service DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2007 3.G Manual PDF

WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to
this vehicle.
MOPAR \bPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov. or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Washington DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.In Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car. All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
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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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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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Turn Signal.................. 127,179,433,437
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 179
Limited-Slip Differential ................287,412
Loading Vehicle ......................... 323
Tires ............................... 300
Locks ................................. 24
Child Protection ........................ 27
Door ................................ 24
Keys ................................ 12
Power Door ........................... 25
Steering Wheel ......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 62
Lubricants ............................. 416
Lubrication, Body ....................... 399
Lug Nuts ............................. 361
Lumbar Support ........................ 112
Maintenance ........................... 380
Maintenance Procedures ................... 383 Maintenance Schedule
.................... 450
Schedule “A” ......................... 463
Manual, Service ......................... 474
Manual Transmission .................. 274,412
Fluid Level Check ...................... 412
Lubricant Selection ..................... 447
Mirrors ................................ 82
Automatic Dimming ..................... 83
Electric Powered ....................... 84
Outside .............................. 83
Rearview ............................. 82
Trailer Towing ...................... 85,339
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Mopar Parts ......................... 379,473
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 127
Navigation Radio ........................ 225
Navigation System ....................... 225
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 71
486 INDEX

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

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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