Owner Manual
Page 12
... within 15 seconds. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that the vehicle has been immobilized. At the time of purchase, the original owner is first turned to the vehicle electronics. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition to the OFF position and remove the first key. 2. If the vehicle electronics do not receive a valid signal from the ignition key, the ЉSecurity LightЉ will illuminate...
... within 15 seconds. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that the vehicle has been immobilized. At the time of purchase, the original owner is first turned to the vehicle electronics. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition to the OFF position and remove the first key. 2. If the vehicle electronics do not receive a valid signal from the ignition key, the ЉSecurity LightЉ will illuminate...
Owner Manual
Page 16
... the Remote Keyless Entry key fob (if equipped). 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! For personal security and safety in the vehicle, or with remote keyless entry do not have a passenger side door lock cylinder. WARNING! Unsupervised use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by either the use of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. If...
... the Remote Keyless Entry key fob (if equipped). 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! For personal security and safety in the vehicle, or with remote keyless entry do not have a passenger side door lock cylinder. WARNING! Unsupervised use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by either the use of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. If...
Owner Manual
Page 19
... sequence to the ON position four times ending in the Off position. This feature will cancel any of a door lock switch has occurred. Auto Unlock Feature Programming This feature is enabled when your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will not operate if any chiming that may be disabled by the Automatic Door Lock feature. • The vehicle is in P (Park) and the ignition switch is shipped from the OFF...
... sequence to the ON position four times ending in the Off position. This feature will cancel any of a door lock switch has occurred. Auto Unlock Feature Programming This feature is enabled when your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will not operate if any chiming that may be disabled by the Automatic Door Lock feature. • The vehicle is in P (Park) and the ignition switch is shipped from the OFF...
Owner Manual
Page 42
... the Quad Cab front seat has a lap belt only. Sit back and erect in a passenger front seating position. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle until the entire belt is locked in the rear seat whenever possible. Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. As the belt retracts, you will prefer a lower position...
... the Quad Cab front seat has a lap belt only. Sit back and erect in a passenger front seating position. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle until the entire belt is locked in the rear seat whenever possible. Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. As the belt retracts, you will prefer a lower position...
Owner Manual
Page 49
... flash the seat belt indicator if it detects a fault with the front airbag system) • Side impact sensors • Interconnecting Wiring How The Airbag System Works • The airbag control module determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off. • If it turns on the AIR BAG light in the instrument panel for...
... flash the seat belt indicator if it detects a fault with the front airbag system) • Side impact sensors • Interconnecting Wiring How The Airbag System Works • The airbag control module determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off. • If it turns on the AIR BAG light in the instrument panel for...
Owner Manual
Page 55
... KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Maintaining Your Airbag Systems WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have the airbags ready to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. You could cause it has airbags. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding...
... KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Maintaining Your Airbag Systems WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have the airbags ready to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. You could cause it has airbags. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding...
Owner Manual
Page 70
... each time the vehicle is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a potentially toxic gas that by leaving articles of the area. 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lock Your Vehicle Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your vehicle in or out of value exposed. or damage to park your climate control...
... each time the vehicle is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a potentially toxic gas that by leaving articles of the area. 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lock Your Vehicle Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your vehicle in or out of value exposed. or damage to park your climate control...
Owner Manual
Page 81
... Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with an adjustable mirror head to move. To reactivate, simply press the button again. Trailer Towing Mirrors - These features also turn off position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror when you want the mirror to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. To change...
... Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors are activated by pressing the heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel, with an adjustable mirror head to move. To reactivate, simply press the button again. Trailer Towing Mirrors - These features also turn off position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror when you want the mirror to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. To change...
Owner Manual
Page 220
.... When the system senses a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial Recirculation A/C mode to the windows. Regular cleaning of the inside of window fogging. Contaminates increase the rate of the windows with Diesel engines, the idle speed will reduce fogging. When stopped in front of the windshield, is encountered, operate the transmission in hot weather especially when towing a trailer, additional engine cooling may be required.
.... When the system senses a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial Recirculation A/C mode to the windows. Regular cleaning of the inside of window fogging. Contaminates increase the rate of the windows with Diesel engines, the idle speed will reduce fogging. When stopped in front of the windshield, is encountered, operate the transmission in hot weather especially when towing a trailer, additional engine cooling may be required.
