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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...........
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 A Message From DaimlerChrysler Corporation . . . 5 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 5 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 5 䡵 V an Conversions/Campers .
INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepar ed with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents.
A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHR YSLER CORPORA TION DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cummins welcome you as a new Dodge Ram Cummins T urbo Diesel- powered tr uck owner . Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the United States are diesel power ed because of the fuel economy , rugged durability , and high torque which permits pulling heavy loads.
V AN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS The Manufacturer’s W arranty does not apply to body modifications or special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/ body builders. See the W arranty information book, Section 2.1.C. Such equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc.
NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN plate. VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS / AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys .................. 1 2 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 1 2 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped ................ 1 2 䡵 Ignition And Steering Lock ...........
▫ Rearming Of The System ................. 2 6 ▫ T o Set The Alarm ...................... 2 7 ▫ T o Disarm The System ................... 2 7 䡵 W indows ............................. 2 8 ▫ Power W indows—If Equipped ............. 2 8 ▫ Power Sliding Rear W indow—If Equipped .
▫ Exhaust Gas .......................... 7 1 ▫ Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle .......................... 7 2 ▫ Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside The V ehicle .
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to the front. The bar code can be used to or der duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith.
loss of security protection. Additional Sentry Keys or Mobil Speed-pass™ devices held against or immediately adjacent to the ignition key when starting the engine may cause vehicle starting problems. If a pr oblem occurs, remove the Sentry Key fr om the key-ring and attempt to start the vehicle again.
Customer Key Programming Y ou can program new keys to the system if you have two valid keys by doing the following: 1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the ignition to the ON position for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds.
IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK Insert the key fully , and then turn the switch to one of the five illustrated positions. The key can be inserted or withdrawn only in the LOCK position. Manual T ransmissions When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to pr ovide antitheft protection for your vehicle.
Automatic T ransmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to pr ovide antitheft protection for your ve- hicle. It may be difficult to turn the key fr om the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily .
DOOR KEY The same key used to start the vehicle is also used to unlock the doors. T o unlock the vehicle doors, insert the key into the lock and turn. T o lock the doors, insert the key and turn. DOOR LOCKS Manual Locks Front and Rear doors may be locked, by moving the lock plunger up or down.
Power Door Locks — If Equipped NOTE: V ehicles equipped with remote keyless entry do not have a passenger side door lock cylinder . V ehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked or unlocked.
Automatic Door Locks If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph. This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the following procedur e: 1.
Auto Unlock Feature Programming Customer Programming sequence to enable or disable the Auto Unlock Feature: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this program- ming procedur e).
Child Protection Door Lock T o provide a safer envir onment for children riding in the rear seat, the r ear doors of your vehicle have the child- protection door lock system. T o use the system, open each rear door and slide the control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child-protection locks.
W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: After setting the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position.
T o unlock the doors: Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, the parking lights will flash on twice and if installed, the cargo lamp will turn on for 30 seconds.
3. Continue to hold the LOCK button, wait at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the P ANIC button. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. T o reactivate this featur e, repeat the above steps. V ehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with the park lamp flash feature activated.
General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit boar d. 1. W ith transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade or dime to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the r ubber gasket during removal.
T o Set the Alarm: The alarm will set when you use the power door locks, or use the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are locked and closed the SECURITY light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the system is arming.
WINDOWS Power Windows—If Equipped The control on the left fr ont door panel has up-down switches that give you fingertip control of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window contr ol and on the rear doors of Quad Cab and Mega Cab models.
W indow Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. T o disable the window controls on the other doors, pr ess the window lock button. T o enable the window controls, press the window contr ol button again.
Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry fr om the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the lock to release the window . Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears.
W ARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- led up. Y ou can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly .
W ARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well.
W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well.
Standard Cab Front Center Three Point Belt 1. The front center seat belt on the Standard Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats. The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat.
W ARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop- erly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision. • When reattaching the black latch and black buckle, ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted.
W ARNING! If the black latch and buckle are not connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not restrain you properly . Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front r ow outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downwar d to help position the belt away from your neck.
As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you ar e taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you r elease the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.
NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for pr oper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly . The pretensioners ar e triggered by the airbag contr ol module. Like the airbags, the pretensioners ar e single use items.
3. W ithin 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least thr ee times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. 4. T urn off the engine. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the pro- gramming.
W ARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed.
W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de- signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
Here ar e some simple steps you can follow to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. • Children 12 years and under should ride buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
W ARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly . In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags.
The W indow Airbag System, on vehicles equipped, consists of the following: • AIRBAG Readiness Light (shared with the fr ont airbag system) • W indow Bags Above the Side W indows.
W ARNING! Ignoring the AIR BAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away .
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch – (Standard Cab V ehicles Only) The passenger front airbag is to be turned of f only if the passenger: • is an infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the fro.
W ARNING! Whenever an airbag is turned off, even a lap/ shoulder belted passenger may hit their head, neck, or chest on the dashboard (instrument panel) or windshield in a crash.
If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and fr ont passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold.
W indow Airbags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)—If Equipped The window airbag control module determines if a side collision is severe enough to r equire the side airbags to inflate. The window airbag control module will not detect roll over , front or r ear collisions.
Maintaining Y our Airbag Systems W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you.
to inflate for your protection. Pr omptly check fuse num- bers 52 and 53 in the fuse and relay center . See your dealer if the fuse is good. Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an airbag deploym.
nature, such as would identify a particular driver , ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially . Confidential data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora- tion to any third party except when: 1.
Children 12 years and under should ride pr operly buck- led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children ar e safer when properly r estrained in the rear seats rather than in the fr ont. W ARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby , can become a missile inside the vehicle.
infant carriers do, so they can be used rearwar d-facing by children who weigh mor e than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a fr ont passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off.
W ARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint.
Pull the belt from the r etractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child r estraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then pull on the belt until it is all removed fr om the retractor . Allow the belt to return to the r etractor , pulling on the excess web- bing to tighten the lap portion about the child re- straint.
W ARNING! Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when install- ing an infant or child restraint.
Child restraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seatback tether anchorag.
some time. In fact, many child restraint manufactur ers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. Because the lower anchorages are to be intr oduced to passenger carrying.
Installing the Child Restraint System W ARNING! Do not install child restraint systems equipped with LA TCH attachments in the center position of a Quad Cab model rear seat. The LA TCH anchorages in this seat are designed for the two outboard seating posi- tions only .
W ARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LA TCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal. 3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufactur er’s instructions. Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence - (Quad Cab Rear Seats) 1.
5. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor dir ectly behind the seat and to the anchor directly behind the right seat.
Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 2.
T ether Anchorage Points at All Three Seating Positions (Mega Cab) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor dir ectly behind the seat. 2.
• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible. • Check belt fit periodically . A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle.
CAUTION! • During the first 500 miles (805 km) your new vehicle is driven, do not tow a trailer . Doing so may damage your vehicle. • Limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h) during the first 500 miles (805 km) of towing. SAFETY TIPS T ransporting Passengers This vehicle is designed to carry passengers in the cab only .
Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a poten- tially toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless. T o avoid inhaling these gases, the following precau- tions should be observed: • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor , torn webbing, etc.
UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors ............................... 7 8 ▫ Inside Mirror ......................... 7 8 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped .... 7 9 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 7 9 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e .
▫ Reclining Seats ....................... 1 0 8 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints .............. 1 0 8 ▫ Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped ......................... 1 0 9 ▫ Power Seats — If Equipped .............. 1 1 0 ▫ Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models .
▫ Adjustment ......................... 1 2 9 䡵 Electronic Speed Contr ol — If Equipped ...... 1 3 0 ▫ T o Activate .......................... 1 3 0 ▫ T o Set At A Desir ed Speed ............... 1 3 1 ▫ T o Deactivate ......................
䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ......... 1 4 1 ▫ Programming Homelink ................ 1 4 3 ▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Pr ogramming . . 145 ▫ Using Homelink ...................... 1 4 6 ▫ Erasing Homelink Buttons ............... 1 4 6 ▫ Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button .
