DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Tether Anchorage Points at All Three Seating
Positions (Mega Cab)
1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the
tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under
the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the
seat.
2. Lift the cover, and attach the hook to the square
opening in the sheet metal.
3. Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the
tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Children Too Large for Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
•Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
Mega Cab Tether Strap Mounting
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•The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
as possible.
•Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.
If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind
their back.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300
miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds
up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While
cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits
of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.Avoid wide open throttle acceleration in low gear.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high quality, energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with the anticipated cli-
matic conditions under which vehicle operation will
occur. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
discussed in Section 7 under Maintenance Procedures,
Engine Oil.
NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS
MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the
break-in and is not an indication of difficulty.
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CAUTION!
•During the first 500 miles (805 km) your new
vehicle is driven, do not tow a trailer. Doing so
may damage your vehicle.
•Limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h) during the
first 500 miles (805 km) of towing.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors..............................121
▫Inside Mirror........................121
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped . . . 122
▫Outside Mirrors......................122
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature..........123
▫Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped.....123
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped..........124
▫Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped......124
Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —
If Equipped...........................126
▫Operations..........................127
▫Phone Call Features...................134
▫UConnect™ System Features.............136
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity............141
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System....................142

Seats................................148
▫40-20-40 Front Seat....................149
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▫Reclining Seats
(1500 Standard And Quad Cab Models).....150
▫Reclining Seats
(2500/3500/Mega Cab Models)...........151
▫Adjustable Head Restraints..............151
▫Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment —
If Equipped.........................152
▫Power Seats (1500 Standard And Quad Cab
Models) — If Equipped.................153
▫Power Seats (2500/3500/Mega Cab Models) —
If Equipped.........................154
▫Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models.....156
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............161

To Open And Close The Hood.............163

Lights...............................164▫Interior Lights.......................165
▫Battery Saver........................166
▫Headlamp Delay......................166
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....166
▫Daytime Running Lights
(Canada Only And Fleet Vehicles)..........167
▫Lights-On Reminder...................168
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............168
▫Cargo Light — If Equipped..............168
▫Multifunction Control Lever..............169

Windshield Wipers And Washers............171
▫Windshield Wipers....................171
▫Windshield Washers...................172
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Tilt Steering Column....................173

Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped......174
▫Adjustment.........................174

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......175
▫To Activate..........................176
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............176
▫To Deactivate........................176
▫To Resume Speed.....................176
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............177
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............178

Overhead Console— If Equipped...........179
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................179
Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature
Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped..........180
▫US/M Button........................180
▫Reset Button.........................181
▫Global Reset.........................181
▫Step Button.........................181
▫Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)........182
▫Distance To Empty (DTE)...............182
▫Trip Odometer (ODO)..................183
▫Elapsed Time (ET).....................183
▫C/T Button.........................183
▫Automatic Compass Calibration...........184
▫Manual Compass Calibration.............184
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▫Recalibrating The Compass..............184
▫Outside Temperature...................186

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........186
▫Programming HomeLink................188
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 190
▫Using HomeLink.....................191
▫Erasing HomeLink Buttons..............192
▫Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 192
▫Security............................192

Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............193
▫Open Sunroof - Express Mode............194
▫Comfort Stop........................194
▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............194▫Pinch Protect Feature...................194
▫Pinch Protect Override.................195
▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............195
▫Sunshade Operation...................195
▫Wind Buffeting.......................195
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................196
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................196

Electrical Power Outlets..................196

Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver............198

Cupholders...........................199
▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
(40–20–40 Seats) — Automatic Transmission . . 199
▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
(Bucket Seats) — Automatic Transmission....201
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▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —
Manual Transmission..................201
▫Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab —
If Equipped.........................202
▫Rear Cupholder — Mega Cab............202

Storage..............................203
▫Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) —
If Equipped.........................203
▫Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)—
If Equipped.........................204
▫Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models)......206
▫Storage And Seats (Mega Cab Models)......207
▫Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
(Mega Cab Models)....................208
Rear Window Features...................209
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster And
Heated Side View Mirrors — If Equipped....209
▫Power Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped . . . 209
▫Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped........210

Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped.........210

Pickup Box...........................213

Slide-In Campers.......................215
▫Camper Applications...................215

Easy-Off Tailgate.......................215

Safety Tips...........................217
▫Transporting Passengers................217
▫Lock Your Vehicle.....................217
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▫Exhaust Gas.........................218
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle.........................219▫Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle.........................219
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