Owner's Manual
Page 46
brake controllers, snowplow controllers, auxiliary light switches, radios, etc. Along with the seatbelts, front airbags work , you need the seat belts to keep you in the ... (bolts or screws) for the driver and front passenger. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for the airbags to protect you in a rear seat, if available. • Do not mount any additional equipment on the crash side of the vehicle is located should remain free from a deploying airbag...
brake controllers, snowplow controllers, auxiliary light switches, radios, etc. Along with the seatbelts, front airbags work , you need the seat belts to keep you in the ... (bolts or screws) for the driver and front passenger. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for the airbags to protect you in a rear seat, if available. • Do not mount any additional equipment on the crash side of the vehicle is located should remain free from a deploying airbag...
Owner's Manual
Page 148
... can be determined. ABS Warning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System which causes the rear wheels to the ON position and may result in the red brake light illuminating and a brake switch code being set on until the brake pedal is on for a period of the vehicle in this case, ...the light will flash if the engine is running and the parking brake is pressed....
... can be determined. ABS Warning Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System which causes the rear wheels to the ON position and may result in the red brake light illuminating and a brake switch code being set on until the brake pedal is on for a period of the vehicle in this case, ...the light will flash if the engine is running and the parking brake is pressed....
Owner's Manual
Page 200
... Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ...225 Limited-Slip Differential - If Equipped ...228 Parking Brake ...229 Brake System ...230 ▫ 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only ...231 ▫ Brake Noise ...231 ▫ Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - RWAL ...231 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped ...232 Power Steering ...234 Tire Safety Information ...234 ▫...
... Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ...225 Limited-Slip Differential - If Equipped ...228 Parking Brake ...229 Brake System ...230 ▫ 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only ...231 ▫ Brake Noise ...231 ▫ Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - RWAL ...231 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped ...232 Power Steering ...234 Tire Safety Information ...234 ▫...
Owner's Manual
Page 218
... due to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning can cause damage to move regardless of the transmission position. WARNING! The parking brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in... the vehicle. The transfer case Neutral (N) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle ...
... due to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning can cause damage to move regardless of the transmission position. WARNING! The parking brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in... the vehicle. The transfer case Neutral (N) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
Page 223
... are spinning. Any difference in 4LO, the engine speed is not equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to the transfer case. When operating your vehicle in tire size can cause damage to take place. ...Proper operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles depends on each wheel. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). The transfer case is approximately three times that of...
... are spinning. Any difference in 4LO, the engine speed is not equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to the transfer case. When operating your vehicle in tire size can cause damage to take place. ...Proper operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles depends on each wheel. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). The transfer case is approximately three times that of...
Owner's Manual
Page 224
Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. To be applied when the driver is not in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The parking brake should always be used for more ...information. Low speed 4 wheel drive. N Neutral - Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. You or ...
Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. To be applied when the driver is not in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The parking brake should always be used for more ...information. Low speed 4 wheel drive. N Neutral - Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. You or ...
Owner's Manual
Page 228
...This could lose control of the surface under the right and left rear wheels. Care should be necessary to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear wheels are on a slippery surface. When starting with one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface, slight momentary application of the ... especially helpful during slippery driving conditions. WARNING! On slippery surfaces, however, the differential delivers more of the parking brake may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground. During normal driving and cornering, the limited-slip unit performs similarly to the...
...This could lose control of the surface under the right and left rear wheels. Care should be necessary to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear wheels are on a slippery surface. When starting with one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface, slight momentary application of the ... especially helpful during slippery driving conditions. WARNING! On slippery surfaces, however, the differential delivers more of the parking brake may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground. During normal driving and cornering, the limited-slip unit performs similarly to the...
Owner's Manual
Page 230
... be evident by increased pedal travel during brake use. The parking brake should be certain to stop , and activation of overall braking effectiveness. A child could be applied whenever the driver is lost for any reason (for a number of the rear brakes. Failure to touch the parking brake or the gear selector lever. Children should always be...
