions ignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the igni- In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems tion key to LOCK and remove the key. are locked to provide antitheft protection for your ve- hicle.
  • Page 15: Door Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 DOOR KEY The same key used to start the vehicle is also used to unlock the doors. To unlock the vehicle doors, insert the key into the lock and turn. To lock the doors, insert the key and turn. DOOR LOCKS Manual Locks Front and Rear doors may be locked, by moving the lock...
  • Page 16: Power Door Locks - If Equipped

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! NOTE: Vehicles equipped with remote keyless entry do For personal security and safety in the event of an not have a passenger side door lock cylinder. accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
  • Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 As a safety feature the doors will not lock when using the door lock switches during the following condition: 1. The driver’s door is open while the key is in the ignition.
  • Page 18 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Central Locking — If Equipped 2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seat belt will Vehicles with security will have a feature called Central cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this Locking .
  • Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Auto Unlock Feature Auto Unlock Feature Programming This feature unlocks all the doors of the vehicle when the This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped driver’s door is opened first. The following conditions from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the must be met: following procedure:...
  • Page 20: Child Protection Door Lock

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the UNLOCK direction. 6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has been changed. 7. To reactivate the feature, repeat the above steps. 8.
  • Page 21 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To use the system, open each rear door and slide the WARNING! control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child-protection locks. When the system on a door is Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
  • Page 22: Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED To unlock the doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, the parking lights will flash on twice and if installed, the cargo lamp will turn on for 30 seconds.
  • Page 23: To Lock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the To lock the doors: engine ). Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors. If the ignition is OFF, when the doors are 5.
  • Page 24 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with engine ). the park lamp flash feature activated. If desired, this feature can be disabled by using the following procedure: 5.
  • Page 25: Using The Panic Alarm

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 6. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least 4 Using the Panic Alarm seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF press hold the PANIC button.
  • Page 26: Programming Additional Transmitters

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters 3. Place the key into the ignition. Vehicles with the keyless entry option will be shipped 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the from the assembly plants with two key fob transmitters engine ).
  • Page 27: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 11. A single chime will be heard. The chime indicates 2. This device must accept any interference that may be that the fob has been programmed. received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 28: Transmitter Battery Service

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Service 1. With transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade or dime to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal.
  • Page 29: Security Alarm System - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED To Set the Alarm: This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for The alarm will set when you use the power door locks, unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the turn the key in the driver’s door lock cylinder, or use the system provides both audible and visual signals.
  • Page 30: To Disarm The System

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm the System: The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your Use the Keyless Entry transmitter or the key to turn the vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the driver’s door lock to the unlock position.
  • Page 31: Windows

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WINDOWS Power Windows—If Equipped The control on the left front door panel has up-down switches that give you fingertip control of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control and on the rear doors of Quad Cab models.
  • Page 32: Sliding Rear Window-If Equipped

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 the window will go down automatically. Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors.
  • Page 33: Wind Buffeting

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Please pay close attention to the information in this WIND BUFFETING Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of section. It tells you how to use your restraint system pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as ears.
  • Page 34: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that WARNING! they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, thrown from the vehicle.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat adjust the seat. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
  • Page 36 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front WARNING! seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch • plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around you properly.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 38 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is WARNING! comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Standard Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Standard Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat.
  • Page 40 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. To reattach the seat belt to the front center seat, pull the black buckle latch plate forward from the cab back panel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until there is an audible click.
  • Page 41: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck. Press the button located on the upper belt guide, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best.
  • Page 42: Automatic Locking Mode (If Equipped)

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, the entire belt is extracted. you’ll prefer a higher position.
  • Page 43: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. worn snugly and positioned properly.
  • Page 44 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt km/h).
  • Page 45: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Seat Belts and Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is Using a seat belt extender when not needed can the best way to keep the baby safe. increase the risk of injury in a collision.
  • Page 46 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations WARNING! that allow less forceful deployments. • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you.
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • Infants in rear facing child restraints must NEVER Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with the seatbelts, front airbags work with the instrument ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for airbag unless the airbag is turned off (Standard Cab the driver and front passenger.
  • Page 48 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The driver and front passenger seats should be moved Airbag System Components back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate. The airbag system consists of the following: •...
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • The airbag control module also monitors the readiness The Window Airbag System, on vehicles equipped, consists of the following: of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions. •...
  • Page 50 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The WARNING! airbags fully inflate in milliseconds. This is less time than it takes you to blink your eyes. The airbags then Ignoring the AIR BAG light in your instrument quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to...
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 because the infant has a medical condition which Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – (Standard Cab Vehicles Only) makes it necessary for the driver to be able to see the infant, • is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seat because there is no rear seat, because there is no rear seat position available, or because the child has a medical condition which makes it necessary for the...
  • Page 52 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn On the Passenger Airbag (Standard Cab Ve- WARNING! hicles Only) Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/ Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On/Off shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck, Switch, push the key in and turn counterclockwise, and or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) or remove the key from the switch.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat or all of the following may occur: irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor.
  • Page 54 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Airbags Supplemental Restraint System bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of (SRS)—If Equipped the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to The window airbag control module determines if a side inflate the window bag.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Maintaining Your Airbag Systems Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your WARNING! protection in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following •...
  • Page 56: Child Restraint

    56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine WARNING! related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod- ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, to inflate for your protection.
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats. Both types of are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/ vehicle.
  • Page 58 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Improper installation can lead to failure of an • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it infant or child restraint.
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • The passenger seat belts are equipped with either excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child cinching latch plates or switchable seat belt retractors, restraint. Refer to the Automatic Locking Mode earlier which are designed to keep the lap portion tight in this section.
  • Page 60 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Do not leave it loose in the vehicle.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Stan- dard Cab model refer to the “Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch” located in this section. Standard Cab Passenger Seat Quad Cab Outboard Seat...
  • Page 62 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child restraint systems having attachments designed to Installing the Child Restraint System connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection WARNING! to the seatback tether anchorage have been available for some time.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with tions that come with the child restraint system.
  • Page 64 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint Tether Anchor WARNING! Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for con- nection to tether anchors have been available for some An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will seat failure and injury to the child.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Tether Anchorage Points at the Right and Center Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.
  • Page 66 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence - 3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint (Quad Cab Rear Seats) and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat. 1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and 4.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Multiple Child Restraints...
  • Page 68: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large for Booster Seats ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt A long break-in period is not required for the engine in comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend your new vehicle.
  • Page 69: Safety Tips

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS SAFETY TIPS MUST NEVER BE USED. Transporting Passengers A new engine may consume some oil during its first few This vehicle is designed to carry passengers in the cab thousand miles of operation.
  • Page 70: Lock Your Vehicle

    70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Lock Your Vehicle Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock all engine running for more than a short period, adjust doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your your climate control system to force outside air into own driveway or garage.
  • Page 71: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle rized dealer. If there is a problem with the airbag light the seatbelt light will flash. Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The...
  • Page 72 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Door Latches Fluid Leaks Check for positive closing, latching and locking. Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are detected the cause should be located and corrected.
  • Page 73: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors .......78 Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If Equipped .
  • Page 74 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seats ....... . 107 Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights .
  • Page 75 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ..124 US/M Button ......130 Adjustment .
  • Page 76 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ..137 Venting Sunroof - Express ....145 Programming Homelink .
  • Page 77 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Storage ......150 Pickup Box ......155 Center Storage Compartment —...
  • Page 78: Mirrors

    78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle).
  • Page 79: Automatic Dimming Mirror- If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the A light in the button will indicate when the dimming mirror.
  • Page 80: Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature

    80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side convex mirror could cause you to collide with an- other vehicle or other object.
  • Page 81: Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated Sideview Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition On.
  • Page 82 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Fold the 7 x 10 inch trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. CAUTION! Do not attempt to fold the 7 x 10 inch trailer towing mirrors forward. The 7 x 10 inch trailer towing mirrors are not designed to be folded forward and doing so will damage the mirrors and/or vehicle.
  • Page 83: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) — IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in vehicle communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone* using simple voice commands (e.g., Call Mike Work or Dial 248-555-1212 ).
  • Page 84 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE UConnect™ allows you to transfer calls between the with the system at a time. The system is available in system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped). vehicle, and enables you to mute the system’s micro- The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the phone for private conversation.
  • Page 85: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands- Operation Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. If your Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect™ cellular phone supports a different profile (eg., Headset system and to navigate through the UConnect™...
  • Page 86 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For each of the feature explanation in this section, only Help Command the combined form of the voice command is given. If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to You can also break the commands into parts and say know what your options are at any prompt, say Help each part of the command, when you are asked for it.
  • Page 87 NOTE: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you to begin the cellular phone pairing process on your cellular • www.dodge.com/uconnect phone. Before attempting to pair phone, please see • www.jeep.com/uconnect your cellular phone’s user manual (Bluetooth section) for instructions on how to complete this step.
  • Page 88 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to Dial by Saying a Number give the UConnect™ system a name for your cellular • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be •...
  • Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Call by Saying a Name Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the “Phone” button to begin. NOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say •...
  • Page 90 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more entry that you wish to edit. phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the •...
  • Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be de- Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook leted. Note that only the phonebook in the current • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. language is deleted. •...
  • Page 92: Phone Call Features

    92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call phonebook entries. Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the •...
  • Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one To make a second call while you are currently in a call, time.
  • Page 94 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the Phone’ Call continuation is progression of a phone call on button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if UConnect™...
  • Page 95: Uconnect™ System Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 UConnect™ System Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the UConnect™ system is • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency using, number for your area.
  • Page 96 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances Please refer to the 24-Hour Towing Assistance coverage of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell details in the DaimlerChrysler Corporation 24-Hour phone directly.
  • Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice- Barge In - Overriding Prompts mail system or an automated service, such as, paging The ’Voice Recognition’ button can be used when you service or automated customer service.
  • Page 98 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone and Network Status Indicators may feel that the call did not go through even though the The UConnect™ system will provide notification to call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will inform you if your cellular phone is in roaming status, hear the audio.
  • Page 99: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- Information Service When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular number #121, you can access voice activated automated phone and the UConnect™...
  • Page 100 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Select another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another call. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon- phone with the UConnect™...
  • Page 101: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • When prompted say the priority number of the cellu- • Performance is maximized under: lar phone (or “All” to delete all phones) you wish to • low-to-medium blower setting, delete. You can also press the Voice Recognition’ •...
  • Page 102 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Storing names in phonebook when vehicle is not in Far End Audio Performance motion is recommended. • Audio quality is maximized under: • It is not recommended to store similar sounding • low-to-medium blower setting, names in the UConnect™...
  • Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • Performance, such as, audio clarity, echo. and loud- Reset ness to a large degree, rely on the phone and network, In rare instances, it may be necessary to reset the UCon- and not the UConnect™ system. nect™...
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  • Page 107: Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 SEATS North American English The seating options available in this truck are the result of Primary Alternate(s) extensive customer research and evaluations. Zero Seats are also a primary part of the Occupant Restraint Add location Add new (protection) System of the vehicle.
  • Page 108: 40-20-40 Front Seat

    108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 40-20-40 Front Seat Each outboard seat is independently adjustable forward orr earward and is equipped with a back recliner. The manual forward or rearward seat adjustment handle is found at the front edge of each seat cushion. Pull up on the handle and slide the seat to get the most comfortable position.
  • Page 109: Reclining Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Reclining Seats WARNING! The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seat back You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a and adjust for comfort.
  • Page 110: Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To lower the head restraint, push in the button and then Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — If push down on the head restraint. Equipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of the driver’s seatback and on the right side of the passenger’s seatback increases or decreases the lumbar (lower back) support.
  • Page 111: Power Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Power Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat controls. Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.
  • Page 112: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the Heated Seats — If Equipped two toggle switches, tilting it up or down. The heated seat switches are located in the instrument panel under the climate controls. The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
  • Page 113: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW). TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Press the switch once to obtain the desired heating position and press a second time in the same direction to turn the heated seats OFF.
  • Page 114 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to WARNING! close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
  • Page 115: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 LIGHTS Interior Lights Courtesy/ dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob.
  • Page 116: Battery Saver

    116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE turn on the cargo light located on the back of the cab. Battery Saver When a door is open and the interior lights are on, To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed- rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the OFF ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
  • Page 117: Headlamp Delay - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 LAMP OUT indicator will be illuminated in the instru- Headlamp Delay — If Equipped To aid in your exit, your vehicle, if equipped, can be ment cluster if a defective bulb or wiring circuit is programmed by your dealer with a headlamp delay that detected for the headlamp system.
  • Page 118: Daytime Running Lights (Canada And Fleet Vehicles Only)

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore Lights-on Reminder different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. If the headlights, parking lights, courtesy lights or cargo lights are left on, after the ignition is turned off, a To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and continuous chime will sound when the driver’s door is reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth.
  • Page 119: Cargo Light

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 illuminated and a chime will be heard. If an indicator CARGO LIGHT The cargo lights are turned on by rotating the dimmer fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest control to the optional fully upward position.
  • Page 120: Passing Light

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released. High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or...
  • Page 121: Windshield Wipers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wiper System The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the The intermittent feature of this system was designed for multifunction control lever. Turn the end of the handle to use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, select the desired wiper speed.
  • Page 122: Windshield Washers

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until Windshield Washers it enters the LO continual speed position. The delay can To use the washer, push in on the washer knob on the end be regulated from a maximum of about 15 seconds of the multifunction control lever and hold while spray is between cycles, to a cycle every 2 seconds.
  • Page 123: Tilt Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 TILT STEERING COLUMN WARNING! To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down, as Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is desired.
  • Page 124: Driver Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED Adjustment 1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10 inches (254 mm) away from the airbag located in the center of the steering wheel. 2.
  • Page 125: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.
  • Page 126: To Set At A Desired Speed

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set At A Desired Speed WARNING! When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
  • Page 127: To Vary The Speed Setting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 specific engine). Each time the button is tapped, speed To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is on, speed can be increased by will decrease. For example, tapping the button 3 times pressing and holding the ACCEL button.
  • Page 128: To Accelerate For Passing

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate For Passing To reduce the frequency of the downshifts and to im- Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the prove vehicle performance, it is advisable to lock out pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. overdrive by pressing the “TOW/HAUL”...
  • Page 129: Overhead Console- If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Universal Garage Door Opener — If Equipped OVERHEAD CONSOLE— IF EQUIPPED The two optional overhead consoles may consist of the Courtesy/Reading Lights following features: In the middle of the console are two courtesy/reading lights.
  • Page 130: Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH This overhead console allows you to choose between a COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP compass/temperature display and one of four trip con- COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED ditions being monitored. This optional overhead console consists of the following: US/M Button •...
  • Page 131: Reset Button

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 RESET Button Global Reset If the RESET button is pressed twice within 2 seconds while in any of the 3 resettable displays, the Global Reset will reset all 3 displays. Step Button Use this button to reset the following displays to zero: Average Fuel Economy Trip Odometer Elapsed time...
  • Page 132: Average Fuel Economy (Avg Eco)

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) When Distance To Empty = 0, the fuel gauge pointer will Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. This initially be on the red “E” marker. At this point (fuel display mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneous gauge pointer on the red “E”...
  • Page 133: Trip Odometer (Odo)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: C/T Button • 26 gallons - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons - 1500 Quad Cab (if equipped)/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 long box models Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset.
  • Page 134: Automatic Compass Calibration

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After completing up to three 360° turns, with the vehicle WARNING! traveling less than 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area free from large metal or metallic objects, the CAL symbol will turn Even if the display still reads a few degrees above off and the compass will function normally.
  • Page 135: Recalibrating The Compass

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Recalibrating The Compass Turn on the ignition and set the display to “Compass/ Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button to change the display between VAR (compass variance) and CAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL sym- bol is displayed complete one 360°...
  • Page 136 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic north is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set according to the Compass Variance Map.
  • Page 137: Outside Temperature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press the RESET The HomeLink Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper- button approximately five seconds.
  • Page 138: Programming Homelink

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For additional information on HomeLink , call 1–800– Programming HomeLink 355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom- WARNING! mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to...
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects.
  • Page 140 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with then turns to a constant light, continue with Program- procedures noted in the Gate Operator/Canadian Pro- ming steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a rolling gramming section.
  • Page 141: Canadian Programming/Gate Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button. designed to time-out in the same manner. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener...
  • Page 142: Using Homelink

