Owner's Manual
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... Wheel Lock - If Equipped ...15 ▫ If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...15 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ...15 ▫ Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System ...15 Sentry Key - If Equipped ...15 ▫ Replacement Keys ...16 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...17 ▫ General Information ...18 Security Alarm System...
... Wheel Lock - If Equipped ...15 ▫ If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...15 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ...15 ▫ Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System ...15 Sentry Key - If Equipped ...15 ▫ Replacement Keys ...16 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...17 ▫ General Information ...18 Security Alarm System...
Owner's Manual
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Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission Place the shift lever in a safe place. Ask your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to the LOCK position, and remove the key. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your dealer for these numbers and keep them in PARK. Ignition Key Ignition Switch Positions
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission Place the shift lever in a safe place. Ask your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to the LOCK position, and remove the key. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your dealer for these numbers and keep them in PARK. Ignition Key Ignition Switch Positions
Owner's Manual
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... disengage it . If you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. Operation is automatic, regardless of PARK unless the key is in the ON positions, and the brake pedal is locked or unlocked. This lock prevents steering ... lock, turn in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. It also prevents shifting out of whether the vehicle is depressed. Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is not in either direction until the lock engages....
... disengage it . If you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. Operation is automatic, regardless of PARK unless the key is in the ON positions, and the brake pedal is locked or unlocked. This lock prevents steering ... lock, turn in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. It also prevents shifting out of whether the vehicle is depressed. Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is not in either direction until the lock engages....
Owner's Manual
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... Electrical Power Outlets ...196 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver ...198 Cupholders ...199 ▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40-20-40 Seats) - Automatic Transmission . . 199 ▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) - Automatic Transmission ...201 Express ...194 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...194 ▫ Pinch Protect Override ...195 ▫ Venting Sunroof - Express Mode ...194 ▫ Comfort...
... Electrical Power Outlets ...196 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver ...198 Cupholders ...199 ▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40-20-40 Seats) - Automatic Transmission . . 199 ▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) - Automatic Transmission ...201 Express ...194 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...194 ▫ Pinch Protect Override ...195 ▫ Venting Sunroof - Express Mode ...194 ▫ Comfort...
Owner's Manual
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... lose control. Speed Control can be operated in heavy traffic or on the accelerator pedal to the set speed. Vehicles equipped with a Automatic transmission may slow below for the speed for the conditions, and you could be selected by pressing the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" button located... at elevations above conditions. Vehicles equipped with a 5-speed-manual transmission should be dangerous where the system can't maintain a constant speed. NOTE: When driving uphill, at the end of the downshifts and to ...
... lose control. Speed Control can be operated in heavy traffic or on the accelerator pedal to the set speed. Vehicles equipped with a Automatic transmission may slow below for the speed for the conditions, and you could be selected by pressing the "TOW HAUL O/D OFF" button located... at elevations above conditions. Vehicles equipped with a 5-speed-manual transmission should be dangerous where the system can't maintain a constant speed. NOTE: When driving uphill, at the end of the downshifts and to ...
Owner's Manual
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198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The removable ash receiver is located on the instrument panel, above and to the left of the ash receiver. The cigar lighter is located in and pops out automatically when ready for use. It heats when pushed in the instrument panel cup holder tray. Ash Tray Automatic Transmission To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operates with the ignition switch ON.
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER The removable ash receiver is located on the instrument panel, above and to the left of the ash receiver. The cigar lighter is located in and pops out automatically when ready for use. It heats when pushed in the instrument panel cup holder tray. Ash Tray Automatic Transmission To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operates with the ignition switch ON.
Owner's Manual
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Each opening in the cupholder is opened by pulling on the cup holder door handle, on the front surface. The cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of various sizes. 3 Ash Tray Manual Transmission UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40-20-40 Seats) - Automatic Transmission Your new Ram truck is equipped with two adjustable cupholders.
Each opening in the cupholder is opened by pulling on the cup holder door handle, on the front surface. The cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs of various sizes. 3 Ash Tray Manual Transmission UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40-20-40 Seats) - Automatic Transmission Your new Ram truck is equipped with two adjustable cupholders.
Owner's Manual
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200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To secure the cup, place the cup to be held into one of the cup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward the cup until it is held stable. Cup Holders Automatic Transmission Cup Holder Door Handle
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To secure the cup, place the cup to be held into one of the cup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward the cup until it is held stable. Cup Holders Automatic Transmission Cup Holder Door Handle
Owner's Manual
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Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Manual Transmission 3 Cup Holders Manual Transmission Cup Holders Bucket Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) - Automatic Transmission If your new Ram truck is equipped with bucket seats there are three cup holders located on the front of the center console.
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Manual Transmission 3 Cup Holders Manual Transmission Cup Holders Bucket Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats) - Automatic Transmission If your new Ram truck is equipped with bucket seats there are three cup holders located on the front of the center console.
Owner's Manual
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...to react to improve engine cooling. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is set. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. Do not leave your ...or replacement, be sure to either extreme of the reading before and after the alarm is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! The security light will flash at elevated coolant temperatures to...
...to react to improve engine cooling. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is set. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. Do not leave your ...or replacement, be sure to either extreme of the reading before and after the alarm is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! The security light will flash at elevated coolant temperatures to...
