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Dodge 2008 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

Dodge 2008 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual (527 pages)

Dodge 2008 DR/DH Ram Diesel Owner Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 9.31 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

5
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- A Word about Your Keys
  14
  - Ignition Key Removal
    14
  - Locking Doors with the Key
    16
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  14
- Sentry Key
  17
  - Replacement Keys
    18
  - Customer Key Programming
    19
  - General Information
    20
- Steering Wheel Lock - if Equipped
  20
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  21
  - Rearming of the System
    21
  - To Set the Alarm
    21
  - To Disarm the System
    22
- Illuminated Entry System - if Equipped
  22
- Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
  23
  - To Unlock the Doors
    24
  - To Lock the Doors
    25
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    26
  - General Information
    27
  - Transmitter Battery Service
    27
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 21
  23
- Door Locks
  28
- Windows
  34
- Occupant Restraints
  37
- New Engine Break-In
  76
- Safety Tips
  77
  - Transporting Passengers
    77
- Exhaust Gas
  78
- Lock Your Vehicle
  78
- Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
  79
- Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
  80
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

81
- Mirrors
  86
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - if Equipped
  91
  - Operation
    93
  - Phone Call Features
    100
  - Uconnect System Features
    102
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    107
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect System
    109
  - General Information
    117
- Seats
  117
  - 40-20-40 Front Seat
    118
  - Reclining Seats
    119
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    120
  - Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - if Equipped
    121
  - Power Seats - if Equipped
    121
  - Rear Seat Features - Mega Cab Models
    123
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    128
- To Open and Close the Hood
  129
- Lights
  131
  - Interior Lights
    131
  - Battery Saver
    132
  - Headlamp Delay
    133
  - Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
    133
  - Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)
    134
  - Lights-On Reminder
    134
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    134
  - Cargo Light - if Equipped
    135
  - Multifunction Control Lever
    135
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  137
  - Windshield Wipers
    137
  - Windshield Washers
    138
- Tilt Steering Column
  139
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  140
  - Adjustment
    141
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  141
  - To Activate
    142
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    142
  - To Deactivate
    142
  - To Resume Speed
    143
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    143
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    143
- Overhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - Diesel Only
  144
- 150 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
  
  152
  - Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
    153
    
    Programming Homelink
    155
    
    Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
    157
    
    Using Homelink
    158
    
    Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    158
    
    Security
    159
    
    Troubleshooting Tips
    159
    
    General Information
    159
  - Power Sunroof - if Equipped
    160
    
    Open Sunroof - Express Mode
    161
    
    Closing Sunroof - Express
    161
    
    Pinch Protect Feature
    161
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 159
  
  161
  - Pinch Protect Override
    161
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    162
  - Sunshade Operation
    162
  - Wind Buffeting
    162
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    162
  - Sunroof Fully Closed
    162
  - Electrical Power Outlets
    162
  - Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver
    164
  - Cupholders
    165
    
    Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
    165
    
    Seats) - Automatic Transmission
    165
    
    Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
    167
    
    Seats) - Automatic Transmission
    167
    
    Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Manual Transmission
    167
    
    Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab ) - if Equipped
    168
    
    Rear Cupholder (Mega Cab )
    168
  - Storage
    169
    
    Center Storage Compartment (40-20-40 Seat)
    169
    
    If Equipped
    169
    
    Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) - if Equipped
    170
    
    Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models)
    172
    
    Storage and Seats (Mega Cab Models)
    173
    
    Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega Cab Models)
    174
  - Rear Window Features
    175
    
    Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - if Equipped
    175
    
    Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
    175
    
    Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
    176
  - Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
    176
- 174 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
  
  176
  - Pickup Box
    179
  - Easy-Off Tailgate
    181
  - Slide-In Campers
    181
    
    Camper Applications
    181
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

185
- Instruments and Controls
  189
- Instrument Cluster
  190
  - Instrument Cluster - 6.7L Diesel Engine
    190
- Instrument Cluster Description
  191
- Electronic Digital Clock
  202
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    202
- Radio General Information
  202
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    202
  - Two Types of Signals
    203
  - Electrical Disturbances
    203
  - AM Reception
    203
  - FM Reception
    203
- Sales Code REF - AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio with Optional Satellite Radio and Hands Free Phone Capability
  204
- Sales Code RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
  212
  - With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands-Free Phone
    212
  - Capabilities
    212
    
    Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    212
    
    Operating Instructions
    218
    
    Audio Play)
    218
    
    Play)
    219
    
    Notes on Playing MP3 Files
    221
    
    Audio Play)
    223
  - Load/Eject Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
    223
    
    Operating Instructions
    223
- Sales Code RAK - Am/Fm/Cassette/CD (6-Disc) Radio with Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, Video, MP3, and WMA Capabilities
  226
  - Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    226
  - Operating Instructions - Tape Player
    230
  - Seek Button
    230
  - Fast Forward (FF)
    231
  - Rewind (RW)
    231
  - Tape Eject
    231
  - Scan Button
    231
  - Changing Tape Direction
    231
  - Metal Tape Selection
    231
  - Pinch Roller Release
    231
    
    Noise Reduction
    232
    
    Audio Play)
    232
    
    Load/Eject Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
    233
    
    Notes on Playing MP3 Files
    235
    
    Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Audio Play)
    238
    
    Load/Eject Button
    238
    
    WMA Play)
    238
- Sales Code REC - AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
  240
  - With Navigation System
    240
    
