oil reset DODGE RAM 2500 GAS 2008 3.G Owners Manual

To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom-
eter to be reset then push and hold the button until the
display resets (approximately two seconds).
Vehicle Warning Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, messages such as
ªdoorº (indicates that a door(s) may be ajar), ªhoodº (if
the hood is open or ajar, on vehicles with remote start),
ªgASCAPº (which indicates that your gas cap is possibly
loose or damaged),9CHANgE OILº (indicates that the
engine oil should be change), ªLoWASHº (low washer
fluid), ªESPOFFº (indicates that ESP is turned off), and
ªnoFUSEº (indicates that the IOD fuse is removed from
the Integrated Power Module), will display in the odom-
eter.
NOTE:There is also an engine hour function. This
indicates the total number of hours the engine has been
running. To display the engine hours perform the follow-
ing: Place the ignition in RUN, but do not start theengine. With the odometer value displayed, hold the trip
button down for a period of six seconds. The odometer
will change to trip value first, then it will display the
engine hour value. The engine hours will be displayed
for a period of 30 seconds until the ignition is turned OFF
or the engine is started.
Change Oil Message
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The ªCHANgE OILº message will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12
seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
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release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument
cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position(Do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three
times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
17. Front Fog Light Indicator Ð If Equipped
This light shows when the front fog lights are ON.18. Malfunction Indicator Light
This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system
which monitors the emissions and engine control
system. If the vehicle is ready for emissions
testing, the light will come on when the ignition is first
turned on and remain on, as a bulb check, until the
engine is started. If the vehicle is not ready for emissions
testing the light will come on when the ignition is first
turned on and remain on for 15 seconds, then blink for 5
seconds, and remain on until the vehicle is started. If the
bulb does not come on during starting, have the condi-
tion investigated promptly.
If this light comes on and remains on while driving, it
suggests a potential engine control problem and the need
for system service.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
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27. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light
(Automatic Transmissions Only)
This light indicates that there is excessive trans-
mission fluid temperature that might occur
with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may
also occur when operating the vehicle in a high
torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive
operation (e.g., snow plowing, off- road operation). If this
light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle
or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the
light goes off.
28. Odometer/Trip Odometer Button
Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the
trip odometer display. Holding the button in resets the
trip odometer reading when in trip mode.
29. Fuel Gauge
Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the
ON position.30. Low Fuel Warning Light
When the fuel level drops to 1/16 tank, the fuel
symbol will light and a single chime will sound.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with an overhead
console module (CMTC), it is possible for DTE to display
ªLO FUELº before the low fuel warning light turns on in
the instrument cluster. This could occur because the low
fuel warning is set to a specified fuel tank volume and
DTE is an estimated distance calculation based on vehicle
fuel economy and remaining fuel tank volume.
Vehicle fuel tank volumes are as follows:
²26 gal (98 L) - 1500 short box models
²34 gal (128 L) - 1500/2500/3500 short box models
²35 gal (132 L) - 1500/2500/3500 long box models
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²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº under ªIn-
strument Cluster Descriptionº in Section 4 of this
manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level whilethe vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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Outside.............................. 87
Rearview............................. 86
Trailer Towing......................89,400
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 362
Mopar Parts.........................449,526
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 338
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 139
Navigation Radio........................ 248
Navigation System....................... 248
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 480
Tampering Prohibited................480,481
Noise Emission Warranty.................. 482
Occupant Restraints....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 371
Odometer..........................199,207Trip .............................199,207
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 317
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 317
Oil Change Indicator..................... 200
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 200
Oil, Engine.........................451,510
Capacity............................ 508
Change Interval....................... 452
Dipstick............................. 451
Disposal............................ 453
Filter............................454,510
Filter Disposal........................ 453
Identification Logo..................... 452
Materials Added to..................... 453
Pressure Gauge....................... 197
Recommendation...................452,508
Synthetic............................ 453
Viscosity..........................452,508
Onboard Diagnostic System..............447,448
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Radio, Navigation....................... 248
Radio Operation................... 211,219,233
Radio Remote Controls.................... 255
Radio, Satellite.......................248,251
Radio (Sound Systems).............. 211,219,233
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 474
Rear Seat, Folding....................126,128
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 480
Rear Window Features.................... 182
Rear Window, Sliding..................... 183
Reclining Front Seats.................. 119,120
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 126
Recorder, Event Data...................... 60
Recreational Towing...................... 406
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....407,409
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 408,411
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 372
Refrigerant............................ 460
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46Remote Control
Starting System........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 255
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Tires....................... 355
Reporting Safety Defects................... 526
Reset Switch ªLight Loadº (TPMS).........193,365
Resetting Oil Change Indicator.............. 200
Restraint, Head......................... 121
Restraints, Child.......................62,70
Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Rotation, Tires.......................... 359
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 79
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 526
Safety Information, Tire................... 339
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Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 453
System, Navigation...................... 248
System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer............................ 196
Tailgate............................... 185
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............66,71
Tilt Steering Column..................... 143
Tip Start.............................. 279
Tire and Loading Information Placard....343,344,357
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 342
Tire Markings.......................... 339
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ªLight Loadº
Reset Switch........................193,365
Tire Safety Information.................... 339
Tires ............................79,347,528
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 354
Air Pressure.......................... 347
Alignment........................... 356Chains.............................. 357
Compact Spare........................ 351
Dual............................361,431
General Information.................... 347
High Speed.......................... 350
Inflation Pressures..................... 348
Jacking............................. 423
Life of Tires.......................... 354
Load Capacity.....................343,344
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 362
Pressure Warning Light.................. 204
Quality Grading....................... 528
Radial.............................. 351
Replacement......................... 355
Rotation............................. 359
Safety...........................339,347
Sizes............................... 340
Snow Tires........................... 359
Spare Tire........................... 422
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