Owner's Manual
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...when you desire to resume speed. DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this section. See the operating ...as listed in mph (km/h) Engine Model Axle Model 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 5 to 6 ACCEL 5.7L 2500/ ALL & 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) 3500 CRUISE Downshifting Moving from a high gear down ..., downshifting at speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), 2nd gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driving down steep hills. FOUR-WHEEL- 216 STARTING AND OPERATING Never drive with your foot...
...when you desire to resume speed. DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this section. See the operating ...as listed in mph (km/h) Engine Model Axle Model 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 5 to 6 ACCEL 5.7L 2500/ ALL & 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) 3500 CRUISE Downshifting Moving from a high gear down ..., downshifting at speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), 2nd gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driving down steep hills. FOUR-WHEEL- 216 STARTING AND OPERATING Never drive with your foot...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 the following vehicle circuits: park/tail lamps, left stop/turn lamp, right stop/turn... RAM pickup models provides a 4-way trailer tow connector located under the bumper. An electrically-actuated electric trailer brake controller is provided with that of the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury. STARTING AND OPERATING 273 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 2500/...
... 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 the following vehicle circuits: park/tail lamps, left stop/turn lamp, right stop/turn... RAM pickup models provides a 4-way trailer tow connector located under the bumper. An electrically-actuated electric trailer brake controller is provided with that of the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury. STARTING AND OPERATING 273 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 2500/...
Owner's Manual
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Limited-Slip Rear Axles on 1500 Models Require the addition of 118 ml (4 oz.) Mopar limited slip additive. 2500/3500 Model Front and Rear Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90. Limited-Slip 10.5/11.5 inch Rear Axles DO Axle NOT REQUIRE a limited slip additive.... 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Use only recommended brake fluids. Brake Master Cylinder Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. 1500 Model Front Axle (4X4) GL-5 SAE...
Limited-Slip Rear Axles on 1500 Models Require the addition of 118 ml (4 oz.) Mopar limited slip additive. 2500/3500 Model Front and Rear Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90. Limited-Slip 10.5/11.5 inch Rear Axles DO Axle NOT REQUIRE a limited slip additive.... 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Use only recommended brake fluids. Brake Master Cylinder Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. 1500 Model Front Axle (4X4) GL-5 SAE...
Owner's Manual
Page 388
Inspect brake linings. X X X X 8 E Change rear axle fluid. S C H E D U L E S 3,000 (5 000) X 6,000 (10 000) X X 9,000 (14 000) X 12,000 (19 000) X X 15,000 (24 000) X Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. A Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modN C els only. M 388 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
Inspect brake linings. X X X X 8 E Change rear axle fluid. S C H E D U L E S 3,000 (5 000) X 6,000 (10 000) X X 9,000 (14 000) X 12,000 (19 000) X X 15,000 (24 000) X Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. A Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modN C els only. M 388 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
Owner's Manual
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...,000 (29 000) X X 21,000 (34 000) X 24,000 (38 000) X X 27,000 (43 000) X 30,000 (48 000) X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X* X 8 Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect brake linings. Change rear axle fluid. SCHEDULE "B" 389 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate outer tie rod ends...
...,000 (29 000) X X 21,000 (34 000) X 24,000 (38 000) X X 27,000 (43 000) X 30,000 (48 000) X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X* X 8 Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect brake linings. Change rear axle fluid. SCHEDULE "B" 389 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate outer tie rod ends...
Owner's Manual
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S C H E D U L E S 33,000 (53 000) X 36,000 (58 000) X X 39,000 (62 000) X 42,000 (67 000) X X 45,000 (72 000) X Change front axle fluid (4X4). E Change rear axle fluid. A Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modN C els only. X X X X 8 M 390 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
S C H E D U L E S 33,000 (53 000) X 36,000 (58 000) X X 39,000 (62 000) X 42,000 (67 000) X X 45,000 (72 000) X Change front axle fluid (4X4). E Change rear axle fluid. A Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modN C els only. X X X X 8 M 390 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Owner's Manual
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Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace spark plugs. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Drain and refill automatic tranmission fluid and change main sump filter (45RFE/545RFE only). ...(82 000) X 54,000 (86 000) X X 57,000 (91 000) X 60,000 (96 000) X X X X X X X X X X* X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X 8 Change rear axle fluid. Inspect brake linings. Replace ignition cables. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. Change front axle fluid (4X4). SCHEDULE "B" 391 M Miles...
