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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 247

Tires—General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

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Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

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Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

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Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

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Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 255

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Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

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Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

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Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

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Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Supplemental Tire Pressure Information . . . . . . . 259

Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

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Dual Rear Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Engine Runaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

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Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

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Bulk Fuel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

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Fuel Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

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Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

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To Maintain Warranty Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . 272

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Axle Lubricant And Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . 274

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Trailer Towing Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 274

STARTING AND OPERATING

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Summary of Contents for 2004 Ram 2500

Page 1: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 199 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 295 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 383 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 401 10 INDEX 411 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 3: ...TS m Introduction 4 m A Message From DaimlerChrysler Corporation 4 m How To Use This Manual 5 m Warnings And Cautions 5 m Van Conversions Campers 6 m Vehicle Identification Number 6 m Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 1 ...

Page 4: ...r will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained techni cians and genuine Mopart parts and is interested in your satisfaction WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repr...

Page 5: ...aintenance procedures are different However they are simple to follow and careful adherence to them will ensure that you take full advantage of the features of this engine Thank you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with Cummins Turbo Diesel power HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire The detailed index at the rear of thi...

Page 6: ... should also be supplied with your vehicle If these instructions are missing please contact your selling dealer for assis tance in obtaining replacement documents from the applicable manufacturer VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number VIN is found on a stamped plate located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad visible from outside of the vehicle through the...

Page 7: ...VIN plate VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...

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Page 9: ... 14 Manual Transmissions 14 Automatic Transmissions 15 m Door Key 16 m Door Locks 16 Manual Locks 16 Power Door Locks If Equipped 17 Child Protection Door Lock 21 m Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped 22 To Unlock The Doors 23 To Lock The Doors 24 Using The Panic Alarm 25 Programming Additional Transmitters 26 General Information 27 Transmitter Battery Service 28 2 ...

Page 10: ... Equipped 41 Center Lap Belts 42 Seat Belt Pretensioners 42 Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert 43 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 44 Seat Belt Extender 44 Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag 45 Child Restraint 55 m New Engine Break In 67 m Safety Tips 68 Transporting Passengers 68 Lock Your Vehicle 69 Exhaust Gas 69 Safety Checks You Should Make...

Page 11: ...gnition key sends a signal to the vehicle electronics If the electronics recognizes the signal the vehicle will start and continue to run If the system does not recognize the signal the vehicle will start and run for a maximum of 2 seconds after the initial key ON After six unsuccessful attempts at starting the system will shut down until the correct key is used NOTE The Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys...

Page 12: ...ics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number This number is required for dealer replacement of keys Duplication of keys may be performed at an ...

Page 13: ...having removed the second key After 10 seconds the 9Security Light9 will stop flashing then turn on for 3 seconds then turn off The new Sentry Key has been programmed Repeat this process to program up to an additional 6 keys A maxi mum of 8 keys can be programmed to the system including the original keys provided with the vehicle General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules a...

Page 14: ...y be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily To remove the key depress and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel Turn the igni tion key to LOCK and remove the key Manual Transmissions 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 15: ...K position Push in on the key in the ignition lock cylinder to rotate to the LOCK position NOTE The steering wheel will the lock when the key is removed and the steering wheel is turned around 115 degrees from center clockwise and around 65 degrees counter clockwise NOTE On vehicles equipped with an automatic trans mission the key cannot be turned to LOCK until the selector is in the PARK position...

Page 16: ...cked before closing will remain locked when closed The ignition key will unlock all the locks on your vehicle WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in ...

Page 17: ... door lock cylinder Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob if equipped THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 2 ...

Page 18: ...anically unlocked If the key is once again turned to the unlock position within 5 seconds of the first unlock the remaining doors will unlock If the key is turned to the 9Lock9 position while all doors are closed illuminated entry will be canceled security will begin arming and all doors will lock Automatic Door Locks If this feature is enabled your door locks will lock automatically when the vehi...

Page 19: ... is not heard program mode was canceled before the feature could be disabled If necessary repeat the above procedure Auto Unlock Feature This feature unlocks all the doors of the vehicle when the driver s door is opened first The following conditions must be met The driver s door must be opened first The Automatic Door Lock feature must be enabled The doors of the vehicle must be locked automatica...

Page 20: ...gram ming procedure 3 Insert the key into the ignition 4 Within 4 seconds cycle the key from the OFF position to the ON position four times ending in the ON position do not start the engine 5 Within 30 seconds press the driver s door lock switch in the UNLOCK direction 6 A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has been changed 7 To reactivate the feature repeat the above steps 8 If a chi...

Page 21: ...door lock system To use the system open each rear door and slide the control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child protection locks When the system on a door is engaged that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2 ...

Page 22: ...it is in the desired position NOTE For emergency exit with the system engaged move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from distances up to about 23 feet 7 meters using a hand held radio transmitter The transmitter need not be pointed at th...

Page 23: ...lt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this programming procedure 3 Place the key into the ignition 4 Turn the ignition to the ON position Do not start the engine 5 Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed i e functional key fob 6 Continue to hold the UNLOCK button wait at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 seconds then press and hold the LOCK button 7 When a single chim...

Page 24: ...use you during this program ming procedure 3 Place the key into the ignition 4 Turn the ignition to the ON position Do not start the engine 5 Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed i e functional key fob 6 Continue to hold the LOCK button wait at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 seconds then press and hold the UNLOCK button 7 When a single chime is heard release both buttons 8 Turn th...

Page 25: ...le chime is heard release both buttons 8 Turn the ignition to the OFF position or wait 60 seconds 9 Test the park lamp flash feature by pressing the LOCK button on the key fob with the ignition in the OFF position or the key removed 10 To reactivate this feature repeat the above steps 11 If a chime is not heard program mode was canceled before the feature could be disabled If necessary repeat the ...

Page 26: ... will have to reprogram them for your vehicle However if program mode is entered and no action is performed the previously programmed fobs will continue to func tion 1 Enter your vehicle and close all doors 2 Fasten your seat belt fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program ming procedure 3 Place the key into the ignition 4 Turn the ignition to the ON p...

Page 27: ... not have a programmed transmitter contact your dealer for details 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 interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Change...

Page 28: ...ter apart Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal 2 Remove and replace the batteries Be careful not to disturb the metal terminal near the batteries Install the batteries with the positive terminal up reference the note 9 SIDE UP9 on the inside of the bottom half of the transmitter case Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If...

Page 29: ...en disabled If the condition which initiated the alarm is still present the system will ignore that condition and monitor the remaining doors and ignition To Set the Alarm The alarm will set when you use the power door locks turn the key in the driver s door lock cylinder or use the Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors After all the doors are locked and closed the SECURITY light in the inst...

Page 30: ...the security alarm will be initiated To exit alarming mode press the transmitter Unlock button unlock the driver s door using the key cylinder or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your vehicle however you can create conditions where the system will arm unexpectedly If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter the...

Page 31: ...control of all power windows There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control and on the rear doors of Quad Cab models The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC Accessory position THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 2 ...

Page 32: ...n the driver s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors To disable the window controls on the other doors press the window lock button To enable the window controls press the window control button again Sliding Rear Window If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle Squeeze the lock to release the window 32 TH...

Page 33: ...rs seated next to a window If you will be carrying children too small for adult size belts your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much g...

Page 34: ...ing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions But in a collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision peop...

Page 35: ...ou could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instruc tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt ...

Page 36: ...se will not protect you as well In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increas ing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger ous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury And a belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bone...

Page 37: ...ury 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 In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your dealer and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your...

Page 38: ...ent retractor torn webbing etc or if the airbag deployed 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 Insert the vehicle ignition key into t...

Page 39: ...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 If the webbing is twisted follow the preceding procedure to detach the black latch and black buckle untwist the webbing and reattach ...

Page 40: ...e black latch and buckle are not connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant the seat belt will not restrain you properly Inserting Latch Plate In Use Position 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 41: ...e try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Automatic Locking Mode if Equipped In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking mode is only available on the front passenger side belt When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a pas...

Page 42: ...f the webbing Wear the lap belt snug against the hips Sit back and erect in the seat then adjust the belt as tightly as is comfortable WARNING A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down and under the belt in a collision A belt that is too loose or too high will apply crash forces to the abdomen not to the stronger hip bones In either case th...

Page 43: ... their seat belts Once the warning is triggered the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver s seat belt is buckled The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert will be reactivated if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h The Enhanced Warning S...

Page 44: ...nbuckled Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancies Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug against the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take t...

Page 45: ...t belt restraint systems The driver s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployments This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags to prote...

Page 46: ...dding a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments bolts or screws for installation on the vehicle roof Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts Along with the seatbelts front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger W...

Page 47: ...Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm All occupants should use their seat belts properly The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate WARNING 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...

Page 48: ...e Window Airbag System on vehicles equipped consists of the following AIRBAG Readiness Light shared with the front airbag system Window Bags Above the Side Windows Airbag Control Module shared with the front airbag system Side impact sensors Interconnecting Wiring How The Airbag System Works The airbag control module determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to infl...

Page 49: ... BAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on then turns the light off If it detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the light either momen tarily or continuously The instrument cluster will flash the seat belt indicator if it detects a fault with the airbag indicator WARNING Ignoring the AIR BAG light in your instrument panel could ...

Page 50: ...airbag deflates through vents towards the instrument panel The passenger s front airbag is deflated through vent holes in the sides of the airbag In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle The knee impact bolsters help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbag Passenger Airbag On Off Switch Standard Cab Vehicles Only The passen...

Page 51: ...he risk of hitting the dashboard instrument panel or windshield in a crash WARNING 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 This may result in serious injury or death To Shut Off the Passenger Airbag Standard Cab Ve hicles Only Place the ignition key in the Passenger Airbag On O...

Page 52: ...ch 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 front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normal...

Page 53: ...e the side airbags to inflate The window airbag control module will not detect roll over front or rear collisions The airbag control module monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the 9START9 or 9RUN9 positions These include all of the items listed above The airbag control module also turns on the AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to...

Page 54: ... door locks will unlock automatically In addition approximately 10 seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving the interior lights will light until the ignition switch is turned off Maintaining Your Airbag Systems WARNING Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you Do not modify the co...

Page 55: ... working the airbag control mod ule may also be disabled The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection Promptly check fuse num bers 52 and 53 in the fuse and relay center See your dealer if the fuse is good Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time babies and children too Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small...

Page 56: ...cle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and 9convertible9 child seats Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs 9 kg 9Convertible9 ch...

Page 57: ...ld s back is against the seat back they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion For further information refer to www seatcheck org WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could ...

Page 58: ...to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary If t...

Page 59: ...he child restraint manufacturer s directions When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or collision it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come ...

Page 60: ...ter in this section Identification dots are located above the standard cab front seat lower anchorages as a guide for locating lower anchors NOTE For children riding in the front seat of a Stan dard Cab model refer to the Passenger Airbag On Off Switch located in this section Standard Cab Passenger Seat 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 61: ...es are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap shoulder belt They will also have tether straps and you are urged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle NOTE I...

Page 62: ... equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rearward facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap In general you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that ...

Page 63: ...ts for their older products Regular Cab models of Ram Pickups have two tether anchorages one each behind the front center and right seats Quad Cab models have three anchorages one behind each of the rear seats WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child In a collision the seat could come loose and allow the child to crash into the inside of the v...

Page 64: ...er the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat 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 manufacturer s instructions Regular Cab With Any Bench Seat 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 65: ...hor directly behind the seat and then to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat 3 Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat 4 Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat and attach the hooks to the metal ring 5 Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach ...

