Dodge 2008 Ram 4500 User Manual
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- INTRODUCTION
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
- SENTRY KEY
- STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED
- SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED
- DOOR LOCKS
- WINDOWS
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
- Lap/Shoulder Belts
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
- Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped
- Center Lap Belts
- Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped
- Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)
- Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
- Seat Belt Extender
- Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbags
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
- Child Restraint
- NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN
- SAFETY TIPS
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
- MIRRORS
- HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
- SEATS
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
- LIGHTS
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
- TILT STEERING COLUMN
- DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - DIESEL ONLY
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
- POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
- CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER
- CUPHOLDERS
- STORAGE
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES
- FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR - IF EQUIPPED
- PICKUP BOX
- SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
- EASY-OFF TAILGATE
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
- INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
- ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
- RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
- SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY
- SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS-FREE PHONE, AND VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES
- SALES CODE RAK - AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, and WMA CAPABILITIES
- Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
- Operating Instructions - Tape Player
- Seek Button
- Fast Forward (FF)
- Rewind (RW)
- Tape Eject
- SCAN Button
- Changing Tape Direction
- Metal Tape Selection
- Pinch Roller Release
- Noise Reduction
- Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
- LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
- Notes On Playing MP3 Files
- Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Audio Play)
- LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play)
- SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM
- VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED
- SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED
- System Activation
- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
- Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, And RAK Radios
- Selecting A Channel
- Storing And Selecting Preset Channels
- Using The PTY (Program Type) Button - If Equipped
- PTY Button SCAN
- PTY Button SEEK
- Satellite Antenna
- Reception Quality
- REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED
- CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE
- COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE
- RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
- CLIMATE CONTROLS
- STARTING AND OPERATING
- STARTING PROCEDURES - DIESEL ENGINES
- NORMAL OPERATION (DIESEL ENGINE)
- DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) - IF EQUIPPED
- TRANSMISSION SHIFTING
- MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED
- Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions
- Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
- Transfer Case Reminder Light
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (4 Position Switch) - If Equipped
- Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
- LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER
- DRIVING OFF-ROAD
- PARKING BRAKE
- BRAKE SYSTEM
- POWER STEERING
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
- TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
- SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED
- TIRE CHAINS
- SNOW TIRES
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED
- ENGINE RUNAWAY
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS
- ADDING FUEL (DIESEL ENGINES)
- VEHICLE LOADING
- TRAILER TOWING
- SNOWPLOW
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
- REPLACEMENT PARTS
- ENGINE DATA PLATE
- AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE
- SERVICE INFORMATION
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
- Engine Oil
- Drive Belt
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter (6.7L Diesel Engines)
- Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter (6.7L Diesel Engine)
- Intervention Regeneration Strategy - EVIC Message Process Flow (Catalyst Full Message) (6.7L Diesel Engines Only)
- Maintenance Free Batteries
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
- Front Suspension Ball Joints
- Steering Linkage - Inspection
- Front Prop Shaft Lubrication
- Front Axle Universal Drive Joints And Ball Joints
- Body Lubrication
- Windshield Wiper Blades
- Windshield Washers
- Exhaust System
- Cooling System
- Fan
- Charge Air Cooler (Inter-Cooler)
- Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
- Brake System
- Clutch Linkage
- Clutch Hydraulic System
- Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
- Transfer Case - If Equipped
- Manual Transmission - If Equipped
- Automatic Transmission
- Front Wheel Bearings
- Noise Control System Required Maintenance and Warranty
- Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
- FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE)
- VEHICLE STORAGE
- REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
- BULB REPLACEMENT
- Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights
- Fog Lights
- Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights
- Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With Cargo Light
- Cab Top Clearance Lights - If Equipped
- Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped
- Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) - If Equipped
- Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
- FLUID CAPACITIES
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
- INDEX