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace spark plugs. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Drain and refill automatic tranmission fluid and change main sump filter (45RFE/545RFE only). ...(82 000) X 54,000 (86 000) X X 57,000 (91 000) X 60,000 (96 000) X X X X X X X X X X* X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X 8 Change rear axle fluid. Inspect brake linings. Replace ignition cables. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. Change front axle fluid (4X4). SCHEDULE "B" 391 M Miles...
Owner's Manual
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Change front axle fluid (4X4). S C H E D U L E S 63,000 (101 000) X 66,000 (106 000) X X 69,000 (110 000) X 72,000 (115 000) X X 75,000 (120 000) X Change rear axle fluid. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required. (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). E Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Inspect brake linings. X X X X X 8 M 392 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. A Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modN C els only.
Change front axle fluid (4X4). S C H E D U L E S 63,000 (101 000) X 66,000 (106 000) X X 69,000 (110 000) X 72,000 (115 000) X X 75,000 (120 000) X Change rear axle fluid. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required. (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). E Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Inspect brake linings. X X X X X 8 M 392 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. A Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modN C els only.
Owner's Manual
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Inspect brake linings. SCHEDULE "B" 393 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Replace spark plugs. Change rear axle fluid. ...,000 (125 000) X X 81,000 (130 000) X 84,000 (134 000) X X 87,000 (139 000) X 90,000 (144 000) X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X* X‡ X 8 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if...
Inspect brake linings. SCHEDULE "B" 393 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Replace spark plugs. Change rear axle fluid. ...,000 (125 000) X X 81,000 (130 000) X 84,000 (134 000) X X 87,000 (139 000) X 90,000 (144 000) X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X* X‡ X 8 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if...
Owner's Manual
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E Flush and replace engine coolant. Inspect brake linings. M 394 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. S C H E D U L E S 93,000 (149 000) X 96,000 (154 000) X X 99,000 (158 000) X 100,000 (160 000) 102,000 (163 000) X X X Flush and replace Power Steering Fluid. A Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modN C els only. X X 8
E Flush and replace engine coolant. Inspect brake linings. M 394 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. S C H E D U L E S 93,000 (149 000) X 96,000 (154 000) X X 99,000 (158 000) X 100,000 (160 000) 102,000 (163 000) X X X Flush and replace Power Steering Fluid. A Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modN C els only. X X 8
Owner's Manual
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...,000 120,000 (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X* X‡ A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X 8 X‡ Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). SCHEDULE "B" 395...
...,000 120,000 (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X* X‡ A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X 8 X‡ Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). SCHEDULE "B" 395...
Owner's Manual
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... ends 2500/3500 (4X4) S C H E D U L E S 36,000 (58 000) [36] X X 42,000 (67 000) [42] X X 48,000 (77 000) [48] X X 54,000 (84 000) [54] X X 60,000 (96 000) [60] X X X X 66,000 (106 000) [66] X X 8 models only. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, regardless of mileage. Replace ignition cables. Inspect brake...
... ends 2500/3500 (4X4) S C H E D U L E S 36,000 (58 000) [36] X X 42,000 (67 000) [42] X X 48,000 (77 000) [48] X X 54,000 (84 000) [54] X X 60,000 (96 000) [60] X X X X 66,000 (106 000) [66] X X 8 models only. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, regardless of mileage. Replace ignition cables. Inspect brake...
Owner's Manual
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... 90,000 96,000 (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) [84] [90] [96] X X X X X X X 100,000 160 000 A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X X* X 8 X Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect brake linings. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. Check transfer case fluid...
... 90,000 96,000 (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) [84] [90] [96] X X X X X X X 100,000 160 000 A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X X* X 8 X Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect brake linings. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. Check transfer case fluid...
