DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2005 3.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: DODGE, Model Year: 2005, Model line: RAM 2500 DIESEL, Model: DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2005 3.GPages: 448, PDF Size: 27.88 MB
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Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 349,375
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 355
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............355,356
Air Conditioning System................207,355
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 211
Air Filter.............................. 349
Air Pressure, Tires....................269,276
Airbag..............................45,51
Airbag Light.........................70,163
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 51
Airbag, Side............................ 54
Alarm..............................29,166
Alignment and Balance................... 276
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 363
Capacities........................... 397
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............164,259
Anti-Theft System.....................29,166
Appearance Care........................ 379Ashtray............................... 144
Automatic Transmission................... 370
Adding Fluid......................... 371
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 372
Fluid Level Check...................... 370
Fluid Type........................371,399
Shift Indicator........................ 166
Shifting............................. 237
Special Additives...................... 373
Axle Fluid.......................291,369,399
Axle Lubrication.....................291,369
Ball Joints............................. 357
Battery............................... 354
Blanket..........................232,355
Emergency Starting..................... 327
Bearings.............................. 373
Belts, Drive............................ 348
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
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Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 358
B-Pillar Location........................ 264
Brake Fluid............................ 399
Brake System........................256,366
Anti-Lock........................... 257
Disc Brakes.......................... 366
Fluid Check.......................... 367
Hoses.............................. 368
Master Cylinder....................... 367
Parking............................. 255
Warning Light........................ 166
Bulb Replacement....................... 385
Bulbs, Light............................ 384
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 393
Calibration, Compass..................... 132
Camper............................... 153
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 397
Capacities, Fluid........................ 397Caps, Filler
Power Steering........................ 356
Car Washes............................ 379
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............69,155
Cargo Light............................ 118
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 202
Cassette Tape Player................170,173,177
CD Changer......................175,186,191
CD Player..................183,187,190,193,196
Cellular Phone.......................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 391
Center Lap Belts......................... 42
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 147
Certification Label....................... 286
Charge Air Cooler....................... 365
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 261
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 162
Child Restraint.......................... 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............60,63
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Child Seat............................56,62
Cigar Lighter........................... 144
Climate Control......................... 204
Clock................................ 170
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 368
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 203
Compact Disc Player..................177,183
Compact Spare Tire...................... 272
Compass...........................131,132
Compass Calibration..................... 132
Compass Variance....................... 133
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 128
Console, Overhead....................... 127
Contract, Service........................ 426
Cooling System......................... 361
Coolant Capacity...................... 397
Coolant Level......................... 361
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 364
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 362Inspection........................... 361
Radiator Cap......................... 364
Selection of Coolant..................363,398
Temperature Gauge..................... 165
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 124
Cup Holder............................ 145
Customer Assistance..................... 424
Daytime Running Lights................... 117
Dealer Service.......................... 340
Defroster, Rear Window..............81,210,214
Defroster, Windshield..................206,209
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 120
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 254
Dipsticks.............................. 343
Power Steering........................ 356
Disc Brakes............................ 366
Disposal.............................. 348
Engine Oil........................... 348
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Used Coolant......................... 364
Door Ajar............................. 164
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter.......... 351
Drive Belts............................ 348
Dual Rear Wheels.....................280,324
Electric Rear Window Defrost..........81,210,214
Electrical Power Outlets................... 143
Electronic Speed Control................... 124
Emergency Brake........................ 255
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 331
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 314
Jacking............................. 318
Jump Starting......................... 327
Tow Hooks.......................... 331
Towing............................. 332Emission Control System Maintenance......... 402
Engine............................... 338
Air Cleaner.......................... 349
Block Heater.......................224,231
Break-In Recommendations................ 67
Compartment......................... 338
Coolant (Antifreeze).................363,398
Cooling............................. 361
Data Plate........................... 311
Identification......................... 338
Idling.............................. 233
Jump Starting......................... 327
Oil ..............................343,398
Oil Synthetic......................... 233
Runaway............................ 281
Temperature Gauge..................... 165
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 363
Exhaust Gas Caution................69,155,360
Exhaust System....................69,360,375
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Exterior Lighting........................ 116
Fan .................................. 365
Filters
Engine Oil.....................343,346,398
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 118
Flat Tire Stowage.....................317,326
Fluid, Brake........................... 399
Fluid Capacities......................... 397
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 367
Manual Transmission................... 370
