clutch Ram 2500 (Diesel) 2007 Owner's Guide

Air Cleaner Assembly
Inspect air cleaner housing for proper assembly and fit.
Make certain that the air cleaner is properly positioned
and that the cover is tight. Check all hoses leading to the
air cleaner for tightness. The air filter element must also
be clean and serviced according to the instructions out-
lined in the Maintenance Schedule Section of this
manual.
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing
thereof: (1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any
person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or
replacement, of any device or element of design incorpo-
rated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate
purchaser or while it is in use, or (2) the use of the vehicle
after such device or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are
the acts listed below.
•AIR CLEANER
Removal of the air cleaner.
Removal of the air cleaner filter element from the air
cleaner housing.
Removal of the air ducting.
•EXHAUST SYSTEM
Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system
components including the muffler or tailpipe.
•ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Removal or rendering inoperative the fan clutch.
Removal of the fan shroud.
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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.
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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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General Information.................... 18,114
Glass Cleaning.......................... 466
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 181
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 359
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 358
GVWR ............................... 355
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 89
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 386
Head Restraints......................... 117
Headlights............................ 474
High Beam........................... 134
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 134
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Switch .............................. 130
Heated Mirrors....................... 88,181
Heated Seats........................... 125
Heater............................... 259High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 134
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 362
Hoisting .............................. 398
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 160
Hood Release.......................... 127
Hoses.............................451,453
Hub Caps............................. 394
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 453
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Infant Restraint........................ 60,61
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 343
Information Center...................... 151
Information Center, Vehicle................. 151
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 84
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Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 363
Torque Converter Clutch................296,302
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 403
Tow/Haul............................. 294
Towing ............................... 358
Disabled Vehicle....................... 404
Guide .............................. 363
Recreational.......................... 377
Weight .............................. 363
Traction.............................. 318
Traction Control......................... 455
TrailerTowing .......................... 358
Cooling System Tips.................... 371
Hitches............................. 362
Minimum Requirements................. 364
Mirrors ........................... 88,371
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 363
Wiring .............................. 368
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 363TrailerWeight .......................... 363
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted.................... 310
Fluid ............................... 491
Transmission
Automatic......................291,297,455
Fluid ............................... 491
Maintenance.......................... 455
Manual........................275,303,455
Shifting ............................. 291
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 160
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 340
Trip Computer.......................... 143
Trip Odometer.......................201,206
Turn Signals...................133,199,474,478
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