Owner Manual
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...; Programming Additional Transmitters ...26 ▫ General Information ...27 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...28 2 If Equipped ...11 Ⅵ Ignition And Steering Lock ...13 ▫ Manual Transmissions ...13 ▫ Automatic Transmissions ...14 Ⅵ Door Key ...15 Ⅵ Door Locks ...15 ▫ Manual Locks ...15 ▫ Power Door Locks - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
...; Programming Additional Transmitters ...26 ▫ General Information ...27 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...28 2 If Equipped ...11 Ⅵ Ignition And Steering Lock ...13 ▫ Manual Transmissions ...13 ▫ Automatic Transmissions ...14 Ⅵ Door Key ...15 Ⅵ Door Locks ...15 ▫ Manual Locks ...15 ▫ Power Door Locks - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
Owner Manual
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... will the lock when the key is removed, and the steering wheel is turned around 115 degrees from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to LOCK and remove the key. It may be inserted or withdrawn only in...
... will the lock when the key is removed, and the steering wheel is turned around 115 degrees from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to LOCK and remove the key. It may be inserted or withdrawn only in...
Owner Manual
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..., insert the key into the lock and turn . To lock the doors, insert the key and turn . The ignition key will remain locked when closed. Automatic Transmissions 2 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the inside door handle without lifting the lock plunger. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 DOOR KEY The... lever out of PARK after the key is in the PARK position. DOOR LOCKS Manual Locks Front and Rear doors may be opened with an automatic transmission, the key cannot be locked, by moving the lock plunger up or down.
..., insert the key into the lock and turn . To lock the doors, insert the key and turn . The ignition key will remain locked when closed. Automatic Transmissions 2 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the inside door handle without lifting the lock plunger. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 DOOR KEY The... lever out of PARK after the key is in the PARK position. DOOR LOCKS Manual Locks Front and Rear doors may be opened with an automatic transmission, the key cannot be locked, by moving the lock plunger up or down.
Owner Manual
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Express ...144 ▫ Closing Sunroof - Automatic Transmission Only ...149 ▫ Rear Cupholder - If Equipped ...137 ▫ Programming Homelink ...138 ▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 141 ▫ Using Homelink ...142 ▫ Erasing Homelink ...
Express ...144 ▫ Closing Sunroof - Automatic Transmission Only ...149 ▫ Rear Cupholder - If Equipped ...137 ▫ Programming Homelink ...138 ▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 141 ▫ Using Homelink ...142 ▫ Erasing Homelink ...
Owner Manual
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... a constant speed. Don't use Speed Control in 4th gear or lower under the above conditions. Vehicles equipped with a 5-speed-manual transmission should be operated in heavy traffic or on the accelerator pedal to lock out overdrive by pressing the "TOW/HAUL" button located at elevations... go too fast for your specific engine), the speed control will return to the table below the SET speed. Vehicles equipped with a Automatic transmission may slow below for the speed for the conditions, and you can be the result. When the pedal is heavily loaded (especially when...
... a constant speed. Don't use Speed Control in 4th gear or lower under the above conditions. Vehicles equipped with a 5-speed-manual transmission should be operated in heavy traffic or on the accelerator pedal to lock out overdrive by pressing the "TOW/HAUL" button located at elevations... go too fast for your specific engine), the speed control will return to the table below the SET speed. Vehicles equipped with a Automatic transmission may slow below for the speed for the conditions, and you can be the result. When the pedal is heavily loaded (especially when...
Owner Manual
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... the cup, place the cup to be equipped with a rear cupholder that consists of various sizes. If Equipped Quad Cab vehicles may be held stable. Automatic Transmission Only Your new Ram truck is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of two cupwells for rear passenger convenience. Each opening adjustable cupholders.
... the cup, place the cup to be equipped with a rear cupholder that consists of various sizes. If Equipped Quad Cab vehicles may be held stable. Automatic Transmission Only Your new Ram truck is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of two cupwells for rear passenger convenience. Each opening adjustable cupholders.
