wheel DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Owners Manual

Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 437
Inspection........................... 440
Points to Remember.................... 441
Pressure Cap......................... 439
Radiator Cap......................... 439
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........438,480
Temperature Gauge..................... 191
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 139
Cup Holder............................ 163
Customer Assistance..................... 497
Data Recorder, Event...................... 59
Daytime Running Lights................... 132
Dealer Service.......................... 410
Defroster, Rear Window.................87,173
Defroster, Windshield................77,251,253
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 136
Diesel Exhaust Brake..................... 283
Diesel Fuel............................ 348Diesel Fuel Requirements.................. 348
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 306
Dipsticks.............................. 413
Power Steering........................ 431
Disc Brakes............................ 443
Disposal.............................. 418
Engine Oil........................... 418
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 440
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 146
Door Opener, Garage..................... 151
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter.......... 422
Drive Belts............................ 418
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 307
Dual Rear Wheels.....................337,394
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 241
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Fan .................................. 442
Filters
Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV)......... 426
Engine Oil.....................413,416,480
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 133
Flat Tire Stowage.....................386,396
Fluid, Brake........................... 482
Fluid Capacities......................... 479
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 444
Manual Transmission.................446,447
Power Steering........................ 431
Transfer Case......................... 446
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 480
Fog Lights.......................132,193,469
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 174
Four Wheel Drive....................... 294
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 384Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 400
Front Axle (Differential)................432,446
Fuel..............................348,349
Adding............................. 349
Diesel.........................348,349,480
Gauge.............................. 199
Light............................... 199
Requirements......................... 348
Specifications......................... 349
Tank Capacity........................ 479
Fuses................................ 459
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 151
Gauges............................... 189
Coolant Temperature.................... 191
Fuel................................ 199
Oil Pressure.......................... 191
Speedometer......................... 190
Tachometer.......................... 190
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Bulb Replacement...................465,466
Cap Top Clearance..................... 474
Cargo .............................. 133
Center Mounted Stop................... 473
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 194
Cruise.............................. 199
Daytime Running...................... 132
Dome.............................. 142
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 476
Fog ..........................132,193,469
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 298
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 384
Headlights........................... 131
High Beam........................134,190
High Beam Indicator.................... 190
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 134
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................... 189
Intensity Control....................... 130Interior............................. 129
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Reading............................. 142
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 190
Service...........................465,466
Side Marker.......................... 478
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 196
Transfer Case......................... 298
Transmission Warning................... 198
Turn Signal..................133,190,466,470
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 189
Limited-Slip Differential................306,446
Loading Vehicle......................... 352
Tires ............................... 320
Locks................................. 26
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 26
Keys................................ 12
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Power Door........................... 27
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 65
Lubrication, Body....................... 433
Lug Nuts............................. 392
Lumbar Support........................ 119
Maintenance........................... 410
Maintenance Procedures................... 412
Maintenance Schedule.................... 484
Manual, Service......................... 501
Manual Transmission..................291,447
Fluid Level Check...................446,447
Lubricant Selection..................... 482
Shift Speeds.......................... 292
Map/Reading Lights..................... 142
Mirrors................................ 84
Automatic Dimming..................... 85Electric Powered....................... 86
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 84
Trailer Towing......................87,370
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 338
Mopar Parts.........................409,500
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 133
Navigation Radio........................ 238
Navigation System....................... 238
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 452
Tampering Prohibited................... 452
Noise Emission Warranty...............451,453
Occupant Restraints....................... 35
Odometer..........................192,199
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Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 320
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 459
Door Locks........................... 27
Mirrors.............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 160
Seats............................... 119
Sliding Rear Window.................34,173
Steering..........................315,431
Sunroof............................. 158
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 482
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features............ 146
Radial Ply Tires......................... 327
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 439Radio Broadcast Signals................... 200
Radio, Navigation....................... 238
Radio Operation...................202,210,224
Radio Remote Controls.................... 246
Radio, Satellite.......................239,241
Radio (Sound Systems)..............202,210,224
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 446
Rear Seat, Folding....................121,123
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 451
Rear Window Features.................... 173
Rear Window, Sliding...................34,174
Reclining Front Seats..................... 117
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 121
Recorder, Event Data...................... 59
Recreational Towing...................... 375
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....376,378
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 377,380
Refrigerant............................ 431
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
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Starting Procedures...................... 268
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines).......... 268
Steering
Linkage............................. 432
Power...........................315,431
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Wheel, Tilt........................... 137
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 246
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 167
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.........167,168
Storage, Vehicle......................... 464
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 464
Sun Roof.............................. 158
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 333
Synthetic Engine Oil...................277,415
System, Navigation...................... 238
Tachometer............................ 190Tailgate............................... 179
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............65,69
Tilt Steering Column..................... 137
Tire and Loading Information Placard......320,333
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 319
Tire Markings.......................... 316
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Placard
ªHIº (MAX) Load Switch.................. 187
Tire Safety Information.................... 316
Tires ............................78,324,503
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 330
Air Pressure.......................... 324
Alignment........................... 332
Chains.............................. 333
Changing............................ 386
Compact Spare........................ 328
Dual............................337,394
General Information.................... 324
High Speed.......................... 327
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Inflation Pressures..................... 325
Jacking............................. 387
Life of Tires.......................... 330
Load Capacity.....................320,321
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 338
Pressure Warning Light.................. 196
Quality Grading....................... 503
Radial.............................. 327
Replacement......................... 331
Rotation............................. 335
Safety...........................316,324
Sizes............................... 317
Snow Tires........................... 335
Spare Tire........................... 386
Spinning............................ 329
Tread Wear Indicators................... 330
Wheel Mounting....................... 387
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 392
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 361Torque Converter Clutch.................. 290
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 401
Tow/Haul............................. 288
Towing............................... 356
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 102
Disabled Vehicle....................... 402
Guide.............................. 361
Recreational.......................... 375
Weight.............................. 361
Towing Assistance....................... 102
Traction.............................. 307
Traction Control......................... 446
Trailer Towing.......................... 356
Cooling System Tips.................... 369
Hitches............................. 360
Minimum Requirements................. 362
Mirrors...........................87,370
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 361
Wiring.............................. 365
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Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 189
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
Warranty Information..................... 500
Washers, Windshield..................136,434
Washing Vehicle......................... 455
Water
Driving Through...................... 307
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 332
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 457
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 457
Wheel Changing........................ 386
Wheel Cover........................... 392
Wheel Mounting........................ 387
Wheel Nut Torque....................392,395Wind Buffeting.......................34,160
Window Fogging........................ 260
Windows.............................. 32
Power............................... 32
Rear Sliding........................34,174
Windshield Defroster..................251,253
Windshield Washers................135,136,434
Fluid............................135,434
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 433
Windshield Wipers....................... 135
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 433
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 136
YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 457
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