Power Steering........................ 356
Transfer Case......................... 370
Fog Lights.......................... 117,396
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 148
Four Wheel Drive....................... 243
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 314Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 331
Front Axle..........................358,369
Fuel..............................281,315
Diesel.........................281,315,398
Gauge.............................. 168
Requirements......................... 281
Specifications......................... 284
Tank Capacity........................ 397
Fuses................................ 383
Garage Door Opener..................... 134
Gauges............................... 169
Coolant Temperature.................... 165
Fuel................................ 168
Oil Pressure.......................... 164
Speedometer......................... 164
Tachometer.......................... 163
Voltmeter............................ 162
Gear Ranges........................... 237
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Glass Cleaning.......................... 382
GVWR............................... 286
Hands-Free Phone........................ 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 314
Head Restraints......................... 108
Headlights.......................... 116,385
High Beam........................... 119
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 119
Lights On Reminder.................... 117
Passing............................. 119
Switch.............................. 116
Heated Mirrors....................81,210,214
Heated Seats........................... 112
Heater............................... 207
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 119
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 292
Hoisting.............................. 327Homelink Transmitter.................... 134
Hood Release.......................... 113
Hoses.............................366,368
Hub Caps............................. 323
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 369
Ignition.............................14,223
Key ............................... 11,14
Lock................................ 14
Infant Restraint.......................... 56
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 276
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 78
Instrument Cluster....................161,162
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 160
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 382
Interior Appearance Care.................. 381
Intermittent Wipers...................... 120
Introduction............................. 4
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Jack Location........................... 316
Jack Operation.......................... 318
Jump Starting.......................... 327
Key, Replacement........................ 12
Key, Sentry............................. 11
Key-In Reminder......................... 11
Keyless Entry System...................... 22
Keys................................ 11,16
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 118
Lap Belts.............................. 42
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 60
Lights..............................70,114
Airbag............................55,163
Anti-Lock Warning..................164,259
Battery Saver......................... 115
Brake Warning........................ 166Bulb Replacement...................384,385
Cap Top Clearance..................... 393
Center Mounted Stop................... 391
Check Engine......................... 162
Courtesy/Reading..................... 127
Cruise.............................. 166
Daytime Running...................... 117
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 394
Fog ............................. 117,396
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 247
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 314
Headlights........................... 116
High Beam........................ 119,163
High Beam Indicator.................... 163
High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 119
Instrument Cluster..................... 162
Intensity Control....................... 115
Interior........................... 114,127
Lights On Reminder.................... 117
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Low Washer Fluid..................... 168
Passing............................. 119
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 163
Service...........................384,385
Side Marker.......................... 396
Transfer Case......................... 247
Transmission Warning................169,298
Turn Signal.................. 118,163,385,389
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 162
Limited-Slip Differential................254,369
Loading Vehicle......................... 286
Tires ............................... 264
Locks................................. 16
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 16
Ignition.............................. 14
Keys................................ 11
Power Door........................... 17
Steering Wheel......................... 14Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 60
Lubricants............................. 373
Lubrication, Body....................... 358
Lug Nuts............................. 322
Lumbar Support........................ 109
Maintenance........................... 340
Maintenance Procedures................... 343
Maintenance Schedule.................... 402
ScheduleA......................... 416
Manual, Service......................... 429
Manual Transmission..................241,370
Fluid Level Check...................... 370
Lubricant Selection..................... 399
Mirrors................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 79
Electric Powered....................... 80
Outside.............................. 79
Rearview............................. 78
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Trailer Towing......................81,296
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Mopar Parts.........................339,428
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 118
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 67
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 375
Tampering Prohibited................... 376
Noise Emission Warranty...............374,376
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Odometer..........................167,168
Trip .............................167,168
Off-Pavement Driving.................... 310
Off-Road Driving........................ 310
Oil, Engine............................ 398
Capacity............................ 397
Change Interval....................... 344Dipstick............................. 343
Disposal............................ 348
Filter.........................343,346,398
Pressure Gauge....................... 164
Recommendation...................... 345
Viscosity............................ 345
Oil Filter, Change........................ 346
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 339
Opener, Garage Door..................... 134
Operating Precautions.................... 339
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 79
Overhead Console....................127,128
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 128
Owner’s Manual........................ 429
Parking Brake.......................... 255
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 51
Passing Light........................... 119
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 123
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