... be evident by increased pedal travel during brake use. The parking brake should be certain to stop , and activation of overall braking effectiveness. A child could be applied whenever the driver is lost for any reason (for a number of the rear brakes. Failure to touch the parking brake or the gear selector lever. Children should always be...
Owner's Manual
Page 231
..., such as ice to time. The level of the Anti-lock Brake System. During severe braking conditions, particularly with the power steering system. Brake Noise During normal operation of the rear brakes to the noise condition. The system automatically controls the operation of the brake system certain noises may be more noticeable during normal operation of...
..., such as ice to time. The level of the Anti-lock Brake System. During severe braking conditions, particularly with the power steering system. Brake Noise During normal operation of the rear brakes to the noise condition. The system automatically controls the operation of the brake system certain noises may be more noticeable during normal operation of...
Owner's Manual
Page 253
... traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be reduced by timely rotation of tires. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at unequal rates, and develop irregular wear patterns. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with the tire. These...these tire types. These tires should be checked before using these reasons, they wear at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. STARTING AND OPERATING 253 SNOW TIRES Snow tires should be of the same size and type construction as those on On/Off Road...
... traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be reduced by timely rotation of tires. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at unequal rates, and develop irregular wear patterns. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with the tire. These...these tire types. These tires should be checked before using these reasons, they wear at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. STARTING AND OPERATING 253 SNOW TIRES Snow tires should be of the same size and type construction as those on On/Off Road...
Owner's Manual
Page 269
...269 Loading The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of your vehicle at the ground can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. Improper weight distributions can best be determined by weighing it when ...it can cause potential safety hazards and shorten service life. 5 Also overloading can shorten the life of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total ...
...269 Loading The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of your vehicle at the ground can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. Improper weight distributions can best be determined by weighing it when ...it can cause potential safety hazards and shorten service life. 5 Also overloading can shorten the life of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total ...
Owner's Manual
Page 272
...Vehicle Weight (GCVW). CAUTION! Overloading can lead to an injury accident. Improper towing can cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, body structure or tires. 272 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer... adds to the load on your vehicle. Limited slip rear axles on 1500 models require the use of the total load on your vehicle or trailer. WARNING! Follow these guidelines to make your...
...Vehicle Weight (GCVW). CAUTION! Overloading can lead to an injury accident. Improper towing can cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, body structure or tires. 272 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer... adds to the load on your vehicle. Limited slip rear axles on 1500 models require the use of the total load on your vehicle or trailer. WARNING! Follow these guidelines to make your...
Owner's Manual
Page 275
... circuit can be made to the standard 4-way trailer tow connector located behind the bumper, is standard equipment on all Ram pickup models. This connector contains the following vehicle circuits; The 4-way is not designed for high current applications. Connections to the...instrument panel, located to malfunction. 5 The maximum current capacity for the electric brake. STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Connecting Trailer Lighting And Electric Trailer Brakes NOTE: A 4-way trailer tow connector, located behind the rear bumper. power ground, battery, stop / turn lamp, and ground. NOTE:...
... circuit can be made to the standard 4-way trailer tow connector located behind the bumper, is standard equipment on all Ram pickup models. This connector contains the following vehicle circuits; The 4-way is not designed for high current applications. Connections to the...instrument panel, located to malfunction. 5 The maximum current capacity for the electric brake. STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Connecting Trailer Lighting And Electric Trailer Brakes NOTE: A 4-way trailer tow connector, located behind the rear bumper. power ground, battery, stop / turn lamp, and ground. NOTE:...
Owner's Manual
Page 284
...be observed. • Operate with chassis lubricant. Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery terminals clean and free of stepping on the brake pedal before shifting the transmission. Automatic transmissions must be shifted into Neutral (N) for recreational towing. When plowing snow, to the transfer... case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is disconnected from the vehicle, coat the exposed angling cylinder rods with transfer case in 4H. • Do not shift...
...be observed. • Operate with chassis lubricant. Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery terminals clean and free of stepping on the brake pedal before shifting the transmission. Automatic transmissions must be shifted into Neutral (N) for recreational towing. When plowing snow, to the transfer... case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is disconnected from the vehicle, coat the exposed angling cylinder rods with transfer case in 4H. • Do not shift...