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink seconds. HomeLink is now in the train (or learning) To operate, simply press and release the programmed mode and can be programmed at any time beginning HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the with Programming - step 2.
  • Page 143: Security

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Changes or modifications not expressly ap- Security NOTE: If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies. proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold down both outside buttons until the green light begins to HomeLink is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls,...
  • Page 144: Opening Sunroof - Express

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof - Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically.
  • Page 145: Pinch Protect Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Pinch Protect Feature Venting Sunroof - Express This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of Press and release the V button, and the sunroof will the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- open to the vent position.
  • Page 146: Wind Buffeting

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Sunroof Maintenance Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the the glass panel.
  • Page 147: Electrical Power Outlets

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS CAUTION! The auxiliary electrical outlet can provide power for in cab accessories designed for use with the standard “cigar Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off lighter” plug. The outlet is located in the instrument •...
  • Page 148: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The ash receiver is opened and closed by pushing on the front surface of the receiver and then allowing the receiver to open. The cigar lighter is located above and to the left of the ash receiver.
  • Page 149: Cupholders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Automatic Transmission Only Your new Ram truck is equipped with dual-opening adjustable cupholders. The cupholder is opened and closed by pushing on the front surface. Each opening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of various sizes.
  • Page 150: Storage

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE configure the storage area into compartments. For ex- ample, compartments can be configured to hold a lap-top Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped computer, a cellular telephone, CD’s and miscellaneous items. The top of the cover provides a generous firm surface to serve as a desktop for your “mobile office.”...
  • Page 151: Storage And Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Storage and Seats — If Equipped Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushion there is a storage compartment. Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat. The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seat.
  • Page 152: Fold Flat Load Floor - If Equipped

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on Quad Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat, may be the load floor.
  • Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until Unfolding the Load Floor the load floor unfolds into position. 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 3.
  • Page 154 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor. 3.
  • Page 155: Pickup Box

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 NOTE: If you are installing a toolbox to the front of the PICKUP BOX pickup box, you must use Mopar toolbox brackets available from your dealer. You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply- wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor.
  • Page 156 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side WARNING! bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel • Care should always be exercised when operating a housings. Place wooden boards across the box from side vehicle with unrestrained cargo.
  • Page 157: Slide-In Campers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS EASY-OFF TAILGATE To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, Camper Applications the tailgate can be removed quickly. If the truck is a 3500 Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in dual rear wheel model, unplug the tailgate wire harness campers.
  • Page 158 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Dual rear wheel pickup models require properly spaced rear clearance lights. If such a vehicle is operated without a tailgate, suitable lights must be installed. WARNING! To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or Slide-In Campers”...
  • Page 159: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instruments And Controls ....163 Scan Button (Radio Mode) ....176 Instrument Cluster .
  • Page 160 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tuning ......181 Rewind (RW) ......185 Radio Data System (RDS) .
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 Mode ......189 Radio Operation ..... . 198 Tape CD Button .
  • Page 162 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated Operating Tips ..... . . 219 Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped ..214 Operating Tips Chart .
  • Page 163: Instruments And Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS...
  • Page 164: Instrument Cluster

    164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 165: Instrument Cluster Description

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION need towing, see your dealer for service as soon as 1. Malfunction Indicator Light possible. This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system which monitors the emissions and engine control system.
  • Page 166 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Voltage Gauge CAUTION! When the engine is running, the gauge indicates the electrical system voltage. The pointer should Do not operate the engine with the tachometer stay within the normal range if the battery is charged. If pointer at high rpm for extended periods.
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled, the gauge, the “Check Gages” indicator will illuminate the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on and a single chime will sound.
  • Page 168 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light 5.7L 13. Temperature Gauge Engines Only The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant This light informs you of a problem with the temperature. Any reading within the normal Electronic Throttle Control system. If a prob- range indicates that the cooling system is operat- lem is detected the light will come on while the ing satisfactorily.
  • Page 169 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 16. Cruise Light CAUTION! This indicator lights when the electronic speed control system is turned on. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running as you would not be able to react to 17.
  • Page 170 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. Brake System Warning Light Acceleration which causes the rear wheels to slip for a This light illuminates when the ignition key is turned to period of time may result in the red brake light illumi- the ON position and remains on for a few seconds.
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 change to trip value first, then it will display the engine 20. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has hour value. The engine hours will be displayed for a been driven. period of 30 seconds until the ignition is turned off or the engine is started.
  • Page 172 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23. SERV 4WD Indicator 26. Fuel Gauge The 4WD indicator will be illuminated whenever the Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the 4WD mode is engaged for either the manual or electric ON position.
  • Page 173: Electronic Digital Clock

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK • 26 gallons (98L) - 1500 short box models The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. A digital readout shows the time in hours and •...
  • Page 174: Sales Code Rbb-Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player And Cd Changer Capability

    174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIO Radio Operation WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD Power/Volume Control CHANGER CAPABILITY Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch.
  • Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 and press and release that button. If a button is not Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the the station will continue to play but will not be locked button to seek up and the bottom to seek down.
  • Page 176: Mode Button

    176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio AM/FM Selection The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BAL- Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The ANCE, and FADE. operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed.
  • Page 177: Cassette Player Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 The SEEK symbol appears on the display when Music Cassette Player Features With ignition OFF and the sound system OFF, you can Search is in operation. Music Search shuts off automati- eject the tape cassette by pushing the EJECT button. cally when a selection has been located.
  • Page 178: Cd Changer Control Capability - If Equipped

    178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Time Button CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped Press the time button to toggle between station frequency This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD and time of day. changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol- lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate SCAN Button (Cassette Mode) this CD changer.
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and Equipped) hold the RW button for fast reverse. Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 180: Sales Code Raz-Am/ Fm Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player, Cd Player And Cd Changer Controls

    180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is SALES CODE RAZ—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS •...
  • Page 181: Power Switch, Volume Control

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 Power Switch, Volume Control Radio Data System (RDS) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the The Radio Data System allows radio broadcasting sta- volume control clockwise to increase the volume. The tions to send data signals on a subcarrier frequency volume will be displayed and continuously updated which is added to the stereo signal.
  • Page 182 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to Program Type Radio Display be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad- Oldies Oldies cast PTY information. Personality Persnlty Toggle the PTY button to select the following format Public Public types:...
  • Page 183: Balance

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is Balance displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY ance.
  • Page 184: Am/Fm Selection

    184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Selection To Set The Radio Push-button Memory Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The When you are receiving a station that you wish to operating mode will be displayed next to the station commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
  • Page 185: To Change From Clock To Radio Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track To Change From Clock To Radio Mode Press the Time button to change the display between number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections. radio frequency and time.
  • Page 186: Tape Eject

    186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tape Eject Pinch Roller Release Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengage If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned and eject from the radio. off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect the tape from any damage.
  • Page 187: Operating Instructions - Cd Player

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch from Operating Instructions — CD Player radio to CD mode and begin to play. The display will NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC show the track number and index time in minutes and position and the volume control ON before the CD player seconds.
  • Page 188: Seek Button

    188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seek Button FF/TUNE/RW Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the fast forward until FF is released.
  • Page 189: Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 MODE Time Button Press the MODE button to select between the tape player, Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD CD player, or satellite radio (if equipped). playing time to time of day. To select Satellite Radio (if equipped), press the MODE Scan Button button until the word SIRIUS appears.
  • Page 190 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Disc Down/Program Button 5 CD Diagnostic Indicators Press the DISC down (button 5) button to play the When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may previous disc. skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or the player, and play will resume automatically.
  • Page 191: Sales Code Rbk-Am/ Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player And Cd Changer Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO Radio Operation WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER Power/Volume Control CONTROLS Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch.
  • Page 192 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tune window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM decrease the frequency.
  • Page 193: Cd Player Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be General Information displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with sound level from the right or left side speakers.
  • Page 194 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting The Compact Disc Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the CAUTION! beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the This CD player will accept 4 ⁄...
  • Page 195: Cd Changer Control Capability - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to equipped) is selected “SAT” will appear in your radio fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse) display.
  • Page 196 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Disc Up/Program Button 1 Random Play (RND) Press the DISC up (button 1) button to play the next Press the Random button to play the tracks on the available disc. selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace.
  • Page 197: Sales Code Rbq-Am/Fm Stereo Radio With 6 - Disc Cd Changer