Owner Manual
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... 226 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Cruising Range ...291 ▫ Replacement Parts ...291 ▫ Maintenance ...291 Ⅵ Catalytic Converter ...291 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...293 ▫ Certification Label ...293 Ⅵ Trailer Towing ...296 ▫ Definitions ...296 ▫ Axle Lubricant And Trailer Towing ...298 ▫ Trailer Towing Recommendations ...298 ▫ Trailer Towing - Trailer Towing ...303 ▫ Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light ...304 ▫ Towing With An Automatic Transmission ...304 Ⅵ Snowplow ...305 ▫ Dodge Ram 1500 Models...
... 226 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Cruising Range ...291 ▫ Replacement Parts ...291 ▫ Maintenance ...291 Ⅵ Catalytic Converter ...291 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...293 ▫ Certification Label ...293 Ⅵ Trailer Towing ...296 ▫ Definitions ...296 ▫ Axle Lubricant And Trailer Towing ...298 ▫ Trailer Towing Recommendations ...298 ▫ Trailer Towing - Trailer Towing ...303 ▫ Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light ...304 ▫ Towing With An Automatic Transmission ...304 Ⅵ Snowplow ...305 ▫ Dodge Ram 1500 Models...
Owner Manual
Page 231
... electrical cord could result in cold weather. This could cause electrocution. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of the vehicle and held to the floor, the normal starting procedure should be repeated. Remember to start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is running smoothly. WARNING! Engine Block Heater- If Equipped The engine block heater...
... electrical cord could result in cold weather. This could cause electrocution. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of the vehicle and held to the floor, the normal starting procedure should be repeated. Remember to start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is running smoothly. WARNING! Engine Block Heater- If Equipped The engine block heater...
Owner Manual
Page 296
296 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING All Dodge Ram Pickup trucks are intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. TRAILER SWAY CONTROL is a telescoping link that can be factory equipped for operationЉ condition. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT (GTW) is the weight placed on the trailer in its Љloaded and ready for...
296 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING All Dodge Ram Pickup trucks are intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. TRAILER SWAY CONTROL is a telescoping link that can be factory equipped for operationЉ condition. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT (GTW) is the weight placed on the trailer in its Љloaded and ready for...
Owner Manual
Page 300
... the instrument panel, located to malfunction. Adding lights or electrical devices to the headlamp/ park lamp circuit can draw from 0.5 to 1.0 amperes of current). 300 STARTING AND OPERATING A frame mounted hitch of up to 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) maximum depending on all Ram pickup models. NOTE: There is also provided with the trailer tow prep package. This connector contains the following vehicle circuits: park/tail lamps...
... the instrument panel, located to malfunction. Adding lights or electrical devices to the headlamp/ park lamp circuit can draw from 0.5 to 1.0 amperes of current). 300 STARTING AND OPERATING A frame mounted hitch of up to 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) maximum depending on all Ram pickup models. NOTE: There is also provided with the trailer tow prep package. This connector contains the following vehicle circuits: park/tail lamps...
Owner Manual
Page 304
... the Service and Maintenance section of Overdrive, or a lower gear, when driving in the instrument cluster will select the most desirable gear until the light goes off. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and you tow a trailer frequently, change transmission fluid and filter(s) according to rise, a warning light located in hilly areas, when heavily loaded, or when towing into a lower gear to prevent excessive transmission wear and/or overheating, and to Neutral, and run the engine at idle...
... the Service and Maintenance section of Overdrive, or a lower gear, when driving in the instrument cluster will select the most desirable gear until the light goes off. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and you tow a trailer frequently, change transmission fluid and filter(s) according to rise, a warning light located in hilly areas, when heavily loaded, or when towing into a lower gear to prevent excessive transmission wear and/or overheating, and to Neutral, and run the engine at idle...
Owner Manual
Page 306
...; Check that the airbag will perform as described earlier in the truck should never be 1/4 to the 2004 Dodge Truck Body Builders Guide. 1. The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the Rear GAWR should not exceed two. 3. 306 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Before plowing • Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluid level. • Check the mounting bolts and nuts for...
...; Check that the airbag will perform as described earlier in the truck should never be 1/4 to the 2004 Dodge Truck Body Builders Guide. 1. The total GVWR or the Front GAWR or the Rear GAWR should not exceed two. 3. 306 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Before plowing • Check the hydraulic system for leaks and proper fluid level. • Check the mounting bolts and nuts for...
Owner Manual
Page 346
... ▫ Exhaust System ...367 ▫ Cooling System ...368 ▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ...372 ▫ Brake System ...372 ▫ Clutch Hydraulic System ...374 ▫ Clutch Linkage ...374 ▫ Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level ...374 ▫ Transfer Case ...375 ▫ Manual Transmission ...376 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...377 ▫ Front Wheel Bearings ...380 ▫ Selection Of Lubricating Grease ...380 ▫ Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive And 4-Wheel Drive Models Over...
