light DODGE RAM 2500 POWER WAGON 2008 3.G Owner's Manual

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Heater Defroster Ducts
Inspect the heater defroster ducts for proper operation.
Check for proper air flow through all defroster ducts. If
there are any question regarding the operation of your
heater defroster ducts, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.) or if the front airbags have deployed. If there is any
question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the
belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer. If there is a problem with the airbag light the
seatbelt light will flash.
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Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in
the tread.
Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel
nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure.
Lights
Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are
detected the cause should be located and corrected.
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NExterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........90
NElectronic Power Mirrors ± If Equipped......91
NElectric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors ± If Equipped............92
NTrailer Towing Mirrors ± If Equipped........92
mHands±Free Communication (UConnectt)Ð
If Equipped............................93
NOperation............................95
NPhone Call Features...................102
NUConnecttSystem Features..............105
NAdvanced Phone Connectivity............110
NThings You Should Know About Your
UConnecttSystem....................111
NGeneral Information...................120mSeats................................120
N40-20-40 Front Seat....................121
NReclining Seats.......................122
NAdjustable Head Restraints..............122
NManual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment Ð
If Equipped.........................123
NPower Seats Ð If Equipped..............124
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped.............125
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............127
mLights...............................128
NInterior Lights.......................129
NBattery Saver........................130
NHeadlamp Delay......................130
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NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....130
NDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only And
Fleet Vehicles)........................131
NLights-On Reminder...................132
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............132
NCargo Light Ð If Equipped..............132
NMultifunction Control Lever..............133
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............135
NWindshield Wipers....................135
NWindshield Washers...................136
mTilt Steering Column....................137
mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......138
NTo Activate..........................138NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............138
NTo Deactivate........................139
NTo Resume Speed.....................139
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............139
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............141
mOverhead Console Ð If Equipped...........142
NCourtesy/Reading Lights................142
mOverhead Console With Compass/Temperature
Mini-Trip Computer Ð If Equipped..........143
NUS/M Button........................143
NReset Button.........................144
NGlobal Reset.........................144
NStep Button.........................144
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NSunroof Maintenance...................159
NSunroof Fully Closed...................159
mElectrical Power Outlets..................159
mCigar Lighter And Ash Receiver............161
mCupholders...........................162
NFront Instrument Panel Cupholders........162
NRear Cupholder Ð Quad Cab Ð
If Equipped.........................162
mStorage..............................163
NCenter Storage Compartment Ð If Equipped . . 163NStorage And Seats Ð If Equipped..........164
mRear Window Features...................165
NElectric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Side View Mirrors Ð If Equipped..........165
NPower Sliding Rear Window Ð If Equipped . . 165
NSliding Rear Window Ð If Equipped.......166
mFold Flat Load Floor Ð If Equipped.........166
mPickup Box...........................169
mSlide-In Campers.......................171
mEasy-Off Tailgate.......................171
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Wheels
Stylish forged aluminum 179wheels give the Power
Wagon a powerful stance. Forging a wheel from alumi-
num produces a stronger, lighter weight wheel than
machining or casting the wheel out of the same material.
Standard package features:
²
Fuel Tank Skid Plate - protects the fuel tank from
impingement damage.
²Transfer Case Skid Plate and Tubing - protects the
transfer case and exhaust catalyst from impingement
damage.
²Heavy Duty Cross Members - protects the under
carriage and supports the under body protection skid
plates.
²Fore/Aft rails - which connect the cross member for
additional support and prevent the truck from getting
hung up on large rocks between the cross members.
²Steering Dampener Skid Plate - protects the steering
dampener from impingement damage.
²Electronically Locking Front And Rear Axle Differen-
tials with 4:56 Gears - improves mobility and articula-
tion by locking the differentials.
²Electronically Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar - improves
mobility and articulation by disconnecting the Stabi-
lizer Bar.
²160 Amp Alternator - supplies increased electrical
power for the winch and other off-road accessories.
²Heavy Duty Battery - supplies increased electrical
power for the winch and other off-road accessories.
²Heavy Duty Cooling Fan - provides enhanced engine
and transmission cooling under vigorous off-road
conditions.
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²Off-Road Tuned Suspension And Shocks - improves
mobility, ground clearance and ride comfort.
²Heavy Duty Thermally Protected and Sealed Electric
Winch with Roller Fairlead - Useful for work and
vehicle recovery.
²17 Inch Forged Aluminum Wheels With 33 Inch Tires
- improves traction and differential ground clearance.
Mopar Options:
²
Rock Rails - protects the door sills from impingement
damage and provides a vehicle jacking point.
²Winch accessory kit - Contents include:
²Snatch Block/Pulley
²Clevis
²Tree strap
²Tow Strap
²Gloves
²ªPower Wagon embossedº storage bag
²Bed Liner - protects the bed from impingement dam-
age
NOTE:These Mopar options have been specially de-
signed and tested for the Power Wagon to meet the
vigorous off-road conditions.
MIRRORS
Inside Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
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Automatic Dimming Mirror ± If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
A light in the button will indicate when the dimming
feature is activated.
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on your right side
convex mirror could cause you to collide with an-
other vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror
when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in
the right side convex mirror. Some vehicles will not
have a convex right side mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All6x9inch exterior mirrors are hinged and may be
moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The
hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full
rearward, and normal.
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Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
²Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnecttsystem
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
²Press the ªPhoneº button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Emergency9and the UConnecttsystem will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE:The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.The UConnecttsystem does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
UConnecttsystem to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnecttsystem.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
²Press the ªPhoneº button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Towing Assistance.9
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
City in Mexico).
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