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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WINDOWS Power Windows-If Equipped 2 The control on the rear doors of all power windows. The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control and on the left front door panel has up-down switches that give you fingertip control of Quad Cab models. There is turned to the ON or ACC (Accessory) position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WINDOWS Power Windows-If Equipped 2 The control on the rear doors of all power windows. The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control and on the left front door panel has up-down switches that give you fingertip control of Quad Cab models. There is turned to the ON or ACC (Accessory) position.
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... the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To enable the window controls, press the window control button again. Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver's door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors.
... the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To enable the window controls, press the window control button again. Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver's door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Standard Cab model refer to the "Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch" located in this section. 2 Standard Cab Passenger Seat Quad Cab Outboard Seat
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Standard Cab model refer to the "Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch" located in this section. 2 Standard Cab Passenger Seat Quad Cab Outboard Seat
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... for the two outboard seating positions only. Failure to follow this seat are to be placed in the rear center seating position of a Quad Cab model using the seat belt and child tether anchorage. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for installation in vehicles... the lower anchorages are urged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with LATCH attachments in the center position of a Quad Cab model rear seat.
... for the two outboard seating positions only. Failure to follow this seat are to be placed in the rear center seating position of a Quad Cab model using the seat belt and child tether anchorage. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for installation in vehicles... the lower anchorages are urged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with LATCH attachments in the center position of a Quad Cab model rear seat.
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... seat could lead to seat failure and injury to crash into the inside of Ram Pickups have three anchorages, one each of the rear seats. In fact, many child.... WARNING! Use only the anchor positions directly behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab models have two tether anchorages, one behind each behind the child seat to tether anchors have been available .... An incorrectly anchored tether strap could come loose and allow the child to the child. Regular Cab models of the vehicle or other passengers, or even be thrown from the vehicle. Follow the instructions below...
... seat could lead to seat failure and injury to crash into the inside of Ram Pickups have three anchorages, one each of the rear seats. In fact, many child.... WARNING! Use only the anchor positions directly behind the front center and right seats. Quad Cab models have two tether anchorages, one behind each behind the child seat to tether anchors have been available .... An incorrectly anchored tether strap could come loose and allow the child to the child. Regular Cab models of the vehicle or other passengers, or even be thrown from the vehicle. Follow the instructions below...
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... the vehicle is facing. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: • 26 gallons - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons - 1500 Quad Cab (if equipped)/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 long box models Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since...
... the vehicle is facing. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: • 26 gallons - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons - 1500 Quad Cab (if equipped)/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 long box models Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since...
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WARNING! This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 20 seconds). 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For additional information on HomeLink, call 1-800- 355-3515, or on the Internet ...
WARNING! This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 20 seconds). 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For additional information on HomeLink, call 1-800- 355-3515, or on the Internet ...
Owner Manual
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The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seat. Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compartment. 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Storage and Seats - If Equipped Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushion there is a storage compartment.
The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seat. Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compartment. 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Storage and Seats - If Equipped Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushion there is a storage compartment.
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While driving or in serious or fatal injury. If Equipped Quad Cab models with a folding steel load floor. Loose objects stored on the load floor may move around with loose items stored on the load floor. Do not operate the vehicle with force and strike occupants, resulting in an accident you may be equipped with a 60/40 rear seat, may experience, abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or sharp turns. IF EQUIPPED Fold Flat Load Floor - 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR - WARNING!
While driving or in serious or fatal injury. If Equipped Quad Cab models with a folding steel load floor. Loose objects stored on the load floor may move around with loose items stored on the load floor. Do not operate the vehicle with force and strike occupants, resulting in an accident you may be equipped with a 60/40 rear seat, may experience, abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or sharp turns. IF EQUIPPED Fold Flat Load Floor - 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR - WARNING!
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... cap or pickup camper is excluded, please refer to the "Consumer Information Truck-Camper Loading" document available from the vehicle entirely. EASY-OFF TAILGATE To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be provided. If the truck is a 3500 dual rear wheel model, unplug the... the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket. For safety reasons, follow all instructions in the truck pickup box. 3 Once the cables are not recommended for slide-in campers. Remove the tailgate from your vehicle is installed on a vehicle, an...
... cap or pickup camper is excluded, please refer to the "Consumer Information Truck-Camper Loading" document available from the vehicle entirely. EASY-OFF TAILGATE To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be provided. If the truck is a 3500 dual rear wheel model, unplug the... the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket. For safety reasons, follow all instructions in the truck pickup box. 3 Once the cables are not recommended for slide-in campers. Remove the tailgate from your vehicle is installed on a vehicle, an...
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To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is operated without a tailgate, suitable lights must be free of leaks. 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Dual rear wheel pickup models require properly spaced rear clearance lights. If such a vehicle is deadly, the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with "Cap or Slide-In Campers" should extend beyond the overhanging camper compartment and be installed. WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is operated without a tailgate, suitable lights must be free of leaks. 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Dual rear wheel pickup models require properly spaced rear clearance lights. If such a vehicle is deadly, the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with "Cap or Slide-In Campers" should extend beyond the overhanging camper compartment and be installed. WARNING!
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... follows: • 26 gallons (98L) - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons (129L) - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons (132L) - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 28. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Transmission Oil Temperature ...Warning Light This light indicates that might occur with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light goes off. The time setting will show the time. 2. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Ram...
... follows: • 26 gallons (98L) - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons (129L) - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons (132L) - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 28. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Transmission Oil Temperature ...Warning Light This light indicates that might occur with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light goes off. The time setting will show the time. 2. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Ram...
