engine Ram 2500 (Diesel) 2007 Owner's Manual

Adding Fuel........................... 352
Adjustable Pedals....................... 138
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............422,424,460
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 438
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............438,439
Air Conditioning System................259,438
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 262
AirFilter ...........................422,424
Air Pressure, Tires....................335,343
Airbag.............................. 46,52
Airbag Light......................... 77,199
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 52
Airbag, Side............................ 55
Alarm, Out of Park Sense...............296,302
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,201
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 342Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 252
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............446,447
Capacities........................... 487
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............204,324
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System..................... 18,201
Appearance Care........................ 463
Ashtray............................... 171
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 85
Automatic Door Locks.................... 153
Automatic Transaxle...................... 12
Interlock System........................ 15
Automatic Transmission................... 455
Adding Fluid......................... 456
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 457
Fluid Level Check...................... 455
FluidType ........................457,491
Shift Indicator........................ 201
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Shifting ..........................291,297
Special Additives...................... 458
Autostick............................. 201
AxleFluid ..........................454,491
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 454
BallJoints ............................. 440
Battery............................... 437
Blanket..........................285,438
Emergency Starting..................... 399
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 130
Bearings.............................. 458
Belts,Drive ............................ 422
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 441
B-Pillar Location........................ 330
Brake Fluid............................ 491
Brake System........................321,451Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 322
Disc Brakes.......................... 451
Fluid Check.......................... 452
Hoses.............................. 453
Master Cylinder....................... 452
Parking............................. 320
Warning Light........................ 203
Bulb Replacement....................... 474
Bulbs,Light ............................ 473
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 482
Calibration, Compass..................147,158
Camper............................... 188
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 487
Capacities, Fluid........................ 487
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 418
Power Steering........................ 439
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 447
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Car Washes............................ 463
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 76,190
CargoLight ............................ 132
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 255
Catalyst Full Message..................... 434
CD (Compact Disc) Player............209,217,231
Cellular Phone.......................... 89
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 481
Center Lap Belts......................... 43
Center Seat Storage Compartment.........176,177
Certification Label....................... 355
Charge Air Cooler....................... 450
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 327
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 202
Child Restraint........................ 60,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 65,69
Child Seat............................ 61,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 171Cleaning
Wheels............................. 465
Climate Control......................... 257
Clock .....................207,211,219,232,245
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 453
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 256
Compact Spare Tire...................... 338
Compass...........................146,147
Compass Calibration..................147,158
Compass Variance....................148,158
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 143
Console, Overhead....................142,150
Contract, Service........................ 526
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 447
Cooling System......................... 444
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 447
Coolant Capacity...................... 487
Coolant Level...................444,445,448
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 448
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Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 446
Inspection........................... 448
Points to Remember.................... 449
Pressure Cap......................... 447
Radiator Cap......................... 447
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........446,488
Temperature Gauge..................... 200
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 139
CupHolder ............................ 172
Customer Assistance..................... 524
Customer Programmable Features............ 153
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Daytime Running Lights................... 131
Dealer Service.......................... 411
Defroster, Rear Window................. 88,181
Defroster, Windshield................ 77,258,261
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 135
Diesel Exhaust Brake..................... 290Diesel Fuel............................ 348
Diesel Fuel Requirements.................. 348
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 317
Dipsticks .............................. 414
Power Steering........................ 439
Disc Brakes............................ 451
Disposal.............................. 421
Engine Oil........................... 421
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 448
Door Locks............................. 25
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 153
Door Opener, Garage..................... 160
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter.......427,430
DriveBelts ............................ 422
Dual Rear Wheels.....................347,396
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 249
Electric Rear Window Defrost............. 88,181
Electrical Power Outlets................... 169
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Electronic Range Select (ERS)............... 295
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 139
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 151
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case........... 310
Emergency Brake........................ 320
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 402
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 386
Jacking............................. 389
Jump Starting......................... 399
Tow Hooks.......................... 403
Towing ............................. 404
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 494
Engine............................408,409
Air Cleaner........................422,424
Block Heater.......................276,283
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................408,409
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 488Cooling ............................. 444
DataPlate ........................... 411
Identification......................408,409
Idling .............................. 286
Jump Starting......................... 399
Oil ..............................414,488
Oil Filler Cap......................... 418
Oil Synthetic.......................285,419
Runaway............................ 348
Temperature Gauge..................... 200
Event Data Recorder...................... 58
Exhaust Brake.......................... 290
