RAM 2010 TRUCK 3500, User Manual

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WARNING!
Do not use the exhaust brake feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the
increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing
around with the possible loss of vehicle control, which may cause an accident
possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
NOTE: For optimum braking power, it is recommended to use the exhaust brake while in
TOW/HAUL mode.
IDLE-UP FEATURE (DIESEL/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY)
• The Idle-Up Feature uses the speed control switches to increase engine idle speed and
quickly warm the vehicle’s interior. This feature must be enabled by your dealer. See
your local Dodge dealer.
• With the transmission in PARK, the parking brake applied, and the engine running,
push the speed control ON/OFF switch on, then push the SET switch.
• The engine RPM will go up to 1100 RPM. To increase the RPM, push and hold the
ACCEL/RESUME switch and the idle speed will increase to approximately 1500 RPM. To
decrease the RPM, push and hold the DECEL switch and the idle speed will decrease
to approximately 1100 RPM.
• To cancel the Idle Up Feature, either push the CANCEL switch, push the ON/OFF switch
or push the brake pedal.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) – 2500 MODELS
ONLY
Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description
• The Tire Pressure Monitoring System on your vehicle has two different tire pressure
settings based on vehicle loading. The Tire Light Load Switch is located on the
Instrument Panel below the climate controls.
• The “Light Load Inflation” and “Max Load Inflation” tire pressures recommended for
your vehicle based on vehicle loading are found on the Supplemental Tire Pressure
Information Label located on the rear face of the driver front door.
• When the vehicle is in the “Light Load Inflation” setting, the Tire Light Load Inflation
switch is On. The indicator light is Off when in the “Max Load Inflation” setting.
Light Load Inflation (Indicator Light On)
• If the passenger and cargo are less than the Light Load Pressure Definition shown on
the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label, inflate or deflate tires to the correct
“Light Load Inflation” pressure. If the indicator light is not on,
the mode can be
changed by pushing the switch once.
• If the light on the switch flashes On and Off, after the button is pressed to switch
between modes, this indicates conditions are not correct to switch modes. The
system will not allow switching modes until the tire pressures have been set to Light
Load Inflation as indicated on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE