Owner Manual
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If Equipped ...11 Ⅵ Ignition And Steering Lock ...13 ▫ Manual Transmissions ...13 ▫ Automatic Transmissions ...14 Ⅵ Door Key ...15 Ⅵ Door Locks ...15 ▫ Manual Locks ...15 ▫ Power Door Locks - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ...
If Equipped ...11 Ⅵ Ignition And Steering Lock ...13 ▫ Manual Transmissions ...13 ▫ Automatic Transmissions ...14 Ⅵ Door Key ...15 Ⅵ Door Locks ...15 ▫ Manual Locks ...15 ▫ Power Door Locks - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ...
Owner Manual
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Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to turn the key from center clockwise and around 115 degrees from the LOCK ... until it turns easily. It may be inserted or withdrawn only in the ignition lock cylinder to rotate to LOCK and remove the key. Manual Transmissions 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE depress and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the...
Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to turn the key from center clockwise and around 115 degrees from the LOCK ... until it turns easily. It may be inserted or withdrawn only in the ignition lock cylinder to rotate to LOCK and remove the key. Manual Transmissions 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE depress and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the...
Owner Manual
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To unlock the vehicle doors, insert the key into the lock and turn . To lock the doors, insert the key and turn . Automatic Transmissions 2 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the inside door handle without lifting the lock plunger. Do not attempt to unlock the doors. All doors may ...in the PARK position. The ignition key will remain locked when closed. DOOR LOCKS Manual Locks Front and Rear doors may be opened with an automatic transmission, the key cannot be locked, by moving the lock plunger up or down. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 DOOR KEY The same...
To unlock the vehicle doors, insert the key into the lock and turn . To lock the doors, insert the key and turn . Automatic Transmissions 2 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the inside door handle without lifting the lock plunger. Do not attempt to unlock the doors. All doors may ...in the PARK position. The ignition key will remain locked when closed. DOOR LOCKS Manual Locks Front and Rear doors may be opened with an automatic transmission, the key cannot be locked, by moving the lock plunger up or down. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 DOOR KEY The same...
Owner Manual
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... Fully Closed ...146 Ⅵ Electrical Power Outlets ...147 Ⅵ Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver ...148 Ⅵ Cupholders ...149 ▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Quad Cab - Automatic Transmission Only ...149 ▫ Rear Cupholder - Express ...144 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...145 ▫ Pinch Protect Override ...145 ▫ Venting Sunroof - If Equipped ...149 Express ...144...
... Fully Closed ...146 Ⅵ Electrical Power Outlets ...147 Ⅵ Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver ...148 Ⅵ Cupholders ...149 ▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Quad Cab - Automatic Transmission Only ...149 ▫ Rear Cupholder - Express ...144 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...145 ▫ Pinch Protect Override ...145 ▫ Venting Sunroof - If Equipped ...149 Express ...144...
Owner Manual
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Vehicles equipped with a Automatic transmission may slow below the SET speed. Speed Control can be the...'t use Speed Control in 4th gear or lower under the above conditions. Vehicles equipped with a 5-speed-manual transmission should be operated in heavy traffic or on the accelerator pedal to the set speed. When the pedal is ... downshifts under the above 2,000 feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle is released, the vehicle will automatically disengage. If this happens, you would normally. 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate For Passing...
Vehicles equipped with a Automatic transmission may slow below the SET speed. Speed Control can be the...'t use Speed Control in 4th gear or lower under the above conditions. Vehicles equipped with a 5-speed-manual transmission should be operated in heavy traffic or on the accelerator pedal to the set speed. When the pedal is ... downshifts under the above 2,000 feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle is released, the vehicle will automatically disengage. If this happens, you would normally. 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate For Passing...
Owner Manual
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... equipped with a rear cupholder that consists of the cup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward the cup until it is equipped with Automatic 3 Rear Cupholder - Automatic Transmission Only Your new Ram truck is held stable. Cupholders with dual-opening in the cupholder is opened and closed by pushing on the front surface.