Page 66: ...Multiple Child Restraints 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 67: ...vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back NEW ENGINE BREAK IN Your Cummins 24 Valve Turbo Diesel engine does not require a normal break in period due to its construction Normal operation is allowed provided the following recommendations are followed NOTE Light duty operation such as light trailer towing or no load operation will extend the time before t...

Page 68: ... vehicle Limit your speed to 50 mph 80 km h during the first 500 miles 805 km of towing SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers This vehicle is designed to carry passengers in the cab only For safety reasons NEVER TRANSPORT PASSEN GERS IN THE CARGO AREA WARNING 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 t...

Page 69: ...re than a short period adjust your climate control system to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed and the controls in any position except OFF or MAX A C The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system exhaust fumes detected inside the vehicle or d...

Page 70: ... light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an autho rized dealer If there is a problem with the airbag light the seatbelt light will flash Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks Check whe...

Page 71: ...g Feature 77 Electronic Power Mirrors If Equipped 77 Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated Sideview Mirrors If Equipped 78 Trailer Towing Mirrors If Equipped 79 m Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 79 Operation 81 Phone Call Features 85 Advanced Phone Connectivity 87 UConnect System Features 89 m Seats 91 40 20 40 Front Seat 92 Reclining Seats 93 3 ...

Page 72: ...Panel Lights 101 Daytime Running Lights Canada And Fleet Vehicles Only 102 Lights On Reminder 102 Fog Lights If Equipped 102 Cargo Light 103 m Multifunction Control Lever 103 Turn Signals 103 Passing Light 104 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 104 Windshield Wipers 105 Windshield Washers 106 m Tilt Steering Column 107 m Driver Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 108 Adjustment 108 m Electronic Speed Cont...

Page 73: ... M Button 114 Reset Button 114 Global Reset 115 Step Button 115 Average Fuel Economy AVG ECO 115 Distance To Empty DTE 115 Trip Odometer ODO 116 Elapsed Time ET 116 C T Button 117 Automatic Compass Calibration 117 Manual Compass Calibration 118 To Put Into a Calibration Mode 118 Outside Temperature 119 m Garage Door Opener If Equipped 120 Programming Homelink 121 Canadian Programming Gate Programm...

Page 74: ...Panel Cupholders Automatic Transmission Only 128 Rear Cupholder Quad Cab If Equipped 128 m Storage 129 Center Storage Compartment If Equipped 129 Storage And Seats If Equipped 130 m Fold Flat Load Floor If Equipped 130 Fold Flat Load Floor If Equipped 130 m Pickup Box 133 m Slide In Campers 135 Camper Applications 135 m Easy Off Tailgate 135 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 75: ...rough the rear window Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 3 ...

Page 76: ...cate when the dimming feature is activated CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirror s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror 76 ...

Page 77: ... your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side convex mirror Some vehicles will not have a convex right side mirror Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage The hinges have three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Electronic Power Mirrors If Equipped U...

Page 78: ...or the direction you want the mirror to move Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors If Equipped The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button located on the Climate Control panel with the ignition On Turning Off the ignition will deactivate the Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors feature ...

Page 79: ...d or out board the mirror head should be rotated flipped Out or In A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main mirror surface HANDS FREE COMMUNICATION UConnect IF EQUIPPED UConnect is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system UConnect allows you to dial your cellular phone using simple voice commands e g UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 3 ...

Page 80: ... cellular phone UConnect features Bluetooth technol ogy the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station so UConnect works no matter where you stow your cellular phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase UConnect allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system and it is available in English French or Spanish fo...

Page 81: ... be used in the operation of the UConnect system and to navigate through the UCon nect menu structure Voice commands should be given after each UConnect system prompt You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options There are two ways to give commands to the UConnect system You can say 9Dial9 at the 9Ready9 prompt When prompted for the phone number you wish...

Page 82: ...ar phone a priority level between 1 and 7 1 having the highest priority You can connect up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect system and the priority allows the UConnect system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time For example if a priority 3 and priority 5 cellular phone are both in the vehicle the UConnect system will use the p...

Page 83: ...ber for the phonebook entry that you are adding After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 names into the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Edit Entries in the UConnect ...

Page 84: ... the phonebook entry that you wish to delete You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say 9List Names9 to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you can choose To select one of the entries from the list press the 9Voice Recogni tion9 button while the UConnect system is playing the desired entry and say 9Delete9 After you enter the name the...

Page 85: ...s can be accessed through the UConnect system if the feature s are available on your cellular service plan For example if your cellular service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the UConnect system Answer or Reject an Incoming Call No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone the UConnect system will interrupt the stereo audio and ...

Page 86: ... while the second call is in progress Putting a Call on Hold and Retrieving a Call from Hold To 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 To bring the call back from hold press the Phone button Toggling Between Two Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the Phone button until you hea...

Page 87: ...he last number that was dialed on your cellular phone This may not be the last number dialed by your UConnect system Advanced Phone Connectivity Transferring an Active Call between the UConnect System and Your Cellular Phone The UConnect system allows ongoing calls to be trans ferred to your cellular phone or to the UConnect system without terminating the call To transfer an ongo ing call from you...

Page 88: ...he instruction described in your cellular phone user s manual List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt say 9Setup List Phones9 and the UConnect system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from highest prior ity to lowest priority Select a Lower Priority Paired Cellular Phone Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Read...

Page 89: ...r whatever you have made your pin This method can also be used in instances where you are pressing a number on your keypad to navigate through a menu structure or to enter a number for a pager Barge In Overriding Prompts The Voice Recognition button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately For example if a prompt is playing 9Would you ...

Page 90: ...ry when you are trying to place a phone call Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect system By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular phone the audio will be played through your vehicle s stereo sys tem The UConnect system will work the same as if you dialed the number using voice recognition Mute ...

Page 91: ...Assis tance9 or 9Call Towing Assistance9 Please refer to the 24 Hour Towing Assistance coverage details in the DaimlerChrysler Motors Company 24 Hour Towing As sistance Program Guide SEATS The seating options available in this truck are the result of extensive customer research and evaluations WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision p...

Page 92: ...rward or backward and is equipped with a back recliner The manual seat adjustment handle is found at the front edge of each seat cushion Pull up on the handle and slide the seat to get the most comfortable position WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you co...

Page 93: ...gainst your chest If you ride in this position the shoulder harness will no longer be restraining you In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and receive serious or fatal injuries Recline in a seat only when the vehicle is parked Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear Pull up or push down on the restraints s...

Page 94: ...int 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 decreases the lumbar support Lumbar Adjustment 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 95: ...ontrols are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions Three switches control the seat move ment The four way switch in the center can be moved forward or backwards to get the most comfortable posi tion The same switch can be moved up and down to Up Down Forward and Rearward UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 3 ...

Page 96: ...e switches tilting it up or down Heated Seats If Equipped The heated seat switches are located in the instrument panel under the climate controls The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate Tilt Adjustment 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 97: ...h will illuminate when the heated seats are in the HI or LOW position Flashing telltale lights on the switch indicate that the Heated Seat system needs servicing TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released First pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel Once the hood is released you must reach into the opening bene...

Page 98: ... at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before driving 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 99: ...the dimmer control rotating wheel on the right side of the switch is rotated to the second upward detent position or if equipped when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob Rotating the dimmer control to the optional fully upward position will UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 3 ...

Page 100: ...Parade mode and is useful when headlights are re quired during the day Battery Saver To protect the life of your vehicle s battery Load Shed ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 15 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 15 minutes the interior lights will automatically turn off If the headlamps remain on while...

Page 101: ...itch is rotated to the first position the parking lights taillights side marker lights license plate light and instrument panel lights are all turned on Rotating the headlight switch to the first position will also turn on the cab top clearance lights flare lights and tailgate lights if the vehicle is equipped with these lights The headlights will turn ON when the switch is rotated to the second p...

Page 102: ...al intensity If the parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights will turn off Lights on Reminder If the headlights parking lights courtesy lights or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned off a continuous chime will sound when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped The foglights are turned ON by placing the headlight rotary control in the parking light or headlig...

Page 103: ...n The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn and proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the turn signal system the arrow indicators will flash at a faster rate Also the 9LAMP OUT9 indicator in the instrument cluster will be illuminated and a chime will be heard If an indic...

Page 104: ...ever toward the steer ing wheel This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released High Beam Low Beam Select Switch Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or LOW beam 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 105: ...sired wiper speed Intermittent Wiper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable For maximum delay between cycles rotate the control knob into the upper end of the delay range UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 3 ...

Page 106: ...ield Washers To use the washer push in on the washer knob on the end of the multifunction control lever and hold while spray is desired If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay range the wiper will operate for several seconds after the washer knob is released It will then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If the washer knob is pushed for a period greater than 1 second ...

Page 107: ...back up to lock the column firmly in place WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 3 ...

Page 108: ...u are at least 10 inches 254 mm away from the airbag located in the center of the steering wheel 2 Fasten and adjust the seatbelts 3 Move the adjustable pedal switch located to the left of the steering column near the parking brake release in the direction you desire to move the pedals 4 The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R Reverse or when the Speed Control is SET 108 UNDERSTANDI...

Page 109: ...ruction in the adjustable pedal s path ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged this device takes over accelerator opera tion at speeds greater than 35 mph 56 km h The controls are mounted on the steering wheel To Activate Push the ON OFF button to the ON position An indi cator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the system is on UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109...

Page 110: ... without erasing the memory Pushing the ON OFF button to the OFF position or turning off the ignition erases the memory WARNING Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system to cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you aren t using it To Resume Speed To resume a previously s...

Page 111: ...e speed while the speed control is on press and hold the COAST button Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new speed will be set To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed NOTE When driving uphill at elevations above 2 000 ft 610 meters or when the vehicle is heavily loaded espe...

Page 112: ...angerous where the system can t maintain a constant speed Your 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 OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The two optional overhead consoles may consist of the following features Courtesy Reading Lights Compass ...

Page 113: ...y as reading lights by pressing the recessed area of the corresponding lens NOTE The courtesy reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle If the interior lights are left on after the vehicle is turned off they will extinguish after 15 minutes OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH COMPASS TEMPERATURE MINI TRIP COMPUTER IF E...

Page 114: ...of four trip con ditions being monitored US M Button Use this button to change the display from U S to metric measurement units RESET Button Use this button to reset the following displays to zero Average Fuel Economy Trip Odometer Elapsed time 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 115: ... It is suggested that this mode be reset periodically for general operation or when driving conditions change significantly for example at the end of a trip or when a trailer is connected or disconnected Distance To Empty DTE Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank The estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and ave...

Page 116: ...pty will remain equal to zero until the vehicle runs out of fuel or is refueled Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows 26 gallons 1500 short box models 34 gallons 1500 Quad Cab if equipped 2500 3500 short box models 35 gallons 1500 2500 3500 long box models Trip Odometer ODO This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset Elapsed Time ET This display shows the accumulated ignition ON t...

Page 117: ...ions to prevent an accident and possible per sonal injury or property damage Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will be displayed After completing one 360 turn with the vehicle traveling less than 5 mph 8 km h in an area free from large metal o...

Page 118: ...ge the display between VAR compass variance and CAL compass calibration modes When the CAL sym bol is displayed complete one 360 degree turn in an area free from large metal objects or power lines The CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north In some areas of the country the difference between magn...

