steering wheel RAM CHASSIS CAB 2007 Owner's Manual

ABS Warning Light
The Anti-lock Brake System includes an amber warning
light, located in the instrument cluster. When the light is
illuminated, the Anti-lock Brake System is not function-
ing. The system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes.
WARNING!Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their
effectiveness and may lead to an accident. Pumping
makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly
on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or
stop. POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical
steering capability if power assist is lost.
If for some reason, the power assist is interrupted, it will
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi-
tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering
effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
NOTE: Increased noise levels at the end of the steering
wheel travel are considered normal and does not indicate
that there is a problem with the power steering system.
Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steering
pump may make noise for a short period of time. This is
due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This
noise should be considered normal, and does not in any
way damage the steering system.304 STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING!Continued operation with reduced power steering
assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
CAUTION!Prolonged operation of the steering system at the
end of the steering wheel travel will increase the
steering fluid temperature and should be avoided
when possible. Damage to the power steering pump
may occur. TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
NOTE:
• P (Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design
standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded
into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-
ample: P215/65R15 95H. STARTING AND OPERATING 305
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WARNING!• Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combina-
tions of unapproved tires and wheels may
change suspension dimensions and performance
characteristics, resulting in changes to steering,
handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can
cause unpredictable handling and stress to steer-
ing and suspension components. You could lose
control and have an accident resulting in serious
injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes
with load ratings approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally
equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a
smaller load index could result in tire overload-
ing and failure. You could lose control and have
an accident.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control. CAUTION!Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
• Fast tire wear.
• Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
• Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.322 STARTING AND OPERATING

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 428,469
Temperature Gauge ..................... 174
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 132
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 504
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 57
Daytime Running Lights ................... 124
Dealer Service .......................... 395
Defroster, Rear Window ................. 86,160
Defroster, Windshield ................ 76, 232,234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 128
Diesel Exhaust Brake ..................... 265
Diesel Fuel ............................ 331
Diesel Fuel Requirements .................. 331
Bulk Storage of ........................ 336
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 295
Dipsticks .............................. 398
Power Steering ........................ 421 Disc Brakes ............................ 434
Disposal .............................. 405
Engine Oil ........................... 405
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 430
Door Ajar ............................. 180
Door Locks ............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 145
Downshifting ........................ 281,282
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 410
DriveBelts ............................ 406
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 326,378
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 222
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............. 86,160
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 132
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 142
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 288
Emergency Brake ........................ 299 INDEX 517
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Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 406
Engine Fuel ..................... 410,413,469
Engine Oil ..................... 398,403,469
Flashers
Turn Signal .......................... 125
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 381
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 249
Fluid, Brake ........................... 471
Fluid Capacities ......................... 468
Fluid Level Checks
Brake ............................... 435
Manual Transmission ................. 437,438
Power Steering ........................ 421
Transfer Case ......................... 437
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 469
Fog Lights ....................... 125,178,465
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 161
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 283 Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 370
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 385
FrontAxle(Differential) ................ 423,436
Front Wheel Bearings ..................... 444
Fuel ............................ 327,331,335
Adding .......................... 333,335
Diesel ......................... 331,335,469
Filter ......................... 410,413,469
Gauge .............................. 179
Hoses .............................. 433
Light ............................... 180
Octane Rating ........................ 327
Requirements ...................... 327,331
Specifications ......................... 332
System Hoses ......................... 433
Tank Capacity ........................ 468
Fuses ................................ 457
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... 334,394 INDEX 519
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Brake Warning ........................ 177
Bulb Replacement ................... 461,462
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 466
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 176
Cruise .............................. 180
Daytime Running ...................... 124
Dome .............................. 141
Fog .......................... 125,178,465
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 287
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 370
Headlights ........................... 124
High Beam ........................ 127,173
High Beam Indicator .................... 173
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 127
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster ..................... 172
Intensity Control ....................... 122
Interior ............................. 122
Lights On Reminder .................... 125 Passing ............................. 126
Reading ............................. 141
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 173
Service ........................... 461,462
Transfer Case ......................... 287
Transmission Warning ................... 179
Turn Signal ..................... 125,173,462
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 172
Limited-Slip Differential ................ 295,437
Loading Vehicle ......................... 338
Tires ............................... 310
Locks ................................. 26
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 26
Keys ................................ 12
Power Door ........................... 27
Steering Wheel ......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 423522 INDEX

Seats ............................... 116
Sliding Rear Window ................. 33,160
Steering .......................... 304,421
Take-Off Adapter ...................... 296
Take-Off Operation ..................... 296
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 471
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 47
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 145
PTO (Power Take-Off) .................... 296
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 317
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 429
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 181
Radio, Navigation ....................... 218
Radio Operation ................... 182,190,204
Radio Remote Controls .................... 226 Radio, Satellite ....................... 219,222
Radio (Sound Systems) .............. 182,190,204
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 436,437
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 445
Rear Window Features .................... 160
Rear Window, Sliding ................... 34,161
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 114
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 57
Recreational Towing ...................... 360
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 361,363
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 362,365
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 328
Refrigerant ............................ 421
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 226
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Tires ....................... 321
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 507 INDEX 525
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Service Manuals ........................ 508
Setting the Clock ............. 181,185,192,205,219
Settings, Personal ........................ 145
Shifting ............................... 266
Manual Transmission ................... 279
Transfer Case ......................... 286
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ......................... 361,363
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ......................... 362,365
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 43
Shoulder Belts ........................... 35
Signals, Turn ........................... 125
Sliding Rear Window
Power ............................ 33,160
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 298
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 323
Snow Plow ............................ 355
Snow Tires ............................ 324 Soot Filter ............................. 415
Spare Tire .......................... 318,319
Spark Plugs ............................ 413
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 132
Speedometer ........................... 173
Starting ............................ 248,251
Automatic Transmission ............... 248,252
Engine Block Heater ................. 252,259
Engine Fails to Start .................... 249
Manual Transmission ................. 248,252
Remote .............................. 25
Starting Procedures ...................... 251
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .......... 251
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ 248
Steering
Linkage ............................. 422
Power ........................... 304,421
Wheel Lock ........................... 15
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 129 INDEX 527
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 226
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 155
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ......... 155,157
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 461
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 461
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 323
Synthetic Engine Oil ................... 260,403
System, Navigation ...................... 218
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 173
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............. 64,67
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 129
Tip Start .............................. 249
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...... 310,323
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 308
Tire Markings .......................... 305
Tire Safety Information .................... 305
Tires ............................ 76, 314,509 Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 321
Air Pressure .......................... 314
Alignment ........................... 322
Chains .............................. 323
Changing ............................ 372
Compact Spare ........................ 318
Dual ............................ 326,378
General Information .................... 314
High Speed .......................... 317
Inflation Pressures ..................... 315
Jacking ............................. 372
LifeofTires .......................... 321
Load Capacity ...................... 310,311
Quality Grading ....................... 509
Radial .............................. 317
Replacement ......................... 321
Rotation ............................. 325
Safety ........................... 305,314
Sizes ............................... 306528 INDEX