warning DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Miles 126,000 132,000 138,000 144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (203 000) (212 000) (222 000) (232 000) (241 000)
[Months] [126] [132] [138] [144] [150]
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary. **X
** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the
emissions warranty.
**** This maintenance is not required if the belt was
previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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.
SCHEDULE “A” 539
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on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Thegrade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
548 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Fuel........................... 384
Adjustable Pedals....................... 174
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 459,484
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 463
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............463,464
Air Conditioning System................286,463
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 289
Air Pressure, Tires....................367,375
Airbag..........................47,54,86,92
Airbag Light......................57,219,228
Airbag On/Off Switch...................54,92
Airbag, Side............................ 95
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,230
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 374
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 279
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........470,471,512
Disposal............................ 472Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............341,344
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............232,342
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System.....................18,230
Appearance Care........................ 487
Ashtray............................... 198
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 122
Automatic Transaxle...................... 12
Interlock System........................ 15
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 481
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 482
Fluid Level Check...................... 480
Fluid Type........................480,515
Shift Indicator........................ 230
Shifting............................. 307
Special Additives...................... 482
Axle Fluid..........................477,515
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 477
550 INDEX

Ball Joints............................. 464
Battery............................... 461
Emergency Starting..................... 438
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 166
Bearings.............................. 482
Belts, Drive............................ 458
Belts, Seat............................34,73
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 466
B-Pillar Location........................ 362
Brake Assist System...................... 346
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 344
Brake Fluid.........................476,515
Brake System........................340,475
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................341,344
Disc Brakes.......................... 475
Fluid Check.......................... 476
Hoses.............................. 475
Master Cylinder....................... 476
Parking............................. 338Warning Light........................ 232
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 112
Bulb Replacement....................... 499
Bulbs, Light............................ 498
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 507
Calibration, Compass..................... 184
Camper............................... 215
Capacities, Fluid........................ 512
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 456
Power Steering........................ 464
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 471
Car Washes............................ 488
Carbon Monoxide Warning...........217,218,383
Cargo Light............................ 168
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 281
Catalytic Converter...................... 459
CD (Compact Disc) Player............238,246,260
INDEX 551
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Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 175
Cup Holder............................ 199
Customer Assistance..................... 542
Data Recorder, Event....................58,97
Daytime Running Lights................... 167
Dealer Service.......................... 453
Defroster, Rear Window................124,209
Defroster, Windshield...............219,285,287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 171
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 336
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 480
Power Steering........................ 464
Disc Brakes............................ 475
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 472
Door Ajar............................. 236
Door Locks............................. 26Door Opener, Garage..................... 186
Drive Belts............................ 458
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 465
Dual Rear Wheels.....................379,434
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 275
E-85 Fuel............................. 386
Electric Rear Window Defrost............124,209
Electrical Power Outlets................... 196
Electronic Brake Control System............. 344
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 175
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........234,352
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case........321,329
Emergency Brake........................ 338
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 442
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 420
Jacking............................. 427
Jump Starting......................... 438
INDEX 553
10

Voltmeter............................ 227
Gear Ranges........................307,314
General Information...................... 18
Glass Cleaning.......................... 491
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 208
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 393
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 392
GVWR............................... 389
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............. 126
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 420
Head Restraints......................... 151
Headlights............................ 499
Cleaning............................ 490
High Beam........................... 170
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 170
Lights On Reminder.................... 168
Passing............................. 170
Switch.............................. 166Heated Mirrors......................124,209
Heated Seats........................... 161
Heater............................... 286
Heater, Engine Block..................... 306
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 170
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 396
Hoisting.............................. 438
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 186
Hood Release.......................... 163
Hoses................................ 474
Hub Caps............................. 433
Ignition............................... 12
Cables (Spark Plug Wires)................ 458
Key ................................. 12
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 458
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
556 INDEX

Infant Restraint...................60,61,99,100
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 375
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 121
Instrument Cluster....................226,227
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 225
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 491
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 492
Interior Appearance Care.................. 490
Interior Lights.......................... 165
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 171
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 421
Jack Operation.......................426,427
Jacking Instructions...................... 426
Jump Starting.......................... 438
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 47
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 169
Lap Belts............................43,83
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................34,73
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....64,103
Life of Tires............................ 373
Lights.............................164,220
Airbag..........................57,96,228
Anti-Lock Warning..................232,342
Brake Warning........................ 232
Bulb Replacement...................498,499
Cap Top Clearance..................... 507
Cargo .............................. 168
Center Mounted Stop................... 506
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 231
INDEX 557
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Courtesy/Reading..................... 179
Cruise.............................. 236
Daytime Running...................... 167
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 509
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 234,353
Fog ..........................168,233,502
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 320
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 420
Headlights........................... 166
High Beam........................170,228
High Beam Indicator.................... 228
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 170
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster..................... 227
Intensity Control....................... 165
Interior..........................165,179
Lights On Reminder.................... 168
Passing............................. 170
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 228Service...........................498,499
Side Marker.......................... 511
Traction Control....................... 353
Transfer Case......................... 320
Transmission Warning................... 235
Turn Signal..................169,227,499,503
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 227
Limited-Slip Differential................336,478
Loading Vehicle......................... 389
Tires ............................... 362
Locks................................. 26
Child Protection........................ 29
Door................................ 26
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 27
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................64,103
Lubrication, Body....................... 466
558 INDEX

Fluid............................... 515
Maintenance.......................479,480
Manual.....................302,312,314,479
Shifting..........................306,315
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 186
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 372
Trip Computer.......................... 180
Trip Odometer.......................230,235
Turn Signals...................169,227,499,503
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............. 126
Underhood Fuses........................ 492
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 547
Universal Transmitter..................... 186
Variance, Compass....................... 185
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................363,389
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7Vehicle Storage......................... 497
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 275
Voltmeter............................. 227
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 227
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 545
Washers, Windshield..................172,467
Washing Vehicle......................... 488
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 374
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 489
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 489
Wheel Cover........................... 433
Wheel Mounting........................ 427
Wheel Nut Torque....................432,436
Wind Buffeting.......................33,195
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............... 95
Window Fogging........................ 294
566 INDEX