Page 119: ...n to select the new variance zone and press the RESET button to resume normal operation Outside Temperature Because the ambient temperature sensor is located un derhood engine temperature can influence the displayed temperature therefore temperature readings are slowly updated when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph 30 km h or during stop and go driving UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11...

Page 120: ... or on the internet at www homelink com WARNING 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 This includes most garage door opener mod els manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage...

Page 121: ...ss and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons and release only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second and or third hand held transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink buttons WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run the vehicle s exhaust while traini...

Page 122: ...NOTE Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedures noted in the 9Gate Operator Canadian Pro gramming9 section 4 The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from the slow t...

Page 123: ...rammed HomeLink button Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink but tons begin with 9Programming9 step two Do not repeat step one...

Page 124: ... press and release 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 In the event that there are still programming difficulties or questions contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 ...

Page 125: ...cies To erase all of the previously trained frequencies 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 Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may ca...

Page 126: ...o protect the battery against discharge CAUTION Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 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 Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers va...

Page 127: ...en The cigar lighter is located above and to the left of the ash receiver As a child safety precaution the lighter only operates with the ignition switch ON It heats when pushed in and pops out automatically when ready for use To preserve the heating element do not hold the lighter in the heating position UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 3 ...

Page 128: ...upholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of various sizes To 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 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 Cupholders with Automatic 128 UNDERSTA...

Page 129: ...ter a cellular telephone CD s and miscellaneous items The top of the cover provides a generous firm surface to serve as a desktop for your mobile office WARNING This armrest is not a seat Anyone seated on the armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle operation or an accident Only use the center seating position when the armrest is fully upright In an accident the latch may open if the tota...

Page 130: ... have storage behind the seat The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seat Lift the seat to access the storage compartment FOLD FLAT 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 steel load floor 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 131: ...ay 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 Unfolding the Load Floor 1 Lift the 60 40 seat cushion s to the upward position UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 3 ...

Page 132: ...at 1 Lift the 60 40 seat cushion s to the upward position 2 Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor 3 Lift the load floor up to access storage under the load floor WARNING Do not drive with the load floor in the up position When stopping fast or in an accident the load floor could move to the down position causing serious injury 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHI...

Page 133: ...erate the vehicle PICKUP BOX The pickup box on your new Ram has many features designed for utility and convenience NOTE If you are installing a toolbox to the front of the pickup box you must use Mopart toolbox brackets available from you dealer UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 3 ...

Page 134: ... turns or rough roads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may result in vehicle damage If wide build ing materials are to be frequently carried the installation of a support is recommended This will restrain the cargo and transfer the load to the pickup box floor If you wish to carry more than 600 lbs 272 kg of material suspended above the wheelhouse sup ports must be installed to tra...

Page 135: ... camper is installed on a vehicle an alternate CHMSL Center High Mounted Stop Light must be provided EASY OFF TAILGATE To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang the tailgate can be removed quickly If the truck is a 3500 dual rear wheel model unplug the tailgate wire harness from under the rear of the truck and pull the harness out of the cargo box access hole Unlatch the tailgate and ...

Page 136: ...ted without a tailgate suitable lights must be installed WARNING To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide which is deadly the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with Cap or Slide In Campers should extend beyond the over hanging camper compartment and be free of leaks 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 137: ...igital Clock 151 Clock Setting Procedure 151 m Sales Code RBB AM FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer Capability 152 Operating Instructions 152 Power Button 152 Electronic Volume Control 152 Seek 153 Tune 153 To Set The Push Button Memory 153 Balance 154 Fade 154 Bass And Treble Tone Control 154 AM FM Selection 154 Mode Button 154 4 ...

Page 138: ...witch Volume Control 159 Seek Button Radio Mode 159 Tuning 159 PTY Program Type Button 159 Balance 161 Fade 161 Tone Control 161 AM FM Selection 161 Scan Button 161 To Set The Radio Push Button Memory 162 To Change From Clock To Radio Mode 162 Operating Instructions Tape Player 162 Seek Button 162 Fast Forward FF 163 Rewind RW 163 Tape Eject 163 Scan Button 163 Changing Tape Direction 163 Metal Ta...

Page 139: ... 166 Time Button 167 Scan Button 167 CD Changer Control Capability If Equipped 167 m Sales Code RBK AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player And CD Changer Controls 168 Radio Operation 168 CD Player Operation 171 CD Changer Control Capability If Equipped 172 Radio Display Messages 174 m Sales Code RBQ AM FM Stereo Radio With 6 Disc CD Changer 175 Radio Operation 175 CD Player Operation 177 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 140: ...ance 184 m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 184 m Climate Controls 185 Heater Only Fleet Vehicles 185 Air Conditioning If Equipped 187 Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated Sideview Mirrors If Equipped 191 Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature Control If Equipped 191 Operating Tips 196 Operating Tips Chart 198 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 141: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 4 ...

Page 142: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 143: ...5 seconds and remain on until the vehicle is started If the bulb does not come on during starting have the condi tion investigated promptly If this light comes on and remains on while driving it suggests a potential engine control problem and the need for system service Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolon...

Page 144: ... Turn Signal Indicators Lights in instrument cluster flash when outside turn signals are operating 4 Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute 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 fir...

Page 145: ...res sure when the engine is running A continuous high or low reading under normal driving conditions may indicate a lubrication system malfunction Immedi ate service should be obtained 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 Cargo Lamp The Cargo Lamp light will illuminate when the Cargo Lamp is activa...

Page 146: ...cates that the cooling system is operat ing satisfactorily The gauge needle will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather up mountain grades in heavy traffic or when towing a trailer If the needle rises to the 245 F mark stop the vehicle shift into N Neutral and increase the engine idle speed for 2 to 3 minutes If the temperature reading does not return to normal shut your ...

Page 147: ...uel Indicator Indicates there is water detected in the fuel filter bowl Refer to the Maintenance section Draining Fuel Water Separator Filter for water drain procedure 18 Brake System Warning Light This light illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and remains on for a few seconds If the light stays on longer it may be an indication that the parking brake has not been releas...

Page 148: ...been driven If the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage To toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer press the Odometer Trip Odometer Button To reset the Trip Odometer press and hold the button while in trip m...

Page 149: ...4WD mode is engaged for either the manual or electric shift 4WD systems The SERV 4WD indicator monitors the electric shift 4WD system If the SERV 4WD light stays on or comes on during driving it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is required 24 LOW WASH Light This light comes on when the washer fluid level falls below approximately 1 4 filled The light will rema...

Page 150: ...k volumes are as follows 34 gallons 2500 3500 short box models 35 gallons 2500 3500 long box models 28 Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light Automatic Transmissions Only This light indicates that there is excessive trans mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing If this light comes on stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster with the tran...

Page 151: ...inutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position When the ignition switch is in the OFF position or when the radio frequency is being displayed time keep ing is accurately maintained Clock Setting Procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object press either the H Hour or M Minute buttons on the radio The display wi...

Page 152: ... As illustrated Speaker Control Centered Power Button The volume control power button pops out when pressed this turns the sound system ON in the mode last used Pushing the button back in turns the sound system OFF Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume ...

Page 153: ...is pushed To Set The Push Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push button memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the 1 5 button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button the station will continue to play but wil...

Page 154: ...detent at the mid position Moving the control up or down in creases or decreases amplification of that band The mid position provides a balanced output AM FM Selection Press the AM FM button to change from AM to FM The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency The display will show ST when a stereo station is received in the FM mode Mode Button Press the MODE button to select ...

Page 155: ...selection The SEEK symbol appears on the display when Music Search is in operation Music Search shuts off automati cally when a selection has been located Selective Music Search Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection twice to move 2 selections etc Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Pressing...

Page 156: ...that operate this CD changer Mode Button To activate the CD changer press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display Push Button While the CD changer is playing press the NUMBER 1 push button or the NUMBER 5 push button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc A SEEK...

Page 157: ...y appear on your display A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot CD HOT will pause the operation Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons Excessive vibration Disc inserted upside down Damaged disc Water condensation on optics Rad...

Page 158: ...PE PLAYER CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions Radio NOTE Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 159: ... hold the button the radio will continue to tune until you release the button The frequency will be displayed and continu ously updated while the button is pressed PTY Program Type Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off Pressing the PTY button within 5 seconds will allow the program form...

Page 160: ...Y function only operates when in the FM mode The radio display will flash SEEK and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station If no station is found with the selected PTY program type the radio will return to the last preset station If a preset button is activated while in the PTY Program Type mode the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station...

Page 161: ...e Bass and or Treble controls up or down to adjust the sound for the desired tone The treble and bass will be displayed and continuously updated while the slide is moved AM FM Selection Press the AM FM button to change from AM to FM The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency The display will show ST when a stereo station is received Scan Button Pressing the SCAN button caus...

Page 162: ...of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push button twice To Change From Clock To Radio Mode Press the Time button to change the display between radio frequency and time Operating Instructions Tape Player Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the right and the mechanical action of the player will gently...

Page 163: ...n is pressed again or until the end of the tape is reached At the end of the tape the tape will play in the opposite direction Tape Eject Press the EJT Tape button and the cassette will disengage and eject from the radio Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the dire...

Page 164: ...y reactivated each time a tape is inserted Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo ratories Licensing Corporation Operating Instructions CD Player NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate CAUTION This CD play...

Page 165: ... a disc with the ignition OFF the display will show the time of day for about 5 seconds then go out Seek Button Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection EJT CD Eject Button ...

Page 166: ...rse to the beginning of the track and begin playing Press button 4 a second time to stop Random Play MODE Press the MODE button to select between the tape player CD player or satellite radio if equipped To select Satellite Radio if equipped press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears The following will be displayed in this order After three seconds the current channel name and number will ...

Page 167: ... While the CD changer is playing press the NUMBER 1 push button or the NUMBER 5 push button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc A SEEK symbol will appear on the display Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward Press and hold the RW button for...

Page 168: ...he operation Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons Excessive vibration Disc inserted upside down Damaged disc Water condensation on optics SALES CODE RBK AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS Radio Operation Power ...

Page 169: ...se the button The frequency will be displayed and continu ously updated while the button is pressed Balance The Balance control adjusts the left to right speaker bal ance Press the BAL button in and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers Press the FADE button in and it will pop out Adjust the bal...

Page 170: ...epeating the above procedure with this exception Press 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 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into push button memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push button twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding...

Page 171: ...nition ON and the radio OFF the display will show the time of day If the power is ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track one Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the bottom of the button to retur...

Page 172: ...on to move to the next randomly selected track Press the RND button 4 button a second time to stop Random Play Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the CD player the optional remote CD changer and the Satellite Radio if equipped When Satellite Radio if equipped is selected SA will appear in your radio display A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite mode Time...

Page 173: ... forward and fast reverse are activated Random Play RND Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road the CD player may skip momentarily Skipping will not damage the disc ...

Page 174: ...ata for the following reasons Excessive vibration Disc inserted upside down Damaged disc Water condensation on optics Radio Display Messages Your radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 175: ...nd Sirius Satellite Radio if equipped The display will show ST when a stereo station is received To select Sirius Satellite Radio if equipped press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears The fol lowing will be displayed in this order After three sec onds the current channel name and number will be displayed for five seconds The current program type and channel number will then be displayed ...

Page 176: ...the BAL button in and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers Press the FADE button in and it will pop out Adjust the balance and push the button back in Tone Control The tone controls affect the Bass and Treble frequency bands Each is controlled by a slider control with a detent at the mid positi...

Page 177: ...ponding button number will be displayed Time Button Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS 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 received including interfere...