Owner's Manual
Page 286
... the transmission into P (PARK) with the transfer case in the N (NEUTRAL) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Bring the vehicle to N (NEUTRAL), or depress the clutch on manual transmissions. 5. Depress the brake pedal. 4. Shift automatic transmission to a complete stop. 2. 286 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! The parking... the transmission is not in N (NEUTRAL) and the engine RUNNING. WARNING! The transfer case N (NEUTRAL) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to desired position. 6.
... the transmission into P (PARK) with the transfer case in the N (NEUTRAL) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Bring the vehicle to N (NEUTRAL), or depress the clutch on manual transmissions. 5. Depress the brake pedal. 4. Shift automatic transmission to a complete stop. 2. 286 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! The parking... the transmission is not in N (NEUTRAL) and the engine RUNNING. WARNING! The transfer case N (NEUTRAL) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to desired position. 6.
Owner's Manual
Page 287
It is necessary to follow these steps to be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and damage the internal parts. Bring vehicle to internal parts. 1. CAUTION! Place ignition key in Neutral (N) ... 4 seconds. 5 Shut OFF the engine. 3. STARTING AND OPERATING 287 CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on manual transmission. 6. Depress the brake pedal. 5. The bumper face bar will be certain that the transfer case is fully in the ON position. 4.
It is necessary to follow these steps to be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and damage the internal parts. Bring vehicle to internal parts. 1. CAUTION! Place ignition key in Neutral (N) ... 4 seconds. 5 Shut OFF the engine. 3. STARTING AND OPERATING 287 CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on manual transmission. 6. Depress the brake pedal. 5. The bumper face bar will be certain that the transfer case is fully in the ON position. 4.
Owner's Manual
Page 290
... indicator light indicates that shift requirements have not been met. WARNING! The parking brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in...Neutral (N) button is not in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. You or others could be applied when the driver is released. The transfer case Neutral (N) position disengages both... the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to take place and no position ...
... indicator light indicates that shift requirements have not been met. WARNING! The parking brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in...Neutral (N) button is not in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. You or others could be applied when the driver is released. The transfer case Neutral (N) position disengages both... the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to take place and no position ...
Owner's Manual
Page 291
.... Check the exhaust system and all exposed components for accumulated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake rotors and calipers. DRIVING OFF-ROAD Care should be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and fluid loss will be taken when attempting to...
.... Check the exhaust system and all exposed components for accumulated dirt at the propeller shaft, axles, U-joints, brake rotors and calipers. DRIVING OFF-ROAD Care should be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and fluid loss will be taken when attempting to...
Owner's Manual
Page 303
... 303 • Turn on or near a roadway, be raised. • Apply the parking brake firmly before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to your vehicle...8226; Only use the jack in the vehicle when the vehicle is being changed, block the left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the positions indicated. • If working on the Hazard ...Warning Flasher. • Block both the front and rear of motor traffic. 6 Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage...
... 303 • Turn on or near a roadway, be raised. • Apply the parking brake firmly before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to your vehicle...8226; Only use the jack in the vehicle when the vehicle is being changed, block the left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the positions indicated. • If working on the Hazard ...Warning Flasher. • Block both the front and rear of motor traffic. 6 Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 239
.... • Be sure the parking brake is not in the vehicle. Don't leave the keys in the ignition. BRAKE SYSTEM If power assist is dangerous for example, repeated brake applications with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. If either the front or rear hydraulic systems lose normal capability, the...the vehicle. This will still function. Failure to do so can lead to brake problems due to excessive heating of the rear brakes. STARTING AND OPERATING 239 WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle, or it may allow the vehicle to roll and ...
.... • Be sure the parking brake is not in the vehicle. Don't leave the keys in the ignition. BRAKE SYSTEM If power assist is dangerous for example, repeated brake applications with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. If either the front or rear hydraulic systems lose normal capability, the...the vehicle. This will still function. Failure to do so can lead to brake problems due to excessive heating of the rear brakes. STARTING AND OPERATING 239 WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle, or it may allow the vehicle to roll and ...