Owner Manual
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...8226; Airbag Warning Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Window Bags above Side Windows (if equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolsters • Front Acceleration Sensors (1500 Vehicles Only) ... Seat Track Position Sensor (if equipped) • Passenger Side Frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (2500/ 3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) How the Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller...
...8226; Airbag Warning Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Window Bags above Side Windows (if equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolsters • Front Acceleration Sensors (1500 Vehicles Only) ... Seat Track Position Sensor (if equipped) • Passenger Side Frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (2500/ 3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) How the Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller...
Owner Manual
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..., it takes to inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occupant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the instrument panel. The bags fully inflate ... airbag. The driver's front airbag gas is about 50 - 70 milliseconds. See Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch - (2500/ 3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the way as the bags inflate to restrain the driver and front passenger. In this...
..., it takes to inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occupant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the instrument panel. The bags fully inflate ... airbag. The driver's front airbag gas is about 50 - 70 milliseconds. See Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch - (2500/ 3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the way as the bags inflate to restrain the driver and front passenger. In this...
Owner Manual
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Holding the button in resets the trip odometer reading when in a high torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.g., snow plowing, off . 28. This could occur because the low fuel warning is possible for DTE to toggle between the odometer and the ... transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as follows: • 26 gal (98 L) - 1500 short box models • 34 gal (128 L) - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gal (132 L) - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 27.
Holding the button in resets the trip odometer reading when in a high torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.g., snow plowing, off . 28. This could occur because the low fuel warning is possible for DTE to toggle between the odometer and the ... transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as follows: • 26 gal (98 L) - 1500 short box models • 34 gal (128 L) - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gal (132 L) - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 27.
Owner Manual
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...; Normal Starting ...278 ▫ Automatic Transmission - If Equipped ...282 Ⅵ Automatic Transmission ...282 ▫ Automatic Transmission With Overdrive ...283 Ⅵ Manual Transmission ...288 ▫ Shifting - 2500/3500 Models ...289 ▫ Shifting - 1500 Vehicles ...291 ▫ Downshifting - All Manual Transmissions ...292 ▫ Reverse Shifting ...293 Ⅵ Four...
...; Normal Starting ...278 ▫ Automatic Transmission - If Equipped ...282 Ⅵ Automatic Transmission ...282 ▫ Automatic Transmission With Overdrive ...283 Ⅵ Manual Transmission ...288 ▫ Shifting - 2500/3500 Models ...289 ▫ Shifting - 1500 Vehicles ...291 ▫ Downshifting - All Manual Transmissions ...292 ▫ Reverse Shifting ...293 Ⅵ Four...
Owner Manual
Page 296
...this feature, a slow shift to REVERSE (R) can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to the operating instructions for normal street and highway conditions such as a high shift effort. Shifting out of reverse bring the vehicle to a... the desired positions. This is intended to a complete stop and depress the clutch. On 2500/3500 models, when shifting out of reverse prior to be perceived as dry, hard surfaced roads. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - 294 STARTING AND OPERATING The "knock-over" prevents the driver from accidentally...
...this feature, a slow shift to REVERSE (R) can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to the operating instructions for normal street and highway conditions such as a high shift effort. Shifting out of reverse bring the vehicle to a... the desired positions. This is intended to a complete stop and depress the clutch. On 2500/3500 models, when shifting out of reverse prior to be perceived as dry, hard surfaced roads. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - 294 STARTING AND OPERATING The "knock-over" prevents the driver from accidentally...
Owner Manual
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Use "Class U" chains on 2500/3500 model Trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. NOTE: Chains must be found on method of cargo. CAUTION! Broken chains can ... mph (72 km/h). • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • Do not install tire chains on front wheels of 4x2 vehicles. • Do not drive for the vehicle, as recommended by the manufacturer. 5 To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe...
Use "Class U" chains on 2500/3500 model Trucks, or other traction aids that meet SAE Type "U" specifications. NOTE: Chains must be found on method of cargo. CAUTION! Broken chains can ... mph (72 km/h). • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • Do not install tire chains on front wheels of 4x2 vehicles. • Do not drive for the vehicle, as recommended by the manufacturer. 5 To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe...
Owner Manual
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... of vehicles equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. Do not use of Ram Trucks equipped with LT265/70R17E. CAUTION! NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) model trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain traction devices, including...structural or body damage to your vehicle. Do not use of class "S" chains is permitted on the rear tires of 4X4, 2500 model trucks with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. Tire chain use of class "U" chains is permitted only on the front and rear of 4X2 model trucks...
... of vehicles equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17, and LT235/ 80R17 size tires. Do not use of Ram Trucks equipped with LT265/70R17E. CAUTION! NOTE: On 4x4 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheel) model trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain traction devices, including...structural or body damage to your vehicle. Do not use of class "S" chains is permitted on the rear tires of 4X4, 2500 model trucks with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. Tire chain use of class "U" chains is permitted only on the front and rear of 4X2 model trucks...
Owner Manual
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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. 426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1500 4X4 Jacking Location 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. 426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1500 4X4 Jacking Location 4X2 Jacking • For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the frame rail behind the wheel.
Owner Manual
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... the tire as possible with the drive tubes extending to the front. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 • 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. Connect the jack tube... extension and wheel wrench. • For all trucks, when changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the...
... the tire as possible with the drive tubes extending to the front. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 • 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. Connect the jack tube... extension and wheel wrench. • For all trucks, when changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the...