Page 178: ... from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the disc number the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 LOAD EJT Load Press the LOAD EJT button and the button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded After the radio displays load insert the CD into the player Radio display will show loa...

Page 179: ...s within the first second of the current selection Scan Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner Random Play SET RND Press the RND button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the tracks o...

Page 180: ...ing format types Program Type Radio Display Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Emergency ALERT Emergency Test Test Information Inform Jazz Jazz Program Type Radio Display Foreign Language Language News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Ta...

Page 181: ...de the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station By pressing the SCAN button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will stop at every PTY station on the band and list each corresponding program type in the radio display Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote soun...

Page 182: ...e set station that you have programmed in the radio pre set push buttons Tape 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 If you press the switch up or down tw...

Page 183: ...uld be corrected before use To rewind a loose tape insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the required 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 The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lod...

Page 184: ...become too high NOTE If you experience difficulty in playing a particu lar disc it may be damaged oversized or have theft protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the operation of a cellular phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor mance from your radio This condition may be lessened...

Page 185: ...ehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions Heater Only Fleet Vehicles The mode control at the right of the control panel can be set in any of the following positions UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 4 ...

Page 186: ...his mode Bi Level Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel and at the floor Mix Outside air flows in equal proportions through the floor and defroster outlets Defrost Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield through the defroster outlets located at the base of the windshield and the demister outlets located at the edge of each side of the instrument panel Bl...

Page 187: ...me left blue region and the warmest setting is to the extreme right red region of the rotation Air Conditioning If Equipped Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the Air Conditioning set the fan control at any speed and press the snowflake button located at the right of the control panel Conditioned air will be directed through the outlets selected by the mode control A light in the UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 188: ...erate at intermediate positions between the major modes These intermediate positions are iden tified by the small dots Recirculation Modes Panel or Bi Level Select the recirculation modes when the outside air contains smoke odors high humidity or if rapid cooling is desired This feature allows for recir culation of interior air only Air flows through the panel outlets in this mode NOTE Selecting a...

Page 189: ...ield through the defroster 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 control Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four positions to obtain the blower speed you desire To turn the blower off turn the k...

Page 190: ... cab air Side window demisters direct air flow specifically to the window glass to help prevent interior fogging of the glass They are located in the extreme outside upper edges of the instrument panel The demisters also pro vide extra air ducts for circulation They are in operation whenever the Floor Mix or Defrost modes are in use To remove frost from the side windows it is best to use the full ...

Page 191: ...tivate the Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors feature These features also turn off after activation when 15 minutes have elapsed To reactivate simply press the button again Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control If Equipped With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System each front seat occupant can independently control the tem perature of air coming from the o...

Page 192: ...shows that the air conditioning is on Press the button a second time to turn the air condition ing off A C Pushbutton With the fan control in the ON posi tion pushing the A C button turns on the air conditioning compressor An indicator light on the button shows that the Air Conditioning compressor is on Conditioned air is now directed through the mode outlets selected Pushing the button a second t...

Page 193: ...ermediate positions are iden tified by the small dots and give an even blend of both modes Panel Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel These outlets can be adjusted to direct the airflow Bi Level Air flows through the outlets located in the instru ment panel and those located on the floor NOTE There is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets ...

Page 194: ...onditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes even if the A C button has not been pressed This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield Blower Control The rotary knob on the left of the control panel is the blower control Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four positions to obtain the blower speed you desire To turn the blower off turn the knob to the ...

Page 195: ...rid button located on the Climate Control panel with the ignition On Turning Off the ignition will deactivate the Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors feature These features also turn off after activation when 15 minutes have elapsed To reactivate simply press the button again Circulation The cab is designed with features to promote outside air circulation There are grilles ...

Page 196: ...been expelled close the windows and press the Recirculation pushbutton When a comfortable condition has been reached choose a mode position and adjust the tempera ture control slide and blower speed as necessary to maintain comfort For high humidity conditions it may be necessary to remain in the Recirculation mode to maintain comfort Window Fogging Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity...

Page 197: ...ather especially when towing a trailer addi tional engine cooling may be required If this situation is encountered operate the transmission in a lower gear to increase engine RPM coolant flow and fan speed When stopped in heavy traffic it may be necessary to shift into NEUTRAL and depress the accelerator slightly for fast idle operation to increase coolant flow and fan speed NOTE On models equippe...

Page 198: ...Operating Tips Chart 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 199: ... Key Reminder 205 m Starting Procedures 205 Normal Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Airtemperature Above 66 F 19 C 206 Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 66 F 19 C 207 Starting Fluids 210 m Normal Operation 211 Cold Weather Precautions 211 Engine Idling In Cold Weather 214 Stopping The Engine 215 Engine Speed Control 216 5 ...

Page 200: ...er Case Operating Information Precautions 226 Shifting Procedure Manually Shifted Transfer Case 229 Transfer Case Reminder Light 230 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information Precautions 230 Shifting Procedure Electronically Shifted Transfer Case 234 m Limited Slip Differential If Equipped 237 m Parking Brake 238 m Brake System 239 Brake Noise 240 Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System...

Page 201: ...ance 258 m Supplemental Tire Pressure Information 259 m Tire Chains 259 m Snow Tires 261 m Tire Rotation Recommendations 261 Dual Rear Wheels 263 m Engine Runaway 264 m Fuel Requirements 264 Adding Fuel 265 Bulk Fuel Storage 267 Fuel Specifications 267 m Vehicle Loading 269 Certification Label 269 m Trailer Towing 272 To Maintain Warranty Coverage 272 Axle Lubricant And Trailer Towing 274 Trailer ...

Page 202: ... Snowplow 282 Before Plowing 283 Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability 283 Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached 284 Methods For Removing Snow 284 Operating Tips 284 General Maintenance 285 m Recreational Towing 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles Behind Motorhome Etc 286 Recreational Towing Procedure Manual Shift Transfer Case If Equipped 286 Returning To Normal Operation Manual Shift Transfer Cas...

Page 203: ...m Driving Off Road 292 m Traction 293 m Engine Data Plate 294 STARTING AND OPERATING 203 5 ...

Page 204: ...th a transmission shift interlocking system The brake pedal must be depressed to shift out of Park P OFF Unlocks the steering wheel if equipped with locking wheel and the automatic transmission shift control with engine off ON This is the normal running position START Starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition key will return to the ON position for normal driving 204 STA...

Page 205: ...ine is equipped with several features designed to assist cold weather starting and operation The engine block heater is a resistance heater installed in the water jacket of the engine just above and behind the oil filter It requires a 110 115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire extension cord NOTE The engine block heater cord is a factory in stalled option If your vehicle is not e...

Page 206: ...ignition key to the ON position and look at the instrument panel cluster lamps 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 approxi mately 3 seconds After the bulb check is completed the Malfunction Indicator Light and Brake Warning light will remain on After the bulb check is complete...

Page 207: ... wait to start lamp will illuminate momentarily for a bulb check when the ignition key is turned to the ON position however when 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 Procedure ex cept CAUTION Do not crank engine for more than 15 seconds at a time or starter motor damag...

Page 208: ...ly Cold Weather Starting Engine Temperature Below 0 F 18 C In extremely cold weather below 0 F 18 C it may be beneficial to cycle the manifold heaters twice before attempting to start the engine This can be accomplished by turning the ignition OFF and then back ON after the WAIT TO START light has gone off but before the engine is started However repeated cycling of the manifold heaters will resul...

Page 209: ...ill automatically increase to 1000 rpm at low coolant temperatures to improve engine warm up NOTE When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel or the fuel gels at low temperatures air is pulled into the fuel system You may try priming as described below 1 Add a substantial quantity of fuel to the tank 5 to 10 gallons or eliminate the gelled fuel condition 2 Crank the engine for 1 to 2 second...

Page 210: ... are NEVER TO BE USED in the Cummins Diesel see Warning 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 This could result in a flash fire and explosion causing serious personal injury and engine damage The engine is equipped with an automatic electric air preheating system I...

Page 211: ... are below 66 F 19 C This cycling operation is caused by the post heat cycle of the intake manifold heater system The number of cycles and the length of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control mod ule this time will not exceed 150 seconds The needle should then stabilize at the approximate operation point The cycling action will cause temporary dimming of the headlamps interior l...

Page 212: ... Heater The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the heater cord to a ground fault interrupter protected 110 115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire exten sion cord The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to the right side and can be located just behind the grille near the headlamp NOTE The engine block heater co...

Page 213: ...ow to the charge air cooler and automatic transmission oil cooler The per centage of opening must be increased with the increasing ambient air temperature and or engine load If the cooling fan can be heard cycling frequently increase the size of the opening in the winter front A suitable cold weather cover is available from your Mopart dealer Battery Blanket Usage A battery loses 60 of its crankin...

Page 214: ... the warm up period especially in cold ambient temperature conditions If temperatures are below 32 F 0 C operate the engine at moderate speeds for 5 minutes before full loads are applied Engine Idling In Cold Weather Avoid prolonged idling Long periods of idling may be harmful to your engine because combustion chamber temperatures can drop so low that the fuel may not burn completely Incomplete co...

Page 215: ...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 This is especially important for turbo charged charge air cooled engines like your Turbo Ram Driving Condition Load Turbo charger Temperature Idle Time min Be fore Engine...

Page 216: ...ant Temperature Operation Continual operation at low coolant temperature below the normal range on the gauge 140 F 60 C can be harmful to the engine Low coolant temperature can cause incomplete combustion which allows carbon and varnish to form on piston rings and injector nozzles Also the unburned fuel can enter the crankcase diluting the lubricating oil and causing rapid wear to the engine Cooli...

Page 217: ...nd load 30 psi 207 kPa CAUTION If oil pressure falls to less than normal readings shut the engine off immediately Failure to do so could result in immediate and severe engine damage Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts Practically all failures give some warning before the parts fail Be on the alert for changes in performance sounds and visual evidence that the engine requires service Some i...

Page 218: ...n shifting into Reverse Second First or Park or when shifting out of Park Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from Park or Neutral position into another gear range P Park This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never use Park while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in t...

Page 219: ... Neutral when the vehicle is standing for pro longed periods with the engine running The engine may be started in this range Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle D Drive This position provides all forward gears including 3rd gear direct and 4th gear overdrive see Overdrive Opera tion Use this range for most city and highway driving 2 Second Use this position for driving slowly in he...

Page 220: ... significant additional heat load on the cooling system WARNING Never use Park position on an automatic transmis sion as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage Overdrive Operation The four speed overdrive automatic transmission con tains an electronically controlled fourth speed Over drive The ...

Page 221: ...the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem peratures the transmission may not shift into Overdrive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to a suitable temperature Refer also to the Note under torque converter clutch later in this section If the transmission temperature...

Page 222: ...6 4 8 km of driving Because 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 TOW HAUL button when the transmis sion is sufficiently warm will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of overdrive NOTE If the vehicle has not been driven in several ...

Page 223: ...e spring pressure point and push it forward When shifting from 5th to 4th pull the lever down toward you in one motion Do not pull the lever sharply left as you may shift accidentally into 2nd gear and damage the trans mission and engine To shift into Reverse come to a complete stop Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop Move the shift lever from the Neutral position ...

Page 224: ...tion system The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the vehicle Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears As you release the clutch pedal lightly depress the accelera tor pedal When launching a stationary vehicle keep the engine speed low until the clutch is fully engaged Damage to the clutch can re sult from starting in 2nd or 3rd gear with a loaded ve hicle Use each gear in ...

Page 225: ...heavy load To shift into Reverse come to a complete stop Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop Move the shift lever from the Neutral position straight across and up into Reverse 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 Downshif...