▫ Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab — If Equipped ......................... 1 5 6 ▫ Rear Cupholder — Mega Cab ............ 1 5 6 䡵 Storage .............................. 1 5 7 ▫ Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) — If Equipped ....
MIRRORS Inside Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the r ear window . Annoying headlight glare can be r educed by moving the small control under the mirr or to the night position (toward r ear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare fr om vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the feature on or off by pr essing the button at the base of the mirror . A light in the button will indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side convex mirror could cause you to collide with an- other vehicle or other object.
Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or right mirror , and set it to the center off position to pr event accidentally moving a mirror when you ar e finished adjusting the mirror . T o adjust a mirror , select left or right with the top switch, and press one of the four arr ows for the direction you want the mirr or to move.
NOTE: Fold th e7x1 0 inch trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to entering an automated car wash. CAUTION! Do not attempt to fold th e7x1 0 inch trailer towing mirrors forward. Th e7x1 0 inch trailer towing mirrors are not designed to be folded forward and doing so will damage the mirrors and/or vehicle.
HANDS–FREE COMMUNICA TION (UConnect™) — IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., ⬙ Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ ”W ork ⬙ or ⬙ Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212 ⬙ ).
The UConnect™ phonebook enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name. Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your Blue- tooth™ Hands-Free pr ofile cellular phone.
Headset Profile), you may not be able to use any UCon- nect™ features. Refer to your cellular service pr ovider or the phone manufacturer for details.
V oice Command T ree Refer to “V oice T ree” at the end of this section. Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know what your options are at any pr ompt, say ⬙ Help ⬙ following the voice on beep. The UConnect™ system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help.
The following are general phone to UConnect™ System pairing instructions: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • When prompted, after the voice on beep, say ⬙ Pair a Phone.
Dial by Saying a Number • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Dial. ⬙ • System will prompt you to say the number you want call. • For example, you can say ⬙ 234-567-8901. ⬙ The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination.
Add Names to Y our UConnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to phonebook is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook New Entry . ⬙ • When prompted, say the name of the new entry .
• Y ou will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit. • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit. • When prompted, r ecite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing.
• After you enter the name, the UConnect™ system will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile or pager . Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted. After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be de- leted.
Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed thr ough the UConnect™ system if the feature(s) ar e available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides thr ee-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the UConnect™ system.
second call is in progr ess. T o go back to the first call, refer to ⬙ T oggling Between Calls. ⬙ T o combine two calls, refer to ⬙ Conference Call. ⬙ Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold T o put a call on hold, press the ⬘ Phone’ button until you hear a single beep which will indicate that the call has been placed on hold.
Redial • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Redial. ⬙ • The UConnect™ system will call the last number that was dialed on your cellular phone. Note: this may not be the last number dialed from the UConnect™ sys- tem.
• After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped). • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete language selection. After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language.
Y our phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon- nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system. T owing Assistance If you need towing assistance, • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
When calling a number with your UConnect™ system that normally requir es you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push the ’V oice Recognition’ button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word ⬙ Send.
Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Y ou can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect™ system (while dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measur es).
Information Service When using A T&T W ireless Service, dialing to phone number ⬙ #121, ⬙ you can access voice activated automated system to receive news, weather , stocks, traffic, etc.
Select another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone with the UConnect™ system. The phone must have been previously pair ed to the UConnect™ system that you want to use it with. • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
⬘ V oice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played and say the priority number of the phone you wish to delete. Things Y ou Should Know About Y our UConnect™ System V oice Recognition (VR) • Always wait for the beep before speaking.
• UConnect™ phonebook name tag recognition rate is optimized for the voice of the person who stored the name in the phonebook. • Y ou can say ⬙ O ⬙ (letter ⬙ O ⬙ ) for ⬙ 0 ⬙ (zero).
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North American English Primary Alternate(s) Zero Oh Add location Add new All All of them Confirmation prompts Confirmations prompts Delete a name Delete Language Select language List names List all List paired phones List phones Pager Beeper Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main menu Return.
40-20-40 Front Seat As the name implies, the seat is divided into 3 segments. The outboard seat portions ar e each 40% of the total width of the seat. The back of the center portion (20%) easily folds down to provide an armr est/center storage compartment (if equipped).
Reclining Seats The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seat back and adjust for comfort. W ARNING! Y ou can be seriously , even fatally , injured riding in a seat with the seatback reclined.
T o lower the head restraint, push in the button and then push down on the head restraint. Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped Rotating the lumbar control knob on the left side of the driver’s seatback and on the right side of the passenger’s seatback increases or decr eases the lumbar (lower back) support.
Power Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat controls. Power Seat Control Location 1 10 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE.
The power seat controls ar e on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. Thr ee switches control the seat move- ment. The four-way switch in the center can be moved forward or backwar ds to get the most comfortable posi- tion. The same switch can be moved up and down to control seat height.
Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models Reclining Rear Seats — Mega Cab Models The recliner handle is on the outside of the seat cushion. Pull up on the handle, as shown, to release the seat back and adjust for comfort.
T able Mode Handle T able Mode UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 13 3.
Folding Rear Seat (Kneel Mode) — Mega Cab Models Both the left and right rear seats can be folded flat (Kneel Mode) and used for carrying cargo. Each of the r ear seat backs provide 2 D-rings and each of the r ear storage bin lids provide 2 slotted cutouts.
W ARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
T o fold either rear seat flat (Kneel Mode), lift the handle and fold the seat forward. Simply lift the seat back to return the seat to the upright position.
W ARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury .
Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW). Press the switch once to obtain High heat level, then press the switch again to obtain Low heat level.
released you must r each into the opening beneath the center of the grille and push up the latch to release the safety catch before raising the hood. T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the fr ont center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
LIGHTS Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the fr ont doors are opened, when the dimmer contr ol (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN- LOCK button is pressed on the key fob.
open and the interior lights are on, r otating the dimmer control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the ⬙ Party ⬙ mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi- cle’s battery .
Headlamp Delay T o aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlamp delay that will leave the headlamps on for 90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is turned OFF while the headlamp switch is on, and then the headlamp switch is cycled off.
T o minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. T o remove r oad dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses.
CARGO Light — If Equipped The cargo lights ar e turned on by pressing on the CARGO button. The interior lights will also turn on when the cargo lights ar e on. The cargo lights will also turn on for 30 seconds when a key fob Unlock is pressed, as part of the illuminated entry feature.
Passing Light Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer - ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released.
Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction control lever . T urn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed.
W ARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. Y ou might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. T o avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather , warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind- shield washer use.
TIL T STEERING COLUMN T o tilt the column, pull rearwar d on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down, as desired. Push the lever forwar d to lock the column firmly in place. W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
DRIVER ADJUST ABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals allow the driver to establish a comfortable position relative to the steering wheel and pedals. Adjustment 1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10 inches (254 mm) away from the airbag located in the center of the steering wheel.
CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.
T o Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desir ed speed, press and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
T o V ary The Speed Setting When the speed control is on, speed can be incr eased by pressing and holding the ACCEL button. When the button is released, a new set speed will be established. T apping the ACCEL button once will result i na2m p h (3km/h) speed increase.
W ARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Y our vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy , snow-covered, or slippery .
Courtesy/Reading Lights In the middle of the console are two courtesy/r eading lights. Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is r otated to the courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter , if so equipped.
This overhead console allows you to choose between a compass/temperature display and one of four trip con- ditions being monitored. US/M Button Use this button to change the display from U.
Global Reset If the RESET button is pressed twice within 2 seconds while in any of the 3 resettable displays (A VG ECO, ODO, ET), the Global Reset will reset all 3 displays. Step Button Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions.
NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly af fect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regar dless of the DTE displayed value. When the DTE value is less than 30 miles estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to an alternating test display of “LO” and “FUEL”.
C/T Button Use this button to select a readout of the outside tem- perature and one of eight compass headings that indicate the direction in which the vehicle is facing. W ARNING! Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy , particularly in woods or on bridges.
Manual Compass Calibration NOTE: T o ensure pr oper compass calibration, make sure the compass variance is pr operly set before manu- ally calibrating the compass. If the compass appears erratic and the CAL symbol does not appear , you must manually put the compass into the “Calibration” mode.