Owner Manual
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...tube in order to remove the tire. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single rear-wheel (SRW) models. It could slip off the jack, do not fully tighten the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. 5. Raise the vehicle only enough to lower the jack. ...lowered. 6. Lightly tighten the nuts. Correct nut tightness is 135 ft lbs (183 N·m) torque for 1500/2500/3500 single-rear wheel (SRW) models, and 145 ft lbs (197 N·m) for 3500 dual rear-wheel models. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by hand, it ...
...tube in order to remove the tire. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single rear-wheel (SRW) models. It could slip off the jack, do not fully tighten the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. 5. Raise the vehicle only enough to lower the jack. ...lowered. 6. Lightly tighten the nuts. Correct nut tightness is 135 ft lbs (183 N·m) torque for 1500/2500/3500 single-rear wheel (SRW) models, and 145 ft lbs (197 N·m) for 3500 dual rear-wheel models. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by hand, it ...
Owner Manual
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... notch and carefully pop off . The hub cap should pop off the hub cap with a back-and-forth motion. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on the ratchet firmly. This may be removed. 6 The jack handle driver has a hook at one end that will not lower by turning... The hub caps must first remove the hub caps. The wheel skin can now be removed before raising the vehicle off notch of the lug wrench to lower the jack. For 2500/3500 single rear-wheel (SRW) models, use the blade on the end of the rear hub caps. If the bottle jack...
... notch and carefully pop off . The hub cap should pop off the hub cap with a back-and-forth motion. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on the ratchet firmly. This may be removed. 6 The jack handle driver has a hook at one end that will not lower by turning... The hub caps must first remove the hub caps. The wheel skin can now be removed before raising the vehicle off notch of the lug wrench to lower the jack. For 2500/3500 single rear-wheel (SRW) models, use the blade on the end of the rear hub caps. If the bottle jack...
Owner Manual
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...Suspension Ball Joints ...460 ▫ Steering Linkage - Inspection ...461 ▫ Half-Shaft Constant Velocity Joints ...461 ▫ Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models ...462 ▫ Body Lubrication ...462 ▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...463 ▫ Windshield Washers ...463 ▫ Exhaust System ...... Case ...475 ▫ Manual Transmission ...476 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...476 ▫ Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...479 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...457 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ...459 ▫ Power Steering -
...Suspension Ball Joints ...460 ▫ Steering Linkage - Inspection ...461 ▫ Half-Shaft Constant Velocity Joints ...461 ▫ Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models ...462 ▫ Body Lubrication ...462 ▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...463 ▫ Windshield Washers ...463 ▫ Exhaust System ...... Case ...475 ▫ Manual Transmission ...476 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...476 ▫ Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...479 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...457 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ...459 ▫ Power Steering -
Owner Manual Diesel
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...information provided by the ORC. The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column, and knee bolsters. If the ORC detects a malfunction in the instrument panel for a self-check when the ignition...8226; Driver Seat Track Position Sensor (if equipped) • Passenger Side Frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (2500/ 3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) How the Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines...
...information provided by the ORC. The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column, and knee bolsters. If the ORC detects a malfunction in the instrument panel for a self-check when the ignition...8226; Driver Seat Track Position Sensor (if equipped) • Passenger Side Frontal Airbag ON/OFF Switch (2500/ 3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) • Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light (2500/3500 Regular Cab Vehicles Only) How the Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...: Chains must be the proper size for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is defined as recommended by the manufacturer. 5 Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that ...severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • Do not install tire chains on the face of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use the lower suggested operating speed of installation, operating speed, and conditions...
...: Chains must be the proper size for a prolonged period on dry pavement. • Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on 2500/3500 Ram Trucks, or other suspension components, it is defined as recommended by the manufacturer. 5 Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that ...severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • Do not install tire chains on the face of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use the lower suggested operating speed of installation, operating speed, and conditions...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...These cautions apply to your vehicle. NOTE: The use of vehicles equipped with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17 tires. NOTE: On 4X4 2500/3500 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain traction devices, including link and cable (radial) ...permitted only on the front and rear of Ram Trucks equipped with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17 tires...
...These cautions apply to your vehicle. NOTE: The use of vehicles equipped with P265/70R17, LT275/70R17 tires. NOTE: On 4X4 2500/3500 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Ram Trucks, class "U" snow chains are risking structural or body damage to all chain traction devices, including link and cable (radial) ...permitted only on the front and rear of Ram Trucks equipped with Dual Rear Wheels and LT235/80R17E tires. There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are permitted on the 4X2 front wheels of 2500/3500 SRW (Single Rear Wheels) equipped with LT245/70R17, LT265/70R17 tires...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 391
... tubes extending to the front. 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 required. 6 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. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn...
... tubes extending to the front. 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 required. 6 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. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 393
... end of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. Lightly tighten the nuts. Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the... vehicle unstable and cause an accident. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with a flat face. It could slip off ....
... end of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the nuts until the wheel just clears the surface. To avoid risk of the nuts toward the wheel on 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models. Lightly tighten the nuts. Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the... vehicle unstable and cause an accident. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with a flat face. It could slip off ....
Owner Manual Diesel
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...the jack. Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described. 9. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the jack drive tube in cap damage. NOTE: Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not substitute with a back and forth motion. WARNING! Always stow the jack parts...injure someone in the places provided. 7. lbs. (197 N·m) for 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. Hub Caps/Wheel Covers The hub caps must be necessary to use the blade on the spare wheel. This may be removed before raising the vehicle off the hub cap with...
...the jack. Stow the replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously described. 9. For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the jack drive tube in cap damage. NOTE: Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not substitute with a back and forth motion. WARNING! Always stow the jack parts...injure someone in the places provided. 7. lbs. (197 N·m) for 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. Hub Caps/Wheel Covers The hub caps must be necessary to use the blade on the spare wheel. This may be removed before raising the vehicle off the hub cap with...