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2. Pull bulb straight from the connector.
3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights
1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal.
Removing the Two (2) Screws
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3. Turn desired bulb socket14turn and remove socket
and bulb from housing.
4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.
•Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
•Inside Bulb: Center High Mount Stop Lamp 5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped
1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.
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Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) — If
Equipped
1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the
bulb sockets from the rear. 2. Turn socket
14turn counterclockwise to access the
bulb.
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3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly.
2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender. 3. Turn socket
14turn counterclockwise and remove from
assembly to access the bulb.
4. Pull bulb straight out from socket.
5.
Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and housing.
FLUID CAPACITIES
FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric
Fuel
2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L2500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L
3500 Shortbed Models 34 gal. 128L 3500 Longbed Models 35 gal. 132L
Engine Oil 5.9L Diesel Engine I-6 12.0 qts. 11.4L
Cooling System 5.9L Diesel Engine I-6 7 gal. 26.5L
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Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the termi-
nals as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and transfer case (if
equipped), add as needed.
•Check Filter Minder™. Replace air cleaner filter
element if necessary.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Drain water from the fuel filter. At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the U-Joints ( if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
•Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fittin
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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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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
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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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Passing............................. 128
Switch .............................. 124
Heated Mirrors ....................... 85,164
Heated Seats ........................... 119
Heater ............................... 237
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 128
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 331
Hoisting .............................. 366
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 143
Hood Release .......................... 121
Hoses ............................. 408,411
Hub Caps ............................. 362
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 411
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19 Infant Restraint
........................ 57,58
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 313
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 82
Instrument Cluster .................... 178,179
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 177
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 425
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 426
Interior Appearance Care .................. 424
Interior Lights .......................... 123
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 129
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 355
Jack Operation .......................... 357
Jump Starting .......................... 367
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
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