Owner's Manual
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...9643; To Lock The Doors ...21 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...22 ▫ General Information ...22 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...23 Remote Starting System - (Gas Engine Only) ...24 Door Locks ...26 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...26 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...27 ...▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...29 Windows ...31 ▫ Power Windows-If Equipped ...31 ▫ Wind Buffeting ...33 Occupant Restraints (1500 Standard And Quad Cab Only) ...33 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...34 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ...42 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractors...
...9643; To Lock The Doors ...21 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...22 ▫ General Information ...22 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...23 Remote Starting System - (Gas Engine Only) ...24 Door Locks ...26 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...26 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...27 ...▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...29 Windows ...31 ▫ Power Windows-If Equipped ...31 ▫ Wind Buffeting ...33 Occupant Restraints (1500 Standard And Quad Cab Only) ...33 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...34 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ...42 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractors...
Owner's Manual
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...sure you are buckled up . You can strike the interior of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (1500 STANDARD and QUAD CAB ONLY) Some of the vehicle. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you will be carrying... your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you and others in your vehicle are not properly buckled up properly. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information ...
...sure you are buckled up . You can strike the interior of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (1500 STANDARD and QUAD CAB ONLY) Some of the vehicle. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you will be carrying... your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you and others in your vehicle are not properly buckled up properly. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information ...
Owner's Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 301 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...397 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...397 ▫ Towing Requirements ...398 ▫ Towing Tips ...402 ▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped ...404 Snowplow ...406 ▫ Dodge Ram 1500 Models ...406 ▫ Before Plowing ...407 ▫ Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability . . 407 ▫ Over...
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...397 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...397 ▫ Towing Requirements ...398 ▫ Towing Tips ...402 ▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped ...404 Snowplow ...406 ▫ Dodge Ram 1500 Models ...406 ▫ Before Plowing ...407 ▫ Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability . . 407 ▫ Over...
Owner's Manual
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...Mode 2 3 4 5 6 Accel 15 25 40 45 50 5.7L 2500/ ALL & 3500 Cruise (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) Manual Transmission - 6-Speed (G238) 1500 models are equipped with light acceleration, 6th gear is fully engaged. Move the shift lever from the Neutral position straight across, in blocking of the...Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in recommended shift speed chart. Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. Also, when shifting from 5th to start the vehicle. For improved clutch life, all six forward gears should be used . Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for both fuel economy ...
...Mode 2 3 4 5 6 Accel 15 25 40 45 50 5.7L 2500/ ALL & 3500 Cruise (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) Manual Transmission - 6-Speed (G238) 1500 models are equipped with light acceleration, 6th gear is fully engaged. Move the shift lever from the Neutral position straight across, in blocking of the...Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in recommended shift speed chart. Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. Also, when shifting from 5th to start the vehicle. For improved clutch life, all six forward gears should be used . Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for both fuel economy ...
Owner's Manual
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... Transmission Shift Speed in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Reverse has a "crash-through" lockout feature. Recommended Shift Speeds To use first gear when starting in 2nd or 3rd gear. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in increased fuel economy, and may be used as listed... at speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), 2nd gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driving down into Reverse, come to gine 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 3.7L 1500 15 ACALL CEL & (24) CRUISE 10 (16) ACALL CEL & 15 CRUISE (24) 24 (39) 19 (31) 25 (40) 34 (55) 27 (44) 40 (65)...
... Transmission Shift Speed in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Reverse has a "crash-through" lockout feature. Recommended Shift Speeds To use first gear when starting in 2nd or 3rd gear. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in increased fuel economy, and may be used as listed... at speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), 2nd gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driving down into Reverse, come to gine 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 3.7L 1500 15 ACALL CEL & (24) CRUISE 10 (16) ACALL CEL & 15 CRUISE (24) 24 (39) 19 (31) 25 (40) 34 (55) 27 (44) 40 (65)...
Owner's Manual
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... install tire chains on dry pavement. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class S" chains on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that only chains in good condition are used. Use "Class U" chains on 1500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that could suggest chain breakage. Broken chains can cause serious ... the chain manufacturer if different than the speed recommended by the chain manufacturer. Vibration may be found on method of cargo. STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h). Do not drive for usage.
... install tire chains on dry pavement. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class S" chains on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that only chains in good condition are used. Use "Class U" chains on 1500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that could suggest chain breakage. Broken chains can cause serious ... the chain manufacturer if different than the speed recommended by the chain manufacturer. Vibration may be found on method of cargo. STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h). Do not drive for usage.
Owner's Manual
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376 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to your vehicle. Do not use of class "U" chains is permitted on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17 LT235/ 80R17 tires or 4X4 front wheels of 4X4, 2500 Ram Trucks with Dual .../70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. NOTE: The use is permitted on the rear tires of Ram 4X2 trucks. CAUTION! Tire chain use of class "U" chains is permitted on the front and rear of class "S" chains is permitted only on 1500 Ram Trucks with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17, P275/60R20, tires.
376 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to your vehicle. Do not use of class "U" chains is permitted on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17 LT235/ 80R17 tires or 4X4 front wheels of 4X4, 2500 Ram Trucks with Dual .../70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. NOTE: The use is permitted on the rear tires of Ram 4X2 trucks. CAUTION! Tire chain use of class "U" chains is permitted on the front and rear of class "S" chains is permitted only on 1500 Ram Trucks with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17, P275/60R20, tires.
Owner's Manual
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...properly assure operator safety and prevent overloading vehicle systems. WARNING! See your vehicle with a snowplow. Dodge Ram 1500 Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Ram 1500 Models for snowplow applications. These packages include components necessary to equip your dealer, installer or snowplow ...manufacture for snowplow applications can cause damage to deploy during a collision resulting in the front end structure. 406 STARTING AND ...
...properly assure operator safety and prevent overloading vehicle systems. WARNING! See your vehicle with a snowplow. Dodge Ram 1500 Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Ram 1500 Models for snowplow applications. These packages include components necessary to equip your dealer, installer or snowplow ...manufacture for snowplow applications can cause damage to deploy during a collision resulting in the front end structure. 406 STARTING AND ...
Owner's Manual
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... Front GAWR or the Rear GAWR should never be 1/4 to the Current Dodge Truck Body Builders Guide. 1. 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... system for leaks and proper fluid level. • Check the mounting bolts and nuts for excessive wear. The 1500 models are not available with the Sport Package. CAUTION! The maximum number of the airbag system in the truck ... of occupants in an accident. The cutting edge should not exceed two. 3. STARTING AND OPERATING 407 WARNING!
... Front GAWR or the Rear GAWR should never be 1/4 to the Current Dodge Truck Body Builders Guide. 1. 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... system for leaks and proper fluid level. • Check the mounting bolts and nuts for excessive wear. The 1500 models are not available with the Sport Package. CAUTION! The maximum number of the airbag system in the truck ... of occupants in an accident. The cutting edge should not exceed two. 3. STARTING AND OPERATING 407 WARNING!
Owner's Manual
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Drive Vehicles ...444 6 Drive Vehicles ...443 ▫ 2-Wheel- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ...420 Jacking And Tire Changing ...421 ▫ Jack Location ...421 ▫ Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools (1500 Models) ...423 Jacking Instructions ...426 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...426 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...427 Hoisting ...438 Jump-Starting Procedures ...438 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...442 Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped ...442 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...443 ▫ 4-Wheel-
Drive Vehicles ...444 6 Drive Vehicles ...443 ▫ 2-Wheel- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ...420 Jacking And Tire Changing ...421 ▫ Jack Location ...421 ▫ Reinstalling The Scissors-Type Jack And Tools (1500 Models) ...423 Jacking Instructions ...426 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...426 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...427 Hoisting ...438 Jump-Starting Procedures ...438 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...442 Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped ...442 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...443 ▫ 4-Wheel-