warning DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2004 3.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial
boiling point, or is unidentified as to specification,
may result in sudden brake failure during hard
prolonged braking. You could have an accident.
WARNING!
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
CAUTION!
Do not allow a petroleum-base fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Seal damage may result.
Brake Hoses
Inspection should be performed whenever the brake
system is serviced or at intervals specified. Inspect hy-
draulic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing or worn
spots. If there is any evidence of cracking, scuffing, or
worn spots, the hose should be replaced immediately!
Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place with
possible burst failure.
Clutch Hydraulic System
The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance-free
system. In the event of leakage or other malfunction, the
system must be replaced.
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²If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
²If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
²Use Moparttouch up paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to match the
color of your vehicle.
Interior Care
Use MopartFabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery
and carpeting.
Use MopartVinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl upholstery and
trim.
MopartTotal Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MopartTotal Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
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WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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Adding Fuel........................259,295
Air Cleaner, Engine...................334,357
Air Conditioner Maintenance............327,338
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.......327,328,338,339
Air Conditioning System.............187,327,338
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 191
Air Pressure, Tires....................244,251
Airbag..............................45,50
Airbag Light.........................70,144
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 50
Airbag, Side............................ 53
Alarm..............................29,147
Alignment and Balance................... 250
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............346,379
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 231
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............148,232
Anti-Theft System.....................29,147
Appearance Care........................ 361Ashtray............................... 127
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 353
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 355
Fluid Level Check...................... 352
Fluid Type........................354,382
Shift Indicator........................ 147
Shifting............................. 208
Special Additives...................... 355
Axle Fluid.......................272,350,382
Axle Lubrication.....................272,350
Ball Joints............................. 340
Battery............................... 337
Emergency Starting..................... 312
Bearings.............................. 355
Belts, Drive............................ 333
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 341
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B-Pillar Location........................ 239
Brake Fluid............................ 382
Brake System........................230,348
Anti-Lock.........................231,232
Disc Brakes.......................... 348
Hoses.............................. 349
Master Cylinder....................... 348
Parking............................. 229
Warning Light........................ 147
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 67
Bulb Replacement....................... 366
Bulbs, Light............................ 366
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 374
Calibration, Compass..................... 117
Camper............................... 135
Capacities, Fluid........................ 379
Caps, Filler
Power Steering........................ 339Car Washes............................ 361
Carbon Monoxide Warning............69,136,262
Cargo Light............................ 103
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 183
Cassette Tape Player................151,154,158
Catalytic Converter....................266,335
CD Changer...................155,166,172,173
CD Player..................164,168,171,175,177
Cellular Phone.......................... 79
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 372
Center Lap Belts......................... 42
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 129
Certification Label....................... 267
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 236
Check Engine Light...................... 143
Child Restraint........................55,56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............59,63
Child Seat............................56,62
Cigar Lighter........................... 127
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Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 347
Door Ajar............................. 145
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Opener, Garage..................... 120
Drive Belts............................ 333
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 341
Dual Rear Wheels.....................255,309
E-85 Fuel............................. 262
Electric Rear Window Defrost..........78,191,195
Electrical Power Outlets................... 126
Electronic Speed Control................... 109
Emergency Brake........................ 229
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 316
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 294
Jacking............................. 302
Jump Starting......................... 312Tow Hooks.......................... 316
Towing............................. 317
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 384
Emission Related Components.............. 336
Engine............................322,323
Air Cleaner.......................... 334
Break-In Recommendations................ 67
Compartment Identification............322,323
Coolant..........................346,381
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 262
Flooded, Starting...................... 206
Fuel Requirements..................... 379
Oil ...........................329,379,381
Oil Selection.......................331,379
Oil Synthetic......................... 332
Temperature Gauge..................... 146
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 292
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 346
Exhaust Gas Caution..............69,136,262,343
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Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling............................... 259
Fuses................................ 365
Garage Door Opener..................... 120
GasCap .............................. 260
Gasoline.............................. 256
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 257
Gauges............................... 147
Coolant Temperature.................... 146
Fuel................................ 150
Oil Pressure.......................... 145
Speedometer......................... 145
Tachometer.......................... 144
Voltmeter............................ 144
Gear Ranges......................208,214,216
Glass Cleaning.......................... 364
GVWR............................... 267Hands-Free Phone........................ 79
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 294
Head Restraints.......................... 93
Headlights..........................101,366
High Beam........................... 104
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 104
Lights On Reminder.................... 102
Passing............................. 104
Switch.............................. 101
Heated Mirrors....................78,191,195
Heated Seats............................ 96
Heater............................... 187
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 104
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 274
Hoisting.............................. 312
Homelink Transmitter.................... 120
Hood Release........................... 97
Hoses................................ 347
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Hub Caps............................. 308
Ignition.............................14,204
Key ............................... 11,14
Lock................................ 14
Infant Restraint........................55,56
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 251
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 75
Instrument Cluster....................142,143
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 141
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 364
Interior Appearance Care.................. 363
Intermittent Wipers...................... 105
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 296
Jack Operation.......................... 302
Jump Starting.......................... 312Key, Replacement........................ 12
Key, Sentry............................. 11
Key-In Reminder......................... 11
Keyless Entry System...................... 22
Keys................................ 11,16
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 103
Lap Belts.............................. 42
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 59
Lights...............................70,99
Airbag............................55,144
Anti-Lock Warning..................148,232
Battery Saver......................... 100
Brake Warning........................ 147
Bulb Replacement...................... 366
Cap Top Clearance..................... 374
Center Mounted Stop................... 372
Check Engine......................... 143
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Courtesy/Reading..................... 113
Cruise.............................. 147
Daytime Running...................... 102
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 375
Fog .............................102,378
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 220
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 294
Headlights........................... 101
High Beam........................104,144
High Beam Indicator.................... 144
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 104
Instrument Cluster..................... 143
Intensity Control....................... 100
Interior...........................99,113
Lights On Reminder.................... 102
Low Washer Fluid..................... 150
Passing............................. 104
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 145
Service.............................. 366Side Marker.......................... 377
Transfer Case......................... 220
Transmission Warning................150,279
Turn Signal..................103,144,366,370
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 143
Limited-Slip Differential................228,351
Loading Vehicle......................... 267
Tires ............................... 239
Locks................................. 16
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 16
Ignition.............................. 14
Keys................................ 11
Power Door........................... 17
Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 59
Lubricants............................. 356
Lubrication, Body....................... 341
Lug Nuts............................. 307
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Shifting............................. 208
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 120
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 249
Trip Computer.......................... 114
Trip Odometer.......................148,150
Turn Signals...................103,144,366,370
Underhood Fuses........................ 365
Universal Transmitter..................... 120
Variance, Compass....................... 118
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading......................240,267
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 365
Voltmeter............................. 144
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 143
Warnings and Cautions..................... 5Warranty Information..................... 407
Washers, Windshield..................106,342
Washing Vehicle......................... 361
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 250
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 362
Wheel Changing........................ 301
Wheel Mounting........................ 302
Wheel Nut Torque....................307,311
Wind Buffeting.......................... 33
Window Airbag.......................... 53
Window Fogging........................ 196
Windows.............................. 31
Power............................... 31
Rear Sliding........................... 32
Windshield Defroster..................186,189
Windshield Washers................105,106,342
Fluid............................105,342
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 342
Windshield Wipers....................... 105
428 INDEX