Dodge 2008 Ram Chassis Cab 3500 Automobile User Manual


 
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION A MESSAGEFROM DAIMLERCHRYSLERCORPORATION - DIESEL ENGINESONLY HOW TO USETHISMANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSVAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS VEHICLEIDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE
MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLockingDoors WithThe KeySENTRY KEYReplacement KeysCustomerKey ProgrammingGeneralInformationSTEERING
WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering WheelTo Release The Steering Wheel LockAutomatic Transmission Ignition Interlock SystemSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IFEQUIPPED Rearmingof theSystemTo Set the AlarmTo Disarm the
SystemILLUMINATED ENTRYSYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -IFEQUIPPED To unlockthedoorsTo lock thedoorsUsingthe Panic AlarmGeneral InformationTransmitterBatteryService REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM-IF EQUIPPED DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks - If EquippedPower Door Locks - If EquippedChild ProtectionDoorLockWINDOWS Power Windows - If Equipped Power Sliding Rear Window - If Equipped Sliding Rear Window - If EquippedWind BuffetingOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder Belts
Adjustable Upper ShoulderBelt AnchorageAutomatic LockingRestraint(ALR)Mode -IfEquippedCenterLapBeltsSeat BeltPretensionersEnhancedDriverSeatBelt ReminderSystem(BeltAlert)SeatBelts andPregnantWomenSeatBelt ExtenderDriver AndRightFront
Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-AirbagEvent Data Recorder(EDR)ChildRestraintNEW ENGINE BREAK-IN 5.7L Gas Engine6.7L Diesel EngineSAFETYTIPS Transporting PassengersLock Your VehicleExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside
The VehicleSafety ChecksYou Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLEMIRRORSInside MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsExteriorMirrorsFolding FeatureElectronic Power Mirrors - If Equipped
Electric Rear Window Defroster andHeated SideviewMirrors -If EquippedTrailer Towing Mirrors - If EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IFEQUIPPED OperationsPhoneCall FeaturesUConnectSystem FeaturesAdvancedPhone ConnectivityThings
You ShouldKnow About YourUConnectSystemGeneral InformationSEATS 40-20-40 FrontSeatReclining SeatsAdjustable Head RestraintsManual Rotary LumbarSupportAdjustment - If EquippedPower Seats- If EquippedHeated Seats - If EquippedTO OPENAND CLOSE
THE HOODLIGHTSInterior LightsBatterySaverHeadlamp DelayHeadlights,ParkingLights, PanelLightsDaytimeRunning Lights(CanadaOnly andFleetVehicles)Lights-on ReminderFogLights-IfEquippedMultifunctionControlLeverWINDSHIELDWIPERS AND
WASHERS Windshield Wipers Windshield WashersTILT STEERING COLUMN DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED AdjustmentELECTRONICSPEEDCONTROL - IFEQUIPPEDTo ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary
The SpeedSettingTo AccelerateForPassingOVERHEADCONSOLE WITHCOMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIPCOMPUTER- IFEQUIPPED US/MButton RESETButtonGlobal ResetStepButton AverageFuelEconomy (AVG ECO)DistanceTo Empty (DTE)Trip
Odometer(ODO)ElapsedTime(ET)C/TButtonAutomaticCompassCalibrationManualCompassCalibrationRecalibratingTheCompassOutsideTemperatureOVERHEAD CONSOLEWITHELECTRONICVEHICLEINFORMATION CENTER(EVIC)-DIESELONLY
Dome/Reading LightsElectronicVehicle InformationCenter (EVIC)-If EquippedCompass/Temperature ButtonELECTRICALPOWEROUTLETSCIGARLIGHTER AND ASHRECEIVERCUPHOLDERS FrontInstrumentPanelCupholders (40-20-40Seats)- Automatic
TransmissionFront Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats)- Automatic TransmissionFront Instrument PanelCupholders -Manual Transmission RearCupholder (QuadCab) -IfEquippedSTORAGE Center StorageCompartment(40-20-40 Seat)- IfEquipped Center
Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)-If EquippedStorageand Seats(QuadCabModels)Plastic GroceryBagRetainers REARWINDOWFEATURES Electric RearWindowDefroster andHeatedSide viewMirrors-If EquippedPowerSlidingRear Window-IfEquipped