Owner's Manual
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Inspect brake linings. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary * This maintenance is recommended by the ... (163 000) [102] X X X X‡ 108,000 (173 000) [108] X 114,000 (182 000) [114] X 120,000 (192 000) [120] X X X X‡ X X X X* 8 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
Inspect brake linings. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary * This maintenance is recommended by the ... (163 000) [102] X X X X‡ 108,000 (173 000) [108] X 114,000 (182 000) [114] X 120,000 (192 000) [120] X X X X‡ X X X X* 8 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 274
... must be used between your vehicle and trailer. • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your trailer towing as safe as part of the total load on 2500/3500 Models are required for trailers in excess of the trailer. An electrically-actuated electric ...trailer brake controller is recommended. • Trailer brakes are recommended for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Refer to an injury ...
... must be used between your vehicle and trailer. • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your trailer towing as safe as part of the total load on 2500/3500 Models are required for trailers in excess of the trailer. An electrically-actuated electric ...trailer brake controller is recommended. • Trailer brakes are recommended for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Refer to an injury ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 302
...on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated. • If working on or near a roadway, be raised. • Apply the parking brake firmly before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be extremely careful of the frame. WARNING! Locate the jack as...far forward as possible before jacking. • Never start the engine with the drive tubes extending to the tire as far from storage. For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to your ...
...on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated. • If working on or near a roadway, be raised. • Apply the parking brake firmly before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be extremely careful of the frame. WARNING! Locate the jack as...far forward as possible before jacking. • Never start the engine with the drive tubes extending to the tire as far from storage. For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to your ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...Automatic Transmission Transfer Case Manual Transmission Fluid NV 4500 Manual Transmission Fluid NV 5600 Clutch Linkage Front and Rear Axle Fluid 2500/3500 Models Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used.... Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid 7 If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Mopar...
...Automatic Transmission Transfer Case Manual Transmission Fluid NV 4500 Manual Transmission Fluid NV 5600 Clutch Linkage Front and Rear Axle Fluid 2500/3500 Models Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used.... Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid 7 If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid Mopar...
Owner Manual Diesel
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M 388 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. 8 N C Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modE els only. Replace fuel filter element. Change rear axle fluid. A Rotate tires. S C H E D U L E S 3,750 (6 000) 7,500 (12 000) X X X 11,250 (18 000) 15,000 (24 000) X X X X X X X X X 18,750 (30 000) Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Inspect brake linings. Change front axle fluid (4X4).
M 388 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. 8 N C Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modE els only. Replace fuel filter element. Change rear axle fluid. A Rotate tires. S C H E D U L E S 3,750 (6 000) 7,500 (12 000) X X X 11,250 (18 000) 15,000 (24 000) X X X X X X X X X 18,750 (30 000) Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Inspect brake linings. Change front axle fluid (4X4).
Owner Manual Diesel
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Replace fuel filter element. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Change front axle fluid (4X4). S C H E D U L E S 41,250 (66 000) 45,000 (72 000) X X X X X X X X X X 48,750 (78 000) 52,500 (84 000) X X X 56,250 (90 000) 8 Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect brake linings. A Rotate tires. N C Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modE els only. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. M 390 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
Replace fuel filter element. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Change front axle fluid (4X4). S C H E D U L E S 41,250 (66 000) 45,000 (72 000) X X X X X X X X X X 48,750 (78 000) 52,500 (84 000) X X X 56,250 (90 000) 8 Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect brake linings. A Rotate tires. N C Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) modE els only. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. M 390 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
Owner Manual Diesel
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... oil filter. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Inspect fan hub. Replace fuel...,750 (102 000) 67,500 (108 000) X X X X 71,250 (114 000) 75,000 (120 000) X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X X 8 Inspect front wheel bearings. Inspect damper. Inspect brake linings. Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Rotate tires. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
... oil filter. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Inspect fan hub. Replace fuel...,750 (102 000) 67,500 (108 000) X X X X 71,250 (114 000) 75,000 (120 000) X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X X 8 Inspect front wheel bearings. Inspect damper. Inspect brake linings. Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Rotate tires. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Inspect drive belt, replace as required.