NOTE: The default for the compass variance is zone 8. T o set the variance: T urn the ignition ON and set the display to “Compass/T emperature.” Pr ess and hold the RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari- ance zone number will be displayed.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink 威 Universal T ransceiver replaces up to three r emote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper - ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the push of a button.
W ARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door . People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan- dards.
Programming HomeLink NOTE: When programming a garage door opener , it is advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom- mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal.
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button that you want to train and the hand-held trans- mitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed.
8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button. Repeat the ⴖ press/hold/release ⴖ sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), r epeat this sequence a third time to complete the pr ogramming.
Using HomeLink T o operate, simply press and r elease the programmed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener , gate operator , security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.
Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the fr equencies. T o erase all of the previously trained fr equencies, hold down both outside buttons until the green light begins to flash. This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
W ARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
Closing Sunroof - Express Press the switch forwar d and release, and the sunr oof will close automatically from any position. The sunr oof will close fully and stop automatically . This is called Express Close. During Expr ess Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
The outlet(s) has/have a fused direct feed fr om the battery so it/they receive power whether the ignition is ON or OFF . All accessories connected to this/these outlet(s) should be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against dischar ge.
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The removable ash r eceiver is located in the instrument panel cup holder tray . The cigar lighter is located on the instrument panel, above and to the left of the ash receiver . As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operates with the ignition switch ON.
CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats) — Automatic T ransmission Y our new Ram truck is equipped with two adjustable cupholders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on the cup holder door handle, on the front surface. Each opening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of various sizes.
T o secure the cup, place the cup to be held into one of the cup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward the cup until it is held stable. Cup Holder Door Handle Cup Holders Automatic T ransmissio.
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) — Automatic T ransmission If your new Ram truck is equipped with bucket seats there ar e three cup holders located on the fr ont of the center console.
Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab — If Equipped Quad Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- holder that consists of two cupwells for rear passenger convenience. Rear Cupholder — Mega Cab Mega Cab vehicles are equipped with r ear cupholders located in the center armrest.
STORAGE Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) — If Equipped The center portion of the seat folds down to provide an armrest with unique storage compartments under the lid.
CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting.
storage area into separate compartments. Lift the lower handle on the front of the armr est, and raise the armrest for access to the lower storage bin. On Quad Cab and Mega Cab models the rear of the floor console of fers a power outlet, a tip out bin and a rear air duct (Mega Cab Only).
Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models) Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushion there is a storage compartment. Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat. The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart- ment.
Push down on the front of the storage compartment handle and lift the storage compartment cover . The rear storage compartment can be divided into thr ee separate compartments by using the divider doors inside the storage compartment.
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega Cab Models) Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind the rear seat. FOLD FLA T LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped Quad Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat, may be equipped with a folding load floor .
W ARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor . While driving or in an accident you may experience, abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or sharp turns. Loose objects stored on the load floor may move around with force and strike occupants, resulting in serious or fatal injury .
2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until the load floor unfolds into position. 3. Reverse the procedure to stor e the load floor . Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position.
4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the secured down position befor e you operate the vehicle. PICKUP BOX The pickup box on your new Ram has many features designed for utility and convenience.
Y ou can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply- wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor . Place lumber across the box in the indentations pr ovided above the wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the floor .
There ar e stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel housings. Place wooden boards acr oss the box from side to side to create separate load compartments in the pickup box.
NOTE: Dual rear wheel pickup models r equire pr operly spaced rear clearance lights. If such a vehicle is operated without a tailgate, suitable lights must be installed.
W ARNING! T o avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly , the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
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UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instruments And Controls ................. 1 7 5 䡵 Instrument Cluster ...................... 1 7 6 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description ............. 1 7 7 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock ...............
▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ......................... 2 0 0 ▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ......................... 2 0 1 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............. 2 0 3 ▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play) .
▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Play) ......................... 2 2 0 䡵 Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc) Radio W ith Navigation System .................. 2 2 2 ▫ Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (If Equipped) .......
䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance ................ 2 3 0 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........ 2 3 1 䡵 Climate Controls ....................... 2 3 1 ▫ Heater Only — Fleet V ehicles ............. 2 3 2 ▫ Air Conditioning And Heating — If Equipped .
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 175 4.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 176 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Check Gages This light illuminates when the V oltmeter , Engine Oil Pressur e or Engine Coolant T emperature gages indicate a reading either too high or too low . Examine the gages carefully , and follow the instructions above for each indicated problem.
CAUTION! Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer at high rpm for extended periods. Engine damage may occur . 5. Airbag Indicator Light The indicator lights and remains lit for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of the gauge, the “Check Gages” indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound. 10. T ransfer Case Position (See page 273 for more information.) 11 . TOW HAUL The TOW HAUL button is located at the end of the gear shift lever .
CAUTION! Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running as you would not be able to react to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats. NOTE: Engine idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to impr ove engine cooling.
NOTE: There is also an engine hour function. This indicates the total number of hours the engine has been running. T o display the engine hours perform the follow- ing: Place the ignition in RUN, but do not start the engine. W ith the odometer value displayed, hold the trip button down for a period of 6 seconds.
CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability . If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur . Immediate service is required.
that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is requir ed. See your autho- rized dealer immediately . The ABS light could also illuminate during loss of traction and remain illuminated until the brake pedal is pressed.
25. T ransmission Oil T emperature W arning Light (Automatic T ransmissions Only) This light indicates that there is excessive trans- mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.
out of fuel when operating at maximum load conditions in areas wher e there ar en’t many gas stations. (See page 136 for more information.) Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: • 34 gallons - 2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons - 2500/3500 long box models 30.
3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side T une / Audio control to set the minutes. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side T une / Audio control.
Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL contr ol to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping.
SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. T o stop the search, pr ess SCAN a second time.
AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Press the r otary TUNE control and BASS will be dis- played. T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decr ease the Bass tones.
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM,12 FM and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push- button memory . The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice.
SEEK Button (CD Mode) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next track on the CD. Press the left side of the button to r eturn to the beginning of the current track, or r eturn to the beginning of the previous track if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection.
RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to pr ovide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track.
MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound fr om the speakers. ⬙ MUTE ⬙ will be displayed. Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers will return. Rotating the volume contr ol or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound fr om the speakers.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s Manual. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SA TELLITE RADIO, HANDS .
Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL contr ol to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping.
SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. T o stop the search, pr ess SCAN a second time.
AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Press the r otary TUNE control and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the Bass tones. Press the r otary TUNE control a second time and MID will display .
T oggle the PTY button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Dis- play No program type or un- defined None Adult Hits Adult_Hits Alert Alert Alert Alert Classical Clas.
By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program T ype) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. NOTE: Note: This Radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), .
SEEK Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the curr ent selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection.
Radio display will show ⬙ EJECTING DISC ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to r emove the disc. Press and hold the LOAD/ EJT button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded.
RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to pr ovide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track.
The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ .
MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File. Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays the beginning of the MP3 file. Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previous file.
MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc. The radio scrolls thr ough the following T AG information: Song T itle, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- able). Press the MSG or INFO button once mor e to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate V ideo Entertainment System (VES 威 ) Guide.
Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL contr ol to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side T une/ Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side T une/Audio control to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side T une/Audio control.
Press the r otary TUNE control a thir d time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decr ease the T reble tones. Press the r otary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Country Country Oldies Oldies Soft Soft Nostalgia Nostalgia Jazz Jazz Classical Classical Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_&_B Foreign Language Foreign_Language Relig.
Operating Instructions — T ape Player Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the left and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the play position. NOTE: When subjected to extremely cold temperatur es, the tape mechanism may requir e a few minutes to warm up for proper operation.
Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. Press the scan button a second time to cancel the featur e. Changing T ape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side being played), press Pr eset 6. The lighted arrow in the display window will show the new direction.
compact discs (CD-R W) compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks and WMA. Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.
Radio display will show ⬙ LOADING DISC ⬙ when the disc is loading, and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. LOAD/EJT - Eject Press the LOAD/EJT button and the push- button with the corresponding number wher e the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal.
RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to pr ovide an interesting change of pace. NOTE: MP3 and WMA Random Play are for file folders only .
The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ .
MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play) Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next file. Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays the beginning of the file. Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previous file.
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and INFO button while playing MP3 or WMA disc. The radio scrolls thr ough the following T AG information: Song T itle, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- able). Press the INFO button once mor e to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “V ideo Entertainment System (VES) Guide.
menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina- tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability . Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a DVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD covers all of North America.
System Activation NOTE: Y our vehicle’s radio must be on and in satellite mode when the activation process takes place. T o activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www .sirius.
ESN/SID Access W ith RAQ and RAK Radios W ith the ignition switch in the ACCESSOR Y position and the radio OFF , press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Selecting a Channel Press and r elease the SEEK or TUNE knob to search for the next channel. Press the top of the button to sear ch up and the bottom of the button to search down. Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released.
NOTE: Pressing the ⬙ SEEK ⬙ or ⬙ SCAN ⬙ button while performing a music type scan will change the channel by one and stop the search. Pr essing a pre-set memory button during a music type scan, will call up the memory channel and stop the search.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system contr ols are located on the r ear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a r ocker type switch with a button in the center .
T ape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next selection on the cassette. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection.
5. A loose tape should be corrected befor e use. T o rewind a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the requir ed directions. Maintain your cassette tape player . The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape deposits each time a cassette is played.
NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft protection encoding. T ry a known good disc befor e considering disc player service.
Heater Only — Fleet V ehicles The mode control (at the right of the control panel) can be set in any of the following positions: NOTE: T o improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes.
Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Level) Select the recir culation modes when the outside air contains smoke or odors. This feature allows for r ecircu- lation of interior air only .
Air Conditioning and Heating — If Equipped Air Conditioning Operation T o turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fan control at any speed and pr ess the snowflake button located at the right of the control panel. Conditioned air will be directed thr ough the outlets selected by the mode control.
The mode control (at the right of the control panel) can be set in any of the following positions: NOTE: T o improve your selection choices, the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden- tified by the small dots.
Defrost Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield through the defr oster outlets located at the base of the windshield, and the demister outlets located at the edge of each side of the instrument panel, and the air conditioning may be on. Blower Control The rotary knob on the left of the control panel is the blower contr ol.
Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to the window glass to help prevent interior fogging of the glass. They are located in the extr eme outside upper edges of the instrument panel. The demisters also pr o- vide extra air ducts for circulation.
Air Conditioning with Dual Zone T emperature Control — If Equipped W ith the Dual Zone T emperature Contr ol System, each front seat occupant can independently contr ol the tem- perature of air coming fr om the outlets on their side of the vehicle.
Recirculation Pushbutton Pushing the Recirculation button al- lows interior air to recir culate continu- ously in any position except defrost and defrost/floor mode for rapid cool down of the interior . See “Fast Cooldown” later in this section. Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution.
Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions thr ough the floor and defroster outlets. Defrost Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield through the defr oster outlets located at the base of the windshield and side window demist outlets.
Dual Zone T emperature Control Use this control to r egulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. This is accomplished by having separate temperature contr ol slides for both the driver and front passenger . The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the r ed area indicates warmer temperatures.
Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to the window glass to help prevent interior fogging of the glass. They are located in the extr eme outside upper edges of the instrument panel. The demisters also pr o- vide extra air ducts for circulation.
Operating Tips Fast Cooldown For a fast cooldown, turn the blower fan rotary knob to the extreme right position, turn the mode contr ol to the panel fresh position, pr ess the snowflake button to turn on the air conditioning, and drive with the windows open for the first few minutes.
proper corr osion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against over heating. A 50 % concentration is recommended. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Genuine Parts for the proper coolant type.
Operating Tips Chart UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 245 4.
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ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Ignition/Starter Switch ................... 2 5 1 ▫ Lock .............................. 2 5 1 ▫ O f f ............................... 2 5 1 ▫ O n................................ 2 5 1 ▫ Start .............
▫ Operating Precautions .................. 2 6 4 ▫ Cooling System T ips — Automatic T ransmission ................ 2 6 4 䡵 T ransmission Shifting .................... 2 6 6 ▫ Automatic T ransmission W ith Overdrive— If Equipped ...........
䡵 T ires—General Information ................ 3 0 0 ▫ T ire Pressur e ......................... 3 0 0 ▫ T ire Inflation Pressur es ................. 3 0 1 ▫ Radial-Ply T ires ...................... 3 0 3 ▫ Compact Spare T ire — If Equipped .
䡵 T railer T owing ......................... 3 2 3 ▫ Common T owing Definitions ............. 3 2 3 ▫ T railer Hitch Classification ............... 3 2 5 ▫ T railer T owing W eights (Maximum T railer W eight Ratings) ...................... 3 2 6 ▫ T railer And T ongue W eight .
IGNITION/ST ARTER SWITCH LOCK Locks the automatic transmission shift control into the P ARK position. It also engages the steering wheel lock (if equipped) when the steering wheel is turned. NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift interlocking system.
ST ART Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key . The ignition key will return to the ON position for normal driving. ACC Allows the electrical accessories to be used when the engine is not running.
Key Reminder An alarm will sound to remind you if the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened. ST ARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with several features de.
The lamps in the instrument panel cluster will illuminate when the ignition key is first turned to the ON position. This is a bulb check programmed to last for appr oxi- mately 3 seconds. After the bulb check is completed, the Malfunction Indicator Light and Brake W arning light will remain on.
certain engine temperatures fall below 66°F (19°C) the lamp will remain on indicating the intake manifold heater system is active. Follow the steps in the Normal Starting Procedur e ex- cept: CAUTION! Do not crank engine for more than 15 seconds at a time or starter motor damage may result.
ignition switch to Off for at least 5 seconds and then back On. Repeat steps 3 through 7 of the normal starting procedur e. For Extremely Cold W eather Starting — Engine Manifold Air T emperature Be.
• If the engine is started before the W AIT TO ST AR T light turns off, the pr eheat cycle will turn off. • If the engine is cranked for more than 10 seconds, the post-heat cycle will turn off. NOTE: Engine idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at low coolant temperatures to impr ove engine warm-up.
Starting Fluids W ARNING! ST AR TING FLUIDS or flammable liquids are NEVER TO BE USED in the Cummins Diesel (see W arning label). Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister , air intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in an attempt to start the vehicle.
• V oltmeter Operation: • The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation if certain engine temperatures ar e below 66°F (19°C). This cycling operation is caused by the post-heat cycle of the intake manifold heater system.
NOTE: Refer to Fuel Requirements in this section for further details on fuel recommendations. Engine Block Heater The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather .
W inter Front Usage If a winter front or cold weather cover is to be used, a percentage of the total grille opening ar ea must be left uncovered to pr ovide sufficient air flow to the char ge air cooler and automatic transmission oil cooler .
If temperatures ar e below 32°F (0°C), operate the engine at moderate speeds for 5 minutes before full loads ar e applied. Engine Idling — In Cold Weather A void prolonged idling in ambient temperatur es below 0°F .
Stopping The Engine Idle the engine a few minutes before r outine shutdown. After full load operation, idle the engine 3 to 5 minutes before shutting it down. This idle period will allow the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat away from the combustion chamber , bearings, internal components, and turbocharger .
Operating Precautions A void Overheating The Engine The temperature of the coolant (a mixtur e of 50% ethylene-glycol and 50% water) must not exceed the normal range of the temperature gauge (240°F/1 16°C) with a 16 psi (1 10 kPa) radiator cap.
Do Not Operate The Engine W ith Low Oil Pressure When the engine is at normal operating temperature, the minimum oil pressur es requir ed are: Idle 700 to 800 RPM .
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic T ransmission with Overdrive— If Equipped The gear shift selector display , located in the instrument panel cluster , indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is illuminated for night driving). The selector lever is mounted on the right side of the steering column.
W ARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something.
“1” First Use this position for driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at low speeds 20 mph (32 km/h) or less when going downhill. T o prevent excessive engine speed, do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in this range.
NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- peratures, the transmission may not shift into Over drive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperatur e has risen to a suitable level.
reduce the potential for transmission over heating or failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in “TOW HAUL” mode, 5th gear (if equipped) is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are modified.
the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal. Pressing the “T OW/HAUL” button, when the transmis- sion is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of overdrive.
Manual T ransmission — 6-Speed — If Equipped NOTE: The parking brake should be engaged before leaving the vehicle, especially on an incline. T ruck models with manual transmission are equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the vehicle.
Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. Downshifting Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended to pr eserve brakes when driving down steep hills.
This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2-wheel- drive position (2H) for normal street and highway con- ditions such as dry hard surfaced r oads.
NOTE: Delayed shifts out of four-wheel drive may be experienced due to uneven tire wear , low or uneven tire pressur es, excessive vehicle loading, or cold tempera- tures. W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake.
4L 4-Wheel-Drive Low Range - Low speed 4-wheel-drive. Locks the front and r ear driveshafts together . Forces the front and r ear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only .
vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage / disen- gage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant for ce when shifting the transfer case lever .
Electronically Shifted T ransfer Case Operating Information/Precautions–If Equipped This is an electric shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch (T ransfer Case Switch), which is located on the instrument panel.
NOTE: The transfer case Neutral (N) position is selected by depressing the r ecessed button located on the lower left hand corner of the 4WD Control Switch. The transfer case Neutral (N) position is to be used for recr eational towing only . See the Recreational T owing section for specific procedur es on shifting into and out of Neutral (N).
If One or More Shift Conditions are not Met 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain ON. 2. The newly selected position indicator light will con- tinue to flash.
When operating your vehicle in 4LO, the engine speed is approximately thr ee times that of the 2WD or 4HI positions at a given road speed. T ake care not to over- speed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and cir cumference on each wheel.
4HI 4 Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the front and r ear driveshafts together . Forces the fr ont and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only . 4LO 4 Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4 wheel drive.
light will continue to flash until all the requir ements for the selected position have been met. T o retry a shift: return the contr ol knob back to the original position, make certain all shift requir ements have been met, wait five (5) seconds and try the shift again.
Preferred Procedure 1. W ith engine RUNNING, slow vehicle to 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (depr ess clutch on manual transmissions). 3. While still rolling, rotate the transfer case contr ol switch to the desired position.
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL — IF EQUIPPED The limited-slip differ ential provides additional traction on snow , ice, mud, sand and gravel, particularly when there is a dif ference between the traction characteristics of the surface under the right and left rear wheels.
P ARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. T o release the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. NOTE: The instrument cluster r ed brake warning light will come on and flash to indicate that the parking brake is applied.
W ARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury . Also be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in Reverse or first gear . Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury .
Brake Noise During normal operation of the brake system certain noises may be present fr om time to time. Occasional ⬙ groan ⬙ or ⬙ squeal ⬙ noises may occur during normal operation of the brake system which may not be indica- tive of a problem.
W ARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
ABS W arning Light The Anti-lock Brake System includes an amber warning light, located in the instrument cluster . When the light is illuminated, the Anti-lock Brake System is not function- ing.
W ARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolong operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and should be avoided when possible.
• European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ⬙ P ⬙ is absent from this tir e size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • L T (Light T ruck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.
T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light T ruck tire based on U.
EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry . H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corr esponding to its load index under certain operating conditions.
Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressur e is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar .
3) the tire size designed for your vehicle 4) the cold tire inflation pr essures for the fr ont, rear and spare tir es. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lb.
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W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
2. Economy— Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tr ead life resulting in a need for earlier tire r eplacement. Underinflation also increases tir e rolling r esistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressur es specified on the placard ar e always “cold tire inflation pr essure”.
loading may be requir ed for high speed vehicle opera- tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pr essures. W ARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emer gency use with radial tires. It is engineer ed to be used on your style vehicle only . Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be r epaired (or r eplaced) and rein- stalled at the first opportunity .
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped The limited use spare tir e is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited use spare tir e warning label located on the limited use spare tire and wheel assembly . This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the fr ont or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck.
Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: • Driving style • T ire pressur e • Distance driven W ARNING! T ires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unap- proved tires and wheels may change suspension dimen- sions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle.
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. V ibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will r educe vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear .
These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing link and cable (radial) chains. T ire chain use is permitted only on the rear tir es of Ram 4X2 trucks. NOTE: The use of class “U” chains is permitted on the front and r ear of 4X4, 2500 Ram T rucks with L T245/ 70R17E tires.
SNOW TIRES Snow tires should be of the same size and type constr uc- tion as the front tir es. Consult the manufacturer of the snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed requir ement associated with the tire. These tir es should always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity inflation pressur es under any load condition.
Follow the recommended tir e rotation fr equency for your type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” Section of this manual. More fr equent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The r easons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to r otation being per- formed.
Dual Rear Wheels The tires used on dual wheel assemblies should be matched for wear to prevent overloading one tir e in a set. T o check if tires ar e even, lay a straight edge across all four tires. The straight edge should touch all the tir es. CAUTION! 3500 Dual Rear T ires have only one approved direc- tion of rotation.
ENGINE RUNA W A Y W ARNING! In case of engine runaway due to flammable fumes from gasoline spills or turbocharger oil leaks being sucked into the engine do the following to help avoid personal injury and/or vehicle damage: 1. Shut off engine ignition switch.
Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water . T o prevent fuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water fr om the fuel/water separator using the fuel/water separator drain provided. If you buy good quality fuel and follow the cold weather advice above, fuel conditioners should not be requir ed in your vehicle.
CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. W ARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled.
Fuel Specifications The Cummins T urbocharged, Char ge Air Cooled, Diesel engine has been developed to take advantage of the high energy content and generally lower cost No. 2 diesel fuel or No. 2 climatized diesel fuels. Experience has shown that it also operates on No.
Number 1 Diesel Fuel Specifications Fuel Properties - No. 1 - Diesel Reference V iscosity - 1.3 to 2.4 centistokes (ASTM D-445) Cetane Number - 40 min. (ASTM D613) Sulfur Content - maximum of.05% by weight (ASTM D-2622) W ater & Sediment - less than 0.
W ARNING! Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine running. Engine operation causes high fuel pressure. High pressure fuel spray can cause serious injury or death. Priming if the engine has run out of fuel 1. Add a substantial quantity of fuel to the tank 5 to 10 gallons (19 to 38L).
Rating (GA WR) front and r ear , and V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is your V ehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pr essure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GA WR. Curb W eight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle.
CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer car efully re- view this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible.
Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum capacity of the front and r ear axles. Distribute the load over the front and r ear axles evenly . Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GA WR. W ARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GA WR.
W eight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing hitch includes a receiver attached to the tow vehicle, plus a removable hitch head and spring bar assembly that fits into the receiver opening and hook up brackets that connect the spring bars to the trailer frame.
T railer Hitch Classification Class Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) Class IV.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer . • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle.
T owing Requirements T o promote pr oper break-in of your new vehicle driv- etrain components the following guidelines are r ecom- mended: CAUTION! • A void towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage your vehicle.
• Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer . Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cr oss the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. • V ehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
− Check for signs of tire wear or visible tir e damage before towing a trailer . Refer to the T ires–General Information section of this manual on T read W ear Indicators for the proper inspection pr ocedure.
W ARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- tem and cause it to fail. Y ou might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. T owing any trailer will increase your stopping dis- tance.
T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away fr om heavy traffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage.
NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing. T owing T ips — T ow/Haul (If Equipped) T o reduce potential for automatic transmission over heat- ing, turn the “TOW HAUL OD/OFF” feature ON when driving in hilly areas or shift the transmission to Drive position 2 on more sever e grades.
T railer T owing Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors ar e designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a gr eater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. T o change position inboard or out- board, the mirr or head should be rotated (flipped Out or In).
SNOWPLOW Snowplow Prep Packages ar e available as a factory installed option. These packages include components necessary to equip your vehicle with a snowplow .
W ARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could ad- versely affect performance of the airbag system in an accident. Do not expect that the airbag will perform as described earlier in this manual CAUTION! The “Lamp Out” indicator could illuminate if exte- rior lamps are not properly installed.
