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Dodge 2006 Ram 2500 Owner's Manual

Dodge 2006 Ram 2500 Owner's Manual (493 pages)

Dodge 2006 Ram Diesel Truck Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.1 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

3
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

9
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
  11
  - Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
    11
  - Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
    12
- A Word about Your Keys
  12
  - Key-In-Ignition Reminder
    12
  - Sentry Key - if Equipped
    12
- Ignition and Steering Lock
  15
  - Manual Transmissions
    15
  - Automatic Transmissions
    16
- Door Key
  17
- Door Locks
  17
  - Manual Locks
    17
  - Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    18
  - Child Protection Door Lock
    21
- Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
  22
  - To Unlock the Doors
    23
  - To Lock the Doors
    23
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    24
  - General Information
    25
  - Transmitter Battery Service
    25
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  26
  - Rearming of the System
    26
  - To Set the Alarm
    27
  - To Disarm the System
    27
- Windows
  28
- Occupant Restraints (2500/3500/Mega Cab Only)
  30
- New Engine Break-In
  69
- Safety Tips
  70
  - Transporting Passengers
    70
  - Lock Your Vehicle
    70
    
    Exhaust Gas
    71
    
    The Vehicle
    72
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

73
- Mirrors
  78
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - if Equipped
  83
  - Operations
    85
  - Phone Call Features
    92
  - Uconnect™ System Features
    94
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    99
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ System
    101
- Seats
  106
  - 40-20-40 Front Seat
    107
  - Reclining Seats
    108
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    108
  - Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - if Equipped
    109
  - Power Seats - if Equipped
    110
  - Rear Seat Features - Mega Cab Models
    112
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    117
- To Open and Close the Hood
  118
- Lights
  120
  - Interior Lights
    120
  - Battery Saver
    121
  - Headlamp Delay
    122
  - Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
    122
  - Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)
    123
  - Lights-On Reminder
    123
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    123
  - Cargo Light - if Equipped
    124
- Multifunction Control Lever
  124
  - Turn Signals
    124
  - Passing Light
    125
  - High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch
    125
  - Windshield Wipers
    126
  - Windshield Washers
    127
- Tilt Steering Column
  128
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  129
  - Adjustment
    129
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  130
  - To Activate
    130
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    131
  - To Deactivate
    131
  - To Resume Speed
    131
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    132
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    132
- Overhead Console- if Equipped
  133
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    134
- Overhead Console with Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer - if Equipped
  134
  - US/M Button
    135
- Reset Button
  135
- Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)
  136
- Distance to Empty (DTE)
  136
- Global Reset
  136
- Step Button
  136
- Elapsed Time (ET)
  137
- Trip Odometer (ODO)
  137
- Automatic Compass Calibration
  138
- C/T Button
  138
- Manual Compass Calibration
  139
- Recalibrating the Compass
  139
- Outside Temperature
  140
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  141
  - Programming Homelink
    143
  - Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
    145
  - Using Homelink
    146
  - Erasing Homelink Buttons
    146
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    146
  - Security
    147
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  147
  - Open Sunroof - Express Mode
    148
  - Comfort Stop
    148
  - Closing Sunroof - Express
    149
  - Pinch Protect Feature
    149
  - Pinch Protect Override
    149
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    149
  - Sunshade Operation
    149
  - Wind Buffeting
    150
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    150
  - Sunroof Fully Closed
    150
- Electrical Power Outlets
  150
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver
  152
- Cupholders
  153
- Storage
  157
- Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
  162
- Pickup Box
  165
- Easy-Off Tailgate
  167
- Slide-In Campers
  167
  - Camper Applications
    167
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

171
Starting and Operating

247
- Ignition/Starter Switch
  251
  - Lock
    251
  - Off
    251
  - Start
    252
  - Acc
    252
  - Manual Transmission Key Release Button
    252
  - Key Reminder
    253
- Starting Procedures
  253
- Normal Operation
  258
  - Cold Weather Precautions
    259
  - Engine Idling - in Cold Weather
    262
  - Stopping the Engine
    263
  - Engine Speed Control
    263
  - Operating Precautions
    264
  - Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission
    264
- Transmission Shifting
  266
  - Automatic Transmission with Overdrive-If Equipped
    266
  - Manual Transmission - 6-Speed - if Equipped
    272
- Four-Wheel- Drive Operation - if Equipped
  273
- Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped
  285
- Parking Brake
  286
- Brake System
  287
  - Brake Noise
    288
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
    288
- Power Steering
  290
- Tire Safety Information
  291
  - Tire Markings
    291
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    295
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    296
- Tires-General Information
  300
  - Tire Pressure
    300
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    301
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    303
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    304
  - Limited Use Spare - if Equipped
    305
  - Tire Spinning
    305
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    306
  - Life of Tire
    307
  - Replacement Tires
    307
  - Alignment and Balance
    308
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
  309
- Tire Chains
  309
- Snow Tires
  311
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  311
  - Dual Rear Wheels
    313
- Engine Runaway
  314
- Fuel Requirements
  314
  - Adding Fuel
    315
  - Bulk Fuel Storage
    316
  - Fuel Specifications
    317
- Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel
  318
- Vehicle Loading
  319
  - Certification Label
    319
- Trailer Towing
  323
  - Common Towing Definitions
    323
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    325
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    326
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    326
  - Towing Requirements
    328
  - Towing Tips
    332
  - Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
    334
- Snowplow
  335
  - Before Plowing
    336
  - Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
    336
  - Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
    337
  - Methods for Removing Snow
    338
  - Operating Tips
    338
  - General Maintenance
    338
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  339
  - Recreational Towing - 2 Wheel Drive Models
    339
  - Recreational Towing - 4 Wheel Drive Models
    339
- Driving Off-Road
  346
- Traction
  347
- Engine Data Plate
  348
What to Do in Emergencies

349
- Hazard Warning Lights
  350
- Jack Location
  351
  - All Models
    351
- Changing a Flat Tire
  352
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    352
  - Tire Changing Procedure
    353
- Hoisting
  362
- Jump-Starting
  363
  - With Portable Starting Unit
    366
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  366
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  367
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  368
  - 4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles
    368
Maintaining Your Vehicle

371
- Engine Compartment
  374
  - 5.9L Ho Cummins Turbo Diesel
    374
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
  375
- Replacement Parts
  375
- Dealer Service
  376
- Service Information
  376
- Maintenance Procedures
  379
  - Engine Oil
    379
  - Drive Belt
    385
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
  385
- Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter
  387
- Maintenance Free Batteries
  390
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  391
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
  392
- Front Suspension Ball Joints
  393
- Steering Linkage - Inspection
  393
- Body Lubrication
  394
- Front Axle Universal Drive Joints and Pivot Bearings
  394
- Front Prop Shaft Lubrication
  394
- Windshield Washers
  395
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  395
- Exhaust System
  396
- Cooling System
  397
- Charge Air Cooler (Inter-Cooler)
  402
- Fan
  402
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  402
- Brake System
  403
- Clutch Hydraulic System
  405
- Clutch Linkage
  405
- Integrated Power Module
  420
- Vehicle Storage
  423
- Bulb Replacement
  424
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  424
- Fluid Capacities
  437
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  438
  - Engine
    438
  - Chassis
    439
  - Maintenance Schedules
    441
If You Need Consumer Assistance

469
- If You Need Assistance
  470
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  470
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    470
  - Prepare a List
    470
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    470
- Mopar Parts
  473
- Reporting Safety Defects
  473
  - In Canada
    473
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  473
- Publication Order Forms
  474
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  475
  - Treadwear
    475
  - Traction Grades
    475
  - Temperature Grades
    476

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