Owner Manual
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...vehicle unattended with the engine running , turn the ignition switch to ON to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats. 14. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is turned to OFF, the Fuel Gage, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine Coolant Temperature gages... may not show accurate readings. When the engine is set. NOTE: When the ignition switch is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. Security The light will also come on . 17. The light will flash at a slower rate after the...
...vehicle unattended with the engine running , turn the ignition switch to ON to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats. 14. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is turned to OFF, the Fuel Gage, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine Coolant Temperature gages... may not show accurate readings. When the engine is set. NOTE: When the ignition switch is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. Security The light will also come on . 17. The light will flash at a slower rate after the...
Owner Manual
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... following: Place the ignition in trip mode, until the ignition is turned off or the engine is located at the end of 6 seconds. TOW/HAUL (Automatic Transmissions Only) The TOW/HAUL button is started. 21. headlamps, turn signal lamps, and stop lamps. 4 With the odometer value displayed, hold the button while in...
... following: Place the ignition in trip mode, until the ignition is turned off or the engine is located at the end of 6 seconds. TOW/HAUL (Automatic Transmissions Only) The TOW/HAUL button is started. 21. headlamps, turn signal lamps, and stop lamps. 4 With the odometer value displayed, hold the button while in...
Owner Manual
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... ▫ Lock ...228 ▫ Off ...228 ▫ On ...228 ▫ Start ...228 ▫ ACC ...229 ▫ Manual Transmission Key Release Button ...229 ▫ Key Reminder ...229 Ⅵ Starting Procedures ...229 ▫ Manual Transmission ...229 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...230 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...230 ▫ Engine Block Heater- Drive Operation - If Equipped ...231...
... ▫ Lock ...228 ▫ Off ...228 ▫ On ...228 ▫ Start ...228 ▫ ACC ...229 ▫ Manual Transmission Key Release Button ...229 ▫ Key Reminder ...229 Ⅵ Starting Procedures ...229 ▫ Manual Transmission ...229 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...230 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...230 ▫ Engine Block Heater- Drive Operation - If Equipped ...231...
Owner Manual
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...; Axle Lubricant And Trailer Towing ...298 ▫ Trailer Towing Recommendations ...298 ▫ Trailer Towing - 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...
...; Axle Lubricant And Trailer Towing ...298 ▫ Trailer Towing Recommendations ...298 ▫ Trailer Towing - 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...
Owner Manual
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... wheel is the normal running position. OFF Unlocks the steering wheel (if equipped with locking wheel) and the automatic transmission shift control with a transmission shift interlocking system. START Starts the engine. LOCK Locks the automatic transmission shift control into the PARK position. 228 STARTING AND OPERATING IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with...
... wheel is the normal running position. OFF Unlocks the steering wheel (if equipped with locking wheel) and the automatic transmission shift control with a transmission shift interlocking system. START Starts the engine. LOCK Locks the automatic transmission shift control into the PARK position. 228 STARTING AND OPERATING IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with...
Owner Manual
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..., it there while cranking the engine. The brake pedal must be flooded. CAUTION! This should clear any driving range. 230 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a transmission shift interlocking system. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before shifting to start after you have followed the normal starting procedure. If the engine...
..., it there while cranking the engine. The brake pedal must be flooded. CAUTION! This should clear any driving range. 230 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a transmission shift interlocking system. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before shifting to start after you have followed the normal starting procedure. If the engine...
Owner Manual
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... out of Park. CAUTION! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is illuminated for night driving). Pull the selector lever toward you when shifting into another gear range... excessive exhaust temperatures which can damage your vehicle unattended with Overdrive The gear shift selector display, located in hot weather. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with the engine running. You must depress the brake pedal, to the desired drive position. Do not leave your vehicle...
... out of Park. CAUTION! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the transmission gear range (the selector is illuminated for night driving). Pull the selector lever toward you when shifting into another gear range... excessive exhaust temperatures which can damage your vehicle unattended with Overdrive The gear shift selector display, located in hot weather. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with the engine running. You must depress the brake pedal, to the desired drive position. Do not leave your vehicle...
