2005 Dodge RAM Diesel Owners Manual

Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped

1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.

2. Rotate the socket 1⁄4 turn and pull it from the light assembly.

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3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace.

Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)

1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the bulb sockets from the rear.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395

2. Turn socket 1⁄4 turn counterclockwise to access the bulb.

3. Pull bulb straight out from socket. 4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing.

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Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)

5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing. Fog Lights

1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector counterclockwise 1⁄4 turn and remove connector and bulb from housing.

1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly. 2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender. 3. Turn socket 1⁄4 turn counterclockwise and remove from assembly to access the bulb. 4. Pull bulb straight out from socket.

2. Pull bulb straight from the connector.

3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous- ing.

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FLUID CAPACITIES FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel

2500 Shortbed Models 2500 Longbed Models 3500 Shortbed Models 3500 Longbed Models

Engine Oil

U.S.

Metric

34 gal. 35 gal. 34 gal. 35 gal.

128L 132L 128L 132L

5.9L Diesel Engine I-6

12.0 qts.

11.4L

Cooling System

5.9L Diesel Engine I-6

7 gal.

26.5L

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant

Engine Oil

Engine Oil Filter Engine Fuel Filter Fuel Selection

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopar威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) P/N 5011764AB or equivalent. For the proper quality and SAE Grade oil for your engine, refer to the section ⬙Maintenance Procedures.⬙ Mopar威 Engine Oil Filter, P/N 05083285AA or equivalent. Mopar威 Fuel Filter, P/N 05015581AB or equivalent. Refer to the section ⬙Fuel Requirements⬙ for detailed information on fuel se- lection.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399

Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Transfer Case Manual Transmission Fluid NV 4500 Mopar威 75W-85 Synthetic, API grade GL4, Mopar P/N 4874459 or equiva-

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Mopar威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Mopar威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.

lent

Manual Transmission Fluid NV 5600 Mopar威 manual transmission fluid P/N 4874464 or equivalent. Manual Transmission Fluid G-56
Clutch Linkage Front and Rear Axle Fluid 2500/3500
Models Brake Master Cylinder

Mopar威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or equivalent GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic or equivalent Limited-Slip AAM Rear Axles DO NOT REQUIRE a limited slip additive. Mopar威 DOT 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. Mopar威 ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.

Power Steering Reservoir

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CONTENTS

䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 402
䡵 Maintenance Schedules — 24–Valve Cummins

Turbo Diesel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402

▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and service also should be done any time a malfunction is suspected. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis- sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor- nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES — 24–VALVE CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle. First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule. • Frequent short trips where the engine does not achieve full operating temperature (operating temperature de- fined as 190° F (66° C) coolant temperature). • Extensive engine idling (over 10 minutes per hour of operation) at ambient temperatures less than 32° F (0° C).

• Driving in dusty conditions. • Frequent trailer towing. • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).

• Off-road or desert operation. • Extensive operation at high engine speeds (greater than 2900 rpm) and loads (greater than 70% throttle). NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule ⬙B⬙. If ANY of these apply to you then change your NOTE: coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual. Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched- ule ⬙B⬙. Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 403

CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.

At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 15 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if • Drain water from the fuel filter.

required.

404 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

damage.

nals as required.

Once a Month • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the termi- • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transmission and transfer case (if equipped), add as needed. • Check Filter Minder™. Replace air cleaner filter • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct

element if necessary.

operation.

At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect the brake hoses. • Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen- • Check the automatic transmission fluid level. • Check the manual transmission fluid level. • Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.

sion components.

Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. • Frequent short trips where the engine does not achieve full operating temperature (operating temperature de- fined as 190° F (66° C) coolant temperature). • Extensive engine idling (over 10 minutes per hour of operation) at ambient temperatures less than 32° F (0° C).

• Driving in dusty conditions.

SCHEDULE “B” 405

• Frequent trailer towing. • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). • Off-road or desert operation. • Extensive operation at high engine speeds (greater than 2900 rpm) and loads (greater than 70% throttle). If ANY of these apply to you then change your NOTE: coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual.

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Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod- els only. 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.

3,750
(6 000)

7,500
(12 000)

11,250
(18 000)

15,000
(24 000)

18,750
(30 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). 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. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace filter and adjust bands (48RE only).

SCHEDULE “B” 407

22,500
(36 000)

26,250
(42 000)

30,000
(48 000)

33,750
(54 000)

37,500
(60 000)

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Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). 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. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod- els 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.

