Dodge 2004 Ram 2500 Manuals

Dodge 2004 Ram 2500 Manuals

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Dodge 2004 Ram 2500 Owner's Manual

Dodge 2004 Ram 2500 Owner's Manual (426 pages)

Dodge 2004 Ram Diesel Truck Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 7.57 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

3
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

9
- A Word about Your Keys
  11
  - Key-In-Ignition Reminder
    11
  - Sentry Key - if Equipped
    11
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  11
- Ignition and Steering Lock
  14
  - Manual Transmissions
    14
  - Automatic Transmissions
    15
- Door Key
  16
- Door Locks
  16
  - Manual Locks
    16
  - Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    17
  - Child Protection Door Lock
    21
- Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
  22
  - To Unlock the Doors
    23
  - To Lock the Doors
    24
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    25
  - Programming Additional Transmitters
    26
  - General Information
    27
  - Transmitter Battery Service
    28
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  29
  - Rearming of the System
    29
  - To Set the Alarm
    29
  - To Disarm the System
    30
- Windows
  31
  - Power Windows-If Equipped
    31
  - Sliding Rear Window-If Equipped
    32
  - Wind Buffeting
    33
- Occupant Restraints
  33
- New Engine Break-In
  67
- Safety Tips
  68
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

71
- Mirrors
  75
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - if Equipped
  79
  - Operation
    81
  - Phone Call Features
    85
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    87
  - Uconnect™ System Features
    89
- Seats
  91
- To Open and Close the Hood
  97
- Lights
  99
  - Interior Lights
    99
  - Battery Saver
    100
  - Headlamp Delay - if Equipped
    101
  - Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
    101
  - Daytime Running Lights (Canada and Fleet Vehicles Only)
    102
  - Lights-On Reminder
    102
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    102
  - Cargo Light
    103
- Multifunction Control Lever
  103
  - Turn Signals
    103
  - Passing Light
    104
  - High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch
    104
  - Windshield Wipers
    105
  - Windshield Washers
    106
- Tilt Steering Column
  107
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  108
  - Adjustment
    108
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  109
  - To Activate
    109
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    110
  - To Deactivate
    110
  - To Resume Speed
    110
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    111
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    111
- Overhead Console- if Equipped
  112
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    113
- Overhead Console with Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer - if Equipped
  113
  - US/M Button
    114
  - Reset Button
    114
  - Global Reset
    115
  - Step Button
    115
  - Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)
    115
  - Distance to Empty (DTE)
    115
  - Trip Odometer (ODO)
    116
  - Elapsed Time (ET)
    116
  - C/T Button
    117
  - Automatic Compass Calibration
    117
  - Manual Compass Calibration
    118
  - To Put into a Calibration Mode
    118
  - Outside Temperature
    119
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  120
  - Programming Homelink
    121
  - Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
    123
  - Using Homelink
    124
  - Erasing Homelink Buttons
    124
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    125
  - Security
    125
- Electrical Power Outlets
  126
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver
  127
- Cupholders
  128
  - Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Automatic Transmission Only
    128
  - Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab - if Equipped
    128
- Storage
  129
  - Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    129
  - Storage and Seats - if Equipped
    130
- Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
  130
- Pickup Box
  133
- Easy-Off Tailgate
  135
- Slide-In Campers
  135
  - Camper Applications
    135
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

137
- Instruments and Controls
  141
- Instrument Cluster
  142
- Instrument Cluster Description
  143
- Electronic Digital Clock
  151
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    151
- Electronic Volume Control
  152
- Sales Code RBB-AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player and CD Changer Capability
  152
  - Operating Instructions
    152
  - Power Button
    152
- Seek
  153
- To Set the Push-Button Memory
  153
- Tune
  153
- AM/FM Selection
  154
- Balance
  154
- Bass and Treble Tone Control
  154
- Fade
  154
- Mode Button
  154
  - Cassette Player Features
    154
  - CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    156
  - Radio Display Messages
    157
- Sales Code RAZ-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, CD Player and CD Changer Controls - if Equipped
  158
  - Operating Instructions - Radio
    158
  - Power Switch, Volume Control
    159
  - Seek Button (Radio Mode)
    159
  - Tuning
    159
  - PTY (Program Type) Button
    159
  - Balance
    161
  - Fade
    161
- AM/FM Selection
  161
- Scan Button
  161
- Tone Control
  161
- Operating Instructions - Tape Player
  162
- Seek Button
  162
- To Change from Clock to Radio Mode
  162
- To Set the Radio Push-Button Memory
  162
- Changing Tape Direction
  163
- Fast Forward (FF)
  163
- Metal Tape Selection
  163
- Rewind (RW)
  163
- Scan Button
  163
- Tape Eject
  163
- Inserting the Compact Disc
  164
- Noise Reduction
  164
- Operating Instructions - CD Player
  164
- Pinch Roller Release
  164
- EJT CD (Eject) Button
  165
- Seek Button
  165
- Ff/Tune/Rw
  166
- Mode
  166
- Program Button 4 (Random Play)
  166
- Tape CD Button
  166
- Scan Button
  167
  - CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    167
- Time Button
  167
- Sales Code RBK-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD Changer Controls
  168
  - Radio Operation
    168
  - CD Player Operation
    171
  - CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    172
  - Radio Display Messages
    174
- Sales Code RBQ-AM/FM Stereo Radio with 6 - Disc CD Changer
  175
  - Radio Operation
    175
  - CD Player Operation
    177
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  181
  - Radio Operation
    182
  - Tape Player
    182
  - CD Player
    182
- Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
  183
- Compact Disc Maintenance
  184
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  184
- Climate Controls
  185
- Heater Only - Fleet Vehicles
  185
- Air Conditioning-If Equipped
  187
- Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control - if Equipped
  191
- Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - if Equipped
  191
- Operating Tips
  196
- Operating Tips Chart
  198
Starting and Operating

