Owner's Manual
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...prevent entry from the rear of the most important safety features in this section. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (1500 STANDARD and QUAD CAB ONLY) Some of the vehicle. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with... equipped, window bags for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to minimize the buffeting. It tells you ...how to use your restraint system properly to keep you will be carrying children too small for the driver ...
...prevent entry from the rear of the most important safety features in this section. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (1500 STANDARD and QUAD CAB ONLY) Some of the vehicle. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with... equipped, window bags for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to minimize the buffeting. It tells you ...how to use your restraint system properly to keep you will be carrying children too small for the driver ...
Owner's Manual
Page 227
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. Clock Setting Procedure 1. When the ignition switch is in the "OFF" position, or when the radio frequency is ... only one of the time and frequency on . UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: • 26 gallons - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 29. When the ignition is ON the Door Ajar...
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. Clock Setting Procedure 1. When the ignition switch is in the "OFF" position, or when the radio frequency is ... only one of the time and frequency on . UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows: • 26 gallons - 1500 short box models • 34 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 29. When the ignition is ON the Door Ajar...
Owner's Manual
Page 306
... lever from the Neutral position straight across, in one swift motion, and down into Reverse gear. You should be used. Fully depress the clutch pedal before leaving the vehicle, especially on an incline. 1500 models are equipped with light acceleration, 6th gear is fully engaged. This transmission has a clutch interlocking ignition system...
... lever from the Neutral position straight across, in one swift motion, and down into Reverse gear. You should be used. Fully depress the clutch pedal before leaving the vehicle, especially on an incline. 1500 models are equipped with light acceleration, 6th gear is fully engaged. This transmission has a clutch interlocking ignition system...
Owner's Manual
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..., and may be upshifted as indicated. STARTING AND OPERATING 307 To shift into Reverse. Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transmission for acceleration. Move the shift lever from a high gear down steep hills. In addition, downshifting... to to to to Rate 2 3 4 5 6 15 24 34 47 56 ACCEL (24) (39) (55) (76) (90) 3.7L 1500 ALL & 10 19 27 37 41 CRUISE (16) (31) (44) (60) (66) ACCEL 15 25 40 45 50 4.7L... 1500 ALL & (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) CRUISE Downshifting Moving from the Neutral position straight across, in...
..., and may be upshifted as indicated. STARTING AND OPERATING 307 To shift into Reverse. Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transmission for acceleration. Move the shift lever from a high gear down steep hills. In addition, downshifting... to to to to Rate 2 3 4 5 6 15 24 34 47 56 ACCEL (24) (39) (55) (76) (90) 3.7L 1500 ALL & 10 19 27 37 41 CRUISE (16) (31) (44) (60) (66) ACCEL 15 25 40 45 50 4.7L... 1500 ALL & (24) (40) (65) (72) (81) CRUISE Downshifting Moving from the Neutral position straight across, in...
Owner's Manual
Page 352
... lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if different than the speed recommended by the chain manufacturer. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class S" chains on 1500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is important that could suggest ...
... lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if different than the speed recommended by the chain manufacturer. TIRE CHAINS Use "Class S" chains on 1500 Ram Trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED A light load vehicle condition is important that could suggest ...
Owner's Manual
Page 353
...P275/60R20, tires. Do not use of class "U" chains is permitted on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17 LT235/ 80R17 tires or 4X4 front wheels of class "S" chains is permitted only on 1500 Ram Trucks with P245/70R17 tires only.... NOTE: The use tire chains on the front and rear of vehicles equipped with LT245/ 70R17E tires. CAUTION! There may not be adequate...
...P275/60R20, tires. Do not use of class "U" chains is permitted on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17 LT235/ 80R17 tires or 4X4 front wheels of class "S" chains is permitted only on 1500 Ram Trucks with P245/70R17 tires only.... NOTE: The use tire chains on the front and rear of vehicles equipped with LT245/ 70R17E tires. CAUTION! There may not be adequate...
Owner's Manual
Page 382
Trailer Towing Position On 1500 Models, snowplows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be affected by the change in serious injury or death. These packages include components necessary to ... Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factory installed option. The airbag crash sensors may be added to the front end of your vehicle with a snowplow. Dodge Ram 1500 Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Ram 1500 Models for snowplow applications.
Trailer Towing Position On 1500 Models, snowplows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be affected by the change in serious injury or death. These packages include components necessary to ... Snowplow Prep Packages are available as a factory installed option. The airbag crash sensors may be added to the front end of your vehicle with a snowplow. Dodge Ram 1500 Models NOTE: Do not use Dodge Ram 1500 Models for snowplow applications.
Owner's Manual
Page 383
...to this information. Do not expect that must be connected to properly assure operator safety and prevent overloading vehicle systems. WARNING! Using 1500 Model vehicles for proper tightness. 5 There are not properly installed. The "Lamp Out" indicator could adversely affect performance of a... snowplow it is highly recommended that the owner / installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the current Dodge BODY BUILDER'S GUIDE. NOTE: Before installation of the airbag system in this manual CAUTION! STARTING AND OPERATING 383 CAUTION! Attaching ...
