2004 Dodge RAM Diesel Owners Manual

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390 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod- els only. Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid (4X4).

41,250
(66 000)

45,000
(72 000)

48,750
(78 000)

52,500
(84 000)

56,250
(90 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect fan hub. Inspect damper. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect front wheel bearings. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace fil- ter and adjust bands.

SCHEDULE “B” 391

60,000
(96 000)

63,750

67,500

71,250

75,000

(102 000)

(108 000)

(114 000)

(120 000)

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392 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Inspect fan hub. Inspect damper. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect front wheel bearings. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace fil- ter and adjust bands.

78,750

82,500

86,250

90,000

93,750

(126 000)

(132 000)

(138 000)

(144 000)

(150 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Flush and replace engine coolant. Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.

97,500
(156 000)

100,000
(160 000)

101,250
(162 000)

105,000
(168 000)

108,750
(174 000)

112,500
(180 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 393

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394 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Clean engine air filter canister. Adjust valve lash clearance. Inspect drive belts, replace as required. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Inspect fan hub. Inspect damper. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect front wheel bearings. Change rear axle fluid.

116,250
(186 000)

120,000
(192 000)

123,750
(198 000)

127,500
(204 000)

131,250
(210 000)

135,000
(216 000)

116,250
(186 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace filter and adjust bands. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts.

SCHEDULE “B” 395

120,000
(192 000)

123,750
(198 000)

127,500
(204 000)

131,250
(210 000)

135,000
(216 000)

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396 SCHEDULE “A”

Schedule “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Inspect fan hub. Inspect damper. Inspect front wheel bearings.

7,500
(12 000)

15,000
(24 000)

[6]

[12]

37,500
(60 000)

[30]

22,500
(36 000)

[18]

30,000
(48 000)

[24]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Check transfer case fluid level. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, regardless of mileage. Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Inspect fan hub. Inspect damper. Inspect front wheel bearings. Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor

45,000
(72 000)

[36]

52,500
(84 000)

[42]

SCHEDULE “A” 397

60,000
(96 000)

67,500

75,000

(108 000)

(120 000)

[60]

[54]

[48]

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398 SCHEDULE “A”

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 mos. Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect fan hub. Inspect damper. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect front wheel bearings. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace fil- ter and adjust bands.

82,500

90,000

97,500

(132 000)

(144 000)

(156 000)

100,000
(160 000)

105,000
(168 000)

[78]

[66]

[72]

[84]

112,500
(181 000)

[90]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Flush and replace engine coolant, if it has been 160 000 km (100, 000 miles) or 60
months since last change. Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Check tranfer case fluid level (4X4). Inspect fan hub. Inspect damper. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor.

SCHEDULE “A” 399

120,000
(193 000)

127,500
(205 000)

135,000
(217 000)

142,500
(229 000)

150,000
(241 000)

[96]

[102]

[108]

[114]

[150]

400 SCHEDULE “A”

112,500
(181 000)

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Inspect front wheel bearings. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Adjust valve lash clearance. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts.

[90]

120,000
(193 000)

127,500
(205 000)

135,000
(217 000)

142,500
(229 000)

150,000
(241 000)

[96]

[102]

[108]

[114]

[150]

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS

m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
N Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
N Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
N Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
m If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402

m Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
m Mopart Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
m Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
N In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
m Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408

402 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty, discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem. Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident, or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know.

Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items, and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap- pointment.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services. Your selling dealer is best equipped and most anxious to provide prompt resolution for any warranty issue or related matter that you may experience. The manufactur- er’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained techni- cians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner.

The manufacturer has empowered its dealers to make warranty and repair decisions that ensure you are not inconvenienced. There is no need for you to wait for a decision from the manufacturer. If a special circumstance occurs that requires information from the manufacturer, we have asked the dealer’s service management to make the contact on your behalf. This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. † If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. † If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you

may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 403

Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer Center should include the following information: † Owner’s name and address † Owner’s telephone number (home and office) † Dealership name † Vehicle identification number † Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 992-1997
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone —(800) 465–2001

404 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

In Mexico contact: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F. In Mexico (915) 729–1248 or 729–1240
Outside Mexico (525) 729–1248 or 729–1240
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.

Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex- pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be- hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions about your service contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service

Contract, and you require service after your manufactur- er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to your contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents. We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 405

sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.

WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer’s Warranty Information Booklet for information on warranty coverage and transfer of warranty.

406 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

MOPART PARTS Mopart fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, and the manufacturer.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 407

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash- ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. In Canada: If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department imme- diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9.

408 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals. (No P.O. Boxes). † Service Manuals.

These comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams and charts.

† Diagnostic Procedure Manuals.

Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driveability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment.

† Owner’s Manuals.

These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 409

Call Toll Free at 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143
(Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com or www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals

INDEX

10

412 INDEX

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331,358
Air Cleaner, Engine Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338,339
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187,338
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control . . . . . . . . 191
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252,259
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,50
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,144
Airbag On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,147
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,242
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,147
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362

Capacities

Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354,381
Shift Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Special Additives Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274,351,381
Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274,351

Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Blanket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213,338
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

INDEX 413

Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239,348
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Anti-Lock Disc Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Warning Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

Cab Top Clearance Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . 379
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379

Caps, Filler

Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,136
Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 183
Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,154,158
CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156,167,172
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,168,171,175,177
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cellular Phone Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Center Lap Belts Center Seat Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Certification Label Charge Air Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Check Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59,63

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414 INDEX

Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,62
Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Clutch Linkage Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,164
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Drain, Flush, and Refill

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343,346
Selection of Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345,380
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402

Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78,191,195
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186,189
Delay Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Dipsticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Disc Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

Engine Oil

INDEX 415

Used Coolant

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter . . . . . . . . . . 334
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Dual Rear Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263,306

Electric Rear Window Defrost . . . . . . . . . . 78,191,195
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Emergency Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Emergency, In Case of

Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Tow Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 384
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,212
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345,380
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,380
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Runaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,136,342
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,342,358

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Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Filters

Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,328,380

Flashers

Turn Signal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,309
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Fluid Level Checks

Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102,378
Fold Flat Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Four Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Four-Way Hazard Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340,351
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264,297
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264,297,380
Diesel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366

Fuses

Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Gear Ranges

Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101,367
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 104
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78,191,195
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . . . 104
Hitches

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Hoisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

INDEX 417

Homelink Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348,350
Hub Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351

Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,204
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,14
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,56
Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142,143
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Intermittent Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Key, Sentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Lap Belts Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 59
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,99
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,144
Anti-Lock Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,242
Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Cap Top Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Check Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102,378
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,144
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
High Beam/Low Beam Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,113
Interior Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

INDEX 419

Low Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Transmission Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,281
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,144,367,371
. . . . . 143
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237,352
Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Tires

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 59
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Lug Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Lumbar Support

Schedule 9A9

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222,224,352
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352,381
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,279
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322,407
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Noise Control

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Tampering Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Noise Emission Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357,359

Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,149
Odometer Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,149
Off-Pavement Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326

Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,328,380
Filter Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Opener, Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Operating Precautions Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Overdrive OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112,113
Overhead Console Overhead Travel Information Center . . . . . . . . . . 113
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Owner’s Manual

Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Phone, Cellular Phone, Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Pickup Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 247
Power

Distribution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242,339
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Pretensioners

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . 121,125

INDEX 421

Programming Transmitters

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121,125

Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,158,168,175
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152,168
Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Rear Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . 286,288
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 287,290
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Relays and Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Remote Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,62
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Seat Belt Maintenance Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,34,70
Seat Belts Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 41
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,67
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Seats

Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,92
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Folding Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,147
Selection of Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222,224
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer

Case Neutral (N)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286,288

Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer

Case Neutral (N)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287,290
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Snow Tires Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,212

Engine Block Heater

INDEX 423

Steering

Column Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242,339
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Storage, Behind the Seat . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Storage Compartment, Center Seat Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information . . . . . . . . 259
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59,63
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . 247,259
Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

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424 INDEX

Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,251
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Dual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263,306
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247,248
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Radial Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243,251
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Wheel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Wheel Nut Torque Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Torque Converter Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Tow Hooks, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Towing

Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

Hitches

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,279
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Transfer Case

Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381

Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218,353
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352,381
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222,224,352
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
. . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148,149
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,144,367,371

INDEX 425

Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248,269
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Voltmeter

Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 143
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106,341
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Wheel Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Wheel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

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Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305,308
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Window Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Windows Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Rear Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Windshield Defroster Windshield Washers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186,189
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,106,341
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,341
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Windshield Wiper Blades Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Wiper Blade Replacement Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

SECTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

10

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411

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CONTENTS

m Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
m A Message From DaimlerChrysler Corporation . . . 4
m How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
m Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

m Van Conversions/Campers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
m Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
m Vehicle Modifications / Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni- cians and genuine Mopart parts, and is interested in your satisfaction.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cummins welcome you as a new Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel- powered truck owner.

Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the United States are diesel powered because of the fuel economy, rugged durability, and high torque which permits pulling heavy loads. Cummins engines power well over half of these trucks. Now this same technology and proven performance is yours in your new Dodge Ram truck equipped with the Cummins 5.9 liter, Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine. Your diesel truck will sound, feel, drive, and operate differently from a gasoline-powered truck. It is important that you read and understand this manual. You may find that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance procedures are different. However, they are simple to follow and careful adherence to them will ensure that you take full advantage of the features of this engine. Thank you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with Cummins Turbo Diesel power.

INTRODUCTION 5

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

6 INTRODUCTION

VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS The Manufacturer’s Warranty does not apply to body modifications or special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/ body builders. Such equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the applicable manufac- turer. Operating instructions for the special equipment in- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are missing, please contact your selling dealer for assis- tance in obtaining replacement documents from the applicable manufacturer.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a stamped plate located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS

INTRODUCTION 7

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.

NOTE:

It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
N Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
N Sentry Key — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
m Ignition And Steering Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
N Manual Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
N Automatic Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
m Door Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
m Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
N Manual Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

N Power Door Locks — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .17
N Child Protection Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
m Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .22
N To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
N To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
N Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
N Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . .26
N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
N Transmitter Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

m Windows

m Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .29
N Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
N To Set The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
N To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
N Power Windows—If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
N Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped . . . . . . . . .32
N Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
m Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
N Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
N Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . .41
N Automatic Locking Mode (If Equipped) . . . . . .41
N Center Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
N Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

N Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System

(BeltAlert)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
N Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .44
N Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
N Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS)—Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .45
N Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
m New Engine Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
m Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
N Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
N Lock Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
N Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

N Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to the front. The bar code can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to give you the number. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition switch, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11

SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED With this system, an electronically coded ignition key sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronics recognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continue to run. If the system does not recognize the signal the vehicle will start and run for a maximum of 2 seconds after the initial key ON. After six unsuccessful attempts at starting, the system will shut down until the correct key is used. NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Additional Sentry Keys or Mobil Speed-pass™ devices held against or immediately adjacent to the ignition key when starting the engine may cause vehicle starting problems. If a problem occurs, remove the Sentry Key from the key-ring and attempt to start the vehicle again. Pagers, cell phones, walkman, etc. will have no effect on this system.

12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

The 9Security Light9, located in the instrument cluster, will illuminate for about 2 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position. If the vehicle electronics do not receive a valid signal from the ignition key, the 9Security Light9 will flash continuously to signal that the vehicle has been immobilized. If the 9Security Light9 remains on during vehicle operation, it indicates a fault in the system electronics. If this option was ordered, all of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number. This number is required for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed and needs to be cut. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer.

Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid keys by doing the following: 1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the ignition to the ON position for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds. Turn the ignition back to the OFF position and remove the first key. 2. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds the 9Security Light9 will begin to flash. Turn the ignition back to the OFF position and remove the second key. 3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch the ignition to the ON position within 60 seconds of having removed the second key. After 10 seconds the 9Security Light9 will stop flashing, then turn on for 3
seconds; then turn off.

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The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this process to program up to an additional 6 keys. A maxi- mum of 8 keys can be programmed to the system, including the original keys provided with the vehicle. General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference.