warning light DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2007 3.G Owner's Guide

WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting
out the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
With Portable Starting Unit
There are many types of these units available. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for necessary precautions
and operation.
CAUTION!
It is very important that the starting unit operating
voltage does not exceed 12 Volts D.C. or damage to
battery, starter motor, alternator, or electrical system
may occur.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can
often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear
selector rhythmically between DRIVE and REVERSE
(automatic transmissions) and between 1st and RE-
VERSE (manual transmissions), while applying slight
pressure to the accelerator.
In general, the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure
to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine is most effective. Racing the
engine or spinning the wheels, due to the frustration of
370 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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
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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
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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
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Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 166
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 276
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 354
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 370
Front Axle (Differential) ................398,411
Fuel .............................. 318,320
Adding ............................. 320
Diesel ......................... 318,320,446
Gauge .............................. 186
Light ............................... 187
Requirements ......................... 318
Specifications ......................... 318
Tank Capacity ........................ 445
Fuses ................................ 426
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ........... 143
Gauges ............................... 179
Coolant Temperature .................... 181
Fuel ................................ 186 Oil Pressure
.......................... 180
Speedometer ......................... 180
Tachometer .......................... 179
Voltmeter ............................ 179
Gear Ranges ........................... 268
General Information ...................... 18
Glass Cleaning .......................... 425
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 164
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 328
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 327
GVWR ............................... 323
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 87
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 354
Head Restraints ......................... 111
Headlights ............................ 433
High Beam ........................... 128
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 128
Lights On Reminder .................... 126
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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
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Transmission Automatic ........................ 267,413
Fluid ............................... 447
Maintenance .......................... 413
Manual ........................ 253,274,412
Shifting ............................. 267
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 143
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 310
Trip Computer .......................... 137
Trip Odometer ....................... 182,186
Turn Signals ................... 127,179,433,437
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 87
Underhood Fuses ........................ 426
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 475
Universal Transmitter ..................... 143
Variance, Compass ....................... 142 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............ 8
Vehicle Loading ...................... 301,323
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 8
Vehicle Storage ......................... 431
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 226
Voltmeter ............................. 179
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 179
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 7
Warranty Information ..................... 473
Washers, Windshield .................. 130,399
Washing Vehicle ......................... 422
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 312
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 424
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 424
Wheel Changing ........................ 356
Wheel Cover ........................... 362
Wheel Mounting ........................ 357
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