Owner's Manual
Page 210
... long grades, and for engine braking at low speeds (20 mph [32 km/h] or less) when going downhill. Use this range for most city and highway driving. "2" Second Use this position for prolonged periods with the engine running. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. "D" Drive This position...
... long grades, and for engine braking at low speeds (20 mph [32 km/h] or less) when going downhill. Use this range for most city and highway driving. "2" Second Use this position for prolonged periods with the engine running. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. "D" Drive This position...
Owner's Manual
Page 214
For most city driving you may find it forward. For steady highway driving with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as listed in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (steady speeds) will result ...
For most city driving you may find it forward. For steady highway driving with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as listed in numerical order - do not skip a gear. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (steady speeds) will result ...
Owner's Manual
Page 215
...) 40 (65) 45 (72) & & 3.92 CRUISE 4.7L 1500 All ACCEL 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) & CRUISE Manual Transmission - 5-Speed (NV4500) 2500 and 3500 models are equipped with the NV4500 manual transmission. Do not pull the lever sharply left as you may find it forward. For steady... highway driving with a loaded vehicle. When shifting from starting in 2nd or 3rd gear with light accelerations, 5th gear is recommended. Damage to the clutch can ...
...) 40 (65) 45 (72) & & 3.92 CRUISE 4.7L 1500 All ACCEL 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) 45 (72) & CRUISE Manual Transmission - 5-Speed (NV4500) 2500 and 3500 models are equipped with the NV4500 manual transmission. Do not pull the lever sharply left as you may find it forward. For steady... highway driving with a loaded vehicle. When shifting from starting in 2nd or 3rd gear with light accelerations, 5th gear is recommended. Damage to the clutch can ...
Owner's Manual
Page 217
... transfer case 4H and 4L positions can cause damage to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are intended for normal street and highway conditions such as dry hard surfaced roads. NOTE: Do not attempt to the transfer case. This is approximately three times that the vehicle is no...
... transfer case 4H and 4L positions can cause damage to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are intended for normal street and highway conditions such as dry hard surfaced roads. NOTE: Do not attempt to the transfer case. This is approximately three times that the vehicle is no...
Owner's Manual
Page 218
... injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the vehicle. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. Normal street and highway driving. Dry hard surfaced roads. 218 STARTING AND OPERATING place. Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning can cause damage to exceed...
... injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the vehicle. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. Normal street and highway driving. Dry hard surfaced roads. 218 STARTING AND OPERATING place. Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning can cause damage to exceed...
Owner's Manual
Page 221
... Control Switch. The Electronically Shifted transfer case provides 4 mode positions: 2 (rear) wheel drive high range or all wheel drive position (AWD) for normal street and highway conditions (dry hard surfaced roads). When additional traction is required, the transfer case 4HI and 4LO positions can be used to lock the front and...
... Control Switch. The Electronically Shifted transfer case provides 4 mode positions: 2 (rear) wheel drive high range or all wheel drive position (AWD) for normal street and highway conditions (dry hard surfaced roads). When additional traction is required, the transfer case 4HI and 4LO positions can be used to lock the front and...
Owner's Manual
Page 224
... another vehicle. The parking brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the vehicle. Normal street and highway driving. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. You or others could be...
... another vehicle. The parking brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the vehicle. Normal street and highway driving. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. You or others could be...
Owner's Manual
Page 238
... year in which the tire was manufactured. Department of black sidewall tires as mounted on the white sidewall side of 1981 or 1991. Look for highway use. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of the tire. MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location.(2 digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size...
... year in which the tire was manufactured. Department of black sidewall tires as mounted on the white sidewall side of 1981 or 1991. Look for highway use. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of the tire. MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location.(2 digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size...
Owner's Manual
Page 267
... that appears on this label and indicates the Month, Day and Hour of catalyst damage: • Do not try to start the engine by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to cool. This label contains the month and year of front and 5 Service, including a tune...
... that appears on this label and indicates the Month, Day and Hour of catalyst damage: • Do not try to start the engine by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to cool. This label contains the month and year of front and 5 Service, including a tune...
Owner's Manual
Page 278
... engine and transmission overheating, take the following actions: • City Driving- when stopped, put the transmission in N (Neutral) and increase the engine idle speed. • Highway Driving- reduce your speed. To change position inboard or outboard, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped Out or In). A small blindspot mirror is integrated...
... engine and transmission overheating, take the following actions: • City Driving- when stopped, put the transmission in N (Neutral) and increase the engine idle speed. • Highway Driving- reduce your speed. To change position inboard or outboard, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped Out or In). A small blindspot mirror is integrated...
Owner's Manual
Page 317
... the following equipment manufacturer's instructions. Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other equipment designed for tow truck hookup or highway towing. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317 CAUTION! Do not use one end of the vehicle-not to your vehicle. Tow hooks are to the...
... the following equipment manufacturer's instructions. Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other equipment designed for tow truck hookup or highway towing. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317 CAUTION! Do not use one end of the vehicle-not to your vehicle. Tow hooks are to the...
Owner's Manual
Page 351
Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Ram 2500/3500 Model Axles DO NOT REQUIRE any limited slip oil additive (friction modifiers). The fluid level should be added to the gear lubricant whenever a fluid change ... to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Transfer Case Fluid Level Check This fluid level can be encountered in some off-highway types of service, will result in corrosion and possible failure of the filler hole while the vehicle is more than 1/4" (6.4 mm) below the bottom of...
Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Ram 2500/3500 Model Axles DO NOT REQUIRE any limited slip oil additive (friction modifiers). The fluid level should be added to the gear lubricant whenever a fluid change ... to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Transfer Case Fluid Level Check This fluid level can be encountered in some off-highway types of service, will result in corrosion and possible failure of the filler hole while the vehicle is more than 1/4" (6.4 mm) below the bottom of...
Owner's Manual
Page 409
... Auto Safety Hotline toll free at its best. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in individual problems between you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle...
... Auto Safety Hotline toll free at its best. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in individual problems between you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 68
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant and oil levels frequently. • Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carrying or towing significant weight. For safety reasons, NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. In a collision, people riding in these areas are ...
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant and oil levels frequently. • Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carrying or towing significant weight. For safety reasons, NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. In a collision, people riding in these areas are ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 215
.... This idle period will help keep the engine close to operating temperature during extended idle. Driving Condition Stop and Go Stop and Go Highway Speeds City Traffic Highway Speeds Uphill Grade Load Empty Medium Medium Maximum GCWR Maximum GCWR Maximum GCWR Idle Time Turbo(min.) Becharger fore Engine Temperature Shutdown Cool Less... zero • Applying the throttle will cancel fast idle • If the engine is especially important for turbocharged, charge air cooled engines, like your Turbo Ram.
.... This idle period will help keep the engine close to operating temperature during extended idle. Driving Condition Stop and Go Stop and Go Highway Speeds City Traffic Highway Speeds Uphill Grade Load Empty Medium Medium Maximum GCWR Maximum GCWR Maximum GCWR Idle Time Turbo(min.) Becharger fore Engine Temperature Shutdown Cool Less... zero • Applying the throttle will cancel fast idle • If the engine is especially important for turbocharged, charge air cooled engines, like your Turbo Ram.
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 217
... the engine requires service. Be on the alert for changes in immediate and severe engine damage. turn it off immediately. STARTING AND OPERATING 217 • Highway Driving - Failure to less than normal readings, shut the engine off temporarily. select a lower transmission gear, but try and keep the torque converter locked. •...
... the engine requires service. Be on the alert for changes in immediate and severe engine damage. turn it off immediately. STARTING AND OPERATING 217 • Highway Driving - Failure to less than normal readings, shut the engine off temporarily. select a lower transmission gear, but try and keep the torque converter locked. •...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 219
... forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th gear overdrive (see Overdrive Operation). Use it also when climbing long grades, and for most city and highway driving. It is desirable. The engine may be started in heavy city traffic or on the brake pedal. Use this position for prolonged periods with...
... forward gears, including 3rd gear direct and 4th gear overdrive (see Overdrive Operation). Use it also when climbing long grades, and for most city and highway driving. It is desirable. The engine may be started in heavy city traffic or on the brake pedal. Use this position for prolonged periods with...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 223
... at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to hold the vehicle on a hill with your foot resting on the clutch. For steady highway driving with a clutch interlocking ignition system. Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. from the Neutral position straight across and back into 5th gear...
... at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to hold the vehicle on a hill with your foot resting on the clutch. For steady highway driving with a clutch interlocking ignition system. Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. from the Neutral position straight across and back into 5th gear...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 225
... pushing hard enough to a complete stop . You should be used. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop . For steady highway driving with your foot resting on the clutch.
... pushing hard enough to a complete stop . You should be used. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop . For steady highway driving with your foot resting on the clutch.
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 226
..., and 4-wheel-drive low range. This is required the transfer case 4H and 4L positions can cause valve damage. IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only. The 4H and 4L positions are equipped with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Electronically... the 2-wheeldrive position (2H) for your transfer case, located within this section. 226 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! See the operating instructions for normal street and highway conditions such as dry hard surfaced roads.
..., and 4-wheel-drive low range. This is required the transfer case 4H and 4L positions can cause valve damage. IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only. The 4H and 4L positions are equipped with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Electronically... the 2-wheeldrive position (2H) for your transfer case, located within this section. 226 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! See the operating instructions for normal street and highway conditions such as dry hard surfaced roads.