alarm Ram 2500 (Diesel) 2007 User Guide

When To Lock Out Overdrive
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, etc., and frequent 4–3–4 transmission shifting
occurs, press the “TOW/HAUL” button. This will im-
prove performance and reduce the potential for transmis-
sion overheating or failure due to excessive shifting.
Torque Converter Clutch
A feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has been
included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
A clutch within the torque converter engages automati-
cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly
different feeling or response during normal operation in
high gear. When the vehicle speed drops or during
acceleration when the transmission downshifts to second
gear, the clutch automatically disengages.
NOTE:The torque converter clutch will not engage
until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm
[usually after 1-3 miles (1.6 - 4.8 km) of driving]. Becausethe engine speed is higher when the torque converter
clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission
is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal.
Pressing the “TOW/HAUL” button, when the transmis-
sion is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the
transmission is able to shift into and out of overdrive.
NOTE:If the vehicle has not been driven in several
days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the
transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to
the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into
the transmission. This condition is normal and will not
cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter
will refill within five seconds of shifting from Park into
any other gear position.
Out of Park Sense Alarm
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine and an Automatic Trans-
mission are equipped with an Alarm that warns the
302 STARTING AND OPERATING

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
534 INDEX

Filter .........................414,419,488
Identification Logo..................... 418
Materials Added to..................... 419
Pressure Gauge....................... 200
Recommendation...................416,418
Synthetic............................ 419
Viscosity..........................417,418
Oil Filter, Change........................ 419
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 410
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 160
Operating Precautions.................... 410
Out of Park Sense Alarm................296,302
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 86
Overdrive..........................293,300
Overdrive OFF Switch.................293,300
Overhead Console.................142,143,150
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 143
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 528Panic Alarm............................ 23
Parking Brake.......................... 320
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 52
Passing Light........................... 134
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 138
Perform Service Indicator, Reset............. 513
Personal Settings........................ 153
Phone, Cellular.......................... 89
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............. 89
Pickup Box............................ 186
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 330
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 468
Door Locks........................... 26
Mirrors .............................. 87
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 169
Seats............................... 118
Sliding Rear Window................. 32,182
Steering..........................324,439
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 77
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 527
Safety Information, Tire................... 325
Safety Tips............................. 75
Satellite Radio.......................245,249
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 252
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 467
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 44
Seat Belts.......................... 33,34,77
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 42
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint....................... 60,74
Extender............................. 46
Front Seat............................ 34
Pretensioners.......................... 44
Reminder............................ 199
Seats................................. 115
Adjustment.......................... 115Child ............................... 74
Cleaning............................ 465
FoldingFloor ......................... 183
Heated............................. 125
Lumbar Support....................... 118
Power.............................. 118
Rear Folding.......................120,122
Reclining ............................ 116
Reclining Rear........................ 120
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 18,201
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........446,488
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Service Assistance....................... 524
Service Contract......................... 526
Service Information...................... 411
Service Manuals........................ 528
Setting the Clock.............207,211,219,232,245
Settings, Personal........................ 153
Shifting ............................... 291
546 INDEX