DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Owners Manual

Reclining............................ 117
Reclining Rear........................ 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............19,192
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........438,480
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 497
Service Contract......................... 499
Service Information...................... 410
Service Manuals........................ 501
Setting the Clock.............200,204,212,225,239
Settings, Personal........................ 146
Shifting............................... 285
Automatic Transmission................. 285
Manual Transmission................... 291
Transfer Case......................... 297
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................376,378Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................377,380
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 43
Shoulder Belts........................... 36
Signals, Turn........................... 133
Sliding Rear Window
Power............................34,173
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 307
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 333
Snow Plow............................ 371
Snow Tires............................ 335
Soot Filter............................. 425
Spare Tire............................. 328
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 139
Speedometer........................... 190
Starting............................... 268
Automatic Transmission................. 268
Engine Block Heater.................268,276
Manual Transmission................... 269
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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
520 INDEX

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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Trailer Towing Guide..................... 361
Trailer Weight.......................... 361
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted.................... 299
Fluid............................... 482
Transmission
Automatic........................285,447
Fluid............................... 482
Maintenance.......................... 447
Manual........................269,291,447
Shifting............................. 285
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 151
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 330Trip Odometer.......................192,199
Turn Signals...................133,190,466,470
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 89
Underhood Fuses........................ 459
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 503
Universal Transmitter..................... 151
Variance, Compass....................... 150
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 8
Vehicle Information Center................. 143
Vehicle Loading......................321,352
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 464
Video Entertainment System (Rear Seat Video
System)............................... 241
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 415
Voltmeter...........................189,275
522 INDEX

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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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle's electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle's electronic systems.

Ram Truck
OWNER’ S MANUAL DIESEL
2008
2008 Ram Tru ck Die se l
81-326-0828 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.