Dodge 2008 Ram PowerWagon 2500 Automobile User Manual


 
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOWTO USE THIS MANUALWARNINGS ANDCAUTIONSVAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERSVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERVEHICLEMODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGSTO KNOWBEFORESTARTINGYOURVEHICLE
POWER WAGON: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE FeaturesInstrument Panel and ControlsOperationEmergenciesA WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeySENTRY KEYReplacementKeysCustomer Key
ProgrammingGeneral InformationSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering WheelTo Release The Steering Wheel LockAutomatic Transmission Ignition Interlock SystemSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming
of theSystemToSettheAlarmTo Disarmthe SystemILLUMINATED ENTRYSYSTEM-IF EQUIPPEDREMOTE KEYLESSENTRY-IF EQUIPPEDTounlockthedoorsTo lock thedoorsUsing thePanicAlarmGeneralInformationTransmitter Battery ServiceREMOTE
STARTING SYSTEM -IFEQUIPPEDDOOR LOCKSManualDoor LocksPowerDoorLocks- IfEquippedChildProtectionDoor LockWINDOWSPowerWindows-IfEquipped WindBuffetingOCCUPANT RESTRAINTSLap/ShoulderBeltsAdjustableUpper ShoulderBelt
AnchorageAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If EquippedCenter Lap BeltsSeatBelt Pretensioners - IfEquippedEnhanced Seat Belt ReminderSystem (BeltAlert) SeatBelts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver And Right Front PassengerSupplemental
Restraint System (SRS)-Airbags Event DataRecorder (EDR)ChildRestraintENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersLock Your VehicleExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehicleSafety Checks You Should
Make OutsideTheVehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OFYOURVEHICLEPOWER WAGON FEATURES LockingFrontandRear Differentials4.56:1 GearsElectronicallyDisconnecting Stabilizer/Sway BarIncreasedRide Height12,000lb.WinchHigh-Pressure
Monotube Shocks/New FrontandRear SpringsOff-Road TiresSkidPlates And Underbody ProtectionWheel FlaresWheelsStandardpackagefeaturesMopar OptionsMIRRORS Inside MirrorAutomaticDimmingMirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsExteriorMirrors Folding Feature
Electronic Power Mirrors - If Equipped Electric Rear Window Defrosterand Heated Sideview Mirrors- If EquippedTrailer Towing Mirrors - If EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System Features
Advanced Phone ConnectivityThingsYou Should Know AboutYour UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS 40-20-40 Front SeatReclining SeatsAdjustable Head RestraintsManual Rotary Lumbar SupportAdjustment - If EquippedPower Seats-If EquippedHeated Seats
- If EquippedTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Interior Lights Battery SaverHeadlamp DelayHeadlights, ParkingLights, Panel LightsDaytimeRunning Lights (Canada Onlyand Fleet Vehicles)Lights-on ReminderFog Lights - IfEquippedCargo Light -If Equipped
Multifunction Control LeverWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS WindshieldWipersWindshield WashersTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONICSPEED CONTROL -IFEQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The
Speed SettingToAccelerateFor PassingOVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPEDCourtesy/Reading LightsOVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER - IF EQUIPPED US/M Button RESET Button Global ResetStep Button Average
Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)Distance To Empty (DTE)Trip Odometer (ODO)Elapsed Time (ET)C/T Button Automatic Compass CalibrationManual Compass CalibrationRecalibrating The CompassOutside TemperatureGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming
HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Open Sunroof - ExpressModeComfort StopClosing Sunroof -ExpressPinch
Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof-ExpressSunshade OperationWindBuffetingSunroof MaintenanceSunroofFullyClosedELECTRICAL POWEROUTLETSCIGAR LIGHTER AND ASHRECEIVER CUPHOLDERSFrontInstrumentPanel Cupholders
Rear Cupholder -Quad Cab - If EquippedSTORAGECenterStorage Compartment - IfEquipped Storage and Seats -If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURESElectric Rear Window Defroster and HeatedSide view Mirrors - IfEquippedPowerSliding Rear Window -If Equipped
Sliding RearWindow -If EquippedFOLDFLAT LOAD FLOOR- IFEQUIPPED PICKUPBOX SLIDE-INCAMPERS EASY-OFF TAILGATE UNDERSTANDING YOURINSTRUMENTPANEL INSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLSINSTRUMENT CLUSTERINSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DESCRIPTION ELECTRONICDIGITAL CLOCK Clock Setting ProcedureRADIOGENERAL INFORMATION Radio BroadcastSignalsTwo Types ofSignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFMReceptionSALESCODE REF -AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO
WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREEPHONE CAPABILITY Operating Instructions-RadioModeOperation Instructions-CDModeOperationInstructions- Auxiliary ModeOperatingInstructions-Hands FreePhone-IfEquippedOperating Instructions
- Satellite Radio - If EquippedSALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENTSYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions
- (CD MODEforCD Audio Play)LOAD/EJECTButton(CDModefor CD AudioPlay)NotesOnPlayingMP3FilesOperationInstructions- (CDModeforMP3 AudioPlay)LOAD/EJECT Button(CDModeforMP3Play)SALESCODERAK- AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD (6-DISC)
RADIO WITHOPTIONALSATELLITERADIO,HANDSFREE PHONE,VIDEO,MP3, andWMACAPABILITIES OperatingInstructions -RadioModeOperating Instructions-Tape PlayerSeekButtonFast Forward(FF)Rewind(RW)Tape EjectScanButtonChanging Tape
