Owner's Manual
Page 314
... STARTING AND OPERATING To shift into Reverse, come to start the vehicle. Move the shift lever from 5th to gine Model Axle 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...
... STARTING AND OPERATING To shift into Reverse, come to start the vehicle. Move the shift lever from 5th to gine Model Axle 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 315
Use each gear in mph (km/h) AccelEn- Model Axle eration 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 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 (...
Use each gear in mph (km/h) AccelEn- Model Axle eration 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 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 (...
Owner's Manual
Page 320
... wheels are driving. NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to alert the driver that the front axle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift.
... wheels are driving. NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to alert the driver that the front axle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift.
Owner's Manual
Page 321
...in 2WD will be automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of traction. Four wheel drive will have greater fuel economy benefits, as the front axle is designed to the rear wheels. The Electronically Shifted transfer case is not engaged in lower fuel economy than the 2WD mode. 5 5 Position Switch... case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is sent to be used. Because the front axle is engaged, this mode the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is located on the instrument panel. In this mode will result in 2WD. STARTING AND...
...in 2WD will be automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of traction. Four wheel drive will have greater fuel economy benefits, as the front axle is designed to the rear wheels. The Electronically Shifted transfer case is not engaged in lower fuel economy than the 2WD mode. 5 5 Position Switch... case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch (Transfer Case Switch), which is sent to be used. Because the front axle is engaged, this mode the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is located on the instrument panel. In this mode will result in 2WD. STARTING AND...
Owner's Manual
Page 338
... on and flash to clean off -road usage, particularly in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for accumulated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake rotors and calipers. If you experience unusual vibration after driving in sand or mud, inspect the underside of the vehicle for impacted material...
... on and flash to clean off -road usage, particularly in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for accumulated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake rotors and calipers. If you experience unusual vibration after driving in sand or mud, inspect the underside of the vehicle for impacted material...
Owner's Manual
Page 345
... the safety of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on a driven axle is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. Refer to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven... axle. This will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This feature remains active even if TCS and ESP are in this Section of the driven ...
... the safety of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on a driven axle is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. Refer to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven... axle. This will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This feature remains active even if TCS and ESP are in this Section of the driven ...
Owner's Manual
Page 363
...manual. STARTING AND OPERATING 363 3) the tire size designed for your vehicle 4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front and rear axles must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. For further information on GAWR's, vehicle loading, and trailer towing...of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" on the Tire and Loading Information placard. NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's) for the front, rear and spare tires. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. For example, if "XXX" amount equals...
...manual. STARTING AND OPERATING 363 3) the tire size designed for your vehicle 4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front and rear axles must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. For further information on GAWR's, vehicle loading, and trailer towing...of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" on the Tire and Loading Information placard. NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's) for the front, rear and spare tires. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. For example, if "XXX" amount equals...
Owner's Manual
Page 371
... your vehicle. STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Limited Use Spare - If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for emergency use on the front or rear axle of vehicle control. Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do so could result in Section 6 of this manual...
... your vehicle. STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Limited Use Spare - If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for emergency use on the front or rear axle of vehicle control. Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do so could result in Section 6 of this manual...
Owner's Manual
Page 377
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these tire types. Rotation will increase tread life, help to ...
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and traction capability on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these tire types. Rotation will increase tread life, help to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 389
...this label and indicates the Month, Day and Hour of a vehicle is the maximum permissible load on the bottom of each axle is your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). STARTING AND OPERATING 389 VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety ...Administration Regulations, your vehicle including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo. Payload The payload of manufacture. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is defined as the allowable load weight a truck can carry, including the weight of your vehicle has...
...this label and indicates the Month, Day and Hour of a vehicle is the maximum permissible load on the bottom of each axle is your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). STARTING AND OPERATING 389 VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety ...Administration Regulations, your vehicle including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo. Payload The payload of manufacture. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is defined as the allowable load weight a truck can carry, including the weight of your vehicle has...
