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Dodge Ram Gas Owner's Manual (456 pages)

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 30 MB

Introduction
1
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
4
Van Conversions/Campers
5
How to Use this Manual
5
Warnings and Cautions
5
Vehicle Identification Number
6
Vehicle Modifications / Alterations
7
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
11
A Word about Your Keys
11
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
11
Sentry Key - if Equipped
11
Ignition and Steering Lock
13
Manual Transmissions
13
Automatic Transmissions
14
Door Key
15
Door Locks
15
Manual Locks
15
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
16
Child Protection Door Lock
20
Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
22
To Unlock the Doors
22
To Lock the Doors
23
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
Lap/Shoulder Belts
34
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
41
Automatic Locking Mode (if Equipped)
42
Center Lap Belts
42
Seat Belt Pretensioners
43
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert)
43
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
45
Seat Belt Extender
45
Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbag
45
Child Restraint
56
Engine Break-In Recommendations
68
Safety Tips
69
Transporting Passengers
69
Lock Your Vehicle
70
Exhaust Gas
70
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
71
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
71
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
73
Mirrors
78
Inside Mirror
78
Automatic Dimming Mirror- if Equipped
79
Outside Mirrors
79
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
80
Electronic Power Mirrors - if Equipped
80
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - if Equipped
81
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
81
Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - if Equipped
83
Operation
85
Phone Call Features
92
Uconnect™ System Features
95
Advanced Phone Connectivity
99
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ System
101
Seats
107
40-20-40 Front Seat
108
Reclining Seats
109
Adjustable Head Restraints
109
Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - if Equipped
110
Power Seats - if Equipped
111
Heated Seats - if Equipped
112
To Open and Close the Hood
113
Lights
115
Interior Lights
115
Battery Saver
116
Headlamp Delay - if Equipped
117
Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
117
Daytime Running Lights (Canada and Fleet Vehicles Only)
118
Lights-On Reminder
118
Fog Lights - if Equipped
118
Cargo Light
119
Multifunction Control Lever
119
Turn Signals
119
Passing Light
120
High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch
120
Windshield Wipers
121
Windshield Washers
122
Tilt Steering Column
123
Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
124
Adjustment
124
Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
125
To Activate
125
To Set at a Desired Speed
126
To Deactivate
126
To Resume Speed
126
To Vary the Speed Setting
127
To Accelerate for Passing
128
Overhead Console- if Equipped
129
Courtesy/Reading Lights
129
Overhead Console with Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer - if Equipped
130
US/M Button
130
Reset Button
131
Global Reset
131
Step Button
131
Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)
132
Distance to Empty (DTE)
132
Trip Odometer (ODO)
133
Elapsed Time (ET)
133
C/T Button
133
Automatic Compass Calibration
134
Manual Compass Calibration
134
Recalibrating the Compass
135
Outside Temperature
137
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
137
Programming Homelink
138
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
141
Using Homelink
142
Erasing Homelink Buttons
142
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
142
Security
143
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
143
Opening Sunroof - Express
144
Closing Sunroof - Express
144
Pinch Protect Feature
145
Pinch Protect Override
145
Venting Sunroof - Express
145
Sunshade Operation
145
Wind Buffeting
146
Sunroof Maintenance
146
Ignition off Operation
146
Sunroof Fully Closed
146
Electrical Power Outlets
147
Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver
148
Cupholders
149
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Automatic Transmission Only
149
Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab - if Equipped
149
Storage
150
Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
150
Storage and Seats - if Equipped
151
Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
152
Pickup Box
155
Slide-In Campers
157
Camper Applications
157
Easy-Off Tailgate
157
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
159
Instruments and Controls
163
Instrument Cluster
164
Instrument Cluster Description
165
Electronic Digital Clock
173
Clock Setting Procedure
173
Sales Code RBB-AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player and CD Changer Capability
174
Radio Operation
174
Mode Button
176
Scan Button (Radio Mode)
176
Cassette Player Features
177
CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
178
Sales Code RAZ-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, CD Player and CD Changer Controls
180
Operating Instructions - Radio
180
Power Switch, Volume Control
181
Seek Button (Radio Mode)
181
Tuning
181
Radio Data System (RDS)
181
PTY (Program Type) Button
181
Balance
183
Fade
183
Tone Control
183
AM/FM Selection
184
Scan Button
184
To Set the Radio Push-Button Memory
184
To Change from Clock to Radio Mode
185
Operating Instructions - Tape Player
185
Seek Button
185
Fast Forward (FF)
185
Rewind (RW)
185
Tape Eject
186
Scan Button
186
Changing Tape Direction
186
Metal Tape Selection
186
Pinch Roller Release
186
Noise Reduction
186
Operating Instructions - CD Player
187
Inserting the Compact Disc
187
Seek Button
188
EJT CD (Eject) Button
188
Ff/Tune/Rw
188
Program Button 4 (Random Play)
188
Mode
189
Tape CD Button
189
Time Button
189
Scan Button
189
CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
189
Sales Code RBK-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD Changer Controls
191
Radio Operation
191
CD Player Operation
193
CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
195
Sales Code RBQ-AM/FM Stereo Radio with 6 - Disc CD Changer
197
Radio Operation
198
CD Player Operation
200
Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
205
Radio Operation
205
Tape Player
206
CD Player
206
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
206
Compact Disc Maintenance
207
Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