DirectionMetal Tape SelectionPinch Roller ReleaseNoiseReductionOperationInstructions-(CDMODEforCD AudioPlay)LOAD/EJECTButton(CDModeforCD AudioPlay)NotesOnPlayingMP3FilesOperationInstructions - (CDModeforMP3andWMA Audio Play)
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode forMP3and WMA Play)SALESCODE REC- AM/FM/CD (6-DISC)RADIOWITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM Operating Instructions -SatelliteRadio (IfEquipped)RECSetting theClockAudioClock DisplaySATELLITE RADIO -IFEQUIPPED
System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/SiriusIdentificationNumber(ESN/SID)SelectingSatelliteModeinREF, RAQ, andRAKRadiosSelectingaChannelStoringandSelectingPre-SetChannelsUsingthePTY(Program Type) Button-IfEquippedPTYButtonSCAN
PTY Button SEEKSatelliteAntennaReception QualityREMOTE SOUND SYSTEMCONTROLS- IF EQUIPPED RadioOperationTape PlayerCD PlayerCASSETTE TAPE ANDPLAYER MAINTENANCE COMPACT DISCMAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATIONAND CELLULAR
PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Heater Only-FleetVehicles AirConditioningandHeating-IfEquippedAirConditioningwithDualZone Temperature Control -IfEquippedOperating TipsOperating TipsChartSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES -
GASENGINESManual Transmission-IfEquippedAutomatic Transmission-IfEquippedNormalStartingIfEngineFailsToStartAfter StartingENGINEBLOCKHEATER-IFEQUIPPEDAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAutomatic Transmissionwith OverdriveMANUAL
TRANSMISSION ManualTransmission-6Speed (G56)Recommended VehicleShiftSpeedsDownshifting- All ManualTransmissionsFOUR-WHEEL-DRIVEOPERATION ManuallyShifted Transfer CaseOperatingInformation/PrecautionsShifting Procedure-Manually
Shifted Transfer Case Transfer Case Reminder LightLIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Axle Locker System Stabilizer/Sway Bar System POWER WAGON - SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle
CharacteristicsDriving in Snow, Mud andSandCrossingObstacles (Rocks AndOtherHigh Points)HillClimbingDriving ThroughWaterAiring DownForOff-Road DrivingVehicle RecoveryAfterDriving Off-RoadWINCHUSAGE- IFEQUIPPEDThings To Know Before Using
YourWinchUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OFYOURWINCH WINCH ACCESSORIESOPERATING YOUR WINCHRIGGING TECHNIQUESPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEMBrakeNoiseFour-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)- If EquippedPOWER STEERING
MULTI DISPLACEMENTSYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L EngineOnly TIRE SAFETY INFORMATIONTire Markings Tire IdentificationNumber(TIN)Tire Loading andTire PressureTIRES-GENERAL INFORMATIONTire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply TiresCompact Spare
Tire-IfEquippedLimitedUseSpare-IfEquippedTireSpinningTreadWearIndicatorsLifeofTireReplacementTiresAlignmentAndBalanceSUPPLEMENTALTIREPRESSUREINFORMATION-IFEQUIPPEDTIRECHAINSSNOWTIRESTIREROTATION
RECOMMENDATIONS TIREPRESSUREMONITOR SYSTEM(TPMS) -IF EQUIPPEDTire PressureMonitorSystem (TPMS)Light LoadReset SwitchDescription -IfEquippedTirePressureMonitor SystemComponentsGeneral InformationFUELREQUIREMENTS
Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineSulfur In GasolineMaterials AddedTo FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Adding Fuel (Gas Engines)VEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common
Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsTrailer Towing Mirrors - If EquippedSNOWPLOW RECREATIONAL TOWING - 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)RecreationalTowing Procedure-Manual Shift TransferCase- If EquippedReturning to NormalOperation- Manual Shift TransferCaseEQUIPMENTIDENTIFICATION PLATE WHATTO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNINGFLASHER
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGINGAllModels- If EquippedJACKINGINSTRUCTIONSRemovingTheSpareTireTire ChangingProcedureHOISTINGJUMP-STARTING FREEING A STUCKVEHICLEEMERGENCYTOWHOOKS-IFEQUIPPEDTOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE 4-Wheel-Drive VehiclesWINCH USAGE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT- 5.7L GAS ENGINE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCEPROCEDURES Engine OilEngineOilFilterDriveBelts - CheckConditionandTensionSpark Plugs(GasEngines)Engine AirCleanerFilterEngineFuelFilterCatalytic ConverterEmission-Related Components
Maintenance Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenancePower Steering - Fluid CheckFront Suspension Ball JointsSteering Linkage - InspectionFront PropShaft LubricationBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield WashersExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses
AndVacuum/Vapor HarnessesBrakeSystemClutchHydraulicSystemClutchLinkageRearAxleAnd4x4FrontDriving AxleFluidLevelTransfer CaseFrontDriveShaftManualTransmissionAutomaticTransmissionFront WheelBearingsNoiseControlSystemRequired
Maintenance and WarrantyAppearance Care and Protection from CorrosionFUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) VEHICLE STORAGE EPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBSBULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and TurnLightsTail, Stop, Turn and Backup
LightsCenterHigh-MountedStoplightWithCargoLightCabTopClearanceLights-IfEquippedFogLightsFLUIDSANDCAPACITIESFLUIDS,LUBRICANTSANDGENUINEPARTSEngineChassisMAINTENANCESCHEDULESEMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RequiredMaintenanceIntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMERASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE PrepareForThe AppointmentPrepareAListBe Reasonable With RequestsIFYOU
NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIREQUALITYGRADES TreadwearTraction Grades
Temperature GradesINDEX