Owner Manual
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226 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Cruising Range ...291 ▫ Replacement Parts ...291 ▫ Maintenance ...291 Ⅵ Catalytic Converter ...291 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...293 ▫ Certification Label ... Towing Mirrors - Trailer Towing ...303 ▫ Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light ...304 ▫ Towing With An Automatic Transmission ...304 Ⅵ Snowplow ...305 ▫ Dodge Ram 1500 Models ...305 ▫ Before Plowing ...306 ▫ Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability . . 306 ▫ Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached ...307 If Equipped ......
226 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Cruising Range ...291 ▫ Replacement Parts ...291 ▫ Maintenance ...291 Ⅵ Catalytic Converter ...291 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...293 ▫ Certification Label ... Towing Mirrors - Trailer Towing ...303 ▫ Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light ...304 ▫ Towing With An Automatic Transmission ...304 Ⅵ Snowplow ...305 ▫ Dodge Ram 1500 Models ...305 ▫ Before Plowing ...306 ▫ Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability . . 306 ▫ Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached ...307 If Equipped ......
Owner Manual
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... Downshifting Moving from a high gear down steep hills. IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Electronically Shifted transfer case. DRIVE... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 3.7L 4.7L/ 5.7L 15 ACCEL (24) & 10 CRUISE (16) 1500/ ACCEL 15 2500/ ALL & 3500 CRUISE (24) 1500 ALL 24 (39) 19 (31) 25 (40) 34 (55) 27 (44) 40 (65) 47 (76...better acceleration when you desire to preserve brakes when driving down to a lower gear is recommended. STARTING AND OPERATING 241 6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h) Accelto 2 to 3...
... Downshifting Moving from a high gear down steep hills. IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Electronically Shifted transfer case. DRIVE... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 3.7L 4.7L/ 5.7L 15 ACCEL (24) & 10 CRUISE (16) 1500/ ACCEL 15 2500/ ALL & 3500 CRUISE (24) 1500 ALL 24 (39) 19 (31) 25 (40) 34 (55) 27 (44) 40 (65) 47 (76...better acceleration when you desire to preserve brakes when driving down to a lower gear is recommended. STARTING AND OPERATING 241 6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h) Accelto 2 to 3...
Owner Manual
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278 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS Use "Class S" chains on 1500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that could suggest chain breakage. Always use . • Install chains as tightly as recommended by the manufacturer. Broken chains can ... front wheels of 4x2 vehicles. • Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is important that meet SAE Type "S" specifications.
278 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS Use "Class S" chains on 1500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that could suggest chain breakage. Always use . • Install chains as tightly as recommended by the manufacturer. Broken chains can ... front wheels of 4x2 vehicles. • Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is important that meet SAE Type "S" specifications.
Owner Manual
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...be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on 1500 Ram Trucks with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. NOTE: The use of class "U" chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of Ram 4X2 trucks. Do not use is permitted on the 4X2 front... chain use tire chains on the front and rear of 4X4, 2500 Ram Trucks with LT265/ 70R17E. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on 4x4 Ram trucks equipped with LT265/70R17E. STARTING AND OPERATING 279 These cautions apply to your vehicle. 5 NOTE: The...
...be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on 1500 Ram Trucks with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. NOTE: The use of class "U" chains is permitted on the rear wheels only of Ram 4X2 trucks. Do not use is permitted on the 4X2 front... chain use tire chains on the front and rear of 4X4, 2500 Ram Trucks with LT265/ 70R17E. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on 4x4 Ram trucks equipped with LT265/70R17E. STARTING AND OPERATING 279 These cautions apply to your vehicle. 5 NOTE: The...
Owner Manual
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...approved wiring harness connector on all RAM pickup models provides a 4-way trailer tow connector located This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury. Standard equipment on the trailer. 298 STARTING AND OPERATING Axle Lubricant and Trailer Towing 1500 Models • 1500 Model rear axles are required for... system or vacuum system of your vehicle. • Safety chains must always be added. 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 1500 models require the use of a limited slip additive (refer to the "Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" section.) • ...
...approved wiring harness connector on all RAM pickup models provides a 4-way trailer tow connector located This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury. Standard equipment on the trailer. 298 STARTING AND OPERATING Axle Lubricant and Trailer Towing 1500 Models • 1500 Model rear axles are required for... system or vacuum system of your vehicle. • Safety chains must always be added. 2500/3500 Models • The Axles on 1500 models require the use of a limited slip additive (refer to the "Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" section.) • ...
Owner Manual
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...unexpectedly or could fail to the vehicle. Using 1500 Model vehicles for snowplow applications. Dodge Ram 1500 Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Ram 1500 Models for snowplow applications can cause damage to ...deploy during a collision resulting in the front end structure. On 1500 Models, snowplows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to properly assure operator safety and prevent overloading vehicle systems. WARNING! There are available as a factory installed option. CAUTION! STARTING...
...unexpectedly or could fail to the vehicle. Using 1500 Model vehicles for snowplow applications. Dodge Ram 1500 Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Ram 1500 Models for snowplow applications can cause damage to ...deploy during a collision resulting in the front end structure. On 1500 Models, snowplows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to properly assure operator safety and prevent overloading vehicle systems. WARNING! There are available as a factory installed option. CAUTION! STARTING...
Owner Manual
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...Lamp Out" indicator could adversely affect performance of occupants in an accident. 306 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! Attaching a snowplow to this manual • Check the runners and cutting edge for excessive wear. The 1500 models are NOT available for proper tightness. The total GVWR or the Front...Body Builders Guide. 1. The cutting edge should not exceed two. 3. Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability For Detailed Information Visit www.dodge.com or refer to 1/2 inch (6.4 mm to13 mm) above ground in this vehicle could illuminate if exterior lamps are not ...
...Lamp Out" indicator could adversely affect performance of occupants in an accident. 306 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! Attaching a snowplow to this manual • Check the runners and cutting edge for excessive wear. The 1500 models are NOT available for proper tightness. The total GVWR or the Front...Body Builders Guide. 1. The cutting edge should not exceed two. 3. Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability For Detailed Information Visit www.dodge.com or refer to 1/2 inch (6.4 mm to13 mm) above ground in this vehicle could illuminate if exterior lamps are not ...
Owner Manual
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...; Hazard Warning Lights ...320 Ⅵ Adding Fuel ...321 Ⅵ Jack Location ...322 ▫ Removal (All Models) ...322 ▫ Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools (1500 Models) ...323 Ⅵ Changing A Flat Tire ...326 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...326 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...327 Ⅵ Hoisting ...337 Ⅵ Jump...
...; Hazard Warning Lights ...320 Ⅵ Adding Fuel ...321 Ⅵ Jack Location ...322 ▫ Removal (All Models) ...322 ▫ Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools (1500 Models) ...323 Ⅵ Changing A Flat Tire ...326 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...326 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...327 Ⅵ Hoisting ...337 Ⅵ Jump...