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Dodge 2008 Ram 3500 Owner's Manual (528 pages)

Dodge 2008 Ram Chassis Cab Owner Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 8 MB

Introduction 1

3
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

9
- A Word about Your Keys
  12
  - Ignition Key Removal
    12
  - Locking Doors with the Key
    14
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  12
- Sentry Key
  15
  - Replacement Keys
    16
  - Customer Key Programming
    17
  - General Information
    18
- Steering Wheel Lock - if Equipped
  18
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  19
  - Rearming of the System
    19
  - To Set the Alarm
    19
  - To Disarm the System
    20
- Illuminated Entry System - if Equipped
  20
- Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
  21
  - To Unlock the Doors
    21
  - To Lock the Doors
    22
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    24
  - General Information
    24
  - Transmitter Battery Service
    25
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 21
  21
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped
  26
- Door Locks
  27
- Windows
  32
- Occupant Restraints
  35
- New Engine Break-In
  71
  - 5.7L Gas Engine
    71
  - 6.7L Diesel Engine
    72
- Safety Tips
  73
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

77
- Mirrors
  81
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - if Equipped
  87
  - Operations
    89
  - Phone Call Features
    96
  - Uconnect™ System Features
    99
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    103
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ System
    106
  - General Information
    113
- Seats
  114
  - 40-20-40 Front Seat
    114
  - Reclining Seats
    115
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    116
  - Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - if Equipped
    117
  - Power Seats - if Equipped
    117
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    119
- To Open and Close the Hood
  120
- Lights
  122
  - Interior Lights
    122
  - Battery Saver
    123
  - Headlamp Delay
    124
  - Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
    124
  - Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)
    125
  - Lights-On Reminder
    125
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    125
  - Multifunction Control Lever
    126
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  128
  - Windshield Wipers
    128
  - Windshield Washers
    129
- Tilt Steering Column
  130
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  131
  - Adjustment
    131
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  132
  - To Activate
    133
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    133
  - To Deactivate
    133
  - To Resume Speed
    133
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    133
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    134
- Overhead Console with Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer - if Equipped
  135
  - US/M Button
    135
  - Reset Button
    136
  - Global Reset
    136
  - Step Button
    136
  - Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)
    137
  - Distance to Empty (DTE)
    137
  - Trip Odometer (ODO)
    138
  - Elapsed Time (ET)
    138
  - C/T Button
    139
  - Automatic Compass Calibration
    139
  - Manual Compass Calibration
    140
  - Recalibrating the Compass
    140
  - Outside Temperature
    141
- Overhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - Diesel Only
  142
- Electrical Power Outlets
  151
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver
  152
- Cupholders
  154
- Storage
  157
- Rear Window Features
  161
- Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
  163
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

167
- Understanding Your Instrument Panel
  168
- Instruments and Controls
  171
- Instrument Clusters
  172
  - 5.7L Gas Engines
    172
  - 6.7L Cummins Diesel Engines
    173
- Instrument Cluster Description
  174
- Electronic Digital Clock
  183
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    184
- Radio General Information
  184
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    184
  - Two Types of Signals
    184
  - Electrical Disturbances
    185
  - AM Reception
    185
  - FM Reception
    185
- Sales Code REF - AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio with Optional Satellite Radio and Hands Free Phone Capability
  186
- Sales Code RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio with Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, and Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES) Capabilities
  194
- Sales Code RAK - Am/Fm/Cassette/CD (6-Disc) Radio with Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, Video, MP3, and WMA Capabilities
  208
  - Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    208
  - Operating Instructions - Tape Player
    212
  - Seek Button
    212
  - Fast Forward (FF)
    213
  - Rewind (RW)
    213
  - Tape Eject
    213
  - Scan Button
    213
  - Changing Tape Direction
    213
  - Metal Tape Selection
    213
  - Pinch Roller Release
    213
  - Noise Reduction
    214
  - Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
    214
  - Load/Eject Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
    215
  - Notes on Playing MP3 Files
    217
  - Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Audio Play)
    219
  - Load/Eject Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play)
    219
- Sales Code REC - AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio with Navigation System
  222
- Satellite Radio - if Equipped
  226
- Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) - if Equipped
  226
- Understanding Your Instrument Panel 229
  229
  - PTY Button Seek
    229
  - Satellite Antenna
    229
  - Reception Quality
    230
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  230
  - Radio Operation
    231
  - Tape Player
    231
  - CD Player
    231
- Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
  232
- Compact Disc Maintenance
  233
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  233
- Climate Controls
  234
  - Heater Only - if Equipped
    234
  - Air Conditioning and Heating
    237
  - If Equipped
    237
  - Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control - if Equipped
    240
  - Operating Tips
    244
  - Operating Tips Chart
    246
Starting and Operating