Sliding Rear Window-IfEquippedFOLDFLAT LOADFLOOR-IFEQUIPPEDUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENTPANEL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSINSTRUMENTCLUSTERS5.7L GasEngines6.7LCumminsDieselEnginesINSTRUMENTCLUSTER
DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Clock Setting ProcedureRADIOGENERAL INFORMATION Radio BroadcastSignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectricalDisturbancesAMReceptionFM ReceptionSALESCODEREF- AM/FM/CD (SINGLEDISC)RADIO WITH
OPTIONAL SATELLITERADIOAND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY OperatingInstructions- Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD ModeOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone-If EquippedOperating Instructions - Satellite
Radio - IfEquippedSALESCODE RAQ -AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONALSATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREEPHONE,AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS(VES) CAPABILITIES Operating Instructions-Radio ModeOperation Instructions -(CDMODE
for CD Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT Button (CDModefor CD AudioPlay)NotesOn PlayingMP3FilesOperation Instructions-(CDMode forMP3 Audio Play)LOAD/EJECTButton(CD ModeforMP3Play)SALES CODERAK- AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD (6-DISC)RADIOWITH
OPTIONAL SATELLITERADIO,HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, and WMA CAPABILITIES Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperating Instructions - Tape PlayerSeek ButtonFast Forward (FF)Rewind (RW)Tape EjectScan ButtonChangingTape DirectionMetal Tape
SelectionPinch Roller ReleaseNoiseReductionOperationInstructions-(CDMODEforCD AudioPlay)LOAD/EJECT Button(CDModeforCD AudioPlay)NotesOnPlayingMP3FilesOperationInstructions-(CDModeforMP3andWMA Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT Button
(CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play)SALES CODEREC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC)RADIO WITHNAVIGATION SYSTEM Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (IfEquipped)REC Settingthe ClockAudioClock DisplayVIDEOENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV)
- IF EQUIPPEDSATELLITE RADIO -IF EQUIPPEDSystemActivationElectronic SerialNumber/SiriusIdentification Number (ESN/SID)SelectingSatelliteMode in REF, RAQ,and RAK RadiosSelecting a ChannelStoringand Selecting Pre-Set ChannelsUsing thePTY (Program
Type) Button-IfEquippedPTYButtonSCANPTYButtonSEEKSatelliteAntennaReceptionQualityREMOTESOUNDSYSTEMCONTROLS-IFEQUIPPEDRadioOperationTapePlayerCDPlayerCASSETTETAPE ANDPLAYER MAINTENANCECOMPACT DISC
MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATIONAND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Heater Only - If Equipped Air ConditioningandHeating - If Equipped Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control - If EquippedOperating TipsOperatingTips Chart STARTING
AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES - GASENGINESManual Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedNormal StartingIf Engine FailsTo StartAfter StartingSTARTING PROCEDURES -DIESELENGINES Manual Transmission - IfEquipped
Automatic Transmission -If EquippedNormal Starting Procedure -EngineManifold Air Temperature Above 66degreesF (19 degrees C)Starting Procedure - Engine ManifoldAir Temperature Below 66degreesF (19 degrees C)Starting FluidsNORMAL OPERATION - DIESEL
ENGINE ColdWeatherPrecautionsEngineIdling-In ColdWeatherStoppingTheEngineEngineSpeedControlOperating PrecautionsCoolingSystemTips -AutomaticTransmissionENGINE BLOCKHEATER (GAS ENGINES)-IFEQUIPPEDDIESELEXHAUSTBRAKE
(ENGINE BRAKING)- IFEQUIPPEDAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAutomaticTransmission withOverdrive (5Speed 545RFE)-IfEquippedAutomatic Transmission(6Speed AS68RC)-IfEquippedMANUALTRANSMISSIONManual Transmission-6 Speed(G56)
Recommended VehicleShiftSpeedsDownshifting - Gas EngineDownshifting - DieselEngineFOUR-WHEEL-DRIVEOPERATION - IFEQUIPPEDManually Shifted Transfer CaseOperatingInformation/PrecautionsShifting Procedure - Manually ShiftedTransfer Case Transfer
Case Reminder LightElectronicallyShifted Transfer CaseOperatingInformation/Precautions(4 PositionSwitch)-IfEquippedShifting Procedure-ElectronicallyShiftedTransfer CaseLIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL -IFEQUIPPEDPOWER TAKE OFF OPERATION -IF