4. Car go capacity will be reduced by the addition of options or passengers, etc. The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplow system, all aftermarket accessories, driver , passengers, options, and cargo, must not exceed either the Gr oss V ehicle W eight (GVWR) or Gross Axle W eight (GA WR) ratings.
Methods For Removing Snow Operating Tips Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph (32 km/h) should be maximum operating speed. The operator should be familiar with the area and surface to be cleaned. Reduce speed and use extreme caution when plowing unfamiliar areas or under poor visibility .
• Operate with transfer case in 4L when plowing small or congested areas wher e speeds are not likely to exceed 15 mph (24 km/h). At higher speeds operate in 4H. • V ehicles with 48RE transmissions should use 4L range when plowing deep or heavy snow for extended periods of time to avoid transmission overheating.
CAUTION! Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. NOTE: Both the Manual Shift and Electronic Shift transfer cases must be shifted into Neutral (N) for recr eational towing. Automatic transmissions must be placed in P (Park) position for r ecreational towing.
8. Release brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with the transmission in Drive (D). 10. Shut OFF the engine and place the ignition key to the unlocked OFF position. 1 1. Shift automatic transmission into P (P ARK).
5. Shift automatic transmission to N (NEUTRAL), or depress the clutch on manual transmissions. 6. Shift transfer case lever to desired position. 7. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park).
CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in Neutral (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Shut OFF the engine. 3. T urn the ignition key to the ON position, but do not start the engine.
15. Attach vehicle to tow vehicle with tow bar . 16. Release parking brake. NOTE: Items 1 through 5 ar e requir ements that must be met prior to depressing the Neutral (N) selection button, and must continue to be met until the 4 seconds elapses and the shift has been completed.
3. T urn the ignition key to the ON position, but do not start the engine. 4. Depress the brake pedal. 5. Shift automatic transmission to Neutral (N) or depress clutch on manual transmission. 6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, depress the r ecessed transfer case Neutral (N) button for 1 second.
W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake.
If you must back down a hill, back straight down using REVERSE gear . Never back down in NEUTRAL, or diagonally across the hill. When driving over sand, mud, and other soft terrain, shift to low gear and drive steadily . Apply the accelerator slowly to avoid spinning the wheels.
4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the car in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. ENGINE DA T A PLA TE Use the information from the engine data plate when discussing service or sourcing parts for your engine.
WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Lights .................. 3 5 0 䡵 Jack Location .......................... 3 5 1 ▫ All Models .......................... 3 5 1 䡵 Changing A Flat T ire .................... 3 5 2 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire .
HAZARD W ARNING LIGHTS The Hazard W arning switch is mounted on the top of the steering column as shown in the illustration. T o engage the Hazard W arning lights, depress the button on the top of the steering column.
JACK LOCA TION All Models The jack and jack tools are stor ed under the passenger seat. Lift the flap on the side of the seat for access. Remove the jack and tools by loosening the thumb screw and sliding the assembly from under the seat. W ARNING! The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only .
CHANGING A FLA T TIRE Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tir e before attempting to jack the truck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Tire Changing Procedure W ARNING! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• Block both the front and r ear of the wheel diagonally oppo- site the jacking position. For example, if the right front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind the wheel.
NOTE: If the jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in order to lower the jack. 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking 356 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENC.
4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface. W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
(SR W) models and 145 ft. lbs. (197 N·m) for 3500 dual rear wheel models. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wr ench by your dealer or at a service station. W ARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle.
ratchet firmly . The hub cap should pop off. The wheel skins can now be removed. For the fr ont hub cap on 3500 models use the blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the caps off. The wheel skin can now be r emoved. CAUTION! Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap.
8-Stud — Dual Rear Wheels Dual wheels are flat mounted, center piloted. The lug nuts are a two piece assembly . When the tires ar e being rotated or r eplaced, clean these lug nuts and add 2 drops of oil at the interface between the hex and the washer .
These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows: 1. T ighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to a snug fit. 2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to the torques listed in the table. Go thr ough the sequence a second time to verify that specific torque has been achieved.
wheel. The nuts should then be tightened to recom- mended torque. T ighten the nuts to final torque in increments. Pr ogress ar ound the bolt circle, tightening the nut opposite to the nut just previously tightened until final torque is achieved. Recommended tor ques are shown in the following chart.
JUMP-ST ARTING W ARNING! T o prevent personal injury or damage to clothing, do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or fabrics. Do not lean over a battery when connecting jumper cables or allow cable clamps to touch each other . Keep open flames or sparks away from battery vent holes.
CAUTION! Use the Jump Start Procedure only when the charge indicator (if equipped) in both batteries is dark in the center . Do not attempt jump starting when either battery charge indicator (if equipped) is bright or yellow .
2. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to negative (-) post of booster battery . Connect the other end of the jumper cable to a good ground on the engine block of the vehicle with the discharged battery . Make sure a good connection is made, free of dirt and gr ease.
W ARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent; 2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion; 3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle.
not freeing the vehicle, may lead to transmission over - heating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission selector in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and r educe the risk of transmis- sion failure during pr olonged efforts to fr ee a stuck vehicle.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is r equired to pr event damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instr uctions. Use of safety chains is mandatory .
CAUTION! T owing faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than 15 miles (25 km) can cause severe damage to the transmission. If the vehicle is to be towed faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or more than 15 miles (25 km) the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels raised and the fr ont wheels on the ground.
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MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment .................... 3 7 4 ▫ 5.9L HO Cummins T urbo Diesel ........... 3 7 4 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) ......... 3 7 5 䡵 Replacement Parts ...................... 3 7 5 䡵 Dealer Service .
▫ Front Axle Universal Drive Joints And Pivot Bearings ............................ 3 9 4 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 9 4 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ................ 3 9 5 ▫ W indshield W ashers ................... 3 9 5 ▫ Exhaust System .
䡵 Bulb Replacement ...................... 4 2 4 ▫ Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park And T urn Lights ......................... 4 2 4 ▫ T ail, Stop, T urn And Backup Lights ......... 4 2 8 ▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplight W ith Cargo Light ........
ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 5.9L HO CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL 374 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) V ehicles equipped with California emissions controls have a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBDII. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems.
DEALER SERVICE Y our dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner . Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any pr ocedure yourself.
CAUTION! T o maintain your vehicle safely follow these guide- lines: • W atch your vehicle’s mileage and check your Mainte- nance Schedules regularly for r equired servicing. Ex- cessive wear or damage to certain vehicle components can result if r equired services ar e not performed.
• If an engine has been operating and the coolant is hot, allow the engine to cool before you slowly loosen the filler cap and relieve the pr essure fr om the cooling system. • T o avoid burns, remember that the engine components will stay hot after the engine is shut off.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides the maintenance items for which there ar e fixed maintenance intervals, there ar e other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
Checking the vehicle while it’s on level ground will also improve the accuracy of the oil level r eadings. Add oil only when the level on the dipstick is below the “ADD” mark. The total capacity from the low mark to the high mark is 2 quarts (1.
• Driving in dusty conditions. • Frequent trailer towing. • T axi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). • Off-r oad or desert operation. • Extensive operation at high engine speeds (greater than 2900 rpm) and loads (greater than 70% thr ottle).
NOTE: The same oil change interval is to be followed for synthetic oil as for petroleum based oil. Also, syn- thetic oil must meet the same performance specifications as petroleum oil. Engine Oil Filter Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct part number .
Always check the condition of the used oil. This can give you an indication of some engine problems that might exist. • Thin, black oil indicates fuel dilution. • Milky discoloration indicates coolant dilution. Clean the area ar ound the oil filter base.
CAUTION! Overtightening may distort the threads or damage the filter element seal. Install the filter as specified by the filter manufacturer . T urn the filter 3/4 to one full turn after making contact with the gasket. Check the condition of the threads and sealing surface on the oil pan and drain plug.
Contact your local dealer , service station, or governmen- tal agency for advice on recycling pr ograms and where used fluids and filters can be safely discarded in your area. Drive Belt Inspection Check the belt for intersecting cracks. • T ransverse (across the belt width) cracks ar e accept- able.
Do not remove the top of the air filter housing to inspect the filter element on your diesel engine under normal operating conditions. The clear plastic housing on the Filter Minder™ allows you to view the amount of air pressur e drop acr oss the filter element.
A visual inspection of the air cleaner filter element is never recommended under normal cir cumstances. A badly restricted element may appear clean while a soiled element may be quite effective in filtering particles without restricting air flow . Rely on the Filter Minder™ to determine when a filter change is necessary .
CAUTION! Do not drain the fuel/water separator filter when the engine is running. Drain a small amount from the fuel/water separator filter periodically or when the W A TER IN FUEL indicator lamp is on. Pull outward on the drain valve lever , located on the side of the filter , and allow any accumulated water to drain.
run and pur ge air from the system for about 25 seconds. After 25 seconds, attempt to start the engine again. 3. Start the engine using the Normal Starting Procedure. 4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start. CAUTION! Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 seconds at a time.
CAUTION! Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or gasoline, the use of these fuels can cause damage to the fuel system. NOTE: A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel may be used with your Cummins Diesel equipp.
CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked (+) positive and negative (-) and identified on the battery case.
W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs.
W ARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturers recommended power steering fluid. If necessary , add fluid to restore to the pr oper indicated level.
Front Prop Shaft Lubrication Lubricate the front driveshaft gr ease fitting at each oil change listed in the appropriate Maintenance Schedule for your vehicle (Schedule “A” and “B”). Use Mopar 威 type MS-6560 (lithium based grease), or equivalent.
amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar 威 Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder . Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner .
W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the cold windshield.
W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you.
Extremely cold ambient temperatur e may requir e the addition of a “winter front” for ef fective operation of the cab heating/cooling system. Make certain that a percent- age of the radiator is exposed for adequate air flow through the char ge air cooler and automatic transmission oil cooler .
Adding Coolant When adding coolant, or refilling the system, a minimum solution of 50% recommended HOA T ethylene glycol engine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water should be used. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below ⫺ 34°F ( ⫺ 37°C) ar e anticipated.
Recommended Engine Coolant Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct Fluid type. CAUTION! • Mixing of coolants other than specified engine coolant, may result in engine damage, and de- crease corrosion protection.
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring pr oper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community . Do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Fan Inspection Check the fan for cracks and bent or broken blades. If any of these conditions exist, you must replace the fan. Make sure it is secur ely mounted. NOTE: This service procedur e must be performed by a trained service technician. Make arrangements with your authorized Dodge T ruck Dealer for this inspection.
Insure nylon tubing in these ar eas has not melted or collapsed. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- plings to make sure they ar e secure and no leaks ar e present. Components should be replaced immediately if ther e is any evidence of wear or damage that could cause failure.
W ith disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake linings wear . However , an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check should be conducted. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct Fluid type.
Brake Hoses Inspection should be performed whenever the brake system is serviced or at intervals specified. Inspect hy- draulic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots.
Drain And Refill V ehicles operated in normal service do not have regularly scheduled oil changes. If fluid has become contaminated with water or subjected to severe service, follow the recommended change intervals in Maintenance Schedule “B” in Section 8 of this manual.
Lubricant Selection for 6-Speed Manual T ransmission — If Equipped If it becomes necessary to add fluid or change the fluid, be sure to use the same lubricant or equivalent. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct lubricant type.
b. If the fluid is warm, the reading should be between the two holes. If the fluid level indicates low , add sufficient fluid to bring to the pr oper level.
It is important that proper lubricant is used in the transmission. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct lubricant type. A band adjustment and filter change should be made at the time of the oil change.
• If a bearing assembly is accidentally separated when servicing the brake rotors, it should be r eplaced. Rear Wheel Bearings Clean and repack when brake linings ar e replaced or rotors r esurfaced.
Noise Control System Required Maintenance & W arranty For 3500 T wo-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive mod- els over 10,000 lbs. (4 535 kg) Gross V ehicle W eight Rating.
or suspected. Proper maintenance of the entir e vehicle will help the effectiveness of the noise contr ol systems. Exhaust System Inspect the entire exhaust system for leaks and damaged parts. Devices such as hangers, clamps, and U-bolts should be tight and in good condition.
• EXHAUST SYSTEM − Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system components including the muffler or tailpipe. • ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM − Removal or rendering inoperative the fan clutch.
Maintenance Log and Service Chart — 24 V alve Cummins T urbo Diesel Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day , Y ear under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed.
Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day , Y ear under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed.
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
• Use Mopar Cleaner W ax to remove r oad film, stains and to protect your paint finish. T ake care never to scratch the paint. • A void using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish.
oven cleaner . A void automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective finish. • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials ar e well packaged and sealed.
Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household- type glass cleaner . Never use an abrasive type cleaner . Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters or the right r ear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna.
INTEGRA TED POWER MODULE An integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery . This center contains car- tridge fuses and mini fuses.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 8 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors 9 30 Amp Pink Off Road Module Power 10 5 Amp Orange T rx-Off Rd Pkg Sen (Gas Engine Only) 1 1 20 Amp Y ellow IOD-CNN/Radio/ Unde.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 23 10 Amp Red ECM/WCM/HVC 24 20 Amp Blue Subwoofer Amplifier (SR T -10 Only) 25 10 Amp Red Power Mirror 26 20 Amp Y ellow Brake Switch/ CHMSL/Stop Lamp 27 4.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 38 20 Amp Y ellow Power Outlet IP 39 10 Amp Red Sunroof/Seatbelt T en- sioner 40 20 Amp Y ellow Cigar Lighter 41 25 Amp Natural Spare 42 30 Amp Pink Diesel PCM (Diesel Only) 1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable before remov- ing the cover .
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Inside Bulb No. Overhead Console Lights ............... T S 212-2 Dome Light ............................ 7679 All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. Aluminum base bulbs are not appr oved. LIGHT BULBS — Outside Bulb No.
2. Remove the two (2) bolts from the front of the head- light housing. 3. Remove the plug from the inner fender well and remove the nut thr ough the access hole.
4. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room to disconnect the electrical connectors. NOTE: For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly straight forward, applying the gr eatest amount of force to the outer edge of the headlight assembly .
5. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base of the headlight halogen bulb. 6. T wist connector on turn signal/park light bulb 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove connector and bulb fr om housing. 7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen bulb in housing.
T ail, Stop, T urn and Backup Lights 1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal. 2. Pull the housing straight out from the body , with a quick motion, to separate the housing from the body . If not pulled straight, locators may be damaged.
3. Push the red lock slide in on the connector and remove the housing from the vehicle. 4. Remove the four (4) screws from the bulb strip in the housing. 5. Pull the appropriate bulb straight from the bulb strip. • T op Bulb: Park/T urn/Hazard • Center Bulb: Stop/Park/Sidemarker • Bottom Bulb: Backup Lights 6.
7. While holding the taillight firmly in place, fasten the top screw first. Center High-Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light 1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown. 2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body .
4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. Cab T op Clearance Lights — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.
2. Rotate the socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and pull it from the light assembly . 3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and r eplace. 432 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE.
T ailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped 1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the bulb sockets from the r ear . MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 7.
2. T urn socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise to access the bulb. 3. Pull bulb straight out from socket. 4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) – If Equipped 1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access to the bulb sockets.
2. T urn the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise to access the bulb. 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) 1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly .
3. T urn socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise and r emove from assembly to access the bulb. 4. Pull bulb straight out from socket. 5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. Fog Lights 1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector counterclockwise 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove connector and bulb from housing.
2. Pull bulb straight from the connector . 3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. FLUID CAP ACITIES FLUID CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel 2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L 2500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L 3500 Shortbed Models 34 gal.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifr eeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil For the proper quality and SAE Grade oil for your engine, r efer to the section ⬙ Maintenance Procedur es.
Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic T ransmission Mopar 威 A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. T ransfer Case Mopar 威 A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Manual T ransmission Fluid G-56 Mopar 威 A TF+4, Automatic T ransmission Fluid.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance ........ 4 4 2 䡵 Maintenance Schedules — 24–V alve Cummins T urbo Diesel .......................... 4 4 2 ▫ Schedule “B” ........................ 4 4 5 ▫ Schedule “A” .
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued pr oper functioning of the emission control system.
• Off-r oad or desert operation. • Extensive operation at high engine speeds (greater than 2900 rpm) and loads (greater than 70% thr ottle). NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule ⬙ B ⬙ .
Once a Month • Check tire pr essure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the termi- nals as requir ed. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir , brake master cylinder , and transmission and transfer case (if equipped), add as needed.
Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. • Frequent short trips wher e the engine does not achieve full operating temperature (operating temperatur e de- fined as 190° F (66° C ) coolant temperature).
Miles 3,750 7,500 1 1,250 15,000 18,750 (Kilometers) (6 000) (12 000) (18 000) (24 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage.
Miles 22,500 26,250 30,000 33,750 37,500 (Kilometers) (36 000) (42 000) (48 000) (54 000) (60 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage.
Miles 22,500 26,250 30,000 33,750 37,500 (Kilometers) (36 000) (42 000) (48 000) (54 000) (60 000) Change rear axle fluid. X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re- place filter and adjust bands (48RE only).
Miles 41,250 45,000 48,750 52,500 56,250 (Kilometers) (66 000) (72 000) (78 000) (84 000) (90 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage.
Miles 60,000 63,750 67,500 71,250 75,000 (Kilometers) (96 000) (102 000) (108 000) (1 14 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X XXX Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km).
Miles 60,000 63,750 67,500 71,250 75,000 (Kilometers) (96 000) (102 000) (108 000) (1 14 000) (120 000) Inspect front wheel bearings. X Change rear axle fluid. X X Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid 2500/3500 models only .
Miles 78,750 82,500 86,250 90,000 93,750 (Kilometers) (126 000) (132 000) (138 000) (144 000) (150 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Check spare tir e for proper pr essure and correct stowage.
Miles 78,750 82,500 86,250 90,000 93,750 (Kilometers) (126 000) (132 000) (138 000) (144 000) (150 000) Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor . X Inspect front wheel bearings. X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary .
Miles 97,500 100,000 101,250 105,000 108,750 112,500 (Kilometers) (156 000) (160 000) (162 000) (168 000) (174 000) (180 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ 3500, 4X4). X X XXXX Flush and replace engine coolant, if not r e- placed at 60 months.
Miles 97,500 100,000 101,250 105,000 108,750 112,500 (Kilometers) (156 000) (160 000) (162 000) (168 000) (174 000) (180 000) Change front axle fluid (4X4).
Miles 1 16,250 120,000 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000 (Kilometers) (186 000) (192 000) (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ 3500, 4X4). X X XXXX Rotate tires.
Miles 1 16,250 120,000 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000 (Kilometers) (186 000) (192 000) (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000) Inspect damper . X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X X Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor .
Miles 1 16,250 120,000 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000 (Kilometers) (186 000) (192 000) (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000) Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump and spin-on cooler return filter (if equipped) (545 RFE only).
Schedule “A” Miles 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 (Kilometers) (12 000) (24 000) (36 000) (48 000) (60 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X XXX Rotate tir es.
Miles 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 (Kilometers) (12 000) (24 000) (36 000) (48 000) (60 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary .
Miles 45,000 52,500 60,000 67,500 75,000 (Kilometers) (72 000) (84 000) (96 000) (108 000) (120 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X XXX Rotate tir es.
Miles 45,000 52,500 60,000 67,500 75,000 (Kilometers) (72 000) (84 000) (96 000) (108 000) (120 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] Inspect brake linings. X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary . X X Inspect fan hub. X Inspect damper . X Inspect front wheel bearings.
Miles 82,500 90,000 97,500 100,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (132 000) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000) [Months] [66] [72] [78] [84] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X XXX Rotate tir es.
Miles 82,500 90,000 97,500 100,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (132 000) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000) [Months] [66] [72] [78] [84] Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor . XX Inspect front wheel bearings. X Inspect brake linings.
Miles 1 12,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000 (Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000) [Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [1 14] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ 3500, 4X4).
Miles 1 12,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000 (Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000) [Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [1 14] [120] Inspect damper . X X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X X X Replace fuel filter element.
W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 4 7 0 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 4 7 0 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 4 7 0 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests .
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty , discuss additional charges with the service manager .
technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed corr ectly and in a timely manner . This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first.
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center .
W ARRANTY INFORMA TION (U.S. V ehicles Only) See the W arranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to this vehicle. MOP AR 姞 P ARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer .
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on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor - mance. W ARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 385,412 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 3 9 1 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. 391,392 Air Conditioning System ................ 234,391 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ....
Bearings .............................. 4 0 9 Belts, Drive ............................ 3 8 5 Belts, Seat .............................. 3 1 Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 3 9 4 B-Pillar Location ........................ 2 9 6 Brake Fluid .
Child Restraint T ether Anchors ............. 60,64 Child Seat ............................ 56,63 Cigar Lighter ........................... 1 5 2 Climate Control ......................... 2 3 1 Clock ..................... 185,188,196,209,223 Clutch Linkage Maintenance .
Engine Oil ........................... 3 8 4 Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 4 0 1 Door Ajar ............................. 1 8 5 Door Locks ............................. 1 7 Door Opener , Garage ..................... 1 4 1 Draining Fuel/W ater Separator Filter .
Ethylene Glycol Antifr eeze ................. 4 0 0 Event Data Recorder ...................... 5 4 Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 71,169,397 Exhaust System ................. 71,396,397,412 Exterior Lighting ........................ 1 2 2 F a n .
Oil Pressur e .......................... 1 7 8 Speedometer ......................... 1 7 8 T achometer .......................... 1 7 7 V oltmeter ............................ 1 7 7 Gear Ranges ........................... 2 6 6 Glass Cleaning ........
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 7 8 Instrument Cluster .................... 176,177 Instrument Panel and Contr ols .............. 1 7 5 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 4 1 9 Integrated Power Module .................. 4 2 0 Interior Appearance Car e .
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 2 7 7 Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 3 5 0 Headlights ........................... 1 2 2 High Beam ........................ 125,178 High Beam Indicator .................... 1 7 8 High Beam/Low Beam Select .
Manual, Service ......................... 4 7 4 Manual T ransmission .................. 272,406 Fluid Level Check ...................... 4 0 6 Lubricant Selection ..................... 4 3 9 Mirrors ................................ 7 8 Automatic Dimming .
Out of Park Sense Alarm .................. 2 7 1 Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 7 9 Overdrive ............................. 2 6 8 Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 2 6 8 Overhead Console .................... 133,134 Overhead T ravel Information Center .
Radio (Sound Systems) .............. 186,194,208 Rear Axle (Dif ferential) ................. 405,406 Rear Seat, Folding ..................... 1 12,1 14 Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 4 1 0 Reclining Front Seats ..................... 1 0 8 Reclining Rear Seats .
Child ............................... 6 8 Folding Floor ......................... 1 6 2 Heated .............................. 1 1 7 Lumbar Support ....................... 1 0 9 Power .............................. 1 1 0 Rear Folding ..................
Steering Column Controls ...................... 1 2 4 Column Lock .......................... 1 5 Linkage ............................. 3 9 3 Power ........................... 290,392 Wheel, T ilt ........................... 1 2 8 Storage, Behind the Seat .
Replacement ......................... 3 0 7 Rotation ............................. 3 1 1 Safety ........................... 291,300 Sizes ............................... 2 9 3 Snow T ires ........................... 3 1 1 Spare T ire .................
T ransmitter , Garage Door Opener (HomeLink 威 ) . . 141 T read W ear Indicators .................... 3 0 6 T rip Computer .......................... 1 3 4 T rip Odometer ....................... 180,184 T urn Signals ................... 124,177,424,428 Underhood Fuses .
Fluid ............................ 126,395 W indshield W iper Blades .................. 3 9 5 W indshield W ipers ....................... 1 2 6 W iper Blade Replacement .
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