Page 226: ...h range 4 wheel drive high range neu tral and 4 wheel drive low range 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 roads When additional traction is required the transfer case 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotat...

Page 227: ...pe and circumference on each wheel Any difference will adversely affect shifting and can cause damage to the transfer case NOTE Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning The transfer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take place Shifting while only the front or rear wheels ...

Page 228: ...ear Wheel Drive High Range Normal street and highway driving Dry hard surfaced roads 4H 4 Wheel Drive High Range Locks the front and rear driveshafts together Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed Additional traction for loose slippery road surfaces only N Neutral Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain To be used for flat towing behind another veh...

Page 229: ...the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h shift an automatic transmission to N Neutral or depress the clutch on a manual transmission While the vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h shift the transfer case lever firmly to the desired position Do not pause in transfer case N Neutral NOTE Pausing in transfer case N Neutral in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may require s...

Page 230: ...heels are driving Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information Precautions This is an electric shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch Transfer Case Switch which is located on the instrument panel The Electronically Shifted transfer case provides 4 mode positions 2 rear wheel drive high range or all wheel drive high range 4 wheel drive high range 4 wheel drive l...

Page 231: ...ghts Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Only Transfer case position indicator lights are located on the Four Wheel Drive Control Switch found on your instru ment panel and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection When you select a different transfer case position the indicator lights will do the following If All Shift Conditions are Met 1 The current position indicator light will...

Page 232: ... may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury NOTE Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning The transfer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take place Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning can cause damage to the transfer case When oper...

Page 233: ...Rear Wheel Drive High Range Normal street and highway driving Dry hard surfaced roads 4HI 4 Wheel Drive High Range Locks the front and rear driveshafts together Forces the front 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 Locks the front and rear driveshafts together Forces the front and r...

Page 234: ...fer case position have not been met the transfer case will not shift The indicator light for the previous position will remain ON and the newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been met To retry a shift 234 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 235: ...if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after turning the control switch If the vehicle is stopped the ignition key must be in the ON position with the engine either RUNNING or OFF This shift cannot be completed if the key is in the accessory position NOTE The 4x4 system will not allow shifts between 2WD AWD 4HI if the front and or rear wheels are spinning no traction In this situation th...

Page 236: ... After the desired position indicator light is ON not flashing shift transmission back into gear release clutch on manual transmissions NOTE If steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferred or Alternate Procedure are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift or if they no longer are being met while the shift attempt is in process then the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the...

Page 237: ...nditions With both rear wheels on a slippery surface a slight application of the accelerator will supply maximum traction When starting with only one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface slight momentary application of the parking brake may be necessary to gain maximum traction WARNING On vehicles equipped with a limited slip differen tial never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ...

Page 238: ...ate that the parking brake is applied You must be sure that the parking brake is fully applied before leaving the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the gear shift lever is in the PARK position When parking on a hill you should apply the parking brake before placing the gear shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffic...

Page 239: ... to brake problems due to excessive heating of the rear brakes When parking on a hill turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle BRAKE SYSTEM If power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will s...

Page 240: ...mperature dust and or other debris may also contribute to the noise condition Repeated or con tinuous noises during braking may be an indication that the brake linings are worn and in need of replacement Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System WARNING Anti Lock Brake Systems contain sophisticated elec tronic equipment It may be susceptible to interfer ence caused by improperly installed or high output r...

Page 241: ...gned to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions The system operates with a separate com puter to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces The system s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to provide regulated hydraulic pressure The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation This is normal When y...

Page 242: ...sh their effectiveness and may lead to an accident Pumping makes the stopping distance longer Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop POWER STEERING Your power steering system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for any reason the hydraulic pressure is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these conditi...

Page 243: ...5 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have ...

Page 244: ...re based on U S design standards T Temporary Spare tire 31 Overall Diameter in Inches in 215 Section Width in Milimeters mm 65 Aspect Ratio in Percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section Width in Inches in R Construction Code 9R9 means Radial Construction 9D9 means Diagonal or Bias Construction 15 Rim Diameter in Inches in 244 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 245: ...nditions ie tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra Load or Reinforced Tire Light Load Light Load Tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum Load indicates the maximum load...

Page 246: ...ol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location 2 digits L9 Code representing the tire size 2 digits ABCD Code used by tire manufacturer 1 to 4 digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured 2 digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Num...

Page 247: ...side B pillar Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 the total weight your vehicle can carry 3 the tire size designed for your vehicle 4 the cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires STARTING AND OPERATING 247 5 ...

Page 248: ...ht of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s p...

Page 249: ... reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustra tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle NOTE For th...

Page 250: ...250 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 251: ...nd can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fai...

Page 252: ... is listed on either the face of the driver s door or the driver s side B pillar For vehicles other than passenger cars the cold tire inflation pressures are listed on either the B pillar the Certification Label or in the Tire Inflation Pressures brochure in the glove compartment Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded v...

Page 253: ... tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire side wall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in...

Page 254: ...duced vehicle loading may be required 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 pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Don t drive a vehicle l...

Page 255: ...d The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with radial tires It is engineered to be used on your style vehicle only Since this tire has limited tread life the original tire should be repaired or replaced and rein stalled at the first opportunity WARNING Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only With these tires do not drive more than 50 mph 80 km h Temporary use spare tires have...

Page 256: ...re installed Damage to the vehicle may result Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 35 mph 55 km h See the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual WARNING 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 ...

Page 257: ...nspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed see the paragraph on tread wear indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa tion placard for the size designation of your tire The service description and load identification will b...

Page 258: ...acity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result...

Page 259: ... to your vehicle tires or chains observe the following precautions Because of limited chain clearance between tires and other suspension components it is important that only chains in good condition are used Broken chains can cause serious vehicle damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could suggest chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Install c...

Page 260: ...70R17 LT265 70R17 and LT235 80R17 size tires NOTE On 4X4 2500 3500 Single Rear Wheel SRW Ram Trucks class U snow chains are permitted on the rear wheels only of vehicles equipped with LT265 70R17 CAUTION Do not use tire chains on 4x4 Ram trucks equipped with P265 70R17 LT275 70R17 tires There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle...

Page 261: ...states pro hibit studded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and develop irregular wear patterns These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tire...

Page 262: ...he reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per formed NOTE On Canadian vehicles only if your Ram truck is equipped with All Season type tires on the front and ON OFF Road type tires mounted on the rear do not use a front to back rotation pattern Instead rotate your tires side to side at the recommended intervals 262 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 263: ...n of the ON OFF road tire and the use of Outline White Letter OWL tires When replacing a flat the spare tire may have to be remounted on the rim or installed at a different location to maintain the correct placement of the tire on the wheel relative to the tire wheel posi tion on the truck For example if the spare is used to replace an outer rear tire it will have to be remounted on the rim so tha...

Page 264: ...r through the grille FUEL REQUIREMENTS Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your Dodge truck For most year round service No 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D 975 will pro vide good performance If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold below 20 F or 7 C or is required to operate at colder than normal conditions for prolonged periods use climatized No 2 diesel fuel or d...

Page 265: ...filling do not top off the fuel tank after filling NOTE When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled WARNING A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a container that is inside of a vehicle or in...

Page 266: ...ich may cause injury The volatility of some fuels may cause a buildup of pressure in the fuel tank that may increase while you drive This pressure can result in a spray of fuel and or vapors when the cap is removed from a hot vehicle Removing the cap slowly allows the pressure to vent and prevents fuel spray Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or...

Page 267: ...pply tank and change the line filter on a regular basis Fuel Specifications The Cummins Turbocharged Charge 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 1 diesel fuels or other fuels within the specifications in the following chart N...

Page 268: ...e Sulfur ASTM D 130 Copper Strip Corrosion 3 rating Ash 0 01 by mass ASTM D 482 Distillation curve is smooth cont ASTM D 86 Number 1 Diesel Fuel Specifications Fuel Properties No 1 Diesel Reference Viscosity 1 3 to 2 4 centistokes ASTM D 445 Cetane Number 40 min ASTM D613 Sulfur Content 05 by weight ASTM D 2622 Water Sediment less than 0 05 by volume ASTM D 2709 Carbon Residue Less than 15 Ramsbot...

Page 269: ...ding driver passengers vehicle options and cargo The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and rear axle systems GAWR Total load must be limited so GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded Payload The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load weight a truck can carry including the weight of the driver all passengers options and cargo Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GA...

Page 270: ...ded Loading The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer cial scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be determined separately to be sure that the ...

Page 271: ...en the life of your vehicle An EXAMPLE of a loaded vehicle is shown in the following chart Note that neither GVWR nor GAWR capabilities are exceeded Overloading can cause poten tial safety hazards and shorten service life NOTE The weights shown in this chart are not necessarily the weights for your vehicle Also the amount of load added to both the front and rear axles can be computed after the veh...

Page 272: ...ROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination Note that GCWR ratings include a 68 kg 150 lb allowance for the presence of a driver Tongue Weight of a trailer is the weight placed on a vehicle s trailer hitch by the trailer GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and ...

Page 273: ...ON When hauling cargo or towing a trailer do not overload your vehicle or trailer Overloading can cause a loss of control poor performance or damage to brakes axle engine transmission steering sus pension body structure or tires Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle the tongue weight of the trailer the weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on yo...

Page 274: ...UIRE any special axle lubes or additives Trailer Towing Recommendations All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An electrically actu...

Page 275: ...ls or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents For a 95th Wheel9 style trailer this range of loading on the 9King Pin9 should be between 15 and 25 Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel...

Page 276: ...er weight GTW but no more than 15 of the GTW Connecting Trailer Lighting And Electric Trailer Brakes NOTE A 4 way trailer tow connector located behind the bumper is standard equipment on all Ram pickup models This connector contains the following vehicle circuits park tail lamps left stop turn lamp right stop turn lamp and ground With the optional Trailer Tow Prep package a 7 way connector is also...

Page 277: ...l a typical park lamp bulb can draw from 0 5 to 1 0 amperes of current No connections can be made to the headlamp switch itself because it is not designed for high current applications Connections to the headlamp switch will cause the exterior lights to malfunction CAUTION Connect trailer lighting and brakes using factory harnesses only Do not cut or splice wiring to the brake circuits Use an appr...

Page 278: ...trailer hitch by the trailer Always load a trailer with 60 to 65 of the weight located ahead of the trailer axle s sufficiently to place 10 to 15 of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Equalizing hitch are required for Class III or IV trailer hitches and tongue weights above 350 lbs 159 kg and use of trailer sway control is recommended Tongue weight must be equal to at least 10 of GTW but no ...

Page 279: ... trailer weight 4 GAWR ratings Trailer Towing Information Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings Trailer Towing Guide NOTE For trailer towing information maximum trailer weight ratings refer to the following website address http www dodge com towing In Canada refer to the following website address http www dodge ca Trailer Towing Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror hea...

Page 280: ... is flat Cooling System Tips Trailer Towing To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions in high ambient temperatures City Driving when stopped put the transmission in N Neutral and increase the engine idle speed 280 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 281: ...are reduced If transmission oil tempera tures continue to rise a warning light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate If this should occur stop the vehicle shift to Neutral and run the engine at idle or faster until the light goes off Towing With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may shift into and out of Overdrive or a lower gear when driving in...

Page 282: ...endations contained within the Dodge 2004 BODY BUILDER S GUIDE See your dealer installer or snowplow manufacture for this information There are unique electrical systems that must be connected to properly assure operator safety and prevent overloading vehicle systems that would void the vehicle warranty WARNING Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could ad versely affect performance of the airbag ...

