engine DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Miles 112,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000
(Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000)
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4). X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage. X X XXXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models. X X XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 100,000 miles (160
000 km). X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Check tranfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Replace fuel filter element. X X X
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474 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Fuel........................... 320
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 132
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 389,418
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 396
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............396,397
Air Conditioning System ................237,396
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 240
Air Filter .............................. 389
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 305,313
Airbag .............................. 45,51
Airbag Light ......................... 74,180
Airbag On/Off Switch ..................... 51
Airbag, Side ............................ 54
Alarm, Out of Park Sense .................. 273
Alarm, Panic ............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,182
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alignment and Balance ................... 312
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8 Antenna, Satellite Radio
................... 230
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............403,404
Capacities ........................... 445
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............184,294
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ..................... 18,182
Appearance Care ........................ 422
Ashtray ............................... 154
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 83
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Interlock System ........................ 15
Automatic Transmission ................... 413
Adding Fluid ......................... 413
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 414
Fluid Level Check ...................... 413
Fluid Type ........................ 414,447
Shift Indicator ........................ 182
Shifting ............................. 267
Special Additives ...................... 415
478 INDEX

Axle Fluid.......................... 412,447
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 412
Ball Joints ............................. 397
Battery ............................... 394
Blanket .......................... 262,396
Emergency Starting ..................... 367
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 23
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 124
Bearings .............................. 415
Belts, Drive ............................ 389
Belts, Seat .............................. 32
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 399
B-Pillar Location ........................ 300
Brake Fluid ............................ 447
Brake System ........................ 291,409
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 292
Disc Brakes .......................... 409
Fluid Check .......................... 409 Hoses
.............................. 411
Master Cylinder ....................... 409
Parking ............................. 290
Warning Light ........................ 184
Bulb Replacement ....................... 433
Bulbs, Light ............................ 432
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 441
Calibration, Compass ..................... 141
Camper ............................... 170
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 445
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 445
Caps, Filler Power Steering ........................ 397
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 405
Car Washes ............................ 422
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............73,172
Cargo Light ............................ 126
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 232
INDEX 479
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CD (Compact Disc) Player............190,198,211
Cellular Phone .......................... 87
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 440
Center Lap Belts ......................... 42
Center Seat Storage Compartment .........159,160
Certification Label ....................... 323
Charge Air Cooler ....................... 408
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 297
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 183
Child Restraint ........................ 57,58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............62,66
Child Seat ............................ 58,65
Cigar Lighter ........................... 154
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 424
Climate Control ......................... 234
Clock ..................... 187,192,200,213,226
Clutch Linkage Maintenance ................ 411
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 233 Compact Spare Tire
...................... 308
Compass ........................... 140,141
Compass Calibration ..................... 141
Compass Variance ....................... 142
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 137
Console, Overhead ....................... 136
Contract, Service ........................ 472
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 405
Cooling System ......................... 401
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 404
Coolant Capacity ...................... 445
Coolant Level ................... 401,402,406
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 406
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 403
Inspection ........................... 406
Points to Remember .................... 406
Pressure Cap ......................... 405
Radiator Cap ......................... 405
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........403,446
480 INDEX

Temperature Gauge..................... 181
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 133
Cup Holder ............................ 155
Customer Assistance ..................... 470
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights ................... 125
Dealer Service .......................... 380
Defroster, Rear Window .................85,164
Defroster, Windshield ................74,236,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 129
Diesel Fuel ............................ 318
Diesel Fuel Requirements .................. 318
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 287
Dipsticks .............................. 383
Power Steering ........................ 397
Disc Brakes ............................ 409
Disposal .............................. 389
Engine Oil ........................... 389 Used Coolant (Antifreeze)
................ 406
Door Ajar ............................. 187
Door Locks ............................. 24
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 143
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 391
Drive Belts ............................ 389
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 316,364
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 226
Electric Rear Window Defrost .............85,164
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 152
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 133
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 280
Emergency Brake ........................ 290
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 370
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 354
Jacking ............................. 357
Jump Starting ......................... 367
INDEX 481
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Tow Hooks.......................... 371
Towing ............................. 372
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 450
Engine ............................... 378
Air Cleaner .......................... 389
Block Heater ....................... 254,261
Break-In Recommendations ................ 71
Compartment ......................... 378
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 446
Cooling ............................. 401
Data Plate ........................... 380
Identification ......................... 378
Idling .............................. 263
Jump Starting ......................... 367
Oil .............................. 383,446
Oil Synthetic ......................... 262
Runaway ............................ 317
Temperature Gauge ..................... 181
Event Data Recorder ...................... 56 Exhaust Gas Caution
................73,172,401
Exhaust System ................. 73,400,401,418
Exterior Lighting ........................ 124
Fan .................................. 407
Filters Engine Oil ..................... 383,386,446
Flashers Turn Signal .......................... 127
Flat Tire Stowage ..................... 356,366
Fluid, Brake ........................... 447
Fluid Capacities ......................... 445
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... 409
Manual Transmission ................... 412
Power Steering ........................ 397
Transfer Case ......................... 412
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 446
Fog Lights ....................... 126,185,436
482 INDEX

Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 127
Lap Belts .............................. 42
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 32
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 62
Life of Tires ............................ 311
Lights .............................. 75,122
Airbag ............................ 55,180
Anti-Lock Warning .................. 184,294
Brake Warning ........................ 184
Bulb Replacement ................... 432,433
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 441
Cargo .............................. 126
Center Mounted Stop ................... 440
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 183
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 136
Cruise .............................. 187
Daytime Running ...................... 125 Dual Wheel Assembly Rear
............... 443
Fog .......................... 126,185,436
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 280
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 354
Headlights ........................... 124
High Beam ........................ 128,180
High Beam Indicator .................... 180
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 128
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster ..................... 179
Intensity Control ....................... 123
Interior .......................... 123,136
Lights On Reminder .................... 126
Passing ............................. 128
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 180
Service ........................... 432,433
Side Marker .......................... 445
Transfer Case ......................... 280
Transmission Warning ................... 186
INDEX 485
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Noise Control Maintenance .......................... 417
Tampering Prohibited ................... 418
Noise Emission Warranty ...............417,419
Occupant Restraints ....................... 31
Occupant Restraints (2500/3500/Mega Cab Only) . . 31
Odometer .......................... 182,186
Trip ............................. 182,186
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 289
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 289
Oil, Engine ............................ 446
Capacity ............................ 445
Change Interval ....................... 384
Dipstick ............................. 383
Disposal ............................ 389
Filter ......................... 383,386,446
Materials Added to ..................... 386
Pressure Gauge ....................... 180 Recommendation
...................... 385
Viscosity ............................ 385
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 386
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 379
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) ........... 143
Operating Precautions .................... 379
Out of Park Sense Alarm .................. 273
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 83
Overdrive ............................. 270
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 270
Overhead Console .................... 136,137
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 137
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 474
Panic Alarm ............................ 22
Parking Brake .......................... 290
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch ............. 51
Passing Light ........................... 128
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 132
INDEX 487
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Reclining............................ 111
Reclining Rear ........................ 114
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............18,182
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........403,446
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 470
Service Contract ......................... 472
Service Information ...................... 380
Service Manuals ........................ 474
Setting the Clock .............188,192,200,213,226
Shifting ............................... 267
Automatic Transmission ................. 267
Manual Transmission ................... 274
Transfer Case ......................... 279
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .................. 345,348
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .................. 347,350
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 40 Shoulder Belts
........................... 32
Side Airbag ............................. 54
Signals, Turn ........................... 127
Sliding Rear Window Power ............................ 30,165
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 288
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 313
Snow Plow ............................ 341
Snow Tires ............................ 315
Spare Tire .......................... 308,309
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 133
Speedometer ........................... 180
Starting ............................... 253
Automatic Transmission ................. 253
Engine Block Heater ................. 254,261
Manual Transmission ................... 253
Starting Procedures ...................... 253
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .......... 253
490 INDEX