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed SALES CODE RBQ—AM/FM STEREO RADIO when the operating temperature is corrected or another WITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER MODE is selected. An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: •...
  • Page 198: Radio Operation

    198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Operation channel number will then be displayed for five seconds. The current channel name and number will then be Power/Volume Control displayed until an action occurs. CD’s may remain in the Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn player while in the Satellite Radio mode.
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory Audio When you are receiving a station that you wish to The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BAL- commit to push-button memory, press the SET RND ANCE, and FADE. button.
  • Page 200: Cd Player Operation

    200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Time Button CD Player Operation Press the TIME button to change the display between NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC radio frequency and time. position and the Power / Volume control pushed ON General Information before the CD player will operate.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio Radio display will show “ejecting” when it is being ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and ejected. begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within show the disc number, the track number, and index time 15 seconds, it will be reloaded.
  • Page 202 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Scan PTY (Program Type) Button Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time CD currently playing.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is Program Type Radio Display displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Foreign Language Language station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY News News function only operates when in the FM mode.
  • Page 204 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Time CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed Press the TIME button to change the display from when the operating temperature is corrected or another elapsed CD playing time to time of day. MODE is selected.
  • Page 205: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED switch will decrease the volume. The center button of the The remote sound system controls are located on the rear right hand control will allow you to change the mode.
  • Page 206: Tape Player

    206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tape Player If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. selection on the cassette.
  • Page 207: Compact Disc Maintenance

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 4. Before inserting a tape, make sure that the label is dirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible to adhering flatly to the cassette. remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette. 5.
  • Page 208: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones

    208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become CLIMATE CONTROLS too high. The controls for the heating and ventilation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions.
  • Page 209: Heater Only - Fleet Vehicles

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 NOTE: To improve your selection choices, the system Heater Only — Fleet Vehicles allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- tified by the small dots. Panel Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel.
  • Page 210 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Blower Control Outside air flows through the outlets located in the The rotary knob on the left of instrument panel and at the floor. the control panel is the blower control. Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four Outside air flows in equal proportions through the positions to obtain the blower...
  • Page 211: Air Conditioning-If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Temperature Control Air Conditioning—If Equipped The rotary knob at the center of the control panel controls the temperature of the inte- rior air. You can choose your degree of comfort by rotating the knob. The coldest tem- perature setting is to the ex- treme left (blue region) and the warmest setting is to the...
  • Page 212 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on. Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Level ) Press the button a second time to turn the air condition- Select the recirculation modes when ing off. the outside air contains smoke, odors, high humidity, or if rapid cooling is Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed desired.
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Floor Blower Control Outside air flows primarily through the floor out- The rotary knob on the left of lets located under the instrument panel. the control panel is the blower control. Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four Outside air flows in equal proportions through the positions to obtain the blower floor and defroster outlets, and the air conditioning...
  • Page 214: Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated Sideview Mirrors - If Equipped

    214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control edges of the instrument panel. The demisters also pro- The rotary knob at the center vide extra air ducts for circulation. They are in operation of the control panel controls whenever the Floor, Mix or Defrost modes are in use. To the temperature of the interior remove frost from the side windows, it is best to use the air.
  • Page 215: Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 turn off after activation, when 15 minutes have elapsed. To reactivate, simply press the button again. Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, each front seat occupant can independently control the tem- perature of air coming from the outlets on their side of the vehicle.
  • Page 216 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL A/C Pushbutton Mode Control With the fan control in the ON posi- The mode control allows you to tion, pushing the A/C button turns on choose from several patterns of air the air conditioning compressor. An distribution.
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Bi-Level Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even if ment panel and those located on the floor. the A/C button has not been pressed.
  • Page 218 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dual Zone Temperature Control Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with the ignition On.
  • Page 219: Operating Tips

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 edges of the instrument panel. The demisters also pro- reached, choose a mode position and adjust the tempera- vide extra air ducts for circulation. They are in operation ture control slide and blower speed as necessary to whenever the Floor, Mix or Defrost modes are in use.
  • Page 220 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on the encountered, operate the transmission in a lower gear to windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the increase engine RPM, coolant flow and fan speed. When defrost mode. stopped in heavy traffic, it may be necessary to shift into NEUTRAL and depress the accelerator slightly for fast Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a...
  • Page 221: Operating Tips Chart

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Operating Tips Chart...
  • Page 223: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Ignition/Starter Switch ....228 Manual Transmission ....229 Lock .
  • Page 224 224 STARTING AND OPERATING Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake Information/Precautions ....242 System — RWAL ..... 256 Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake Case .
  • Page 225 STARTING AND OPERATING 225 Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped ..272 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....284 Limited Use Spare — If Equipped ..273 MMT In Gasoline .
  • Page 226 Axle Lubricant And Trailer Towing ..298 Dodge Ram 1500 Models ....305 Trailer Towing Recommendations ..298 Before Plowing .
  • Page 227 STARTING AND OPERATING 227 Methods For Removing Snow ... . 308 Returning To Normal Operation — Manual Shift Transfer Case ....311 Operating Tips .
  • Page 228: Ignition/Starter Switch

    228 STARTING AND OPERATING IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be depressed to shift out of Park (P). Unlocks the steering wheel (if equipped with locking wheel) and the automatic transmission shift control with engine off.
  • Page 229: Acc

    STARTING AND OPERATING 229 Key Reminder Allows the electrical accessories to be used when the An alarm will sound to remind you if the key is left in the engine is not running. ignition and the driver’s door is opened. Manual Transmission Key Release Button STARTING PROCEDURES The starter should not be operated for more than 15-...
  • Page 230: Automatic Transmission

    230 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission If Engine Fails To Start Start the engine with the selector lever in NEUTRAL or If the engine fails to start after you have followed the PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any normal starting procedure, it may be flooded.
  • Page 231: Engine Block Heater- If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 231 If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not Engine Block Heater— If Equipped have enough power to continue running when the key is The engine block heater warms the engine coolant and released.
  • Page 232: After Starting

    232 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting TRANSMISSION SHIFTING The idle speed is automatically controlled and will de- Automatic Transmission with Overdrive crease as the engine warms up. The gear shift selector display, located in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is illuminated for night driving).
  • Page 233 STARTING AND OPERATING 233 “P” Park WARNING! This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if this range. Never use Park while the vehicle is in motion. it is not completely in P (Park).
  • Page 234 234 STARTING AND OPERATING “N” Neutral WARNING! Shift to Neutral when the vehicle is standing for pro- longed periods with the engine running. The engine may It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must “N”...
  • Page 235 STARTING AND OPERATING 235 “2” Second Overdrive Operation Use this position for driving slowly in heavy city traffic The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec- or on mountain roads where more precise speed control tronically controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed is desirable.
  • Page 236 236 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- When To Use “TOW/HAUL” Mode peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdrive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to a suitable level.
  • Page 237 STARTING AND OPERATING 237 equipped) is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are high gear. When the vehicle speed drops or during modified. Shifts into Overdrive (4th gear) are allowed acceleration when the transmission downshifts to second during steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and gear, the clutch automatically disengages.
  • Page 238: Manual Transmission

    238 STARTING AND OPERATING cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or will refill within five seconds of shifting from Park into attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal any other gear position.
  • Page 239 STARTING AND OPERATING 239 3rd gear with a loaded vehicle. An unloaded vehicle may 5 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in mph be launched in 2nd gear. Use each gear in numerical (km//h) order – do not skip a gear. 1 to 2 to 3 to...
  • Page 240 240 STARTING AND OPERATING Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As To shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depress you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera- the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to tor pedal.
  • Page 241: Four-Wheel- Drive Operation - If Equipped

    (65) (72) (81) 3500 CRUISE • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped Downshifting with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is Electronically Shifted transfer case. See the operating...
  • Page 242: Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions

    242 STARTING AND OPERATING Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating The 4-wheel-drive light (4WD), located in the instrument Information/Precautions cluster, alerts the driver that the vehicle is in 4-wheel The transfer case provides 4 mode positions - 2 (rear)- drive and that the front and rear driveshafts are locked wheel-drive high range, 4-wheel-drive high range, neu- together.
  • Page 243 STARTING AND OPERATING 243 NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the WARNING! front or rear wheels are spinning. The transfer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the front and You or others could be injured if you leave the rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the place.
  • Page 244: Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case