Page 283: ...t exceed two 2 The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the Rear GAWR should never be exceeded 3 The snowplow prep packages are not available with the Sport Package 4 Cargo 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 Gross Vehicle W...

Page 284: ...ator and causes the engine to operate at higher than normal temperatures Therefore when transporting the plow angle the blade completely and position it as low as road or surface conditions permit Do not exceed 40 mph 64 km h The operator should always maintain a safe stopping distance and allow adequate passing clearance Methods For Removing Snow Operating Tips Under ideal snow plowing conditions...

Page 285: ...nstructions Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery terminals clean and free of corrosion When plowing snow to avoid transmission and driv etrain damage the following precautions should be ob served Operate with transfer case in 4L when plowing small or congested areas where speeds are not likely to exceed 15 mph 24 km h At higher speeds operate in 4H Vehicles with 48RE transmissions ...

Page 286: ...neutral for recreational towing Refer below for the proper trans fer case Neutral shifting procedure for your vehicle Recreational Towing Procedure Manual Shift Transfer Case If Equipped Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing CAUTION It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in N NEUTRAL before recreational towing to pr...

Page 287: ...brake 13 Attach vehicle to tow vehicle with tow bar 14 Release the parking brake CAUTION Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if the transmission is shifted into P PARK with the transfer case in N NEUTRAL and the engine RUN NING With the transfer case in N NEUTRAL ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into P PARK Returning to Normal Operation Manual Shift Trans...

Page 288: ... the front and rear drive shafts from the powertrain and will allow the ve hicle to move regardless of the transmission posi tion The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle CAUTION Do not use a bumper mounted clamp on tow bar on your vehicle The bumper face bar will be damaged Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case...

Page 289: ...n or similar object depress the recessed transfer case Neutral N button for 4 seconds 7 After shift is completed and the Neutral N light comes on release Neutral N button 8 Start engine 9 Shift automatic transmission into Reverse R 10 Release brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement 11 Repeat steps 9 and 10 with the transmission in Drive D 12 Shut engine OFF and pl...

Page 290: ...position indicator lights to be operable If the key in not ON the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing NOTE Flashing neutral N position indicator light indicates that shift requirements have not been met CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans mission is shifted into Park P with the transfer case in Neutral N and the engine RUNNING Wit...

Page 291: ...utral N selection button and must continue to be met until 1 second elapses and the shift has been completed If any of these requirements with the exception of 3 key ON are not met prior to depressing the Neutral N button or are no longer met during the 1 second time then all of the mode position indicator lights will flash continuously until all require ments are met or until the Neutral N button...

Page 292: ...river is not in the vehicle CAUTION Do not use a bumper mounted clamp on tow bar on your vehicle The bumper face bar will be damaged Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and fluid loss will damage internal parts DRIVING OFF ROAD Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope If natural obstacles...

Page 293: ...k the exhaust system and all exposed components for any sign of damage If you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud slush or similar conditions check the wheels for im pacted material Impacted foreign material can cause a wheel imbalance Removing the foreign material from the wheels will correct the situation TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of wa...

Page 294: ...nt distance between your vehicle and the car in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop ENGINE DATA PLATE Use the information from the engine data plate when discussing service or sourcing parts for your engine The engine data plate is located on the intake side of the breather cover 294 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 295: ...n 298 All Models 298 m Changing A Flat Tire 299 Removing The Spare Tire 299 Tire Changing Procedure 300 m Hoisting 309 m Jump Starting 310 With Portable Starting Unit 313 m Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 313 m Emergency Tow Hooks If Equipped 314 m Towing A Disabled Vehicle 315 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles 315 2 Wheel Drive Vehicles 315 6 ...

Page 296: ...n oncoming traffic of an emergency Push the button a second time to turn off the flashers This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning lights will continue to operate even though the ignition switc...

Page 297: ...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 2 Crank the engine for 1 to 2 seconds If the engine does not start then release the key or starter button back to t...

Page 298: ...ranking intervals NOTE The engine may run rough until the air is forced from all the fuel lines JACK LOCATION All Models The jack and jack tools are stored 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 298 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 299: ... jack tools bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force resulting in serious injury CHANGING A FLAT TIRE Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tire 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 Rotate the w...

Page 300: ...ould slip off the jack and fall on you You 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 If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Do not raise this vehicle using a bumper jack The jack is designed as a tool for changing tires on this vehicl...

Page 301: ...empt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher Block both the front and rear 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 n...

Page 302: ...y be extremely careful of motor traffic 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 Locate the jack as far forward as possi...

Page 303: ...ing to the rear Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench Before raising the wheel off the ground make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required 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 Location WHAT TO DO IN...

Page 304: ...4 By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface 304 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 305: ...ing the wheel wrench finish tightening the nuts using a crisscross pattern Correct nut tightness is 135 ft lbs 183 N m torque for 2500 3500 single rear wheel SRW 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 wrench by your dealer or at a service station WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision...

Page 306: ...e wheel skins can now be removed For the front 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 removed You must use the flat end of the lug wrench to pry off the wheel skins Insert the flat tip completely and using a back and forth motion loosen the wheel skin Repeat this procedure around the tire until the skin pops off Replace the w...

Page 307: ...ning adapter included with the vehicle to cor rectly tighten the lug nuts Also when it is necessary to remove and install dual rear wheels use a proper vehicle lifting device NOTE When installing a spare tire as part of a dual rear wheel end combination the tire diameter of the two individual tires must be compared If there is a significant difference the larger tire should be installed in a front...

Page 308: ...ommended that wheel stud nuts be kept torqued to specifications at all times Torque wheel stud nuts to specifications at each lubrication interval Wheel Nuts All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated This is especially important during the first few hundred miles of operation to allo...

Page 309: ...r convenience in checking the spare tire inflation stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle Continue to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click 3 or 4 times It cannot be overtightened Push against the tire several times to ...

Page 310: ...er source NOTE Replacement batteries should both be of equal size to prevent damage to the vehicles charging system Your vehicle is equipped with two 12 volt batteries If it becomes necessary to use a booster battery with jumper cables to start a vehicle s engine because its batteries are discharged the following procedure should be followed Set the parking brake and place an automatic transmis si...

Page 311: ...quipped has a green dot in the center failure to start is not due to a discharged battery and cranking system should be checked 1 Attach one jumper cable to the positive terminal of booster battery and the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery WARNING Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury ...

Page 312: ...t jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode The battery temperature must be brought up above freezing point before attempting jump start 3 Take care that the clamps from one cable do not inadvertently touch clamps from the other cable Do not lean over the battery when making connection The negative connection must provide good electrical con ductivity and current carrying capacity...

Page 313: ...s not exceed 12 Volts D C or damage to battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If vehicle becomes stuck in snow sand or mud it can often be moved by a rocking motion Move the gear selector rhythmically between DRIVE and REVERSE while applying slight pressure to the accelerator In general the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the ...

Page 314: ...ay be equipped with emergency tow hooks WARNING Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle Chains may break causing serious injury or death WARNING Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks Tow straps and chains may break causing serious injury CAUTION Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a vehicle stranded off road Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highw...

Page 315: ...thods The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels off the ground Acceptable methods are to tow vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly 2 Wheel Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is operable tow with the transmission in Neutral and the ignition key in the OFF position along with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on th...

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Page 317: ... 322 m Service Information 322 m Maintenance Procedures 325 Engine Oil 325 Drive Belt 331 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 331 Draining Fuel Water Separator Filter 334 Maintenance Free Batteries 336 Air Conditioner Maintenance 338 Power Steering Fluid Check 339 Front Suspension Ball Joints 340 Steering Linkage Inspection 340 Front Axle Universal Drive Joints And Pivot Bearings 340 7 ...

Page 318: ...lic System 351 Propeller Shaft Universal Joints 351 Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level 351 Transfer Case If Equipped 352 Manual Transmission If Equipped 352 Automatic Transmission 353 Front Wheel Bearings 355 Selection Of Lubricating Grease 356 Noise Control System Required Maintenance Warranty 357 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 362 m Fuse And Relay Center 366 m Vehicl...

Page 319: ... Lights 371 Center High Mounted Stoplight With Cargo Light 373 Cab Top Clearance Lights If Equipped 375 Tailgate ID Lights Dual Rear Wheels 376 Side Marker Lights Dual Rear Wheels 378 Fog Lights 378 m Fluid Capacities 379 m Recommended Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 380 Engine 380 Chassis 381 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319 7 ...

Page 320: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 9L 5 9L HO CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL 320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 321: ...rn on the Malfunction Indicator Light It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will usually be driveable and not need towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light on could cause further damage to the emis sion control system It could a...

Page 322: ...an result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic SERVICE INFORMATION Mopar Fluids Lubricants and Parts are available from your deal...

Page 323: ...afts Such material could cause the shafts to become unbalanced and result in drivetrain vibrations Remove any under coating with solvent If you have your vehicle undercoated make sure no undercoating material is sprayed on the exhaust sys tem or components of the seat belt system NOTE It is not possible for the manufacturer and Cummins Inc to anticipate every possible circumstance that can involve...

Page 324: ... fuel oil and cooling systems before any lines fittings or related items are removed or disconnected Be alert for possible pressure when disconnecting any device from a system that utilizes pressure Do not check for pressure leaks with your hand High pressure oil or fuel can cause personal injury WARNING Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine running Engine operation causes high...

Page 325: ...engine or vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle s engine the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals The best time to check the oil level is before starting the engine after it has been parked overnight When checking ...

Page 326: ...ON Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could dam age your engine Road conditions as well as your kind of driving affect the interval at which your oil should be changed Check the following to determine if any apply to you Frequent short trips where the engine does not achieve full operating temperature operating temperature de fined as 190...

Page 327: ...Mainte nance Schedules9 section of this manual NOTE Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule 9B 9 Engine Oil Selection 1 Engine Oil Quality Use only oils conforming to API Service CI 4 A sulfated ash limit is specified for lubrication oil used in Cummins engines Oils with a high ash content may produce de posits on valves that can progress to guttering and valve burning ...

Page 328: ...ids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct part number The engine oil filter should be changed at every engine oil change Engine Oil And Filter Change WARNING Hot oil can cause personal injury Operate the engine until the coolant temperature reaches 140 F 60 C Shut the engine off Remove the oil drain plug Use a container that can hold at least 12 quarts 11 3 Liters to hold the used oil 328 M...

Page 329: ...nt Make sure it is removed Change the engine oil filter with every engine oil change Only a high quality MOPAR filter should be used to assure most efficient service CAUTION The filtering medium of other aftermarket filters may disintegrate Debris from failed filters may plug the piston oil cooling nozzles resulting in scuffed pistons and engine failure CAUTION Fill the oil filter element with cle...

Page 330: ...ulti grade lubricating oil in your Cummins Diesel Engine Choose the correct oil for your operating conditions as outlined in the Selection of Engine Oil Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with the correct grade of new oil The engine capacity is 11 quarts 10 4 liters in the crankcase and 1 quart 95 liter in the lubricating oil filter Start the engine and operate it at idle for several minutes Che...

Page 331: ...ept able Longitudinal direction of belt length cracks that intersect with transverse cracks are NOT acceptable Replace the belt if it has unacceptable cracks is frayed or has pieces of material missing The engine speed sensor located near the damper should be inspected for damage if a belt is frayed Engine Air Cleaner Filter CAUTION All air entering the engine intake must be filtered The abrasive ...

