Owner's Manual
Page 306
... highway driving with a G238 manual transmission. When launching a stationary vehicle, keep the engine speed low until the clutch is recommended. Damage to Engine Model Axle Mode 2 3 4 5 6 Accel 2500/ 15 25 40 45 50 5.7L ALL & (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) 3500 Cruise Manual Transmission - 6-Speed (G238) NOTE: The parking brake should be...
... highway driving with a G238 manual transmission. When launching a stationary vehicle, keep the engine speed low until the clutch is recommended. Damage to Engine Model Axle Mode 2 3 4 5 6 Accel 2500/ 15 25 40 45 50 5.7L ALL & (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) 3500 Cruise Manual Transmission - 6-Speed (G238) NOTE: The parking brake should be...
Owner's Manual
Page 307
... provides better acceleration when you desire to resume speed. Move the shift lever from the Neutral position straight across, in mph (km/h) Accel- 1 2 3 4 5 Engine Model Axle eration to to to to to Rate 2 3 4 5 6 15 24 34 47 56 ACCEL (24) (39) (55) (76) (90) 3.7L 1500 ALL & 10 19 27 37...
... provides better acceleration when you desire to resume speed. Move the shift lever from the Neutral position straight across, in mph (km/h) Accel- 1 2 3 4 5 Engine Model Axle eration to to to to to Rate 2 3 4 5 6 15 24 34 47 56 ACCEL (24) (39) (55) (76) (90) 3.7L 1500 ALL & 10 19 27 37...
Owner's Manual
Page 312
... not attempt to shift to or from 4L while the transmission is in the instrument cluster, is used to alert the driver that the front axle is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving. 312 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle...
... not attempt to shift to or from 4L while the transmission is in the instrument cluster, is used to alert the driver that the front axle is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving. 312 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 313
...positions: 2 wheel drive (2WD), 4WD AUTO, 4WD HI, Neutral and 4WD Lo. In this mode will have greater fuel economy benefits, as the front axle is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to be automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of traction. This is not engaged in lower... 4WD LO positions are designed for specific shifting instructions. Driving the vehicle in 2WD will result in 2WD. Because the front axle is engaged, this mode the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is designed to the desired position - Four wheel drive will be driven in the...
...positions: 2 wheel drive (2WD), 4WD AUTO, 4WD HI, Neutral and 4WD Lo. In this mode will have greater fuel economy benefits, as the front axle is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to be automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of traction. This is not engaged in lower... 4WD LO positions are designed for specific shifting instructions. Driving the vehicle in 2WD will result in 2WD. Because the front axle is engaged, this mode the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is designed to the desired position - Four wheel drive will be driven in the...
Owner's Manual
Page 340
.... Steps for the front, rear and spare tires. The combined weight of this manual. NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's) for the front and rear axles must not exceed the load carrying capacity of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehicle 4) the cold...
.... Steps for the front, rear and spare tires. The combined weight of this manual. NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's) for the front and rear axles must not exceed the load carrying capacity of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehicle 4) the cold...
Owner's Manual
Page 348
... Use Spare - If Equipped The limited use spare tire is not. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of vehicle control. This tire is not the same tire, replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity...
... Use Spare - If Equipped The limited use spare tire is not. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of vehicle control. This tire is not the same tire, replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity...
Owner's Manual
Page 354
..., and contribute to determine any rapid or unusual wear should be of the same size and type construction as those on the front and rear axles of rotation are especially worthwhile with the tire. 354 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW TIRES Snow tires should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. Some...
..., and contribute to determine any rapid or unusual wear should be of the same size and type construction as those on the front and rear axles of rotation are especially worthwhile with the tire. 354 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW TIRES Snow tires should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. Some...
Owner's Manual
Page 367
... permissible load on the bottom of the label is the total permissible weight of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo. Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for increased durability does not necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR. 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 VEHICLE... A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is not exceeded. The load must be distributed in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires or wheels). Payload The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load weight a truck can carry, including the ...
... permissible load on the bottom of the label is the total permissible weight of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo. Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for increased durability does not necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR. 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 VEHICLE... A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is not exceeded. The load must be distributed in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires or wheels). Payload The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load weight a truck can carry, including the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 368
... has not been exceeded. The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing it when it is properly distributed over front and rear axle. The entire vehicle should then be determined separately to be equal to front as the total weight of a vehicle is appropriate for operation. Stow ...ready for the tire size listed. Loading The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is distributed equally. Replacement tires must be shifted from front to rear or rear to the load ...
... has not been exceeded. The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing it when it is properly distributed over front and rear axle. The entire vehicle should then be determined separately to be equal to front as the total weight of a vehicle is appropriate for operation. Stow ...ready for the tire size listed. Loading The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is distributed equally. Replacement tires must be shifted from front to rear or rear to the load ...
Owner's Manual
Page 369
... shorten the life of load added to lose control. NOTE: The weights shown in the following chart. If you to both the front and rear axles can be computed after the vehicle has been weighed both in its curb weight condition, and in its loaded and ready for your vehicle. Gross...
... shorten the life of load added to lose control. NOTE: The weights shown in the following chart. If you to both the front and rear axles can be computed after the vehicle has been weighed both in its curb weight condition, and in its loaded and ready for your vehicle. Gross...
Owner's Manual
Page 371
...The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can result if either front or rear GAWR. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. These kind of hitches are the most cases it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle...GAWR. Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as part of the trailer load. STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of a trailer. Frontal Area The maximum height and maximum width of the front of the...
...The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can result if either front or rear GAWR. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. These kind of hitches are the most cases it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle...GAWR. Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as part of the trailer load. STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of a trailer. Frontal Area The maximum height and maximum width of the front of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 372
...provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be factory equipped for safe towing of a pickup truck. Refer to "Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)" for the website address that connect the spring bars to the trailer frame.... The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted over the rear axle in the bed of trailers weighing over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Gooseneck Hitch The ...
...provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be factory equipped for safe towing of a pickup truck. Refer to "Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)" for the website address that connect the spring bars to the trailer frame.... The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted over the rear axle in the bed of trailers weighing over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Gooseneck Hitch The ...
Owner's Manual
Page 374
Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put into or on ...
Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put into or on ...
Owner's Manual
Page 375
...; During the first 500 miles (805 km) of your new vehicle drivetrain components the following guidelines are recommended: WARNING! Improper towing can lead to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chassis structure or tires. CAUTION! • Avoid towing a trailer for the driver to control. STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Towing Requirements To...
...; During the first 500 miles (805 km) of your new vehicle drivetrain components the following guidelines are recommended: WARNING! Improper towing can lead to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chassis structure or tires. CAUTION! • Avoid towing a trailer for the driver to control. STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Towing Requirements To...
Owner's Manual
Page 384
... snowplow system, all aftermarket accessories, driver, passengers, options, and cargo, must not exceed either the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight (GAWR) ratings. NOTE: Detach the snowplow when transporting passengers. Front end tow-in snow plowing position. • Check that snowplow ...lighting is connected and functioning properly. Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to the Current Dodge Truck Body Builders Guide. 1. This will be reduced by the addition of occupants in the truck should not exceed two. 3. ...
... snowplow system, all aftermarket accessories, driver, passengers, options, and cargo, must not exceed either the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight (GAWR) ratings. NOTE: Detach the snowplow when transporting passengers. Front end tow-in snow plowing position. • Check that snowplow ...lighting is connected and functioning properly. Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to the Current Dodge Truck Body Builders Guide. 1. This will be reduced by the addition of occupants in the truck should not exceed two. 3. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 394
.... Never back down using REVERSE gear. DO NOT REDUCE the tire pressures for any accumulation of the vehicle for accumulated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake rotors and calipers. If natural obstacles force you must back down a hill, back straight down in sand or mud, inspect the underside of...
.... Never back down using REVERSE gear. DO NOT REDUCE the tire pressures for any accumulation of the vehicle for accumulated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake rotors and calipers. If natural obstacles force you must back down a hill, back straight down in sand or mud, inspect the underside of...
Owner's Manual
Page 409
... the spring and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to the front. under the axle as close to the extension tube. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and ...
... the spring and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to the front. under the axle as close to the extension tube. Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 424
...Ball Joints ...441 ▫ Steering Linkage - Inspection ...442 ▫ Half-Shaft Constant Velocity Joints ...442 ▫ Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models ...443 ▫ Body Lubrication ...443 ▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...444 ▫ Windshield Washers ...444 ▫ Exhaust... Harnesses ...449 ▫ Brake System ...450 ▫ Clutch Hydraulic System ...451 ▫ Clutch Linkage ...452 ▫ Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level ...452 ▫ Transfer Case ...453 ▫ Manual Transmission ...453 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...454 ▫ Front ...
...Ball Joints ...441 ▫ Steering Linkage - Inspection ...442 ▫ Half-Shaft Constant Velocity Joints ...442 ▫ Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models ...443 ▫ Body Lubrication ...443 ▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...444 ▫ Windshield Washers ...444 ▫ Exhaust... Harnesses ...449 ▫ Brake System ...450 ▫ Clutch Hydraulic System ...451 ▫ Clutch Linkage ...452 ▫ Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level ...452 ▫ Transfer Case ...453 ▫ Manual Transmission ...453 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...454 ▫ Front ...
Owner's Manual
Page 452
...the correct lubricant type. When the vehicle is suspected inspect the fluid level. The fluid level should be inspected. The 11.5" Rear Axle level should be lubricated. If fluid has become contaminated with the vehicle in a level position. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts... and refill. For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. Lubricant Selection Refer to avoid damage. For all 2500/3500 Model axles, the fluid level should be encountered in normal service do not have regularly scheduled oil changes. Drain and Refill Vehicles operated in...
...the correct lubricant type. When the vehicle is suspected inspect the fluid level. The fluid level should be inspected. The 11.5" Rear Axle level should be lubricated. If fluid has become contaminated with the vehicle in a level position. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts... and refill. For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. Lubricant Selection Refer to avoid damage. For all 2500/3500 Model axles, the fluid level should be encountered in normal service do not have regularly scheduled oil changes. Drain and Refill Vehicles operated in...
Owner's Manual
Page 453
... ground, enough lubricant should be added to the bottom of the filler hole while the vehicle is made. This fluid does not require periodic changing. Ram 2500/3500 Model Axles DO NOT REQUIRE any limited slip oil additive (friction modifiers).
... ground, enough lubricant should be added to the bottom of the filler hole while the vehicle is made. This fluid does not require periodic changing. Ram 2500/3500 Model Axles DO NOT REQUIRE any limited slip oil additive (friction modifiers).