    244 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer 4-Wheel-Drive High Range - Locks the front and rear Case driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Neutral - Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain.
  • Page 245: Transfer Case Reminder Light

    STARTING AND OPERATING 245 vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage / disen- NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the gage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator vehicle completely stopped, however difficulty may oc- pedal after completing the shift.
  • Page 246: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions

    246 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating position - see Shifting Procedure section for specific Information/Precautions shifting instructions. The 4HI and 4LO positions are This is an electric shift transfer case and is operated by designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is in the 4HI and 4LO positions on dry hard surfaced roads located on the instrument panel.
  • Page 247 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 case selection. When you select a different transfer case NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all position, the indicator lights will do the following: the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer case position have been met. To retry the selection, turn If All Shift Conditions are Met the control knob back to the current position, wait five (5) 1.
  • Page 248 248 STARTING AND OPERATING When operating your vehicle in 4LO, the engine speed is WARNING! approximately three times that of the 2WD/AWD or 4HI positions at a given road speed. Take care not to over- Always engage the parking brake when powering speed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • Page 249 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 WARNING! 4 Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to You or others could be injured if you leave the rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the slippery road surfaces only.
  • Page 250: Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case

    250 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case NOTE: If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift.The indicator light for the previous position will remain ON and the newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been met.
  • Page 251 STARTING AND OPERATING 251 return the control knob back to the original position, the transfer case will engage / disengage faster if you make certain all shift requirements have been met, wait momentarily release the accelerator pedal after turning five (5) seconds and try the shift again. the control switch.
  • Page 252 252 STARTING AND OPERATING 2WD/AWD or 4HI ⇔ 4LO Alternate Procedure NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4LO some gear 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not 2. With the key ON and the engine either OFF or detrimental to the vehicle or occupants.
  • Page 253: Limited-Slip Differential - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 253 NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take The limited-slip differential is especially helpful during place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. slippery driving conditions. With both rear wheels on a If the key is not ON then the shift will not take place and slippery surface, a slight application of the accelerator no position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
  • Page 254: Parking Brake

    254 STARTING AND OPERATING Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear wheels are on a slippery surface. This could cause both rear wheels to spin, and allow the vehicle to slide sideways on the crowned surface of a road or in a turn.
  • Page 255: Brake System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 255 When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the WARNING! curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- uphill grade. ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage The parking brake should always be applied whenever or injury.
  • Page 256: 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only

    256 STARTING AND OPERATING 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only also contribute to the noise condition. Repeated or con- The brake system power assist is provided by a hydro- tinuous noises during braking may be an indication that boost unit which shares fluid with the power steering the brake linings are worn and in need of replacement.
  • Page 257: Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 257 The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to WARNING! provide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation. This is Both Anti-Lock Brake Systems contain sophisticated normal. electronic equipment. It may be susceptible to inter- ference caused by improperly installed or high out- When you are in a severe braking condition involving put radio transmitting equipment.
  • Page 258 258 STARTING AND OPERATING ABS Warning Light WARNING! The Anti-lock Brake System includes an amber warning • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- light. When the light is illuminated, the Anti-lock Brake System is not functioning. The system reverts to standard ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor non-anti-lock brakes.
  • Page 259: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 259 POWER STEERING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Your power steering system will provide mechanical Tire Markings steering capability if power assist is lost. If for any reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these conditions you will experience a substantial increase in steering effort.
  • Page 260 260 STARTING AND OPERATING • European Metric tire sizing is based on European • Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact design standards. Tires designed to this standard have spares designed for temporary emergency use only. the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”...
  • Page 261 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 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 = Section Width in Milimeters (mm)
  • Page 262 262 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions.
  • Page 263: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall Tire Identification Number (TIN) tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side however the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 264: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    264 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure for pas- senger cars is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar. For vehicles other than passenger cars, the cold tire inflation pressures are listed on either the shutface of the driver’s door, the “B”...
  • Page 265 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 Tire and Loading Information Placard Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of...
  • Page 266 266 STARTING AND OPERATING combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely the weight referenced here. exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
  • Page 267 STARTING AND OPERATING 267...
  • Page 268: Tires-General Information

    268 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Safety— WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the accidents. •...
  • Page 269: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 269 maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure con- 2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear ditions will be found in the “Supplemental Tire Pressure patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal Information” section of this manual. wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement.
  • Page 270 270 STARTING AND OPERATING check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with properly inflated even when they are under inflated.
  • Page 271 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation WARNING! The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high mum load is dangerous.
  • Page 272: Radial-Ply Tires

    272 STARTING AND OPERATING Radial-Ply Tires Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style WARNING! vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein- Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires stalled at the first opportunity.
  • Page 273: Limited Use Spare - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Limited Use Spare — If Equipped conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
  • Page 274: Tire Spinning

    274 STARTING AND OPERATING See the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section WARNING! 6 of this manual. The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects WARNING! vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than 60 mph (100 km/h).
  • Page 275: Tread Wear Indicators

    STARTING AND OPERATING 275 These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm).
  • Page 276: Replacement Tires

    276 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many • characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- specified for your vehicle.
  • Page 277: Alignment And Balance

    STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right. CAUTION! Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer for proper diagnosis. Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
  • Page 278: Tire Chains

    278 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS CAUTION! Use “Class S” chains on 1500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type “S” specifications. To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the following precautions: • Use “Class U” chains on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other Because of limited chain clearance between tires and other traction aids that meet SAE Type “U”...
  • Page 279 STARTING AND OPERATING 279 These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) ing link and cable (radial) chains. Ram Trucks, class “U” snow chains are permitted on the rear wheels only of vehicles equipped with LT265/ Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of Ram 70R17E.
  • Page 280: Snow Tires

    280 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc- Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the different loads and perform different steering, driving, snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed and braking functions.
  • Page 281: Dual Rear Wheels

    STARTING AND OPERATING 281 Dual Rear Wheels NOTE: On Canadian vehicles only, if your Ram truck is equipped with All-Season type tires on the front and The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be ON/OFF Road type tires mounted on the rear, do not use matched for wear to prevent overloading one tire in a set.
  • Page 282: Fuel Requirements

    282 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS CAUTION! All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de- signed to meet all emissions regulations 3500 Dual Rear Tires have only one approved direc- and provide excellent fuel economy and tion of rotation. This is to accommodate the asym- performance when using high quality un- metrical design (tread pattern) of the ON/OFF road leaded “regular”...
  • Page 283: Reformulated Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 283 of premium gasoline is not recommended. The use of and durability for your vehicle. We recommend the use premium gasoline will provide no benefit over high of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifications if they quality regular and mid-grade gasolines, and in some are available.
  • Page 284: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    284 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends MMT In Gasoline Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. Oxygen- blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasolines ates are required in some areas of the country during the blended with MMT provide no performance advantage winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions.
  • Page 285: Materials Added To Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 285 NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the Materials Added To Fuel All gasolines sold in the United States are required to fuel tank is full. contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional NOTE: Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” detergents or other additives is not needed under normal sound.
  • Page 286 286 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) CAUTION! The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use Damage to the fuel system or emission control with this vehicle.
  • Page 287: Fuel System Cautions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Fuel System Cautions WARNING! • Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap) CAUTION! slowly to prevent fuel spray from the filler neck which may cause injury. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s • The volatility of some gasolines may cause a performance: buildup of pressure in the fuel tank that may increase while you drive.
  • Page 288: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    288 STARTING AND OPERATING • When pulling a heavy load or driving a fully loaded Carbon Monoxide Warnings vehicle when the humidity is low and the temperature is high, use a premium unleaded fuel to help prevent WARNING! spark knock. If spark knock persists, lighten the load, or engine piston damage may result.
  • Page 289: Flexible Fuel-(Fleet Vehicles Only)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 289 • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- CAUTION! nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side operate on E-85.
  • Page 290: Fuel Requirements

    290 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Requirements NOTE: When the ambient temperature is above 90°F, Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with you may experience hard starting and rough idle follow- an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of ing start up even if the above recommendations are these two.
  • Page 291: Cruising Range

    STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Cruising Range Maintenance Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than If you operate the vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow Sched- gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con- ule B in the maintenance schedule section of this manual. sumption.
  • Page 292 292 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control A scorching odor may be detected if you continue to run systems can result in civil penalties being assessed a malfunctioning engine. The odor may indicate severe against you. and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, the vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the vehicle allowed to cool.
  • Page 293: Vehicle Loading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 293 rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so VEHICLE LOADING GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- Payload istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
  • Page 294 294 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Size Loading This is the minimum allowable tire size for your vehicle. The actual total weight and the weight of the front and Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined this tire size.
  • Page 295 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect NOTE: The weights shown in this chart are not on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way necessarily the weights for your vehicle. Also, the the brakes operate.
  • Page 296: Trailer Towing

    TRAILER TOWING GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT (GTW) is the weight of the All Dodge Ram Pickup trucks are intended to tow trailers trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the alterations to standard equipment.
  • Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Consider the following items when computing the Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance weight on the rear axle: Schedules” section of this manual (Section 8). When towing a trailer, never exceed the Gross Axle Weight •...
  • Page 298: Axle Lubricant And Trailer Towing

    298 STARTING AND OPERATING Axle Lubricant and Trailer Towing Trailer Towing Recommendations • All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on 1500 Models your vehicle. • 1500 Model rear axles are trailer tow ready. Limited • Safety chains must always be used between your slip rear axles on 1500 models require the use of a limited slip additive (refer to the “Recommended vehicle and trailer.
  • Page 299: Trailer Towing - Hitches

    STARTING AND OPERATING 299 • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and under the bumper. This connector contains the follow- ing vehicle circuits: park/tail lamps, left stop/turn will not shift during travel. When towing cargo such lamp, right stop/turn lamp, and ground.
  • Page 300: Connecting Trailer Lighting And Electric

    300 STARTING AND OPERATING A frame mounted hitch of up to Class IV rating, as rated contains the following vehicle circuits; power ground, by the hitch manufacturer, may also be installed. With a battery, stop lamp switch and electric brake feed. The Class IV Hitch, you can tow a trailer with a Gross Trailer 4–way is optional with the trailer tow prep package.
  • Page 301: Trailer Weight And Trailer Tongue Weight

    STARTING AND OPERATING 301 to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places CAUTION! 10% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Connect trailer lighting and brakes using factory Trailer sway control and equalizing hitch are required for harnesses only.
  • Page 302: Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    • GCWR must not be exceeded http:// www.dodge.com/towing. • Total weight must be distributed between the tow In Canada, refer to the following website address: http:// vehicle and the trailer such that the following four www.dodge.ca.
  • Page 303: Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 303 Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out- board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped Out or In).
  • Page 304: Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light

    304 STARTING AND OPERATING • Air Conditioning— turn it off temporarily. Towing With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may • Hilly Terrain— Turn overdrive off. shift into and out of Overdrive, or a lower gear, when See Cooling System Operating information in the Service driving in hilly areas, when heavily loaded, or when and Maintenance section of this manual for more infor-...
  • Page 305: Snowplow

    Dodge Ram 1500 Models NOTE: Before installation of a snowplow it is highly NOTE: Do not use Dodge Ram 1500 Models for snow- recommended that the owner / installer obtain and plow applications.
  • Page 306: Before Plowing

    Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability For Detailed Information Visit www.dodge.com or refer to the 2004 Dodge Truck Body Builders Guide. CAUTION! 1. The 1500 models are NOT available for snowplow The “Lamp Out” indicator could illuminate if exte- applications.
  • Page 307: Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached

    STARTING AND OPERATING 307 5. Cargo capacity will be reduced by the addition of The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is options or passengers, etc. parked. The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplow Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow equip- system, all aftermarket accessories, driver, passengers, ment following the recommendations provided by the options, and cargo, must not exceed either the Gross...
  • Page 308: Methods For Removing Snow

    308 STARTING AND OPERATING Methods For Removing Snow NOTE: During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped with an overhead console module, the outside tempera- ture display will show higher temperatures than the outside ambient temperature. The higher displayed tem- perature is due to blocked or reduced airflow to the underhood ambient temperature sensor by the snow- plow.
  • Page 309: Recreational Towing - 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery RECREATIONAL TOWING — 4 WHEEL DRIVE terminals clean and free of corrosion. VEHICLES (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and driv- Recreational Towing – 2 Wheel Drive Models etrain damage, the following precautions should be ob- Recreational towing 2 Wheel Drive is not allowed.
  • Page 310: Recreational Towing Procedure - Manual Shift Transfer Case - If Equipped

    310 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational the transfer case is fully in N (NEUTRAL) before towing.
  • Page 311: Returning To Normal Operation - Manual Shift Transfer Case

    STARTING AND OPERATING 311 8. Release brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that CAUTION! there is no vehicle movement. Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with the transmission in Drive the transmission is shifted into P (PARK) with the (D).
  • Page 312 312 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Shift automatic transmission to N (NEUTRAL), or CAUTION! depress the clutch on manual transmissions. • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar 5. Shift transfer case lever to desired position. on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be 6.
  • Page 313: Recreational Towing Procedure - Electronic

    STARTING AND OPERATING 313 5. Shift automatic transmission to Neutral (N) or depress Recreational Towing Procedure — Electronic Shift Transfer Case — If Equipped clutch on manual transmission. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for 6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, recreational towing.
  • Page 314 314 STARTING AND OPERATING 13. Shift automatic transmission into Park (P). NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. 14. Apply parking brake. If the key in not ON, the shift will not take place and no 15.
  • Page 315: Returning To Normal Operation - Electronic Shift Transfer Case

    STARTING AND OPERATING 315 8. After the Neutral (N) button has been released the Returning to Normal Operation — Electronic Shift Transfer Case transfer case will shift to the position identified by the selector switch. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage.
  • Page 316 316 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Flashing neutral (N) position indicator light CAUTION! indicates that shift requirements have not been met. • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar WARNING! on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged.
  • Page 317: Driving Off-Road

    STARTING AND OPERATING 317 NOTE: After off-road usage, particularly in sand or DRIVING OFF-ROAD Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep mud, inspect the underside of the vehicle for accumu- hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural lated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, rotors and calipers.
  • Page 318: Traction

    318 STARTING AND OPERATING TRACTION EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a The equipment Identification Plate is located on the hood wedge of water to build up between the tire and road inner surface.
  • Page 319: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Lights ....320 Hoisting ......337 Adding Fuel .
  • Page 320: Hazard Warning Lights

    320 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS will flash off and on to warn oncoming traffic of an The Hazard Warning switch is mounted on the top of the emergency. Push the button a second time to turn off the steering column as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 321: Adding Fuel

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 321 ADDING FUEL WARNING! The fuel tank filler tube has a restricting door about 2 inches (50 mm) inside the opening. If using a portable Remove the gas cap slowly to prevent fuel spray fuel container, it should have a flexible nozzle long from the filler neck which may cause injury.
  • Page 322: Jack Location

    322 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACK LOCATION Removal (All Models) The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passen- ger seat. Lift the flap on the side of the seat for access. Remove the jack and tools by removing the wing bolt and sliding the assembly from under the seat.
  • Page 323: Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools (1500 Models)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 323 Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools WARNING! (1500 Models) The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing 1. Lower the jack all the way down by turning the jack tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the turn-screw until the jack is snug.
  • Page 324 324 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Fold the flap and roll the jack tool kit into a cylindrical package (in direction of arrows), and tie to the jack using the tie straps. Tying Bag to Jack with Straps Folding Flap and Rolling Bag...
  • Page 325 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 325 Jack and Tools Tied Together 1500 Model Vehicles 4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw, slip the jack and tools under seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt.
  • Page 326: Changing A Flat Tire