... ▫ Exhaust System ...367 ▫ Cooling System ...368 ▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ...372 ▫ Brake System ...372 ▫ Clutch Hydraulic System ...374 ▫ Clutch Linkage ...374 ▫ Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level ...374 ▫ Transfer Case ...375 ▫ Manual Transmission ...376 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...377 ▫ Front Wheel Bearings ...380 ▫ Selection Of Lubricating Grease ...380 ▫ Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive And 4-Wheel Drive Models Over...
Owner Manual
Page 350
... towing, see your dealer for service as soon as engine emissions well within current government regulations. Immediate service is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will turn on could also affect fuel economy and driveability. Prolonged driving with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. The vehicle must be serviced before any of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems require service...
... towing, see your dealer for service as soon as engine emissions well within current government regulations. Immediate service is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will turn on could also affect fuel economy and driveability. Prolonged driving with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. The vehicle must be serviced before any of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems require service...
Owner Manual
Page 420
M 420 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter at inA terval shown or 3 months, whichever comes N first. C E Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ S C H E D U L E S 105,000 (168 000) X 108,000 (173 000) X 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) X X X X 8 3500, 4X4). Change 6-spd manual transmission fluid 2500/3500 models only. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary...
M 420 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter at inA terval shown or 3 months, whichever comes N first. C E Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ S C H E D U L E S 105,000 (168 000) X 108,000 (173 000) X 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) X X X X 8 3500, 4X4). Change 6-spd manual transmission fluid 2500/3500 models only. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary...
Owner Manual
Page 439
... Coolant (Antifreeze) ...370,405 Exhaust Gas Caution ...288 Flooded, Starting ...230 Fuel Requirements ...403 Oil ...353,403,405 Oil Filler Cap ...356 Oil Selection ...355,403 Oil Synthetic ...356 Temperature Gauge ...168 Equipment Identification Plate ...318 10 INDEX 439 Disc Brakes ...372 Disposal Engine Oil ...371 Door Ajar ...167 Door Locks ...15 Door Opener, Garage ...137 Drive Belts ...357 Drive Shaft Universal Joints ...365 Dual Rear Wheels ...281,334 E-85 Fuel ...Electric Rear Window Defrost Electrical Power Outlets ...Electronic Speed Control ...Emergency Brake...
... Coolant (Antifreeze) ...370,405 Exhaust Gas Caution ...288 Flooded, Starting ...230 Fuel Requirements ...403 Oil ...353,403,405 Oil Filler Cap ...356 Oil Selection ...355,403 Oil Synthetic ...356 Temperature Gauge ...168 Equipment Identification Plate ...318 10 INDEX 439 Disc Brakes ...372 Disposal Engine Oil ...371 Door Ajar ...167 Door Locks ...15 Door Opener, Garage ...137 Drive Belts ...357 Drive Shaft Universal Joints ...365 Dual Rear Wheels ...281,334 E-85 Fuel ...Electric Rear Window Defrost Electrical Power Outlets ...Electronic Speed Control ...Emergency Brake...
Owner Manual
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... Hood Release ...113 Hoses ...372 Hub Caps ...333 Ignition ...13,228 Key ...11,13 Lock ...13 Infant Restraint ...56 Inflation Pressure Tires ...277 Inside Rearview Mirror ...78 Instrument Cluster ...164,165 Instrument Panel and Controls ...163 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...389 Interior Appearance Care ...387 Intermittent Wipers ...121 Introduction ...4 Jack Location ...322 Jack Operation ...327 Jump Starting ...337 Key, Replacement ...12 Key, Sentry ...11 Key-In Reminder ...11 Keyless Entry System ...22 Keys ...11,15 Lane Change and Turn Signals ...119 Lap Belts...
... Hood Release ...113 Hoses ...372 Hub Caps ...333 Ignition ...13,228 Key ...11,13 Lock ...13 Infant Restraint ...56 Inflation Pressure Tires ...277 Inside Rearview Mirror ...78 Instrument Cluster ...164,165 Instrument Panel and Controls ...163 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...389 Interior Appearance Care ...387 Intermittent Wipers ...121 Introduction ...4 Jack Location ...322 Jack Operation ...327 Jump Starting ...337 Key, Replacement ...12 Key, Sentry ...11 Key-In Reminder ...11 Keyless Entry System ...22 Keys ...11,15 Lane Change and Turn Signals ...119 Lap Belts...