Owner's Manual
Page 390
... added. The weight on a commercial scale to front as the total weight of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is properly distributed over front and rear axle. Stow all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at the ground can best be sure that the GVWR has not...
... added. The weight on a commercial scale to front as the total weight of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is properly distributed over front and rear axle. Stow all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at the ground can best be sure that the GVWR has not...
Owner's Manual
Page 391
... you do, parts on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. If you to both the front and rear axles can be computed after the vehicle has been weighed both in its loaded and ready for your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the...
... you do, parts on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. If you to both the front and rear axles can be computed after the vehicle has been weighed both in its loaded and ready for your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the...
Owner's Manual
Page 393
...front or rear GAWR. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the maximum capacity of a driver). Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in its loaded and ready for the ... or on the trailer in combination. (Note that you do not exceed either rating is exceeded. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. Make sure that GCWR ratings include a 68 kg (150 lbs) allowance for operation condition. STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Gross Trailer Weight (...
...front or rear GAWR. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the maximum capacity of a driver). Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in its loaded and ready for the ... or on the trailer in combination. (Note that you do not exceed either rating is exceeded. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. Make sure that GCWR ratings include a 68 kg (150 lbs) allowance for operation condition. STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Gross Trailer Weight (...
Owner's Manual
Page 394
...Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to the tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer axel(s). When used to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. An improperly adjusted Weight ... dealer for additional information. Weight Distributing Systems may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in accordance with gross axle weight rating (GAWR) requirements. Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it provides...
...Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to the tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer axel(s). When used to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. An improperly adjusted Weight ... dealer for additional information. Weight Distributing Systems may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in accordance with gross axle weight rating (GAWR) requirements. Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it provides...
Owner's Manual
Page 395
Connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of Weight Distributing System Fifth-Wheel Hitch A special high platform with a coupling king pin. STARTING AND OPERATING 395 5 Weight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of the tow vehicle in the truck bed.
Connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling that mounts over the rear axle of Weight Distributing System Fifth-Wheel Hitch A special high platform with a coupling king pin. STARTING AND OPERATING 395 5 Weight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of the tow vehicle in the truck bed.
Owner's Manual
Page 396
... Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)" for the website address that contains the necessary information for safe towing of trailers weighing over the rear axle in the bed of a pickup truck. Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max. Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) Class IV - 396 STARTING AND OPERATING Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch...
... Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)" for the website address that contains the necessary information for safe towing of trailers weighing over the rear axle in the bed of a pickup truck. Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max. Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) Class IV - 396 STARTING AND OPERATING Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch...
Owner's Manual
Page 397
...Ratings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to... tongue weight stamped on the tow hitch of your bumper or trailer hitch. 5 Consider the following website addresses: • http:// www.dodge.com/towing. • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada). Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on your...
...Ratings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to... tongue weight stamped on the tow hitch of your bumper or trailer hitch. 5 Consider the following website addresses: • http:// www.dodge.com/towing. • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada). Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on your...
Owner's Manual
Page 398
Please refer to the fluids section of this manual. Doing so may require special axle lubricant. Perform the maintenance listed in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. 398 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ...
Please refer to the fluids section of this manual. Doing so may require special axle lubricant. Perform the maintenance listed in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. 398 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ...
Owner's Manual
Page 399
..., make your vehicle or trailer. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in the trailer and will not shift during travel. Overloading can lead to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chassis structure or tires. • Safety chains must be difficult for the driver to the frame or hook retainers of the...
..., make your vehicle or trailer. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in the trailer and will not shift during travel. Overloading can lead to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chassis structure or tires. • Safety chains must be difficult for the driver to the frame or hook retainers of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 408
... vehicle weight, including the 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. Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to operate at the factory without consideration for the weight of options or passengers, etc...
... vehicle weight, including the 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. Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to operate at the factory without consideration for the weight of options or passengers, etc...