DODGE RAM 3500 GAS 2008 3.G Owners Manual

Heated Seats........................... 131
Heater............................... 261
Heater, Engine Block..................... 282
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 140
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 389
Hoisting.............................. 434
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 156
Hood Release.......................... 133
Hoses................................ 470
Hub Caps............................. 429
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................62,63
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 357Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 86
Instrument Cluster....................194,196
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 193
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 488
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 489
Interior Appearance Care.................. 487
Interior Lights.......................... 135
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 141
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 417
Jack Operation.......................422,423
Jacking Instructions...................... 422
Jump Starting.......................... 434
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
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Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 48
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 139
Lap Belts.............................. 45
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 35
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....... 66
Life of Tires............................ 354
ªLight Loadº Reset Switch (TPMS).........193,365
Lights..............................80,134
Airbag............................59,197
Anti-Lock Warning..................202,322
Brake Warning........................ 202
Bulb Replacement...................494,495
Cap Top Clearance..................... 503
Cargo .............................. 138
Center Mounted Stop................... 502
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 201Courtesy/Reading..................... 149
Cruise.............................. 208
Daytime Running...................... 137
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 505
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................204,333
Fog ..........................138,201,498
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 298
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 416
Headlights........................... 136
High Beam........................140,197
High Beam Indicator.................... 197
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 140
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................... 196
Intensity Control....................... 135
Interior..........................135,149
Lights On Reminder.................... 138
Passing............................. 140
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Seat Belt Reminder..................... 197
Service...........................494,495
Side Marker.......................... 507
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 204
Traction Control....................... 333
Transfer Case......................... 298
Transmission Warning................... 207
Turn Signal..................139,196,495,499
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 196
Limited-Slip Differential................313,475
Loading Vehicle......................... 381
Tires ............................... 343
Locks................................. 27
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 27
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel......................... 18Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 66
Lubrication, Body....................... 462
Lug Nuts............................. 428
Lumbar Support........................ 122
Maintenance........................... 450
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 457
Maintenance Procedures................... 450
Maintenance Schedule.................... 514
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 448
Manual, Service......................... 527
Manual Transmission...............288,291,476
Fluid Level Check...................475,476
Lubricant Selection..................476,511
Shift Speeds.......................... 290
Mirrors................................ 86
Automatic Dimming..................... 87
Electric Powered....................... 88
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Outside.............................. 87
Rearview............................. 86
Trailer Towing......................89,400
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 362
Mopar Parts.........................449,526
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 338
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 139
Navigation Radio........................ 248
Navigation System....................... 248
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 480
Tampering Prohibited................480,481
Noise Emission Warranty.................. 482
Occupant Restraints....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 371
Odometer..........................199,207Trip .............................199,207
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 317
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 317
Oil Change Indicator..................... 200
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 200
Oil, Engine.........................451,510
Capacity............................ 508
Change Interval....................... 452
Dipstick............................. 451
Disposal............................ 453
Filter............................454,510
Filter Disposal........................ 453
Identification Logo..................... 452
Materials Added to..................... 453
Pressure Gauge....................... 197
Recommendation...................452,508
Synthetic............................ 453
Viscosity..........................452,508
Onboard Diagnostic System..............447,448
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Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 156
Operating Precautions.................... 447
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 87
Overdrive............................. 285
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 285
Overhead Console....................148,149
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 149
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 527
Parking Brake.......................... 318
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 56
Passing Light........................... 140
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 144
Pets.................................. 76
Pets, Transporting........................ 76
Phone, Cellular.......................... 91
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectt) .............. 91
Pickup Box............................ 183
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 344Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 457
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 489
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors.............................. 88
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 166
Seats............................122,124
Sliding Rear Window................... 182
Steering..........................323,460
Sunroof............................. 163
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 511
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
Radial Ply Tires......................... 351
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......466,468
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 209
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Radio, Navigation....................... 248
Radio Operation................... 211,219,233
Radio Remote Controls.................... 255
Radio, Satellite.......................248,251
Radio (Sound Systems).............. 211,219,233
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 474
Rear Seat, Folding....................126,128