247
- Starting and Operating
  248
- Starting Procedures - Gas Engines
  252
  - Manual Transmission - if Equipped
    252
  - Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
    252
  - Normal Starting
    253
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    253
  - After Starting
    255
- Starting Procedures - Diesel Engines
  255
- Normal Operation - Diesel Engine
  262
  - Cold Weather Precautions
    263
  - Engine Idling - in Cold Weather
    266
  - Stopping the Engine
    267
  - Engine Speed Control
    268
  - Operating Precautions
    268
  - Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission
    268
- Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) - if Equipped
  270
- Engine Block Heater (Gas Engines)- if Equipped
  270
- Automatic Transmission
  273
  - Automatic Transmission with Overdrive (5 Speed 545RFE) - if Equipped
    273
  - Automatic Transmission (6 Speed AS68RC) - if Equipped
    279
- Manual Transmission
  285
  - Manual Transmission - 6 Speed (G56)
    286
  - Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
    287
  - Downshifting - Gas Engine
    288
  - Downshifting - Diesel Engine
    288
- Four-Wheel-Drive Operation - if Equipped
  289
- Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped
  301
- Power Take off Operation - if Equipped
  302
  - Stationary Mode
    302
  - Mobile Mode
    303
  - Power Take off - Aftermarket Installation
    304
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  304
- Driving through Water
  305
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    305
  - Shallow Standing Water
    305
- Driving Off-Road
  307
- Parking Brake
  308
- Brake System
  309
  - Brake Noise
    310
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
    310
- Power Steering
  312
- Tire Safety Information
  313
  - Tire Markings
    313
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    317
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    318
- Tires - General Information
  322
  - Tire Pressure
    322
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    323
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    328
  - Limited Use Spare - if Equipped
    329
  - Tire Spinning
    329
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    330
  - Life of Tire
    331
  - Replacement Tires
    331
  - Alignment and Balance
    332
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if
  333
  - Equipped
    333
- Tire Chains
  333
- Snow Tires
  334
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  335
  - Dual Rear Wheels
    336
- Engine Runaway
  337
- Fuel Requirements
  337
  - Fuel Requirements (5.7L Gas Engines)
    337
  - Fuel Requirements (6.7L Diesel Engines)
    341
- Adding Fuel
  343
  - Adding Fuel (Gas Engines)
    343
  - Adding Fuel (Diesel Engines)
    345
- Vehicle Loading
  347
  - Certification Label
    347
- Trailer Towing
  351
  - Common Towing Definitions
    351
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    355
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    356
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    356
  - Towing Requirements
    357
  - Towing Tips
    362
  - Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
    364
- Snowplow
  365
- Before Plowing
  366
- Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
  366
- Methods for Removing Snow
  367
- Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
  367
- General Maintenance
  368
  - 368 Starting and Operating
    368
- Operating Tips
  368
- Recreational Towing
  369
What to Do in Emergencies

377
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  378
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  379
  - 3500 Models - if Equipped
    379
- Jacking Instructions
  380
  - Tire Changing Procedure
    380
- Hoisting
  389
- Jump-Starting
  390
  - With Portable Starting Unit
    393
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  393
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  394
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  395
  - 4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles
    396
Maintaining Your Vehicle

397
- Engine Compartment - 6.7L Diesel Engine
  400
- Maintaining Your Vehicle
  400
- Engine Compartment- 5.7L Gas Engine
  401
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
  402
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    402
- Dealer Service
  403
- Engine Data Plate
  403
- Replacement Parts
  403
- Service Information
  404
- Engine Oil
  406
- Maintenance Procedures
  406
- Drive Belt (Diesel Engines)
  413
- Drive Belts (Gas Engines)
  413
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Gas Engines)
  413
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Diesel Engines)
  414
- Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter (Diesel Engines)
  417
- Catalytic Converter (Gas Engines)
  420
- Engine Fuel Filter (Gas Engines)
  420
- Spark Plugs (Gas Engines)
  420
- (Diesel Engines Only)
  422
- Intervention Regeneration Strategy - EVIC
  422
- Message Process Flow (Catalyst Full Message)
  422
- Emission-Related Components (Gas Engines)
  425
- Maintenance Free Battery (Gas Engines)
  425
- Maintenance Free Batteries (Diesel Engines)
  426
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  427
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
  428
- Front Suspension Ball Joints
  429
- Steering Linkage - Inspection
  429
- Body Lubrication
  430
- Front Axle Universal Drive Joints and Ball Joints
  430
- Front Prop Shaft Lubrication
  430
- Windshield Washers
  431
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  431
- Exhaust System
  432
- Cooling System
  433
- Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler (Diesel Engines)
  439
- Fan
  439
- Brake System
  440
- Fuel System Connections
  440
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  440
- Clutch Hydraulic System
  443
- Clutch Linkage
  443
- Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
  462
- Vehicle Storage
  467
- Bulb Replacement
  468
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  468
- Fluid and Capacities
  474
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  476
  - Engine
    476
  - Chassis
    478
  - Maintenance Schedules
    479
  - Emission Control System Maintenance
    480
  - Maintenance Schedules - 6.7L Turbo Diesel
    480
    
    Oil Change Indicator System
    482
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    483
  - Maintenance Schedule - 5.7L Gas Engine
    491
    
    Required Maintenance Intervals
    494
If You Need Consumer Assistance

499
- If You Need Assistance
  500
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  500
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    500
  - Prepare a List
    500
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    500
- Mopar Parts
  503
- Reporting Safety Defects
  503
  - In Canada
    504
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  503
- Publication Order Forms
  504
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  506
  - Treadwear
    506
  - Traction Grades
    506
  - Temperature Grades
    507

Dodge 2008 Ram 3500 Specifications (4 pages)

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

What to Do in Emergencies

Maintaining Your Vehicle

If You Need Consumer Assistance

Dodge 2008 Ram 3500 Specifications (4 pages)

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