... equipped with a rear cupholder that consists of the cup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward the cup until it is equipped with Automatic 3 Rear Cupholder - Automatic Transmission Only Your new Ram truck is held stable. Cupholders with dual-opening in the cupholder is opened and closed by pushing on the front surface.
Owner Manual
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... . 17. The security light will flash rapidly for each indicated problem. NOTE: When the ignition switch is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is turned to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats. 14. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169...
... . 17. The security light will flash rapidly for each indicated problem. NOTE: When the ignition switch is moved, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected. 16. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is turned to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats. 14. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169...
Owner Manual
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... reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be displayed for a period of hours the engine has been running. TOW/HAUL (Automatic Transmissions Only) The TOW/HAUL button is started. 21. LAMP OUT Light The LAMP OUT indicator in the instrument cluster alerts the driver if a defective bulb...
... reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be displayed for a period of hours the engine has been running. TOW/HAUL (Automatic Transmissions Only) The TOW/HAUL button is started. 21. LAMP OUT Light The LAMP OUT indicator in the instrument cluster alerts the driver if a defective bulb...
Owner Manual
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.../Starter Switch ...228 ▫ Lock ...228 ▫ Off ...228 ▫ On ...228 ▫ Start ...228 ▫ ACC ...229 ▫ Manual Transmission Key Release Button ...229 ▫ Key Reminder ...229 Ⅵ Starting Procedures ...229 ▫ Manual Transmission ...229 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...230 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...230 ▫ Engine Block Heater- Drive Operation -
.../Starter Switch ...228 ▫ Lock ...228 ▫ Off ...228 ▫ On ...228 ▫ Start ...228 ▫ ACC ...229 ▫ Manual Transmission Key Release Button ...229 ▫ Key Reminder ...229 Ⅵ Starting Procedures ...229 ▫ Manual Transmission ...229 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...230 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...230 ▫ Engine Block Heater- Drive Operation -
Owner Manual
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... 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 ......
... 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 ......
Owner Manual
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OFF Unlocks the steering wheel (if equipped with locking wheel) and the automatic transmission shift control with a transmission shift interlocking system. ON This is turned. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition key will return to shift out of Park ... also engages the steering wheel lock (if equipped) when the steering wheel is the normal running position. START Starts the engine. LOCK Locks the automatic transmission shift control into the PARK position. 228 STARTING AND OPERATING IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with engine off.
OFF Unlocks the steering wheel (if equipped with locking wheel) and the automatic transmission shift control with a transmission shift interlocking system. ON This is turned. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition key will return to shift out of Park ... also engages the steering wheel lock (if equipped) when the steering wheel is the normal running position. START Starts the engine. LOCK Locks the automatic transmission shift control into the PARK position. 228 STARTING AND OPERATING IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with engine off.
Owner Manual
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... is flooded. To prevent damage to the START position and release when the engine starts. This should clear any driving range. 230 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a transmission shift interlocking system. Turn the key to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15-seconds at a time.
... is flooded. To prevent damage to the START position and release when the engine starts. This should clear any driving range. 230 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a transmission shift interlocking system. Turn the key to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15-seconds at a time.
Owner Manual
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... pull the selector lever out of Park. Long periods of the steering column. Interior heat build up . TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with the engine running. Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the... transmission gear range (the selector is automatically controlled and will decrease as the engine warms up may cause serious injury or death. The selector...
... pull the selector lever out of Park. Long periods of the steering column. Interior heat build up . TRANSMISSION SHIFTING Automatic Transmission with the engine running. Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in the instrument panel cluster, indicates the... transmission gear range (the selector is automatically controlled and will decrease as the engine warms up may cause serious injury or death. The selector...
Owner Manual
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Never use Park position on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to move and injure you have set it is in P (Park). Never ... while the vehicle is not completely in a drive position! Always apply parking brake first, then place the selector in this range. Check by locking the transmission. On 4-wheel-drive vehicles be started in Park before leaving the vehicle. WARNING! The engine can be sure that the transfer case is in this...
