power steering Ram 2500 (Diesel) 2007 User Guide

Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Fluid G-56 MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Clutch Linkage Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or equivalent.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid 2500/3500
ModelsGL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic or equivalent. 2500/3500 axlesdo not require
limited slip additive.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491
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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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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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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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Fog ..........................132,202,477
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 309
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 386
Headlights........................... 130
High Beam........................134,199
High Beam Indicator.................... 199
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 134
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster..................... 198
Intensity Control....................... 129
Interior..........................129,142
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Reading............................. 150
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 199
Service...........................473,474
Side Marker.......................... 486
Transfer Case......................... 309
Transmission Warning................... 205Turn Signal..................133,199,474,478
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 198
Limited-Slip Differential................317,454
Loading Vehicle......................... 355
Tires ............................... 330
Locks................................. 25
Child Protection........................ 29
Door................................ 25
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 26
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 65
Lubrication, Body....................... 441
LugNuts ............................. 394
Lumbar Support........................ 118
Maintenance........................... 411
Maintenance Procedures................... 414
Maintenance Schedule..................494,511
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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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Sunroof............................. 166
Windows............................. 30
Power Steering Fluid..................... 491
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 45
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 44
Programmable Electronic Features......153,162,165
Radial Ply Tires......................... 337
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 447
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 207
Radio, Navigation....................... 245
Radio Operation...................209,217,231
Radio Remote Controls.................... 253
Radio, Satellite.......................245,249
Radio (Sound Systems)..............209,217,231
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 454
Rear Seat, Folding....................120,122
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 458Rear Window Features.................... 181
Rear Window, Sliding................... 32,182
Reclining Front Seats..................... 116
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 120
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 377
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....378,380
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 379,382
Refrigerant............................ 439
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 44
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 253
Replacement Tires....................... 341
Reporting Safety Defects................... 527
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........153,156
Resetting Perform Service Indicator........... 513
Restraint, Head......................... 117
Restraints, Child....................... 60,68
Rotation, Tires.......................... 345
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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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