...to this information. Do not expect that must be connected to properly assure operator safety and prevent overloading vehicle systems. WARNING! Using 1500 Model vehicles for proper tightness. 5 There are not properly installed. The "Lamp Out" indicator could adversely affect performance of a... snowplow it is highly recommended that the owner / installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the current Dodge BODY BUILDER'S GUIDE. NOTE: Before installation of the airbag system in this manual CAUTION! STARTING AND OPERATING 383 CAUTION! Attaching ...
Owner's Manual
Page 400
... use as a safety measure. 400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! The jack is designed to lift the vehicle for service purposes, unless suitable supports are stored under the vehicle as a tool for access. Removal (1500 Standard Cab/Quad Cab Vehicles) WARNING! Jack Cover The ...jack and jack tools are placed under the front passenger seat. Avoid ice or slippery areas. While driving you may move around with force, resulting in the original carrier and location. After using the jack and...
... use as a safety measure. 400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! The jack is designed to lift the vehicle for service purposes, unless suitable supports are stored under the vehicle as a tool for access. Removal (1500 Standard Cab/Quad Cab Vehicles) WARNING! Jack Cover The ...jack and jack tools are placed under the front passenger seat. Avoid ice or slippery areas. While driving you may move around with force, resulting in the original carrier and location. After using the jack and...
Owner's Manual
Page 407
Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Placement of the Jack: • For 1500 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below. 6 1500 4X2 Jacking Location WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3.
Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Placement of the Jack: • For 1500 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below. 6 1500 4X2 Jacking Location WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3.
Owner's Manual
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The tube extension, may be used, but is not required. • For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. 408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1500 4X4 Jacking Location 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking • For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part of the frame. • Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench.
The tube extension, may be used, but is not required. • For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. 408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1500 4X4 Jacking Location 2500/3500 4X2 Jacking • For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part of the frame. • Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench.
Owner's Manual
Page 410
To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts using a crisscross pattern. If in order to remove the tire. 5. Raise the vehicle only enough to lower the jack. 4. Lightly tighten the nuts. It could slip ...off the jack and hurt someone near it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a flat face. On 3500 dual rear wheel models (DRW) the ...
To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts using a crisscross pattern. If in order to remove the tire. 5. Raise the vehicle only enough to lower the jack. 4. Lightly tighten the nuts. It could slip ...off the jack and hurt someone near it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a flat face. On 3500 dual rear wheel models (DRW) the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 442
... contamination of the grease. Front suspension ball joints should be replaced only by a qualified service technician using tools specially designed for the detailed replacement procedure. Half-shaft Constant Velocity Joints All four- drive 1500 models are used. Continued operation could result in this purpose. Serviceable replacement ball joints are damaged the ball joints...
... contamination of the grease. Front suspension ball joints should be replaced only by a qualified service technician using tools specially designed for the detailed replacement procedure. Half-shaft Constant Velocity Joints All four- drive 1500 models are used. Continued operation could result in this purpose. Serviceable replacement ball joints are damaged the ball joints...
Owner's Manual
Page 453
...lubricant whenever a fluid change is on level ground, enough lubricant should be to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Ram 2500/3500 Model Axles DO NOT REQUIRE any limited slip oil additive (friction modifiers). Lubricant Selection Refer to the bottom of the filler hole... while the vehicle is made. If the level of the lubricant is the only lubricant recommended for use in the Getrag 238 transmission. 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Limited-Slip Differentials in 1500 Model vehicles require that 4 oz. (118 ml) Mopar limited slip additive be added to bring ...
...lubricant whenever a fluid change is on level ground, enough lubricant should be to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Ram 2500/3500 Model Axles DO NOT REQUIRE any limited slip oil additive (friction modifiers). Lubricant Selection Refer to the bottom of the filler hole... while the vehicle is made. If the level of the lubricant is the only lubricant recommended for use in the Getrag 238 transmission. 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Limited-Slip Differentials in 1500 Model vehicles require that 4 oz. (118 ml) Mopar limited slip additive be added to bring ...
Owner's Manual
Page 486
... Transmission Fluid. Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles on 1500 Models Require the addition of 118 ml (4 oz.) Mopar limited slip additive or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available,...additive. Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. GL-5 SAE 75W-90 (MS-9763) or equivalent. Use only recommended brake fluids. Mopar PN 05179014AA, NVG 246 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Automatic ...
... Transmission Fluid. Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles on 1500 Models Require the addition of 118 ml (4 oz.) Mopar limited slip additive or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available,...additive. Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. GL-5 SAE 75W-90 (MS-9763) or equivalent. Use only recommended brake fluids. Mopar PN 05179014AA, NVG 246 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Automatic ...