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 480
Rear Window Features.................... 182
Rear Window, Sliding..................... 183
Reclining Front Seats.................. 119,120
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 126
Recorder, Event Data...................... 60
Recreational Towing...................... 406
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....407,409
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 408,411
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 372
Refrigerant............................ 460
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46Remote Control
Starting System........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 255
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Tires....................... 355
Reporting Safety Defects................... 526
Reset Switch ªLight Loadº (TPMS).........193,365
Resetting Oil Change Indicator.............. 200
Restraint, Head......................... 121
Restraints, Child.......................62,70
Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Rotation, Tires.......................... 359
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 79
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 526
Safety Information, Tire................... 339
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Safety Tips............................. 77
Satellite Radio.......................248,251
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 254
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 514
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 488
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts..........................34,35,79
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 43
And Pregnant Women................... 47
Child Restraint.......................62,75
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 35
Pretensioners.......................... 45
Reminder............................ 197
Seats.............................. 117,118
Adjustment.......................... 117
Child............................... 75
Cleaning............................ 486
Folding Floor......................... 179Heated............................. 131
Lumbar Support....................... 122
Power...........................122,124
Rear Folding.......................126,128
Reclining......................... 119,120
Reclining Rear........................ 126
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............19,199
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........466,510
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 523
Service Contract......................... 525
Service Manuals........................ 527
Setting the Clock.............209,213,221,234,248
Shift Speeds........................... 291
Shifting............................... 282
Automatic Transmission................. 283
Manual Transmission.................288,291
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Transfer Case......................... 297
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N).........................407,409
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N).........................408,411
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 43
Shoulder Belts........................... 35
Signals, Turn........................... 139
Sliding Rear Window
Power.............................. 182
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 314
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 357
Snow Plow............................ 401
Snow Tires............................ 359
Spare Tire..........................351,352
Spark Plugs.........................454,510
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 145
Speedometer........................... 197
Starting.............................25,278Automatic Transmission................. 279
Engine Fails to Start.................... 280
Manual Transmission................... 279
Remote.............................. 25
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines)............ 278
Steering
Linkage............................. 461
Power...........................323,460
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Wheel, Tilt........................... 143
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 255
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 173
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.........173,174
Storage, Vehicle......................... 493
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 493
Sun Roof.............................. 163
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 357
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 337
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Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 453
System, Navigation...................... 248
System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer............................ 196
Tailgate............................... 185
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............66,71
Tilt Steering Column..................... 143
Tip Start.............................. 279
Tire and Loading Information Placard....343,344,357
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 342
Tire Markings.......................... 339
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ªLight Loadº
Reset Switch........................193,365
Tire Safety Information.................... 339
Tires ............................79,347,528
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 354
Air Pressure.......................... 347
Alignment........................... 356Chains.............................. 357
Compact Spare........................ 351
Dual............................361,431
General Information.................... 347
High Speed.......................... 350
Inflation Pressures..................... 348
Jacking............................. 423
Life of Tires.......................... 354
Load Capacity.....................343,344
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 362
Pressure Warning Light.................. 204
Quality Grading....................... 528
Radial.............................. 351
Replacement......................... 355
Rotation............................. 359
Safety...........................339,347
Sizes............................... 340
Snow Tires........................... 359
Spare Tire........................... 422
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Spinning............................ 353
Tread Wear Indicators................... 353
Wheel Mounting....................... 423
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 428
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 390
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 288
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 438
Towing............................... 385
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 104
Disabled Vehicle....................... 439
Guide.............................. 390
Recreational.......................... 406
Weight.............................. 390
Towing Assistance....................... 104
Traction.............................. 314
Traction Control......................206,326
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)................. 337
Trailer Towing.......................... 385
Cooling System Tips.................... 399Hitches............................. 389
Minimum Requirements................. 392
Mirrors...........................89,400
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 390
Wiring.............................. 396
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 390
Trailer Weight.......................... 390
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case........................... 475
Electronically Shifted.................298,306
Fluid............................... 511
Transmission
Automatic........................283,476
Fluid............................... 511
Maintenance.......................... 476
Manual.....................279,288,291,476
Shifting..........................282,291
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