Owner Manual
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... supplements the parking brake by trying to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. 5 Never use Park position on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake first, then place the selector in Park before leaving the vehicle.... Check by locking the transmission. Never use Park while the vehicle is not completely in this range. WARNING! Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in P...
... supplements the parking brake by trying to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. 5 Never use Park position on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake first, then place the selector in Park before leaving the vehicle.... Check by locking the transmission. Never use Park while the vehicle is not completely in this range. WARNING! Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in P...
Owner Manual
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NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine speed. The transmission will automatically shift from Drive to Overdrive if the following conditions are present: • the transmission selector is in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads where more precise speed control is ... 30 mph (48 km/h); • the "TOW/HAUL" switch has not been activated; • transmission has reached normal operating temperature. 5 Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (Overdrive). NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine...
NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine speed. The transmission will automatically shift from Drive to Overdrive if the following conditions are present: • the transmission selector is in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads where more precise speed control is ... 30 mph (48 km/h); • the "TOW/HAUL" switch has not been activated; • transmission has reached normal operating temperature. 5 Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (Overdrive). NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine...
Owner Manual
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... to improve fuel economy, has been included in a slightly different feeling or response during acceleration when the transmission downshifts to the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into gear may result in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. This is normal and will occur during steady braking. NOTE: If the vehicle has...
... to improve fuel economy, has been included in a slightly different feeling or response during acceleration when the transmission downshifts to the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into gear may result in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. This is normal and will occur during steady braking. NOTE: If the vehicle has...
Owner Manual
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... occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned. NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with an automatic transmission may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to 5 km/h). Avoid attempting to engage or disengage 4L with the vehicle... rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to occur. If difficulty occurs, shift automatic transmission to the desired mode. The preferred method is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. Make shift to N (Neutral), hold foot...
... occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned. NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with an automatic transmission may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to 5 km/h). Avoid attempting to engage or disengage 4L with the vehicle... rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to occur. If difficulty occurs, shift automatic transmission to the desired mode. The preferred method is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. Make shift to N (Neutral), hold foot...
Owner Manual
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... , and activation of the BRAKE warning lamp and the ABS lamp (if equipped) during brake use. 5 Also be warned not to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in braking effort to slow or stop the vehicle. This will be applied whenever the driver is lost for any reason (for a number of...
... , and activation of the BRAKE warning lamp and the ABS lamp (if equipped) during brake use. 5 Also be warned not to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in braking effort to slow or stop the vehicle. This will be applied whenever the driver is lost for any reason (for a number of...
Owner Manual
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...instrument cluster will select the most desirable gear until the light goes off. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and you tow a trailer frequently, change transmission fluid and filter(s) according to rise, a warning light located in hilly areas, when heavily loaded, ... into a lower gear to prevent excessive transmission wear and/or overheating, and to Neutral, and run the engine at idle or faster until the transmission temperatures are equipped with automatic transmissions are reduced. Towing With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with 5.7L engines. When ...
...instrument cluster will select the most desirable gear until the light goes off. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and you tow a trailer frequently, change transmission fluid and filter(s) according to rise, a warning light located in hilly areas, when heavily loaded, ... into a lower gear to prevent excessive transmission wear and/or overheating, and to Neutral, and run the engine at idle or faster until the transmission temperatures are equipped with automatic transmissions are reduced. Towing With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with 5.7L engines. When ...
Owner Manual
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... be observed. • Operate with the rear wheels on the brake pedal before shifting the transmission between forward and reverse. Make a practice of corrosion. NOTE: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) according to exceed 15 mph (24 km/h). Failure to follow these requirements ...can result in 4H. • Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has returned to the transmission and/or transfer case. 5 At...
... be observed. • Operate with the rear wheels on the brake pedal before shifting the transmission between forward and reverse. Make a practice of corrosion. NOTE: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) according to exceed 15 mph (24 km/h). Failure to follow these requirements ...can result in 4H. • Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has returned to the transmission and/or transfer case. 5 At...