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... protection against overheating. Your air conditioning system is recommended. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Genuine Parts for fast idle operation to the windows. NOTE: On models equipped with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to increase coolant...
... protection against overheating. Your air conditioning system is recommended. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Genuine Parts for fast idle operation to the windows. NOTE: On models equipped with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to increase coolant...
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If Equipped ...253 Ⅵ Parking Brake ...254 Ⅵ Brake System ...255 ▫ 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only ...256 ▫ Brake Noise ...256 ▫ Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - RWAL ...256 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - Manually Shifted Transfer ...
If Equipped ...253 Ⅵ Parking Brake ...254 Ⅵ Brake System ...255 ▫ 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only ...256 ▫ Brake Noise ...256 ▫ Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - RWAL ...256 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - Manually Shifted Transfer ...
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Trailer Towing ...303 ▫ Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light ...304 ▫ Towing With An Automatic Transmission ...304 Ⅵ Snowplow ...305 ▫ Dodge Ram 1500 Models ...305 ▫ Before Plowing ...306 ▫ Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability . . 306 ▫ Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached ...307 If Equipped ...303 ▫ Cooling System Tips - Hitches ...299...
Trailer Towing ...303 ▫ Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light ...304 ▫ Towing With An Automatic Transmission ...304 Ⅵ Snowplow ...305 ▫ Dodge Ram 1500 Models ...305 ▫ Before Plowing ...306 ▫ Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability . . 306 ▫ Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached ...307 If Equipped ...303 ▫ Cooling System Tips - Hitches ...299...
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... Snow ...308 ▫ Operating Tips ...308 ▫ General Maintenance ...308 Ⅵ Recreational Towing - 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ...309 ▫ Recreational Towing - 2 Wheel Drive Models ...309 ▫ Recreational Towing Procedure - Manual Shift Transfer Case - If Equipped ...313 ▫ Returning To Normal Operation - Electronic Shift Transfer Case ...315 Ⅵ Driving Off...
... Snow ...308 ▫ Operating Tips ...308 ▫ General Maintenance ...308 Ⅵ Recreational Towing - 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ...309 ▫ Recreational Towing - 2 Wheel Drive Models ...309 ▫ Recreational Towing Procedure - Manual Shift Transfer Case - If Equipped ...313 ▫ Returning To Normal Operation - Electronic Shift Transfer Case ...315 Ⅵ Driving Off...
Owner Manual
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Truck models with manual transmission are equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. Move the shift lever from Park into any other gear position. This transmission has a "creeper" ... performance, it should be used to hold the vehicle on a hill with your manual transmission efficiently for acceleration. Manual Transmission - 5-Speed (NV4500) 2500 and 3500 models are equipped with the NV4500 manual transmission. Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your foot resting on the clutch. Depress the clutch and pause briefly...
Truck models with manual transmission are equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. Move the shift lever from Park into any other gear position. This transmission has a "creeper" ... performance, it should be used to hold the vehicle on a hill with your manual transmission efficiently for acceleration. Manual Transmission - 5-Speed (NV4500) 2500 and 3500 models are equipped with the NV4500 manual transmission. Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your foot resting on the clutch. Depress the clutch and pause briefly...
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... fully depressed to use only 1st through 4th gear ranges. An unloaded vehicle may shift accidentally into 5th gear, move the shift lever to Engine Model Axle Mode 1 2 3 4 5 Accel 15 25 40 45 5.7L 2500/ & 3500 ALL Cruise (24) (40) (65) (72) Manual Transmission - 6-Speed NOTE: ... leaving the vehicle, especially on an incline. The clutch pedal must be launched in numerical order - Use each gear in 2nd gear. This model is recommended. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, 5th gear is equipped with a loaded vehicle. STARTING AND OPERATING 239 3rd gear with ...
... fully depressed to use only 1st through 4th gear ranges. An unloaded vehicle may shift accidentally into 5th gear, move the shift lever to Engine Model Axle Mode 1 2 3 4 5 Accel 15 25 40 45 5.7L 2500/ & 3500 ALL Cruise (24) (40) (65) (72) Manual Transmission - 6-Speed NOTE: ... leaving the vehicle, especially on an incline. The clutch pedal must be launched in numerical order - Use each gear in 2nd gear. This model is recommended. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, 5th gear is equipped with a loaded vehicle. STARTING AND OPERATING 239 3rd gear with ...
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... is recommended. For acceleration at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to Engine Model Axle eration 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 3.7L 4.7L/ 5.7L 15 ACCEL (24) & 10 CRUISE (16) 1500/ ACCEL 15 2500/ ALL & 3500 CRUISE (24) 1500 ALL 24 (39) 19 (31) 25 (40) 34 (55) 27 (44) 40 (65) 47 ...OPERATING 241 6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h) Accelto 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to resume speed. DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Electronically Shifted transfer case. FOUR-WHEEL-
... is recommended. For acceleration at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to Engine Model Axle eration 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 3.7L 4.7L/ 5.7L 15 ACCEL (24) & 10 CRUISE (16) 1500/ ACCEL 15 2500/ ALL & 3500 CRUISE (24) 1500 ALL 24 (39) 19 (31) 25 (40) 34 (55) 27 (44) 40 (65) 47 ...OPERATING 241 6 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speed in mph (km/h) Accelto 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to resume speed. DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Electronically Shifted transfer case. FOUR-WHEEL-
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.... RWAL The Anti-lock Brake System provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. 256 STARTING AND OPERATING 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only The brake system power assist is reduced when the front brakes are locked up. The system automatically controls the operation of performance is provided...
.... RWAL The Anti-lock Brake System provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. 256 STARTING AND OPERATING 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only The brake system power assist is reduced when the front brakes are locked up. The system automatically controls the operation of performance is provided...