    326 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CHANGING A FLAT TIRE Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack the truck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
  • Page 327: Tire Changing Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 327 Tire Changing Procedure Preparations Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. Set the parking brake and place the gear WARNING! selector in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual transmission). On four-wheel drive vehicles, Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
  • Page 328 328 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. Instructions • Block both the front and rear WARNING! of the wheel diagonally oppo- Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help site the jacking position. For prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: example, if the right front •...
  • Page 329 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 329 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. Placement of the Jack: • For 1500 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below.
  • Page 330 330 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a • Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the front wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame wheel wrench. The tube extension, may be used, but rail behind the wheel.
  • Page 331 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 331 2500/3500 4X4 Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location (All) • For all trucks, when changing a rear wheel, as- • Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. semble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure the drive tube to the extension tube.
  • Page 332 332 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the 2500/3500 bottle jack will not lower by 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install turning the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may be the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end necessary to use the jack drive tube in order to lower the of the nuts toward the wheel on 2500/3500 single rear jack.
  • Page 333 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 333 NOTE: Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do WARNING! not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or Hub Caps hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and off the ground.
  • Page 334 334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry off the wheel skins. Insert the flat tip completely and using a back and forth motion, loosen the wheel skin. Repeat this procedure around the tire until the skin pops off.
  • Page 335 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 335 Dual wheel models require a special heavy-duty lug nut tightening adapter (included with the vehicle) to cor- rectly tighten the lug nuts. Also, when it is necessary to remove and install dual rear wheels, use a proper vehicle lifting device.
  • Page 336 336 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to a wheel. The nuts should then be tightened to recom- snug fit. mended torque. Tighten the nuts to final torque in increments. Progress around the bolt circle, tightening 2.
  • Page 337: Hoisting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 337 Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube. Rotate the JUMP-STARTING winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn into place You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or against the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate towing.
  • Page 338 338 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush contaminated area immedi- ately with large quantities of water.
  • Page 339 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 339 both vehicles, place the automatic transmission in Park or the manual transmission in Neutral, and turn the ignition OFF. 3. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal loads. 4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery.
  • Page 340 340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal 6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster of the booster battery and then to the engine of the battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the vehicle with the discharged battery.
  • Page 341: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 341 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED If vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear hooks.
  • Page 342: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles CAUTION! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a CAUTION! vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could To avoid damage to the transfer case while towing, damage your vehicle.
  • Page 343 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 343 If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km) CAUTION! the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground. It may also be towed Towing faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more on a flatbed or with the front wheels raised and the rear than 15 miles (25 km) can cause severe damage to the...
  • Page 345: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment— 3.7L/4.7L ... 348 Engine Oil Filter ..... . 357 Engine Compartment—...
  • Page 346 346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance ... . . 362 Brake System ......372 Power Steering —...
  • Page 347 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped ..398 Corrosion ......385 Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) .
  • Page 348: Engine Compartment- 3.7L/4.7L

    348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 3.7L/4.7L...
  • Page 349: Engine Compartment- 5.7L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 5.7L...
  • Page 350: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)

    350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indicator the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic Light”...
  • Page 351: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS which you can use prior to going to the test station. To In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
  • Page 352: Dealer Service

    352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is happen: ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated during normal vehicle operation, you should have your a.
  • Page 353: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES WARNING! The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your You can be badly injured working on or around a vehicle. motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
  • Page 354 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will Change Engine Oil improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the CAUTION! dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause top of the safe zone on these engines.
  • Page 355 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high Dusty Conditions speeds during hot weather, above 32°C (90°F) Driving through dust-laden air increases the problems of keeping abrasive materials out of the engine. Under these •...
  • Page 356 356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Identification (API) Symbol temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. Refer to There is a symbol to aid you in selecting the proper your engine oil filler cap for the recommended engine engine oil. oil viscosity for your vehicle. This symbol means that the oil has For information on engine oil filler cap location, see the been certified by the American...
  • Page 357: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and quality filters should be used to assure most efficient it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad- service. Mopar Engine Oil Filters are a high quality oil ditives.
  • Page 358: Spark Plugs

    358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Also check belt routing to make sure there is no interfer- WARNING! ence between the belts and other engine components. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can Spark Plugs provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor- backfire.
  • Page 359: Catalytic Converter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Catalytic Converter CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your catalyst as an emission control device. vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-...
  • Page 360 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in materials that can burn.
  • Page 361: Emission-Related Components

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Emission-Related Components Maintenance Free Battery The top of the maintenance free battery is permanently Positive Crankcase (PCV) Valve sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic Proper operation of the crankcase ventilation system maintenance required. requires that the PCV valve be free of sticking or plug- ging from deposits.
  • Page 362: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to battery that the positive cable is attached to the contact your eyes, skin or clothing.
  • Page 363: Power Steering - Fluid Check

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling book for further warranty information. R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro- tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning •...
  • Page 364: Front Suspension Ball Joints

    364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Suspension Ball Joints WARNING! 4 x 2 Models Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and The ball joints and seals should be inspected whenever with the engine off to prevent injury from moving the vehicle is serviced for other reasons.
  • Page 365: Steering Linkage - Inspection

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Steering Linkage — Inspection Front Prop Shaft Lubrication — 2500/3500 (4X4) Whenever the vehicle is hoisted, all steering linkage Models joints should be inspected for evidence of damage. If Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil seals are damaged, parts should be replaced to prevent change listed in the appropriate Maintenance Schedule leakage or contamination of the grease.
  • Page 366: Body Lubrication

    366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield seat tracks, doors, tailgate and hood hinges, should be should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation and a mild nonabrasive cleaner.
  • Page 367: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system directed on the container, aids cleaning action, reduces in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or the freezing point to avoid line clogging, and is not exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
  • Page 368: Cooling System

    368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System WARNING! Cooling System Maintenance Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon At the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedules monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Section of the manual, the system should be drained, Breathing it can make you unconscious and can flushed and filled.
  • Page 369 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE For 3.7L, 4.7L, and 5.7L engines, check the coolant bottle WARNING! hoses for condition and tightness of the connections at both the coolant bottle and radiator. Never add coolant to the radiator when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove pressure cap to Coolant Level ( 3.7L, 4.7L, 5.7L Engines) cool an overheated engine! The coolant is under The coolant reserve system provides a quick visual...
  • Page 370 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized NOTE: Failure to follow the antifreeze concentration water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution. and replacement recommendations, or failure to use The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of antifreeze formulated to prevent corrosion of all cooling corrosion protection in the engine cooling system.
  • Page 371 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant CAUTION! Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your • Mixing of coolants other than specified engine local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your coolant, may result in engine damage.
  • Page 372: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses

    372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or WARNING! collapsed. The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- radiator pressure cap are a safety precaution. Heat plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
  • Page 373 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic WARNING! reservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there is a “MAX” dot and an “MIN” dot. The fluid level must be Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in kept within these two dots.
  • Page 374: Clutch Hydraulic System

    374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake Hoses Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level Inspection should be performed whenever the brake Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine system is serviced or at intervals specified. Inspect hy- Parts for the correct Fluid type. For normal service, draulic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing or worn periodic fluid level checks are not required.
  • Page 375: Transfer Case

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE type. The Mopar limited slip additive should be added Drain and Refill Vehicles operated in normal service do not have regularly to the gear lubricant whenever a fluid change is made. scheduled oil changes. If fluid has become contaminated Ram 2500/3500 Model Axles DO NOT REQUIRE any with water or to provide the correct viscosity grade, drain limited slip oil additive (friction modifiers).
  • Page 376: Manual Transmission

    376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection Getrag 238 (6-Speed Manual Transmission — If Equipped) Fluid Level Check This transmission is filled with manual transmission This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler fluid at the factory. This fluid does not require periodic plug.
  • Page 377: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Lubricant Selection Getrag G56 (6-Speed Manual Fluid Level Check – 45RFE/545RFE Transmission — If Equipped) Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal This transmission is filled with manual transmission operating temperature 82°C (180°F). This occurs after at fluid at the factory.
  • Page 378 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until (upper) reference holes when the transmission reaches seated. 180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to check the level at the normal operating temperature. 6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides.
  • Page 379 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection Of Lubricant Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Change Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine It is important that proper lubricant is used in the Parts for correct fluid type. It is important that the transmission. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
  • Page 380: Front Wheel Bearings

