light DODGE RAM 2500 POWER WAGON 2008 3.G Owners Manual

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1±800±380±CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer's new vehicle
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer's Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer's Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your servicecontract, call the manufacturer's Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer's Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer's Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer's Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er's new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
your ownership experience. You'll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
478 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Fuel........................... 362
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter).............................416,440
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 420
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............420,421
Air Conditioning System................242,420
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 245
Air Pressure, Tires....................336,344
Airbag............................34,47,55
Airbag Light.......................58,77,180
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 55
Alarm (Security Alarm).................19,182
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Alignment and Balance................... 343
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 234
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........427,428,464
Disposal............................ 429Anti-Lock Warning Light...............185,323
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Anti-Theft System.....................19,182
Appearance Care........................ 443
Ashtray............................... 161
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 89
Automatic Transaxle...................... 13
Interlock System........................ 19
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 436
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 438
Fluid Level Check...................... 436
Fluid Type........................437,466
Shift Indicator........................ 182
Shifting............................. 262
Special Additives...................... 438
Axle Fluid..........................434,466
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 434
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Ball Joints............................. 422
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System................ 279
Battery............................... 419
Emergency Starting..................... 399
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 130
Bearings.............................. 439
Belts, Drive............................ 416
Belts, Seat.............................. 35
Body Builders Guide....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 424
B-Pillar Location........................ 331
Brake Fluid............................ 466
Brake System........................322,432
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 323
Disc Brakes.......................... 432
Hoses.............................. 433
Master Cylinder....................... 432
Parking............................. 321
Warning Light........................ 185Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 453
Bulbs, Light............................ 453
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 461
Calibration, Compass..................... 147
Camper............................... 171
Capacities, Fluid........................ 464
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 414
Power Steering........................ 421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 429
Car Washes............................ 443
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............76,361
Cargo Light............................ 132
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 237
Catalytic Converter...................... 417
CD (Compact Disc) Player............192,200,213
Cellular Phone.......................... 93
INDEX 487
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Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 459
Center Lap Belts......................... 44
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 163
Certification Label....................... 364
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 328
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 184
Child Restraint........................61,62
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............65,69
Child Seat............................62,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 161
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 445
Climate Control......................... 239
Clock.....................190,194,202,215,228
Clutch............................... 433
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 433
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 238
Compact Spare Tire...................... 339Compass.............................. 147
Compass Calibration..................... 147
Compass Variance....................... 148
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 143
Console, Overhead....................... 142
Contract, Service........................ 478
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 429
Cooling System......................... 426
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 428
Coolant Capacity...................... 464
Coolant Level......................426,430
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 429
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 427
Inspection........................... 430
Points to Remember.................... 430
Pressure Cap......................... 429
Radiator Cap......................... 429
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......427,464,465
Temperature Gauge..................... 181
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Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 138
Cup Holder............................ 162
Customer Assistance..................... 476
Data Recorder, Event...................... 59
Daytime Running Lights................... 131
Dealer Service.......................... 412
Defroster, Rear Window.................92,165
Defroster, Windshield................77,240,243
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 135
Differential............................. 84
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 275
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player.............. 84
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 436
Power Steering........................ 421
Disc Brakes............................ 432
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 429Door Locks............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 150
Drive Belts............................ 416
Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 281
Off-Road............................ 281
Electric Rear Window Defrost.............92,165
Electrical Power Outlets................... 159
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 138
Emergency Brake........................ 321
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 402
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 390
Jacking............................. 393
Jump Starting......................... 399
Tow Hooks.......................... 402
Towing............................. 403
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Emission Control System Maintenance......... 468
Emission Related Components.............. 419
Engine............................... 408
Air Cleaner.......................... 416
Block Heater......................... 261
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment Identification............... 408
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 465
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 361
Flooded, Starting...................... 259
Fuel Requirements..................... 464
Multi-Displacement..................... 326
Oil ...........................413,464,465
Oil Filler Cap......................... 414
Oil Selection.......................414,464
Oil Synthetic......................... 415
Temperature Gauge..................... 181
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 387
Event Data Recorder...................... 59Exhaust Gas Caution................76,361,426
Exhaust System....................76,425,426
Exterior Lighting........................ 130
Fabric Care............................ 445
Filters
Air Cleaner........................416,440
Engine Fuel.......................... 417
Engine Oil........................415,465
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 415
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 133
Flat Tire Stowage.....................392,398
Flooded Engine Starting................... 259
Fluid, Brake........................... 466
Fluid Capacities......................... 464
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 436
Power Steering........................ 421
490 INDEX

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 465
Fog Lights.......................132,184,463
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 166
Four Wheel Drive....................... 271
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 390
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 402
Front Axle (Differential)................... 434
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 439
Fuel................................. 357
Adding............................. 362
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 363
Filter............................... 417
Gauge.............................. 189
Octane Rating......................357,465
Requirements......................357,464
Tank Capacity........................ 464
Fuses................................ 447
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 150Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............363,409
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 357
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 358
Gauges............................... 179
Coolant Temperature.................... 181
Fuel................................ 189
Oil Pressure.......................... 180
Speedometer......................... 180
Tachometer.......................... 179
Voltmeter............................ 179
Gear Ranges........................263,269
Gear Ratios............................. 84
General Information.................18,120,357
Glass Cleaning.......................... 446
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 368
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 367
Guide, Body Builders...................... 6
GVWR............................... 364
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Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 93
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 390
Head Restraints......................... 122
Headlights............................ 453
High Beam........................... 134
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 134
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Switch.............................. 130
Heated Mirrors.......................92,165
Heated Seats........................... 125
Heater............................... 242
Heater, Engine Block..................... 261
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 134
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 371
Hoisting.............................. 399
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 150
Hood Release.......................... 127Hoses................................ 431
Hub Caps............................. 397
Ignition............................... 13
Key ...............................12,13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................61,62
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 344
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 88
Instrument Cluster....................178,179
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 177
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 446
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 447
Interior Appearance Care.................. 445
Interior Lights.......................... 129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 135
Introduction............................. 4
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Jack Location........................... 391
Jack Operation.......................... 393
Jump Starting.......................... 399
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 47
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 133
Lap Belts.............................. 44
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren).............................. 65
Life of Tires............................ 341
Lights..............................78,128
Airbag............................58,180Anti-Lock Warning..................185,323
Brake Warning........................ 185
Bulb Replacement...................... 453
Cap Top Clearance..................... 461
Cargo .............................. 132
Center Mounted Stop................... 459
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 184
Courtesy/Reading..................... 142
Cruise.............................. 190
Daytime Running...................... 131
Fog ..........................132,184,463
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 274
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 390
Headlights........................... 130
High Beam........................134,180
High Beam Indicator.................... 180
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 134
Illuminated Entry....................... 21
Instrument Cluster..................... 179
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Intensity Control....................... 129
Interior..........................129,142
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 180
Service.............................. 453
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 187
Transfer Case......................... 274
Transmission Warning................... 189
Turn Signal..................133,179,453,457
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 179
Limited-Slip Differential................275,434
Loading Vehicle......................... 364
Tires ............................... 331
Locks................................. 27
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 27
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 28Steering Wheel......................... 19
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 65
Lubrication, Body....................... 424
Lug Nuts............................. 396
Lumbar Support........................ 123
Maintenance........................... 412
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 419
Maintenance Procedures................... 412
Maintenance Schedule.................... 468
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 410
Manual, Service......................... 480
Manual Transmission..................268,435
Fluid Level Check...................... 435
Lubricant Selection..................435,466
Shift Speeds.......................... 269
Mirrors................................ 88
Automatic Dimming..................... 89
494 INDEX