199
- Ignition/Starter Switch
  204
  - Lock
    204
  - Off
    204
  - Start
    204
  - Acc
    205
  - Manual Transmission Key Release Button
    205
  - Key Reminder
    205
- Starting Procedures
  205
- Normal Operation
  211
  - Cold Weather Precautions
    211
  - Engine Idling - in Cold Weather
    214
  - Stopping the Engine
    215
  - Engine Speed Control
    216
  - Operating Precautions
    216
  - Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission
    216
- Transmission Shifting
  218
- Four-Wheel- Drive Operation - if Equipped
  226
- Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped
  237
- Parking Brake
  238
- Brake System
  239
  - Brake Noise
    240
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
    240
- Power Steering
  242
- Tire Safety Information
  243
  - Tire Markings
    243
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    246
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    247
- Tires-General Information
  251
  - Tire Pressure
    251
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    252
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    255
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    255
  - Tire Spinning
    256
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    257
  - Replacement Tires
    257
  - Alignment and Balance
    258
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information
  259
- Tire Chains
  259
- Snow Tires
  261
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  261
  - Dual Rear Wheels
    263
- Engine Runaway
  264
- Fuel Requirements
  264
  - Adding Fuel
    265
  - Bulk Fuel Storage
    267
  - Fuel Specifications
    267
- Vehicle Loading
  269
  - Certification Label
    269
- Trailer Towing
  272
- Snowplow
  282
  - Before Plowing
    283
  - Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
    283
  - Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
    284
  - Methods for Removing Snow
    284
  - Operating Tips
    284
  - General Maintenance
    285
- Recreational Towing - 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  286
What to Do in Emergencies

295
- Hazard Warning Lights
  296
- Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel
  297
- Jack Location
  298
  - All Models
    298
- Changing a Flat Tire
  299
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    299
  - Tire Changing Procedure
    300
- Hoisting
  309
- Jump-Starting
  310
  - With Portable Starting Unit
    313
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  313
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  314
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  315
  - 4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles
    315
Maintaining Your Vehicle

317
- Engine Compartment
  320
  - 5.9L/5.9L Ho Cummins Turbo Diesel
    320
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
  321
- Dealer Service
  322
- Replacement Parts
  322
- Service Information
  322
- Maintenance Procedures
  325
  - Engine Oil
    325
  - Drive Belt
    331
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
  331
- Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter
  334
- Maintenance Free Batteries
  336
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  338
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
  339
- Body Lubrication
  340
- Front Axle Universal Drive Joints and Pivot Bearings
  340
- Front Suspension Ball Joints
  340
- Steering Linkage - Inspection
  340
- Windshield Washers
  341
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  341
- Exhaust System
  342
- Cooling System
  343
- Charge Air Cooler (Inter-Cooler)
  347
- Fan
  347
- Brake System
  348
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  348
- Clutch Linkage
  350
- Clutch Hydraulic System
  351
- Propeller Shaft Universal Joints
  351
- Fuse and Relay Center
  366
- Vehicle Storage
  366
- Bulb Replacement
  367
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  367
- Fluid Capacities
  379
- Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  380
  - Engine
    380
  - Chassis
    381
Maintenance Schedules

383
- Emission Control System Maintenance
  384
  - Turbo Diesel
    384
  - Schedule "B
    387
  - Schedule "A
    396
  - If You Need Consumer Assistance
    401
  - Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
    402
    
    Prepare for the Appointment
    402
    
    Prepare a List
    402
    
    Be Reasonable with Requests
    402
  - If You Need Assistance
    402
  - Warranty Information
    405
  - Mopar Parts
    407
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    407
  - In Canada
    407
  - Publication Order Forms
    408

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