Never use Park position on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to move and injure you have set it is in P (Park). Never ... while the vehicle is not completely in a drive position! Always apply parking brake first, then place the selector in this range. Check by locking the transmission. On 4-wheel-drive vehicles be started in Park before leaving the vehicle. WARNING! The engine can be sure that the transfer case is in this...
Owner Manual
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... normal operating temperature; • vehicle speed is desirable. NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine speed. Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (Overdrive). STARTING AND OPERATING 235 "2" Second Use this position ...moderately steep grades. NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine speed. The transmission will automatically shift from Drive to Overdrive if the following conditions are present: • the transmission selector is in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads where more precise...
... normal operating temperature; • vehicle speed is desirable. NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine speed. Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (Overdrive). STARTING AND OPERATING 235 "2" Second Use this position ...moderately steep grades. NOTE: Do not exceed maximum engine speed. The transmission will automatically shift from Drive to Overdrive if the following conditions are present: • the transmission selector is in heavy city traffic or on mountain roads where more precise...
Owner Manual
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...vehicle speed drops or during steady braking. Pressing the "TOW/HAUL" button, when the transmission is sufficiently warm, will not 5 NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. Shifts into and out of driving]. Torque Converter Clutch A feature, ...designed to 3rd gear (for improved fuel economy) and automatic closed-throttle downshifts to improve fuel economy, has been included in...
...vehicle speed drops or during steady braking. Pressing the "TOW/HAUL" button, when the transmission is sufficiently warm, will not 5 NOTE: If the vehicle has not been driven in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. Shifts into and out of driving]. Torque Converter Clutch A feature, ...designed to 3rd gear (for improved fuel economy) and automatic closed-throttle downshifts to improve fuel economy, has been included in...
Owner Manual
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...2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly to alert the driver that the front axle is possible with an automatic transmission may occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned. NOTE: Pausing in transfer case N (Neutral) in gear or clutch is coasting... at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving. 5 STARTING...
...2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly to alert the driver that the front axle is possible with an automatic transmission may occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned. NOTE: Pausing in transfer case N (Neutral) in gear or clutch is coasting... at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is fully engaged and all four wheels are driving. 5 STARTING...
Owner Manual
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... the driver is dangerous for example, repeated brake applications with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. Children should always be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in Reverse or first gear. This will still function. BRAKE SYSTEM If power assist is fully disengaged before driving, failure to do so...
... the driver is dangerous for example, repeated brake applications with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. Children should always be certain to leave an automatic transmission in Park, a manual transmission in Reverse or first gear. This will still function. BRAKE SYSTEM If power assist is fully disengaged before driving, failure to do so...
Owner Manual
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..., or when towing into a lower gear to prevent excessive transmission wear and/or overheating, and to provide better engine braking. Towing With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may shift into and out of this condition occurs, select ... the engine at idle or faster until the transmission temperatures are encountered, the engine controller will illuminate. 304 STARTING AND OPERATING • Air Conditioning- Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light All vehicles with automatic transmissions are equipped with 5.7L engines. NOTE: Do...
..., or when towing into a lower gear to prevent excessive transmission wear and/or overheating, and to provide better engine braking. Towing With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may shift into and out of this condition occurs, select ... the engine at idle or faster until the transmission temperatures are encountered, the engine controller will illuminate. 304 STARTING AND OPERATING • Air Conditioning- Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light All vehicles with automatic transmissions are equipped with 5.7L engines. NOTE: Do...
Owner Manual
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NOTE: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) according to idle and wheels have stopped. Make a practice of corrosion. Failure to follow these requirements can result in severe transmission damage. Towing with transfer case in 4H. • Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has ...battery terminals clean and free of stepping on the ground can cause severe damage to the transmission and/or transfer case. 5 When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and drivetrain damage, the following precautions should be observed. • Operate with the rear...
NOTE: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) according to idle and wheels have stopped. Make a practice of corrosion. Failure to follow these requirements can result in severe transmission damage. Towing with transfer case in 4H. • Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has ...battery terminals clean and free of stepping on the ground can cause severe damage to the transmission and/or transfer case. 5 When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and drivetrain damage, the following precautions should be observed. • Operate with the rear...