Dodge 2008 Ram 4500 user manual

User manual for the device Dodge 2008 Ram 4500

Device: Dodge 2008 Ram 4500
Category: Automobile
Manufacturer: Dodge
Size: 9.31 MB
Added : 7/16/2013
Number of pages: 527
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2008 Ram Truck
2008
Ram Truck
OWNER’ S MANUAL
81-326-0827 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................79 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................... 183 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................. 263 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ......................................

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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m Van Conversions/Campers ................. 7 m A Message From DaimlerChrysler Corporation . . . 4 m Vehicle Identification Number ............... 8 m How To Use This Manual .................. 5 m Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8 m Warnings And Cautions ................... 7

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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- CORPORATION tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cumminst welcome you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. you as a Cumminst Turbo Diesel-powered truck owner. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the United and various customer-oriented documents. You are States a

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INTRODUCTION 5 follow and careful adherence to them will ensure that The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual you take full advantage of the features of this engine. contains a complete listing of all subjects. 1 Thank you for choosing the Cumminst Turbo Diesel Consult the following table for a description of the powered truck. symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual: HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section c

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6 INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should 1 erating procedures which could result in an accident or also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- are missing, please contact your authorized selling dealer dures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If for assistance in obt

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8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- WARNING! mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys ..................12 N To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........18 N Ignition Key Removal ...................12 N Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System ..............................19 N Locking Doors With The Key ..............14 m Security Alarm System — If Equipped .........19 m Sentry Keyt ...........................15 N Rearming Of The System .................19 N Replacement Keys .................

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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE m Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .........21 N Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped .........34 N To Unlock The Doors ...................22 N Wind Buffeting ........................34 N To Lock The Doors .....................23 m Occupant Restraints ......................35 N Using The Panic Alarm ..................24 N Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................36 N General Information ....................25 N Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 N Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental N Lock Your Vehicle ......................76 Restraint System (SRS)—Airbags ...........48 N Exhaust Gas ..........................76 N Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............59 N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The 2 N Child Restraint ........................61 Vehicle ..............................77 m New Engine Break-In .....................74 N Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehic

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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has Automatic Transmission — If Equipped the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your the LOCK position, and remove the key. authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Switch P

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor- shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- mation Center (EVIC), the time for this feature is pro- porarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the grammable. Refer to “Personal Settings (Customer Pro- key to the right slightly, then remove the key as de- grammable Features)/KEY OFF POWER DELAY > OFF” 2 scribed. If

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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Transmission — If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide antitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your Ignition Key Release Button vehicle. Move the steer

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEYT turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light The Sentry Keyt Immobilizer system prevents unautho- remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that 2 is automatic, regardless of whether the vehic

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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ² Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keyst, CAUTION! or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related Always remove the Sentry Keyst from the vehicle (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle cally held against the ignition key being used when unattended. starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause in

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Keyt into the ignition switch. If you have two valid Sentry Keyst, you can program Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 new Sentry Keyst to the system by performing the seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In following procedure: addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will 2 stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, 1. Cut the additional

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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with- starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved no reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must b


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