    Equipped
    241
    
    REC Setting the Clock
    241
- Satellite Radio - if Equipped
  243
  - System Activation
    244
  - Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
    244
  - Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAK Radios
    245
  - Selecting a Channel
    245
  - Storing and Selecting Preset Channels
    246
  - Using the PTY (Program Type) Button - if Equipped
    246
  - PTY Button Scan
    246
  - PTY Button Seek
    247
  - Satellite Antenna
    247
  - Reception Quality
    247
- Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) - if Equipped
  243
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  248
  - Radio Operation
    248
  - Tape Player
    249
  - CD Player
    249
- Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
  249
- Compact Disc Maintenance
  250
- Climate Controls
  251
  - Heater Only - if Equipped
    252
  - Air Conditioning and Heating
    254
  - If Equipped
    254
  - Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature
    257
  - Control - if Equipped
    257
  - Operating Tips
    262
  - Operating Tips Chart
    264
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  251
Starting and Operating

265
- Starting Procedures - Diesel Engines
  270
- Normal Operation (Diesel Engine)
  276
  - Cold Weather Precautions
    277
  - Engine Idling
    280
  - Stopping the Engine
    282
  - Engine Speed Control
    283
  - Operating Precautions
    283
  - Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission
    283
- Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking)
  285
  - If Equipped
    285
- Transmission Shifting
  287
  - Automatic Transmission with Overdrive
    287
  - (68RFE) - if Equipped
    287
- Manual Transmission
  293
  - Shifting
    293
  - Downshifting
    295
  - Reverse Shifting
    296
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  296
- Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped
  308
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  309
- Driving through Water
  309
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    309
  - Shallow Standing Water
    310
- Driving Off-Road
  311
- Parking Brake
  312
- Brake System
  314
  - Brake Noise
    314
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
    315
- Power Steering
  317
- Tire Safety Information
  318
  - Tire Markings
    318
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    321
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    322
- Tires - General Information
  326
  - Tire Pressure
    326
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    327
  - Radial Ply Tires
    329
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    330
  - Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
    330
  - Tire Spinning
    331
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    332
  - Life of Tire
    332
  - Replacement Tires
    333
  - Alignment and Balance
    334
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
  335
- Tire Chains
  335
- Snow Tires
  337
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  337
  - Dual Rear Wheels
    339
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) - if Equipped
  340
- Engine Runaway
  349
- Fuel Requirements
  350
  - Fuel Requirements (6.7L Diesel Engines)
    350
- Adding Fuel (Diesel Engines)
  351
  - Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    352
  - Bulk Fuel Storage
    353
- Vehicle Loading
  354
  - Certification Label
    354
- Trailer Towing
  358
  - Common Towing Definitions
    358
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    362
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    363
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    363
  - Towing Requirements
    364
  - Towing Tips
    370
  - Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
    372
- Snowplow
  373
  - Before Plowing
    374
  - Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
    374
  - Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
    375
  - Methods for Removing Snow
    375
  - Operating Tips
    375
  - General Maintenance
    376
What to Do in Emergencies

385
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  386
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  387
  - All Models - if Equipped
    387
- Jacking Instructions
  388
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    388
  - Tire Changing Procedure
    389
- Hoisting
  398
- Jump-Starting
  399
  - With Portable Starting Unit
    402
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  402
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  403
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  404
  - 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    404
  - 2-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    405
Maintaining Your Vehicle

407
- Engine Compartment - 6.7L Diesel Engine
  410
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
  411
- Replacement Parts
  411
- Authorized Dealer Service
  412
- Engine Data Plate
  412
- Service Information
  412
- Maintenance Procedures
  414
  - Engine Oil
    415
  - Drive Belt
    420
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter (6.7L Diesel Engines)
  421
- Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter (6.7L Diesel Engine)
  424
- (6.7L Diesel Engines Only)
  427
- Message Process Flow (Catalyst Full Message)
  427
- Maintenance Free Batteries
  430
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  432
- Front Suspension Ball Joints
  433
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
  433
- Front Axle Universal Drive Joints and Ball Joints
  434
- Front Prop Shaft Lubrication
  434
- Steering Linkage - Inspection
  434
- Body Lubrication
  435
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  435
- Windshield Washers
  436
- Exhaust System
  437
- Cooling System
  438
- Charge Air Cooler (Inter-Cooler)
  444
- Fan
  444
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  445
  - Brake System
    445
  - Clutch Linkage
    447
  - Clutch Hydraulic System
    447
  - Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
    448
  - Transfer Case - if Equipped
    448
  - Manual Transmission - if Equipped
    449
  - Automatic Transmission
    449
  - Front Wheel Bearings
    452
  - Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty
    453
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    457
- Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
  461
- Vehicle Storage
  466
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  467
- Bulb Replacement
  468
- Fluid Capacities
  481
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  482
  - Engine
    482
  - Chassis
    484
  - Maintenance Schedules
    485
  - Emission Control System Maintenance
    486
  - Maintenance Schedules - 6.7L Turbo Diesel
    486
  - Perform Service Indicator
    488
    
    Oil Change Indicator System
    488
  - Maintenance Schedule
    489
If You Need Consumer Assistance

497
- If You Need Assistance
  499
  - Daimlerchrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center
    500
  - Center
    500
  - In Mexico Contact
    500
  - Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
    501
  - Service Contract
    501
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  499
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    499
  - Prepare a List
    499
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    499
- Mopar Parts
  502
- Reporting Safety Defects
  502
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    502
  - In Canada
    503
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  502

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