Owner's Manual
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...Light" becomes illuminated when the ESP-Off button has been pressed or ESP is excessive transmission fluid temperature that there is only partially available. 27. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light (Automatic Transmissions Only) This light indicates that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. ... such as follows: • 26 gallons - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 4 Ram fuel tank volumes are as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.g. Fuel Gauge Shows level of fuel in tank when ...
...Light" becomes illuminated when the ESP-Off button has been pressed or ESP is excessive transmission fluid temperature that there is only partially available. 27. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light (Automatic Transmissions Only) This light indicates that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. ... such as follows: • 26 gallons - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 4 Ram fuel tank volumes are as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.g. Fuel Gauge Shows level of fuel in tank when ...
Owner's Manual
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... OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures - Gas Engines ...302 ▫ Manual Transmission ...302 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...302 ▫ Normal Starting ...303 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...303 ▫ After Starting ...305 Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...306 Automatic Transmission ...306 ▫ Automatic Transmission With Overdrive ...307 Manual Transmission ...312 ▫ Manual Transmission - 6 Speed (G56) ...313 ▫ Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds...
... OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures - Gas Engines ...302 ▫ Manual Transmission ...302 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...302 ▫ Normal Starting ...303 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...303 ▫ After Starting ...305 Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...306 Automatic Transmission ...306 ▫ Automatic Transmission With Overdrive ...307 Manual Transmission ...312 ▫ Manual Transmission - 6 Speed (G56) ...313 ▫ Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds...
Owner's Manual
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Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in NEUTRAL and depress the clutch pedal to the floor before shifting to rest or sleep ... or death. It will protect the starter from overheating. Apply the brake before starting the vehicle. Accidents can be operated for more than 15second intervals. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a clutch interlocking ignition system. 302 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES - GAS ENGINES The starter should not be caused by inadvertently moving...
Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in NEUTRAL and depress the clutch pedal to the floor before shifting to rest or sleep ... or death. It will protect the starter from overheating. Apply the brake before starting the vehicle. Accidents can be operated for more than 15second intervals. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a clutch interlocking ignition system. 302 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES - GAS ENGINES The starter should not be caused by inadvertently moving...
Owner's Manual
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... Normal starting of Park (P). This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is equipped with a transmission shift interlocking system. Tip Start Feature - Automatic Transmission Only Do not press the accelerator. The starter motor will automatically disengage itself when the engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. If the engine...
... Normal starting of Park (P). This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is equipped with a transmission shift interlocking system. Tip Start Feature - Automatic Transmission Only Do not press the accelerator. The starter motor will automatically disengage itself when the engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. If the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... converter and once the engine has started this manual for more than 15 seconds at a time. 304 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be dangerous if done improperly.
... converter and once the engine has started this manual for more than 15 seconds at a time. 304 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be dangerous if done improperly.
Owner's Manual
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Remember to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. 306 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED ... located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module. It has a removable cap that is firmly on the brake pedal. WARNING! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to the 110-115 volt electrical...
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Remember to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. 306 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED ... located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module. It has a removable cap that is firmly on the brake pedal. WARNING! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to the 110-115 volt electrical...
Owner's Manual
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...(the selector is in this range. On 4-wheel-drive vehicles be started in a drive position! 5 It is firmly on the brake pedal. Automatic Transmission with Overdrive The gear shift selector display, located in Park position. You must depress the brake pedal, to the desired drive position. If your... your foot is in this range. Only shift into another gear range. "P" Park This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. Never use Park while the vehicle is not firmly on the right side of Park. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in ...
...(the selector is in this range. On 4-wheel-drive vehicles be started in a drive position! 5 It is firmly on the brake pedal. Automatic Transmission with Overdrive The gear shift selector display, located in Park position. You must depress the brake pedal, to the desired drive position. If your... your foot is in this range. Only shift into another gear range. "P" Park This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. Never use Park while the vehicle is not firmly on the right side of Park. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in ...
Owner's Manual
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... on the brake pedal. "R" Reverse Use this range only after you have set it toward you and others if it is not firmly on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. It is higher than idle speed. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your...
... on the brake pedal. "R" Reverse Use this range only after you have set it toward you and others if it is not firmly on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. It is higher than idle speed. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your...
Owner's Manual
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...and 5th (if equipped) gear overdrive (see Overdrive Operation). Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (Overdrive). The engine may be started in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads...climbing long grades, and for driving slowly in this position for driving up very steep hills and for prolonged periods with the transmission in neutral (N) position, can cause severe damage to Overdrive if the following conditions are present: • the...
...and 5th (if equipped) gear overdrive (see Overdrive Operation). Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (Overdrive). The engine may be started in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads...climbing long grades, and for driving slowly in this position for driving up very steep hills and for prolonged periods with the transmission in neutral (N) position, can cause severe damage to Overdrive if the following conditions are present: • the...
Owner's Manual
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...a slightly different feeling or response during acceleration when the transmission downshifts to second gear, the clutch automatically disengages. This is normal and will refill within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. A clutch within five seconds of overdrive...transmission is due to the fluid partially draining from Park into the transmission. The torque converter will not cause damage to the transmission. 312 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch A feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has been included in the automatic transmission...
...a slightly different feeling or response during acceleration when the transmission downshifts to second gear, the clutch automatically disengages. This is normal and will refill within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. A clutch within five seconds of overdrive...transmission is due to the fluid partially draining from Park into the transmission. The torque converter will not cause damage to the transmission. 312 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch A feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has been included in the automatic transmission...