EQUIPPED Stationary ModeMobileModePowerTake Off - AftermarketInstallationDRIVINGONSLIPPERY SURFACES DRIVINGTHROUGHWATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow StandingWaterDRIVINGOFF-ROADPARKING BRAKE BRAKESYSTEMBrake Noise
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock BrakeSystemPOWERSTEERING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)TireLoadingand Tire PressureTIRES - GENERALINFORMATION Tire PressureTireInflationPressuresRadial-Ply TiresLimited Use Spare
- If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And BalanceSUPPLEMENTALTIREPRESSUREINFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED TIRE CHAINSSNOW TIRES TIREROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Dual Rear Wheels ENGINE
RUNAWAY FUELREQUIREMENTSFuelRequirements(5.7L GasEngines)Fuel Requirements(6.7L DieselEngines)ADDINGFUELAddingFuel(GasEngines)Adding Fuel(DieselEngines)VEHICLELOADINGCertificationLabelTRAILER TOWINGCommon Towing
DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsTrailer Towing Mirrors - If EquippedSNOWPLOW BeforeplowingSnowplow PrepPackage Model AvailabilityOver the
Road Operation With Snowplow AttachedMethods For Removing Snow Operating TipsGeneral MaintenanceRECREATIONALTOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational Towing - 2 Wheel Drive ModelsRecreational Towing - 4 Wheel Drive ModelsWHAT TO DO
IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERJACKING AND TIRECHANGING3500Models -IfEquippedJACKINGINSTRUCTIONSTire Changing ProcedureHOISTINGJUMP-STARTING With PortableStartingUnitFREEING A STUCK VEHICLEEMERGENCY
TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles2-Wheel- Drive VehiclesMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE ENGINE COMPARTMENT- 5.7L GAS ENGINE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM (OBD II) Loose Fuel FillerCapMessageREPLACEMENT PARTS ENGINE DATAPLATE DEALER SERVICE SERVICE INFORMATION MAINTENANCEPROCEDURESEngine OilDrive Belts (Gas Engines)Drive Belt (Diesel Engines)EngineAirCleaner Filter (Gas
Engines)Engine AirCleaner Filter (Diesel Engines)Draining Fuel/WaterSeparator Filter (Diesel Engines) EngineFuel Filter (Gas Engines)Spark Plugs(GasEngines)Catalytic Converter (Gas Engines)InterventionRegeneration Strategy - EVIC MessageProcessFlow (Catalyst
Full Message) (Diesel Engines Only)Emission-Related Components (GasEngines)MaintenanceFree Battery (Gas Engines)Maintenance Free Batteries (Diesel Engines)Air Conditioner MaintenancePower Steering -FluidCheckFront Suspension Ball JointsSteering Linkage
- InspectionFront Prop Shaft LubricationFrontAxle Universal Drive Joints AndBallJointsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield WashersExhaustSystemCoolingSystemFanCharge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler(DieselEngines)Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
Fuel System ConnectionsBrake SystemClutch Hydraulic SystemClutchLinkageRearAxle And 4x4 FrontDrivingAxle Fluid LevelTransfer Case-If EquippedManual Transmission - If EquippedAutomaticTransmission (Gas EngineOnly)AutomaticTransmission (Diesel Engine
Only)Front andRearWheelBearingsNoise ControlSystemRequiredMaintenance andWarrantyAppearanceCareandProtectionfrom CorrosionFUSES(INTEGRATED POWERMODULE)VEHICLE STORAGEREPLACEMENTLIGHTBULBSBULBREPLACEMENT
Headlight (Halogen)/Front ParkandTurn LightsFogLightsCabTop Clearance Lights-IfEquippedFLUID ANDCAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS ANDGENUINEPARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEMMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES -6.7L TURBO DIESEL OilChangeIndicatorSystemMaintenance ScheduleMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE- 5.7L GASENGINERequiredMaintenanceIntervalsIF YOU NEEDCONSUMERASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOROBTAINING
SERVICE FOR YOURVEHICLEPrepare For The AppointmentPrepareA ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIFYOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION(U.S.Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTSREPORTING SAFETYDEFECTSIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER
FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIREQUALITY GRADESTreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX