DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Manual PDF

Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a poten-
tially toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless.
To avoid inhaling these gases, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in
or out of the area.
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for more than a short period, adjust
your climate control system to force outside air into
the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed and the
controls in any position except OFF or MAX A/C.
•The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine
exhaust system.
Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system;
exhaust fumes detected inside the vehicle; or damage to
the underside or rear of the vehicle. Have a competent
mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adja-
cent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated or
mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger
compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system
each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace or adjust as required.
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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
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 you
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.
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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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors...............................78
▫Inside Mirror.........................78
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped....79
▫Outside Mirrors.......................79
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........80
▫Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped......80
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped...........81
▫Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped.......81
Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —
If Equipped............................83
▫Operations...........................85
▫Phone Call Features....................92
▫UConnect™ System Features..............94
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............99
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System....................101

Seats................................106
▫40-20-40 Front Seat....................107
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▫Reclining Seats.......................108
▫Adjustable Head Restraints..............108
▫Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment —
If Equipped.........................109
▫Power Seats — If Equipped..............110
▫Rear Seat Features — Mega Cab Models.....112
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............117

To Open And Close The Hood.............118

Lights...............................120
▫Interior Lights.......................120
▫Battery Saver........................121
▫Headlamp Delay......................122
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....122▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only And
Fleet Vehicles)........................123
▫Lights-On Reminder...................123
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............123
▫Cargo Light — If Equipped..............124

Multifunction Control Lever...............124
▫Turn Signals.........................124
▫Passing Light........................125
▫High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch......125
▫Windshield Wipers....................126
▫Windshield Washers...................127

Tilt Steering Column....................128

Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped......129
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▫Adjustment.........................129

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......130
▫To Activate..........................130
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............131
▫To Deactivate........................131
▫To Resume Speed.....................131
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............132
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............132

Overhead Console— If Equipped...........133
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................134

Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature
Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped..........134
▫US/M Button........................135▫Reset Button.........................135
▫Global Reset.........................136
▫Step Button.........................136
▫Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)........136
▫Distance To Empty (DTE)...............136
▫Trip Odometer (ODO)..................137
▫Elapsed Time (ET).....................137
▫C/T Button.........................138
▫Automatic Compass Calibration...........138
▫Manual Compass Calibration.............139
▫Recalibrating The Compass..............139
▫Outside Temperature...................140
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Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........141
▫Programming Homelink................143
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 145
▫Using Homelink......................146
▫Erasing Homelink Buttons...............146
▫Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 146
▫Security............................147

Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............147
▫Open Sunroof - Express Mode............148
▫Comfort Stop........................148
▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............149
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................149
▫Pinch Protect Override.................149▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............149
▫Sunshade Operation...................149
▫Wind Buffeting.......................150
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................150
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................150

Electrical Power Outlets..................150

Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver............152

Cupholders...........................153
▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
(40–20–40 Seats) — Automatic Transmission . . 153
▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
(Bucket Seats) — Automatic Transmission....155
▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —
Manual Transmission..................155
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▫Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab —
If Equipped.........................156
▫Rear Cupholder — Mega Cab............156

Storage..............................157
▫Center Storage Compartment
(40–20–40 Seat) — If Equipped............157
▫Center Storage Compartment
(Bucket Seats)— If Equipped.............158
▫Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models)......160
▫Storage And Seats (Mega Cab Models)......160▫Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
(Mega Cab Models)....................162

Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped.........162
▫Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped........162

Pickup Box...........................165

Slide-In Campers.......................167
▫Camper Applications...................167

Easy-Off Tailgate.......................167
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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).
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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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.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.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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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.
Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.
Power Mirror Movement
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