    380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Wheel Bearings This symbol (an example is shown below) is located on Front wheel bearings for all Dodge Ram Trucks are the grease container and identifies the application and sealed-for-life. They do not require greasing or seal quality of the grease.
  • Page 381: Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive And 4-Wheel Drive Models Over 10,000 Lbs. (4 535 Kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive models over 10,000 lbs. (4 535 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. All vehicles built over 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and manufactured for sale and use in the United States are required to comply with the Federal Government’s Exterior Noise Regulations.
  • Page 382 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Required Maintenance for Noise Control Systems Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following maintenance services must be performed Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing every 6 months or 6,000 miles (9 600 km), whichever thereof: (1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any comes first, to assure proper operation of the noise person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or...
  • Page 383 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE This warranty covers this vehicle as designed, built and EXHAUST SYSTEM equipped by the manufacturer, and is not limited to any • Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system particular part, component or system of the vehicle components including the muffler or tailpipe. manufactured by the manufacturer.
  • Page 384 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed. MILES 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 KILOMETERS 9 600 19 000 29 000 36 000 48 000...
  • Page 385: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The most common causes are: Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Stone and gravel impact. graphic locations and usage.
  • Page 386 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not attempt to fold the 7 x 10 inch trailer towing Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials mirrors forward. The 7 x 10 inch trailer towing such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will mirrors are not designed to be folded forward and scratch metal and painted surfaces.
  • Page 387 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider similar cause which destroys the paint and protective mud or stone shields behind each wheel. coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
  • Page 388 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE and Mopar Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid Glass Surfaces soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter- with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
  • Page 389: Fuse And Relay Center

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses FUSE AND RELAY CENTER The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1.
  • Page 390: Vehicle Storage

    390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Use specified fuses only. REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS 3. Always properly reinstall the cover. LIGHT BULBS — Inside Bulb No. Overhead Console Lights ....TS 212-2 VEHICLE STORAGE Dome Light.
  • Page 391: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights CAUTION! This is a halogen bulb. Avoid touching the glass with your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result. 1. Remove the expanding fastener from the headlight welt.
  • Page 392 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove the three (3) bolts from the headlight housing. NOTE: The lower bolt on the driver side headlight also retains the ambient temperature sensor between the headlight assembly and the frame.
  • Page 393 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 394 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room to 5. Twist connector on turn signal/park light bulb ⁄ turn disconnect the electrical connectors. and remove connector and bulb from housing. 6. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen bulb in housing.
  • Page 395: Tail, Stop, Turn And Backup Lights

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull the housing straight out from the body, with a Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights quick motion, to separate the housing from the body. If 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed not pulled straight, locators may be damaged.
  • Page 396 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Remove the four (4) screws from the bulb strip in the 5. Pull the appropriate bulb straight from the bulb strip. housing. • Top Bulb: Park/Turn/Hazard • Center Bulb: Stop/Park/Sidemarker • Bottom Bulb: Backup Lights 6.
  • Page 397: Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. While holding the taillight firmly in place, fasten the 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- top screw first. ing harness to the body. Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown.
  • Page 398: Cab Top Clearance Lights - If Equipped

    398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 5.
  • Page 399 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the socket ⁄ turn and pull it from the light 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace. assembly.
  • Page 400: Tailgate Id Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)

    400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) 1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the bulb sockets from the rear.
  • Page 401: Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn socket ⁄ turn counterclockwise to access the Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) bulb. 1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly. 3. Pull bulb straight out from socket. 2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender. 4.
  • Page 402: Fog Lights

    402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- 2. Pull bulb straight from the connector. ing. Fog Lights 1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector counterclockwise ⁄ turn and remove connector and bulb from housing.
  • Page 403: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane 5.7L, 89 Octane 1500 Shortbed Models 26 gal. 1500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L 1500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L 2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L 2500 Longbed Models 35 gal.
  • Page 404 404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE U.S. Metric Engine Oil (with filter) 3.7L Engine V-6, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 5.0 qts. 4.7L 4.7L Engine V-8, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 6.0 qts. 5.7L 5.7L Engine V-8, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 7.0 qts. 6.6L Cooling System 3.7L (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 17 qts.
  • Page 405: Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) P/N 5011764AB or equivalent. 3.7/4.7L Engine Oil Use SAE 5W-30, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395. 5.7L Engine Oil Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395.
  • Page 406: Chassis

    406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transmission Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid or or equivalent. Transfer Case Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Manual Transmission Fluid NV 4500 75W-85 Synthetic, API grade GL4, Mopar P/N 4874459 or equivalent. Manaul Transmission Fluid (G238).
  • Page 407: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ..408 Schedule “B” ......411 Maintenance Schedules .
  • Page 408 408 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold There are two maintenance schedules that show the type in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times required service for your vehicle. or mileages specified to assure the continued proper First is Schedule “B”.
  • Page 409 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 409 • Heavy Loading. Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched- • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). ule B . • Off-road or desert operation. Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- •...
  • Page 410 410 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct At Each Stop for Fuel operation. • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while At Each Oil Change the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu- •...
  • Page 411 SCHEDULE “B” 411 • Off-road or desert operation. Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) under one or more of the following conditions. fuel. • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your •...
  • Page 412 412 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).
  • Page 413 SCHEDULE “B” 413 Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (29 000) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).
  • Page 414 414 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 33,000 36,000 39,000 42,000 45,000 (Kilometers) (53 000) (58 000) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).
  • Page 415 SCHEDULE “B” 415 Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) (91 000) (96 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).
  • Page 416 416 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) (91 000) (96 000) Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces- sary. Replace spark plugs. Replace ignition cables. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter*.
  • Page 417 SCHEDULE “B” 417 Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (Kilometers) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).
  • Page 418 418 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Rotate tires.
  • Page 419 SCHEDULE “B” 419 Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).
  • Page 420 420 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at in- terval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ 3500, 4X4).
  • Page 421 SCHEDULE “B” 421 Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) Replace spark plugs. Replace ignition cables. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).
  • Page 422 422 SCHEDULE “A” Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) [Months] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod- els only.
  • Page 423 SCHEDULE “A” 423 Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (58 000) (67 000) (77 000) (84 000) (96 000) (106 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
  • Page 424 424 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 (Kilometers) (115000) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) 160 000 [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
  • Page 425 SCHEDULE “A” 425 Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60 months.
  • Page 426 426 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Replace if necessary. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary. ** ** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac- WARNING! turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the...
  • Page 427: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Warranty Information ....430 Vehicle ......428 Mopar Parts .
  • Page 428: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    Warranty service must be done by an authorized Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident, that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer. They...
  • Page 429 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 429 This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with P.O. Box 21–8004 this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 992-1997 •...
  • Page 430: Warranty Information

    430 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter Contract, and you require service after your manufactur- (TTY) in the United States can communicate with the er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
  • Page 431 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 431 U.S. Vehicles Only...
  • Page 432: Mopar Parts

    432 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE MOPAR PARTS To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash- available from your dealer. They will help you keep your ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S.
  • Page 433: Publication Order Forms

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 433 • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals. PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- these practical manuals make it easy for students and tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- technicians to find and fix problems on computer- cepted.
  • Page 434 434 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Visit us on the World Wide Web at: • www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com • www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals...
  • Page 435 INDEX...
  • Page 436 436 INDEX Adding Fuel ......285,321 Ashtray ....... 148 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) .
  • Page 437 INDEX 437 B-Pillar Location ......264 Oil (Engine) ......356 Brake Fluid .
  • Page 438 438 INDEX Child Seat ......56,62 Disposal of Used Coolant ....371 Cigar Lighter .
  • Page 439 INDEX 439 Disc Brakes ......372 Jump Starting ......337 Disposal Tow Hooks .
  • Page 440 440 INDEX Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze ....370 Starting ......290 Exhaust Gas Caution .
  • Page 441 INDEX 441 Requirements ..... . 282,403 GVWR ....... 293 Tank Capacity .
  • Page 442 442 INDEX Hood Release ......113 Jump Starting ......337 Hoses .
  • Page 443 INDEX 443 Center Mounted Stop ....397 Seat Belt Reminder ..... 166 Check Engine .
  • Page 444 444 INDEX Lubrication, Body ..... . . 366 Outside ......79 Lug Nuts .
  • Page 445 INDEX 445 Capacity ......403 Overhead Travel Information Center ..130 Change Interval .
  • Page 446 446 INDEX Sunroof ......143 Recreational Towing ..... . 309 Windows .
  • Page 447 INDEX 447 Safety Tips ......69 Reclining ......109 Schedule, Maintenance .
  • Page 448 448 INDEX Side Airbag ......54 Wheel, Tilt ......123 Signals, Turn .
  • Page 449 INDEX 449 Alignment ......277 Wheel Mounting ..... . . 327 Chains .
  • Page 450 450 INDEX Transfer Case ......375 Vehicle Loading ..... . 265,293 Fluid .
  • Page 451 INDEX 451 Power ....... 31 Windshield Wiper Blades ....366 Rear Sliding .
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