Page 332: ...ted scale on the side of the Filter Minder The yellow disc will always show the greatest restriction experienced by the filter element When the disc reaches the red zone the filter element may need to be replaced There is no other time or mileage interval for changing the air cleaner filter element If the vehicle experiences a sudden loss of engine power when being driven in heavy snow or rain or ...

Page 333: ...ent is inserted press the rubber button on the top of the Filter Minder This action will reset the yellow disc to the clean position CAUTION When using an engine cleaner or a degreaser be sure to wrap and tape the Filter Minder to protect the plastic housing from damage and discoloration NOTE Many aftermarket performance air filter ele ments do not adequately filter the air entering the engine Use...

Page 334: ...and allow any accumulated water to drain Hold the drain valve open until all water and contaminants have been removed Close the drain release valve by returning it to the inward position when clean fuel is visible NOTE The Fuel Water separator drain valve is identified by its yellow handle and is located on the inboard side of the fuel filter housing If more than a couple ounces of fuel has been d...

Page 335: ...rn the key back to the OFF position The electric fuel transfer pump will continue to run and purge 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 Allow two minutes between t...

Page 336: ... As sufficient testing as not been completed organically blended diesel fuels e g biodiesel ethanol and methanol blends are not recommended or approved for use with your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck NOTE In addition commercially available fuel addi tives are not necessary for the proper operation of your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck Maintenance Free Batteries The top of the m...

Page 337: ... 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 Also if a fast charger is used while battery is in vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables be fore connecting the charger to battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage WARNING Ba...

Page 338: ...er at the start of each warm season This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time WARNING 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 lub...

Page 339: ...eering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through a certified DaimlerChrysler Dealership 9 WARNING Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine o...

Page 340: ...brication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks doors liftgate and hood hinges should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli cation of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention s...

Page 341: ... is located under the hood and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only not ra diator antifreeze To prevent freeze up of your windshield washer system in cold weather select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers WARNIN...

Page 342: ...ose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required WARNING 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 To avoid breathing CO fo...

Page 343: ...ections at coolant bottle and radiator Check the coolant pressure cap and coolant bottle for proper vacuum sealing With the engine at normal oper ating temperature note the level of the coolant in the coolant bottle Without removing the pressure cap with the engine off drain a small amount of coolant from the radiator drain cock If the coolant level in the coolant bottle drops the system is sealin...

Page 344: ...s sure and severe scalding could result Drain Flush And Refill At intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules the system should be drained flushed and refilled Refer to your dealer or consult a service manual for proper procedures Adding Coolant When adding coolant or refilling system a 50 solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water should be used Higher concentrations not to exceed 6...

Page 345: ...t recommendations or failure to use antifreeze formulated to prevent corrosion of all cooling system metals may result in radiator plugging overheat ing or cooling system leaks such as in core hole plugs WARNING Never add coolant to the radiator when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove pressure cap to cool an overheated engine The coolant is under pressure and severe scalding could re...

Page 346: ...e with Propylene Glycol based coolants Use of Propylene Glycol based coolants is not recommended Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper 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...

Page 347: ... sure it is securely mounted NOTE This service procedure must be performed by a trained service technician Make arrangements with your authorized Dodge Truck Dealer for this inspection Charge Air Cooler Inter Cooler The charge air cooler is positioned between the radiator and the air conditioner condenser Air enters the engine through the air cleaner and passes through the turbo charger where it i...

Page 348: ... heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect hose routing to be sure hoses do not come in contact with any heat source or moving component which may cause heat damage or mechanical wear Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present Components should be replaced im...

Page 349: ...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 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for the correct Fluid type WARNING Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point or unidentified as to specification may result in sudden brake failure durin...

Page 350: ...ould be performed whenever the brake system is serviced or at intervals specified Inspect hy draulic brake hoses for surface cracking scuffing or worn spots If there is any evidence of cracking scuffing or worn spots the hose should be replaced immediately Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place with possible burst failure Clutch Linkage If the clutch pedal linkage begins to squeak or gr...

Page 351: ...he exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be inspected When checking the fluid level the vehicle should be in a level position The fluid level should be 1 4 1 4 6 4 mm 6 4 mm below the fill hole on the 9 25 Front Axle The fluid level should be 3 4 1 4 19 mm 6 4 mm below the fill hole on all 10 5 and 1 4 1 4 6 4 mm 6 4 mm on 11 5 Rear Axles Drain And Refill Vehicles operated in normal servic...

Page 352: ...s and Genuine Parts for the correct lubricant type Manual Transmission If Equipped Fluid Level Check This fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug If the level of the lubricant is more than 1 4 below the bottom of the filler hole while the vehicle is on level ground enough lubricant should be added to bring the level to the bottom of the filler hole Lubricant Selection for NV 4500 5 ...

Page 353: ... the transmission and of the fluid Check the fluid level whenever the vehicle is serviced Procedure For Checking Fluid Level To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level the following procedure must be used 1 The vehicle must be on level ground 2 The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds 3 Fully apply parking brake 4 Place the gear selector briefly in ...

Page 354: ...be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turers recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturers recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Recommended Fluids Lubricant...

Page 355: ...vy loading especially in hot weather NOTE If the transmission is disassembled for any reason the fluid and filter should be changed and the bands adjusted Special Additives The manufacturer recommends against the addition of any additives to the transmission Exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks The use of transmission sealers should be avoided since t...

Page 356: ...l an example shown below is located on the grease container and identifies the application and qual ity of the grease There are two groups identified those for wheel bearings Letter G and those for chassis Letter L lubrication Perfor mance categories within these groups result in dual letter designations for each group The letter des ignations shown in the ex ample are the highest quality level av...

Page 357: ...mply with the Federal Government s Exterior Noise Regulations These vehicles can be identified by the Noise Emission Control Label located in the operator s compartment Required Maintenance For Noise Control Systems The following maintenance services must be performed every 6 months or 6 000 miles 9 600 km whichever comes first to assure proper operation of the noise control systems In addition in...

Page 358: ...eck all hoses leading to the cleaner for tightness The air filter element must also be clean and serviced according to the instructions outlined in the Maintenance Schedule Section of this manual Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof 1 the removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance r...

Page 359: ...r was designed built and equipped to conform at the time it left the manufacturer s control with all applicable U S EPA Noise Control Regu lations This warranty covers this vehicle as designed built and equipped by the manufacturer and is not limited to any particular part component or system of the vehicle manufactured by the manufacturer Defects in design assembly or in any part component or sys...

Page 360: ...Year under column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed MILES 7 500 15 000 22 500 30 000 37 500 45 000 52 500 60 000 KILOMETERS 12 000 24 000 36 000 48 000 60 000 72 000 84 000 96 000 Exhaust system inspect Air cleaner assembly inspect ODOMETER READING PERFORMED BY PERFORMED AT 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 361: ...he mileage at which service was performed MILES 67 500 75 000 82 500 90 000 97 500 84 000 105 00 112 500 KILOMETERS 108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000 126 000 156 000 168 000 181 000 Exhaust system inspect Air cleaner assembly inspect ODOMETER READING PERFORMED BY PERFORMED AT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 7 ...

Page 362: ...dations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric f...

Page 363: ...he cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil ity of the owner All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly w...

Page 364: ...leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total Clean Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils...

Page 365: ...nses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft tissue Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the be...

Page 366: ...icle for more than 21 days we recommend that you take the following steps to mini mize the drain on your vehicle s battery Disconnect the Ignition Off Draw fuse I O D fuse located in the Fuse and Relay Center located in the engine compartment The I O D cavity includes a snap in retainer that allows the fuse to be discon nected without removing it from the fuse block The electronic shift transfer c...

Page 367: ... 9006LL Headlamp Halogen 9007QL Park Turn Signal 3157NAK Rear License Plate Lamp 168 Rear Cargo Light 912 Tail Stop 3057 Cab Clearance Lights 168 Dual Rear Wheel Sidemarker Light 168 Dual Rear Wheel Tailgate ID Lights 3 168 BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight Halogen Front Park and Turn Lights CAUTION This is a halogen bulb Avoid touching the glass with your fingers Reduced bulb life will result 1 Remove t...

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Page 369: ...he three 3 bolts from the headlight housing NOTE The lower bolt on the driver side headlight also retains the ambient temperature sensor between the headlight assembly and the frame MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 7 ...

Page 370: ...3 Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room to disconnect the electrical connectors 4 Unlock and pull connector straight from the base of the headlight halogen bulb 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 371: ...r on headlight halogen bulb 1 4 turn and remove headlight bulb from the housing 8 Replace headlight or turn signal bulb Do not touch the headlight halogen bulb 9 Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous ing 10 Tighten the outboard fastener first Tail Stop Turn and Backup Lights 1 Remove the two 2 screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 7 ...

Page 372: ...on 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 372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 373: ...rker Bottom Bulb Backup Lights 6 Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous ing 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 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 7 ...

Page 374: ...y 3 Turn desired bulb socket 1 4 turn and remove socket and bulb from housing 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 374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 375: ...Cab Top 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 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 7 ...

Page 376: ...3 Pull the bulb straight from it s socket and replace Tailgate ID Lights Dual Rear Wheels 1 Remove the two screws and housing and access the bulb sockets from the rear 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 377: ...2 Turn 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 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 7 ...

Page 378: ...n socket 1 4 turn counterclockwise and remove 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 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 379: ...D CAPACITIES FLUID CAPACITIES U S Metric Fuel 2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal 128L 2500 Longbed Models 35 gal 132L 3500 Shortbed Models 34 gal 128L 3500 Longbed Models 35 gal 132L Engine Oil 5 9L Diesel Engine I 6 12 0 qts 11 4L Cooling System 5 9L Diesel Engine I 6 7 gal 26 5L MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 7 ...

Page 380: ... P N 5011764AB or equivalent Engine Oil For the proper quality and SAE Grade oil for your engine refer to the sec tion 9Maintenance Procedures 9 Engine Oil Filter Mopart Engine Oil Filter P N 05083285AA or equivalent Engine Fuel Filter Mopart Fuel Filter P N 05015581AB or equivalent Fuel Selection Refer to the section 9Fuel Requirements9 for detailed information on fuel se lection 380 MAINTAINING ...

Page 381: ...600 Mopart manual transmission fluid P N 4874464 Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 E P Front and Rear Axle Fluid 2500 3500 Models GL 5 SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Limited Slip AAM Rear Axles DO NOT RE QUIRE a limited slip additive Brake Master Cylinder Mopart DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids P...

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Page 383: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance 384 m Maintenance Schedules 24 Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel 384 Schedule B 387 Schedule A 396 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 384: ...med by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24 VALVE CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle First is Schedule B It is for vehicles that are operated under...

Page 385: ...N Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about 15 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark Check the windshield washer solv...

Page 386: ...and all other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake hoses Inspect the CV joints if equipped and front suspen sion components Check the automatic transmission fluid level Check the manual transmission fluid level Check the coolant level hoses and clamps 386 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C...

Page 387: ...as 190 F 66 C coolant temperature Extensive engine idling over 10 minutes per hour of operation at ambient temperatures less than 32 F 0 C Driving in dusty conditions Frequent trailer towing Taxi police or delivery service commercial service Off road or desert operation Extensive operation at high engine speeds greater than 2900 rpm and loads greater than 70 throttle SCHEDULE B 387 8 M A I N T E N...

Page 388: ...ubricate outer tie rod ends 2500 3500 4X4 mod els only X X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X Replace fuel filter element Clean the water in fuel sensor X Change rear axle fluid X Change front axle fluid 4X4 X Inspect brake linings X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary X 388 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 389: ...X Inspect drive belt replace as required X Inspect fan hub X Inspect damper X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X Replace fuel filter element Clean the water in fuel sensor X 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 X SCHEDULE B 389 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C ...

Page 390: ...rod ends 2500 3500 4X4 mod els only X X Inspect drive belt replace as required X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X Replace fuel filter element Clean the water in fuel sensor X Inspect brake linings X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary X Change rear axle fluid X Change front axle fluid 4X4 X 390 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 391: ... X Inspect damper X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X X Replace fuel filter element Clean the water in fuel sensor X X Inspect front wheel bearings X Change rear axle fluid X X Change front axle fluid 4X4 X X Inspect brake linings X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary X X Drain and refill transfer case fluid 4X4 X Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid Replace fil ter ...

Page 392: ...ar axle fluid X Change front axle fluid 4X4 X Check transfer case fluid level 4X4 X Inspect fan hub X Inspect damper X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X 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 X Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid Replace fil ter and adjust ...

Page 393: ... ends 2500 3500 4X4 models only X X X Flush and replace engine coolant X Inspect drive belt replace as required X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X Replace fuel filter element Clean the water in fuel sensor X Change rear axle fluid X Change front axle fluid 4X4 X Inspect brake linings X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary X SCHEDULE B 393 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E...

Page 394: ...dels only X X X Clean engine air filter canister X Adjust valve lash clearance X Inspect drive belts replace as required X Drain and refill transfer case fluid 4X4 X Inspect fan hub X Inspect damper X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X X Replace fuel filter element Clean the water in fuel sensor X X Inspect front wheel bearings X Change rear axle fluid X X 394 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A...

Page 395: ... 4X4 X X Inspect brake linings X X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary X X Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid Replace filter and adjust bands X Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts SCHEDULE B 395 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 396: ...00 3500 4X4 models only X X X X X Check transfer case fluid level 4X4 X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X X Replace fuel filter element Clean the water in fuel sensor X X Inspect drive belts replace as necessary X Inspect brake linings X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary X Inspect fan hub X Inspect damper X Inspect front wheel bearings X 396 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I N T E N A N C E...

Page 397: ...ush and replace engine coolant at 60 months regardless of mileage X Inspect drive belts replace as necessary X X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X X X Replace fuel filter element Clean the water in fuel sensor X X 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 X Replace fuel filter element Clean ...

Page 398: ...ot done at 60 mos X Check transfer case fluid level 4X4 X Inspect drive belt replace as required X Inspect fan hub X Inspect damper X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X X Replace fuel filter element Clean the water in fuel sensor X X Inspect front wheel bearings X Inspect brake linings X Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary X Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid Replace ...

Page 399: ...dels only X X X X X X Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been 160 000 km 100 000 miles or 60 months since last change X Inspect drive belt replace as required X X Drain and refill transfer case fluid 4X4 X Check tranfer case fluid level 4X4 X Inspect fan hub X X Inspect damper X X Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X X X Replace fuel filter element Clean the water in fuel sensor X X...

Page 400: ... valve lash clearance X Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts WARNING You 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 chani...

Page 401: ...ing Service For Your Vehicle 402 Prepare For The Appointment 402 Prepare A List 402 Be Reasonable With Requests 402 m If You Need Assistance 402 m Warranty Information 405 m Mopart Parts 407 m Reporting Safety Defects 407 In Canada 407 m Publication Order Forms 408 9 ...

Page 402: ...number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap pointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally inte...

Page 403: ... not satisfied talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership They want to know if you need assistance If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern you may contact the Manufacturer s Customer Center Any communication to the Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Dealership name Vehicle...

Page 404: ...r your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex pected repairs after your manufacturer s new vehicle limited warranty expires The manufacturer stands be hind only the manufacturer s Service Contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s Service Contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery date If you h...

Page 405: ...purchased your new vehicle Your dealer has also made a major investment in facilities tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with your ownership experience You ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer s Warranty Information Booklet for information on warranty coverage and transfer ...

Page 406: ...406 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 407: ...ay order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Wash ington DC area or write to NHTSA U S Dept of Transportation Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety fro...

Page 408: ...nts is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubl...

Page 409: ...l Toll Free at 1 800 890 4038 U S or 1 800 387 1143 Canada Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at www techauthority daimlerchrysler com or www daimlerchrysler ca manuals IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 409 9 ...

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Page 412: ...ance 258 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 345 Capacities 379 Anti Lock Warning Light 146 242 Anti Theft System 29 147 Appearance Care 362 Ashtray 127 Automatic Transmission 353 Adding Fluid 353 Fluid and Filter Changes 354 Fluid Level Check 353 Fluid Type 354 381 Shift Indicator 147 Shifting 218 Special Additives 355 Axle Fluid 274 351 381 Axle Lubrication 274 351 Ball...

Page 413: ...e Coolant 379 Capacities Fluid 379 Caps Filler Power Steering 339 Car Washes 362 Carbon Monoxide Warning 69 136 Cargo Light 103 Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance 183 Cassette Tape Player 152 154 158 CD Changer 156 167 172 CD Player 164 168 171 175 177 Cellular Phone 79 Center High Mounted Stop Light 373 Center Lap Belts 42 Center Seat Storage Compartment 129 Certification Label 269 Charge Air C...

Page 414: ... Cooling System 343 Coolant Capacity 379 Coolant Level 344 Disposal of Used Coolant 346 Drain Flush and Refill 344 Inspection 343 Radiator Cap 343 346 Selection of Coolant 345 380 Temperature Gauge 146 Cruise Control 109 Cup Holder 128 Customer Assistance 402 Daytime Running Lights 102 Dealer Service 322 Defroster Rear Window 78 191 195 Defroster Windshield 186 189 Delay Wipers 105 Differential Li...

Page 415: ...ng Vehicle When Stuck 313 Hazard Warning Flasher 296 Jacking 300 Jump Starting 310 Tow Hooks 314 Towing 315 Emission Control System Maintenance 384 Engine 320 Air Cleaner 331 Block Heater 205 212 Break In Recommendations 67 Compartment 320 Coolant 345 380 Cooling 343 Data Plate 294 Identification 320 Idling 214 Jump Starting 310 Oil 325 380 Oil Synthetic 214 Runaway 264 Temperature Gauge 146 Ethyl...

Page 416: ...9 Transfer Case 352 Fog Lights 102 378 Fold Flat Load Floor 130 Four Wheel Drive 226 Four Way Hazard Flasher 296 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 313 Front Axle 340 351 Fuel 264 297 Diesel 264 297 380 Gauge 149 Requirements 264 Specifications 267 Tank Capacity 379 Fuses 366 Garage Door Opener 120 Gauges 150 Coolant Temperature 146 Fuel 149 Oil Pressure 145 Speedometer 145 Tachometer 144 Voltmeter 144 Gear ...

Page 417: ...7 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 104 Hitches Trailer Towing 275 Hoisting 309 Homelink Transmitter 120 Hood Release 97 Hoses 348 350 Hub Caps 306 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid 351 Ignition 14 204 Key 11 14 Lock 14 Infant Restraint 55 56 Inflation Pressure Tires 259 Inside Rearview Mirror 75 Instrument Cluster 142 143 Instrument Panel and Controls 141 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 365 Interior Appearanc...

Page 418: ...144 Anti Lock Warning 146 242 Battery Saver 100 Brake Warning 147 Bulb Replacement 367 Cap Top Clearance 375 Center Mounted Stop 373 Check Engine 143 Courtesy Reading 113 Cruise 147 Daytime Running 102 Dual Wheel Assembly Rear 376 Fog 102 378 Four Wheel Drive Indicator 230 Hazard Warning Flasher 296 Headlights 101 High Beam 104 144 High Beam Indicator 144 High Beam Low Beam Select 104 Instrument C...

Page 419: ...s 16 Child Protection 21 Door 16 Ignition 14 Keys 11 Power Door 17 Steering Wheel 14 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 59 Lubricants 356 Lubrication Body 340 Lug Nuts 305 Lumbar Support 94 Maintenance 322 Maintenance Procedures 325 Maintenance Schedule 384 Schedule 9A9 396 Manual Service 408 Manual Transmission 222 224 352 Fluid Level Check 352 Lubricant Selection 352 381 Mirrors 75 Auto...

Page 420: ...nt Driving 292 Off Road Driving 292 Oil Engine 380 Capacity 379 Change Interval 326 Dipstick 325 Disposal 331 Filter 325 328 380 Pressure Gauge 145 Recommendation 327 Viscosity 327 Oil Filter Change 328 Onboard Diagnostic System 321 Opener Garage Door 120 Operating Precautions 321 Outside Rearview Mirrors 76 Overdrive 220 Overdrive OFF Switch 220 Overhead Console 112 113 Overhead Travel Informatio...

Page 421: ...s 42 Programmable Electronic Features 121 125 Programming Transmitters 121 125 Radial Ply Tires 255 Radiator Cap 343 Radio 152 158 168 175 Radio Operation 152 168 Radio Remote Controls 181 Rear Axle 351 Rear Wheel Bearings 356 Reclining Front Seats 93 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 380 Recreational Towing 286 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral N 286 288 Shifting out of Transfer C...

Page 422: ... Belt Maintenance 365 Seat Belt Reminder 43 Seat Belts 33 34 70 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 41 And Pregnant Women 44 Child Restraint 55 67 Extender 44 Front Seat 34 Pretensioners 42 Reminder 145 Seats 91 92 Adjustment 91 Child 67 Folding Floor 130 Heated 96 Lumbar Support 94 Power 95 Reclining 93 Security Alarm 29 147 Selection of Coolant 380 Sentry Key 11 Service Assistance 402 Service Co...

Page 423: ...Tires 261 Speed Control 109 Speedometer 145 Starting 205 Engine Block Heater 205 212 Steering Column Controls 103 Column Lock 14 Linkage 340 Power 242 339 Wheel Tilt 107 Storage Behind the Seat 129 Storage Compartment Center Seat 129 Storage Vehicle 366 Storing Your Vehicle 366 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information 259 Synthetic Engine Oil 214 Tachometer 144 Tailgate 135 Tether Anchor Child Restr...

Page 424: ...pacity 247 248 Radial 255 Replacement 257 Rotation 261 Safety 243 251 Sizes 244 Snow Tires 261 Spare Tire 299 Spinning 256 Tread Wear Indicators 257 Wheel Mounting 300 Wheel Nut Torque 305 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 278 Torque Converter Clutch 222 Tow Hooks Emergency 314 Towing Disabled Vehicle 315 Guide 279 Recreational 286 Trailering 274 Weight 279 Traction 293 Traction Control 352 Trailer Tow...

Page 425: ...rip Odometer 148 149 Turn Signals 103 144 367 371 Underhood Fuses 366 Universal Transmitter 120 Variance Compass 118 Vehicle Identification Number 6 Vehicle Loading 248 269 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 366 Voltmeter 144 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 143 Warnings and Cautions 5 Warranty Information 405 Washers Windshield 106 341 Washing Vehicle 362 Wheel Align...

Page 426: ... Airbag 53 Window Fogging 196 Windows 31 Power 31 Rear Sliding 32 Windshield Defroster 186 189 Windshield Washers 105 106 341 Fluid 105 341 Windshield Wiper Blades 341 Windshield Wipers 105 Wiper Blade Replacement 341 Wipers Intermittent 105 426 INDEX ...

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