208
Climate Controls
208
Heater Only - Fleet Vehicles
209
Air Conditioning-If Equipped
211
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - if Equipped
214
Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control - if Equipped
215
Operating Tips
219
Operating Tips Chart
221
Starting and Operating
223
Ignition/Starter Switch
228
Lock
228
Off
228
Start
228
Acc
229
Manual Transmission Key Release Button
229
Key Reminder
229
Starting Procedures
229
Manual Transmission
229
Automatic Transmission
230
If Engine Fails to Start
230
Engine Block Heater- if Equipped
231
After Starting
232
Transmission Shifting
232
Automatic Transmission with Overdrive
232
Manual Transmission
238
Four-Wheel- Drive Operation - if Equipped
241
Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions
242
Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
244
Transfer Case Reminder Light
245
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions
246
Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
250
Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped
253
Parking Brake
254
Brake System
255
3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
256
Brake Noise
256
Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - RWAL
256
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - if Equipped
257
Power Steering
259
Tire Safety Information
259
Tire Markings
259
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
263
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
264
Tires-General Information
268
Tire Pressure
268
Tire Inflation Pressures
269
Radial-Ply Tires
272
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
272
Limited Use Spare - if Equipped
273
Tire Spinning
274
Tread Wear Indicators
275
Replacement Tires
276
Alignment and Balance
277
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information
277
Tire Chains
278
Snow Tires
280
Tire Rotation Recommendations
280
Dual Rear Wheels
281
Fuel Requirements
282
Reformulated Gasoline
283
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
284
MMT in Gasoline
284
Materials Added to Fuel
285
Adding Fuel
285
Fuel System Cautions
287
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
288
Flexible Fuel-(Fleet Vehicles Only)
289
E-85 General Information
289
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
289
Fuel Requirements
290
Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
290
Starting
290
Cruising Range
291
Replacement Parts
291
Maintenance
291
Catalytic Converter
291
Vehicle Loading
293
Certification Label
293
Trailer Towing
296
Definitions
296
Axle Lubricant and Trailer Towing
298
Trailer Towing Recommendations
298
Trailer Towing - Hitches
299
Connecting Trailer Lighting and Electric
300
Trailer Brakes
300
Trailer Weight and Trailer Tongue Weight
301
Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
302
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped
303
Cooling System Tips - Trailer Towing
303
Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light
304
Towing with an Automatic Transmission
304
Snowplow
305
Dodge Ram 1500 Models
305
Before Plowing
306
Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability
306
Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached
307
Methods for Removing Snow
308
Operating Tips
308
General Maintenance
308
Recreational Towing - 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
309
Recreational Towing - 2 Wheel Drive Models
309
Recreational Towing Procedure - Manual Shift Transfer Case - if Equipped
310
Returning to Normal Operation - Manual Shift Transfer Case
311
Recreational Towing Procedure - Electronic
313
Shift Transfer Case - if Equipped
313
Returning to Normal Operation - Electronic Shift Transfer Case
315
Driving Off-Road
317
Traction
318
Equipment Identification Plate
318
What to Do in Emergencies
319
Hazard Warning Lights
320
Adding Fuel
321
Jack Location
322
Removal (All Models)
322
Reinstalling the Scissors-Type Jack and Tools (1500 Models)
323
Changing a Flat Tire
326
Removing the Spare Tire
326
Tire Changing Procedure
327
Hoisting
337
Jump-Starting
337
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
341
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
341
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
342
4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles
342
Maintaining Your Vehicle
345
Engine Compartment- 3.7L/4.7L
348
Engine Compartment- 5.7L
349
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
350
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
351
Dealer Service
352
Replacement Parts
353
Maintenance Procedures
353
Engine Oil
353
Engine Oil Filter
357
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tensioner
357
Spark Plugs
358
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
358
Engine Fuel Filter
358
Catalytic Converter
359
Emission-Related Components
361
Maintenance Free Battery
361
Air Conditioner Maintenance
362
Power Steering - Fluid Check
363
Front Suspension Ball Joints
364
Steering Linkage - Inspection
365
Half-Shaft Constant Velocity Joints
365
Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models
365
Body Lubrication
366
Windshield Wiper Blades
366
Windshield Washers
366
Exhaust System
367
Cooling System
368
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
372
Brake System
372
Clutch Hydraulic System
374
Clutch Linkage
374
Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
374
Transfer Case
375
Manual Transmission
376
Automatic Transmission
377
Front Wheel Bearings
380
Selection of Lubricating Grease
380
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
381
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
385
Fuse and Relay Center
389
Vehicle Storage
390
Replacement Light Bulbs
390
Bulb Replacement
391
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights
391
Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights
395
Center High-Mounted Stoplight with Cargo Light
397
Cab Top Clearance Lights - if Equipped
398
Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
400
Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
401
Fog Lights
402
Fluids and Capacities
403
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
405
Engine
405
Chassis
406
Maintenance Schedules
407
If You Need Consumer Assistance
427
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
428
Prepare for the Appointment
428
Prepare a List
428
Be Reasonable with Requests
428
If You Need Assistance
428
Warranty Information
430
Mopar Parts
432
Reporting Safety Defects
432
In Canada
432
Publication Order Forms
433

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