Exhaust Gas Caution................ 76,190,444
Exhaust System................. 76,443,444,459
ExteriorLighting ........................ 130
Fabric Care............................ 465
Fan .................................. 450
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Filters
Engine Oil.....................414,419,488
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 133
Flat Tire Stowage.....................388,398
Fluid, Brake........................... 491
Fluid Capacities......................... 487
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 452
Manual Transmission................... 455
Power Steering........................ 439
Transfer Case......................... 455
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 488
Fog Lights.......................132,202,477
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 183
Four Wheel Drive....................... 306
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 386
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 402
Front Axle (Differential)................441,454Fuel..............................348,352
Adding............................. 352
Diesel......................348,350,352,488
Gauge.............................. 206
Light ............................... 206
Requirements......................348,350
Specifications......................349,351
Tank Capacity........................ 487
Fuses................................ 468
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 160
Gauges............................... 198
Coolant Temperature.................... 200
Fuel................................ 206
Oil Pressure.......................... 200
Speedometer......................... 199
Tachometer.......................... 199
Voltmeter.........................198,282
Gear Ranges......................291,297,304
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Instrument Cluster....................196,198
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 195
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 467
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 468
Interior Appearance Care.................. 466
Interior Lights.......................... 129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 135
Intervention Regeneration Strategy........... 434
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 387
Jack Operation.......................... 389
Jump Starting.......................... 399
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 133
LapBelts .............................. 43
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 65
LifeofTires ............................ 340
Lights .............................. 78,128
Airbag............................ 57,199
Anti-Lock Warning..................204,324
Brake Warning........................ 203
Bulb Replacement...................473,474
Cap Top Clearance..................... 482
Cargo .............................. 132
Center Mounted Stop................... 481
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 202
Courtesy/Reading..................... 142
Cruise .............................. 206
Daytime Running...................... 131
Dome.............................. 150
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 484
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Schedule “A”......................... 506
Manual, Service......................... 528
Manual Transmission..................303,455
Fluid Level Check...................... 455
Lubricant Selection..................... 491
Shift Speeds.......................... 304
Map/Reading Lights..................... 150
Mirrors ................................ 84
Automatic Dimming..................... 85
Electric Powered....................... 87
Outside.............................. 86
Rearview............................. 84
TrailerTowing ...................... 88,371
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Mopar Parts.........................410,527
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 133
Navigation Radio........................ 245
Navigation System....................... 245New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 459
Tampering Prohibited................... 460
Noise Emission Warranty...............458,461
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Occupant Restraints (2500/3500/Mega Cab Only) . . 33
Odometer..........................201,206
Trip .............................201,206
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 319
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 319
Oil Change Indicator................153,156,512
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 153
Oil, Engine............................ 488
Capacity............................ 487
Change Interval....................415,416
Dipstick............................. 414
Disposal............................ 421
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Automatic Transmission...............291,297
Manual Transmission................... 303
Transfer Case......................... 308
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N).........................378,380
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N).........................379,382
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 42
Shoulder Belts........................... 34
Side Airbag............................. 55
Signals, Turn........................... 133
Sliding Rear Window
Power............................ 32,182
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 318
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 343
Snow Plow............................ 373
Snow Tires............................ 345
Soot Filter............................. 434
Spare Tire............................. 338Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 139
Speedometer........................... 199
Starting............................... 275
Automatic Transmission................. 276
Engine Block Heater.................276,283
Manual Transmission................... 275
Starting Procedures...................... 275
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines).......... 275
Steering
Linkage............................. 440
Power...........................324,439
Wheel Lock........................... 15
Wheel, Tilt........................... 137
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 253
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 176
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.........176,177
Storage, Vehicle......................... 472
StoringYourVehicle ...................... 472
Sun Roof.............................. 166
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Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 343
Synthetic Engine Oil...................285,419
System, Navigation...................... 245
Tachometer............................ 199
Tailgate............................... 188
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............. 65,69
Tilt Steering Column..................... 137
Tire and Loading Information Placard......330,343
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 329
Tire Markings.......................... 325
Tire Safety Information.................... 325
Tires ............................ 77,334,530
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 340
Air Pressure.......................... 334
Alignment........................... 342
Chains.............................. 343
Changing............................ 388
Compact Spare........................ 338Dual............................347,396
General Information.................... 334
High Speed.......................... 336
Inflation Pressures..................... 335
Jacking............................. 389
LifeofTires .......................... 340
Load Capacity.....................330,331
Quality Grading....................... 530
Radial.............................. 337
Replacement......................... 341
Rotation............................. 345
Safety...........................325,334
Sizes ............................... 327
Snow Tires........................... 345
Spare Tire........................... 388
Spinning ............................ 339
Tread Wear Indicators................... 340
Wheel Mounting....................... 389
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 394
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