SCHEDULE “B” 409

60,000
(96 000)

63,750
(102 000)

67,500
(108 000)

71,250
(114 000)

75,000
(120 000)

410 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change front axle fluid (4X4). Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid 2500/3500 models only. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump filter (545 RFE only). Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re- place filter and adjust bands (48RE only).

60,000
(96 000)

63,750
(102 000)

67,500
(108 000)

71,250
(114 000)

75,000
(120 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod- els 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.

78,750
(126 000)

82,500
(132 000)

86,250
(138 000)

90,000
(144 000)

93,750
(150 000)

SCHEDULE “B” 411

412 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Inspect front wheel bearings. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re- place filter and adjust bands (48RE only).

78,750
(126 000)

82,500
(132 000)

86,250
(138 000)

90,000
(144 000)

93,750
(150 000)

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60 months. 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)

112,500
101,250
(162 000) (168 000) (174 000) (180 000)

108,750

105,000

SCHEDULE “B” 413

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414 SCHEDULE “B”

Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ 3500, 4X4). Rotate tires. Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163
000 km). 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.

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) Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect front wheel bearings. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid 2500/3500 models only. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change main sump and spin-on cooler return filter (if equipped) (545 RFE only). Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace filter and adjust bands (48RE only). Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.

SCHEDULE “B” 415

120,000
(192 000)

123,750
(198 000)

127,500
(204 000)

131,250
(210 000)

135,000
(216 000)

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Schedule “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). 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)

[6]

15,000
(24 000)

[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. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod- els only. Check transfer case fluid level. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). 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.

SCHEDULE “A” 417

45,000
(72 000)

[36]

52,500
(84 000)

[42]

60,000
(96 000)

[48]

67,500
(108 000)

[54]

75,000
(120 000)

[60]

418 SCHEDULE “A”

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] 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]

67,500
(108 000)

[54]

75,000
(120 000)

[60]

60,000
(96 000)

[48]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod- els only. Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced 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.

82,500
(132 000)

[66]

90,000
(144 000)

[72]

97,500
(156 000)

[78]

SCHEDULE “A” 419

100,000
(160 000)

105,000
(168 000)

[84]

420 SCHEDULE “A”

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Inspect front wheel bearings. Inspect brake linings. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re- place filter and adjust bands (48 RE only).

82,500
(132 000)

[66]

90,000
(144 000)

[72]

97,500
(156 000)

[78]

100,000
(160 000)

105,000
(168 000)

[84]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ 3500, 4X4). Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 100,000 miles (160
000 km). 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.

112,500
(181 000)

[90]

SCHEDULE “A” 421

120,000
(193 000)

127,500
(205 000)

135,000
(217 000)

142,500
(229 000)

150,000
(241 000)

[96]

[102]

[108]

[114]

[120]

422 SCHEDULE “A”

112,500
(181 000)

[90]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. 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.

120,000
(193 000)

127,500
(205 000)

135,000
(217 000)

142,500
(229 000)

150,000
(241 000)

[96]

[102]

[108]

[114]

[120]

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

䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424

䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
䡵 Mopar威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429

424 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 appointment.

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. Warranty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner.

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.

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

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 425

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
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

426 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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 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.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 427

U.S. Vehicles Only

428 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

MOPAR姞 PARTS Mopar威 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.

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.

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 429

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430 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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432 INDEX

Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 349,375
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355,356
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207,355
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control . . . . . . . . 211
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269,276
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,51
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,163
Airbag On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,166
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,259
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,166
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379

Capacities

Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371,399
Shift Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Special Additives Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291,369,399
Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291,369

Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Blanket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232,355
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256,366
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Anti-Lock Disc Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Warning Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384

Cab Top Clearance Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . 397
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397

Caps, Filler

Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,155
Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 202
Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,173,177
CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,186,191
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183,187,190,193,196
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cellular Phone Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Center Lap Belts Center Seat Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Certification Label Charge Air Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 162
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,63

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Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,62
Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Clutch Linkage Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177,183
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131,132
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Drain, Flush, and Refill

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Selection of Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363,398
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424

Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81,210,214
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206,209
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Dipsticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Disc Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Engine Oil

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Used Coolant

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter . . . . . . . . . . 351
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Dual Rear Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280,324

Electric Rear Window Defrost . . . . . . . . . . 81,210,214
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Emergency Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Emergency, In Case of

Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Tow Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332

Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 402
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224,231
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363,398
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343,398
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Runaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,155,360
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,360,375

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Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Filters

Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343,346,398

Flashers

Turn Signal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317,326
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Fluid Level Checks

Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117,396
Fold Flat Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Four Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Four-Way Hazard Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358,369
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,315
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281,315,398
Diesel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

Fuses