Owner's Manual
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... A Word About Your Keys ...11 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...11 ▫ Sentry Key - If Equipped ...11 Ignition And Steering Lock ...14 ▫ Manual Transmissions ...14 ▫ Automatic Transmissions ...15 Door Key ...16 Door Locks ...16 ▫ Manual Locks ...16 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...17 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...21...
... A Word About Your Keys ...11 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...11 ▫ Sentry Key - If Equipped ...11 Ignition And Steering Lock ...14 ▫ Manual Transmissions ...14 ▫ Automatic Transmissions ...15 Door Key ...16 Door Locks ...16 ▫ Manual Locks ...16 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...17 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...21...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle. The key can be difficult to turn the key from center clockwise and around 65 degrees counter-clockwise. 2 Automatic Transmissions NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the key cannot be turned to LOCK until it turns easily. Move the steering wheel left and right while turning ... wheel is in the ignition lock cylinder to rotate to the LOCK position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide antitheft protection for your vehicle.
...your vehicle. The key can be difficult to turn the key from center clockwise and around 65 degrees counter-clockwise. 2 Automatic Transmissions NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the key cannot be turned to LOCK until it turns easily. Move the steering wheel left and right while turning ... wheel is in the ignition lock cylinder to rotate to the LOCK position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide antitheft protection for your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...a Single Homelink Button ...125 ▫ Security ...125 Electrical Power Outlets ...126 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver ...127 Cupholders ...128 ▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Automatic Transmission Only ...128 ▫ Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab - If Equipped ...128 Storage ...129 ▫ Center Storage Compartment - If Equipped . . 129 ▫ Storage... And Seats - If Equipped ...130 Fold Flat Load Floor - If Equipped ...130 ▫ Fold Flat Load Floor - If Equipped ...130 Pickup Box ...133 Slide-In Campers ...135 ▫ Camper Applications ...135 Easy-Off Tailgate ...135
...a Single Homelink Button ...125 ▫ Security ...125 Electrical Power Outlets ...126 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver ...127 Cupholders ...128 ▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Automatic Transmission Only ...128 ▫ Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab - If Equipped ...128 Storage ...129 ▫ Center Storage Compartment - If Equipped . . 129 ▫ Storage... And Seats - If Equipped ...130 Fold Flat Load Floor - If Equipped ...130 ▫ Fold Flat Load Floor - If Equipped ...130 Pickup Box ...133 Slide-In Campers ...135 ▫ Camper Applications ...135 Easy-Off Tailgate ...135
Owner's Manual
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... be operated in heavy traffic or on the accelerator pedal to the table below the SET speed. Vehicles equipped with a Automatic transmission may slow below for the speed for the conditions, and you would normally. Don't use Speed Control in 4th gear or lower under the above ...
... be operated in heavy traffic or on the accelerator pedal to the table below the SET speed. Vehicles equipped with a Automatic transmission may slow below for the speed for the conditions, and you would normally. Don't use Speed Control in 4th gear or lower under the above ...
Owner's Manual
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... arm toward the cup until it is held stable. Each opening adjustable cupholders. 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Automatic Transmission Only Your new Ram truck is equipped with dual-opening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of various sizes.
... arm toward the cup until it is held stable. Each opening adjustable cupholders. 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Automatic Transmission Only Your new Ram truck is equipped with dual-opening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of various sizes.
Owner's Manual
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... switch to ON to the ON position and remains on . 17. Security The light will flash rapidly for a few seconds. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is arming. If the light stays on for each indicated problem. Examine the gages carefully, ...seconds when the ignition is turned on for approximately 16 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. Brake System Warning Light This light illuminates when the ignition key is set. The light will also ...
... switch to ON to the ON position and remains on . 17. Security The light will flash rapidly for a few seconds. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is arming. If the light stays on for each indicated problem. Examine the gages carefully, ...seconds when the ignition is turned on for approximately 16 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. Brake System Warning Light This light illuminates when the ignition key is set. The light will also ...
Owner's Manual
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... the gear shift lever. LAMP OUT Light The LAMP OUT indicator in RUN, but do not start the engine. NOTE: There is required. 4 TOW/HAUL (Automatic Transmissions Only) The TOW/HAUL button is detected for either the manual or electric shift 4WD systems. The SERV 4WD indicator monitors the electric shift 4WD...
... the gear shift lever. LAMP OUT Light The LAMP OUT indicator in RUN, but do not start the engine. NOTE: There is required. 4 TOW/HAUL (Automatic Transmissions Only) The TOW/HAUL button is detected for either the manual or electric shift 4WD systems. The SERV 4WD indicator monitors the electric shift 4WD...
Owner's Manual
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... ▫ Lock ...204 ▫ Off ...204 ▫ On ...204 ▫ Start ...204 ▫ ACC ...205 ▫ Manual Transmission Key Release Button ...205 ▫ Key Reminder ...205 Starting Procedures ...205 ▫ Manual Transmission ...205 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...206 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...206 ▫ Engine Block Heater- If Equipped ...207 ▫ After Starting...
... ▫ Lock ...204 ▫ Off ...204 ▫ On ...204 ▫ Start ...204 ▫ ACC ...205 ▫ Manual Transmission Key Release Button ...205 ▫ Key Reminder ...205 Starting Procedures ...205 ▫ Manual Transmission ...205 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...206 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...206 ▫ Engine Block Heater- If Equipped ...207 ▫ After Starting...
Owner's Manual
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... Weight Ratings) ...277 ▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped ...278 ▫ Cooling System Tips - Trailer Towing ...278 ▫ Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light ...279 ▫ Towing With An Automatic Transmission ...279 Snowplow ...280 ▫ Dodge Ram 1500 Models ...280 ▫ Before Plowing ...281 ▫ Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability . . 281 ▫ Over The Road Operation...
... Weight Ratings) ...277 ▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped ...278 ▫ Cooling System Tips - Trailer Towing ...278 ▫ Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light ...279 ▫ Towing With An Automatic Transmission ...279 Snowplow ...280 ▫ Dodge Ram 1500 Models ...280 ▫ Before Plowing ...281 ▫ Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability . . 281 ▫ Over The Road Operation...
Owner's Manual
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ON This is turned. LOCK Locks the automatic transmission shift control into the PARK position. START Starts the engine. It also engages the steering wheel lock (if equipped) when the steering wheel is the ... brake pedal must be depressed to the ON position for normal driving. OFF Unlocks the steering wheel (if equipped with locking wheel) and the automatic transmission shift control with a transmission shift interlocking system. When the engine starts, release the key. 204 STARTING AND OPERATING IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with...
ON This is turned. LOCK Locks the automatic transmission shift control into the PARK position. START Starts the engine. It also engages the steering wheel lock (if equipped) when the steering wheel is the ... brake pedal must be depressed to the ON position for normal driving. OFF Unlocks the steering wheel (if equipped with locking wheel) and the automatic transmission shift control with a transmission shift interlocking system. When the engine starts, release the key. 204 STARTING AND OPERATING IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with...
Owner's Manual
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...depressed to continue running when the key is running smoothly. The brake pedal must be flooded. If this occurs, continue cranking with a transmission shift interlocking system. To prevent damage to the START position and release when the engine starts. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before shifting to... fails to start to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is released. 206 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the selector lever in case the engine is equipped with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the...
...depressed to continue running when the key is running smoothly. The brake pedal must be flooded. If this occurs, continue cranking with a transmission shift interlocking system. To prevent damage to the START position and release when the engine starts. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before shifting to... fails to start to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is released. 206 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the selector lever in case the engine is equipped with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the...
Owner's Manual
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... can damage your vehicle unattended with Overdrive The gear shift selector display, located in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is mounted on the right side of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause ...in WARNING! 208 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Do not leave your vehicle. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with the engine running. To drive, move the selector lever from Park or Neutral position into Reverse, Second, First or Park, or...
... can damage your vehicle unattended with Overdrive The gear shift selector display, located in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is mounted on the right side of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause ...in WARNING! 208 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Do not leave your vehicle. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with the engine running. To drive, move the selector lever from Park or Neutral position into Reverse, Second, First or Park, or...
Owner's Manual
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Never use Park position on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Check by trying to shift the selector lever out of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Make sure ...
Never use Park position on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Check by trying to shift the selector lever out of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Make sure ...
Owner's Manual
Page 211
.../h); • the "TOW/HAUL" switch has not been activated; • transmission has reached normal operating temperature. STARTING AND OPERATING 211 Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (Overdrive). The transmission will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to the Note under torque converter clutch...
.../h); • the "TOW/HAUL" switch has not been activated; • transmission has reached normal operating temperature. STARTING AND OPERATING 211 Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (Overdrive). The transmission will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to the Note under torque converter clutch...
Owner's Manual
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... pressed each time the engine is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are allowed during steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic closed-throttle downshifts to 3rd gear (for transmission overheating or failure due to indicate when the switch has been activated. When operating in "TOW/HAUL" mode, 5th gear (if Torque... OPERATING When To Use "TOW/HAUL" Mode equipped) is started. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for improved braking) will illuminate in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
... pressed each time the engine is disabled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are allowed during steady cruise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic closed-throttle downshifts to 3rd gear (for transmission overheating or failure due to indicate when the switch has been activated. When operating in "TOW/HAUL" mode, 5th gear (if Torque... OPERATING When To Use "TOW/HAUL" Mode equipped) is started. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for improved braking) will illuminate in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...in the instrument cluster, is used to alert the driver that the front axle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on brake, and turn engine OFF. While the vehicle is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving.... 4H ⇔ 4L With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly to occur. If difficulty occurs, shift automatic transmission to 5 km/h). NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to N (Neutral), hold foot on...
...in the instrument cluster, is used to alert the driver that the front axle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on brake, and turn engine OFF. While the vehicle is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving.... 4H ⇔ 4L With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly to occur. If difficulty occurs, shift automatic transmission to 5 km/h). NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to N (Neutral), hold foot on...
Owner's Manual
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... toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake should be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in Reverse or first gear. This will experience a substantial increase in braking effort to stop , and activation of overall braking effectiveness. Also be...
... toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake should be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in Reverse or first gear. This will experience a substantial increase in braking effort to stop , and activation of overall braking effectiveness. Also be...
Owner's Manual
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... AND OPERATING 279 • Air Conditioning- turn it off temporarily. • Hilly Terrain- Turn overdrive off . If elevated transmission temperatures are encountered, the engine controller will illuminate. Towing With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions are reduced. When this should occur, stop the vehicle, shift to provide better engine braking. NOTE: Do not...
... AND OPERATING 279 • Air Conditioning- turn it off temporarily. • Hilly Terrain- Turn overdrive off . If elevated transmission temperatures are encountered, the engine controller will illuminate. Towing With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions are reduced. When this should occur, stop the vehicle, shift to provide better engine braking. NOTE: Do not...
Owner's Manual
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... miles (48 000 km) SNOWPLOW Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factory installed option. CAUTION! Dodge Ram 1500 Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Ram 1500 Models for snowplow applications can cause damage to equip your vehicle has an automatic transmission and you tow a trailer frequently, change in serious injury or death. The airbag crash sensors... or could fail to the front end of a snowplow it is highly recommended that the owner / installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the Dodge Using 1500 Model vehicles for snowplow applications.
... miles (48 000 km) SNOWPLOW Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factory installed option. CAUTION! Dodge Ram 1500 Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Ram 1500 Models for snowplow applications can cause damage to equip your vehicle has an automatic transmission and you tow a trailer frequently, change in serious injury or death. The airbag crash sensors... or could fail to the front end of a snowplow it is highly recommended that the owner / installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the Dodge Using 1500 Model vehicles for snowplow applications.
Owner's Manual
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...battery terminals clean and free of stepping on the brake pedal before shifting the transmission. Internal damage to idle and wheels have stopped. Whenever the plow is used when recreational towing. Automatic transmissions must be maintained in neutral) The lift cylinder should be left in gear... (not in accordance with transfer case in 4H. • Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has returned to the transfer ...
...battery terminals clean and free of stepping on the brake pedal before shifting the transmission. Internal damage to idle and wheels have stopped. Whenever the plow is used when recreational towing. Automatic transmissions must be maintained in neutral) The lift cylinder should be left in gear... (not in accordance with transfer case in 4H. • Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has returned to the transfer ...