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148920 148920 Ram Ram Diesel.indd Diesel.indd 1 1 9/29/08 9/29/08 1 10:48:44 0:48:44 AM AM
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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 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...............................5 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE................................9 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL.................................... 21 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ..................................................37 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ................................................77 7
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS A Message From Chrysler LLC ............. 4
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4 INTRODUCTION A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER LLC Your diesel truck will sound, feel, drive, and operate Chrysler LLC and Cummins welcome you as a Cum- differently from a gasoline-powered truck. It is important mins turbocharged diesel-powered truck owner. that you read and understand this manual. You may find that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance Almost 100% of all heavy duty trucks are diesel-powered procedures are different. However, they are simple to because of the fuel economy,
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ......... 6 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ........ 6 ▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...... 6 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 6
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6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with- disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. approximately a half
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7 For additional vehicle break-in requirements, refer to • Check the coolant and oil levels frequently. “Trailer Towing” in Section 5 of the Owners Manual. • Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carry- • Warm up the engine before placing it under load. ing or towing significant weight. 2 • Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged Because of the construction of the Cummins turbo- periods. charged diesel engine, engine run-in is enhanced
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 3 Overhead Console With Electronic Vehicle ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Information Center (EVIC)................. 10 — If Equipped ....................... 11 ▫ Dome/Reading Lights ................ 10 ▫ Compass/Temperature Button ........... 18
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10 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC NOTE: The dome/reading lights will remain on until VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have The overhead console contains dome/reading lights, and been turned off before leaving the vehicle. an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Dome/Reading Lights Located in the overhead console are two dome/reading lights. The dome/reading lights illuminate when a door is
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Pressing the MENU button will change the Equipped display to one of the following features: Trip Functions 3 Pressing the STEP button allows you to scroll through one of the following Trip Function features: • TRIP – Shows the total distance traveled since the last reset. To reset the TRIP function, press and hold the RESET button. • ELAPSED TIME – Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last
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12 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • AVG. MPG – Shows the average fuel economy since NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of display will show dashes for two seconds. Then the the vehicle, regardless of the MI TO EMPTY displayed history information will be erased, and the averaging value. will continue from the last fuel average reading before When the MI TO EM
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13 • PERSONAL SETTINGS NOT AVAILABLE – Vehicle • EXHAUST FILTER FULL — POWER REDUCED SEE not in PARK or Vehicle in Motion (Manual Transmis- DEALER sion Only) • SERVICE REQUIRED — SEE DEALER NOW • LEFT/RIGHT FRONT DOOR AJAR (one or more, • EXHAUST SYSTEM — REGENERATION REQUIRED with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph (1.6 km/h) 3 NOW • LEFT/RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (one or more, with • EXHAUST SYSTEM — REGENERATION IN PRO- a single chime if speed is abov
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14 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the start the engine). engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times upon your personal driving style. within 10 seconds. NOTE: When prompted by the Engine Oil Change 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. Indicator S
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 15 Cooler, and cleaning of the EGR Valve. The procedure for Use the STEP button to display one of the following: clearing and resetting the “Perform Service” indicator • “LANGUAGE” – When in this display you may select message is located in the appropriate service informa- one of three languages for all display nomenclature, tion. including the trip functions. Press the RESET button Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the while in this
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16 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “RKE UNLOCK DRV DR 1st” – When DRV DR 1st is on lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, press selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first and release the RESET button until “ON” or “OFF” press of the remote keyless entry UNLOCK button. appears. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must • “FLASH LIGHTS W/LOCK > ON” – When ON is press the remote keyless entry UNLOCK button twice selected, the front and rear turn signals will
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17 • “KEY OFF POWER DELAY > OFF” – When this overnight ambient temperature is at or below 20°F (-7°C) feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, to prevent excessive drain on batteries during cold crank- hands–free system (if equipped), and power outlets ing. will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the • “UNIT IN > US/METRIC” – The EVIC and odometer ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening a vehicle door display can be changed between En
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18 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Compass/Temperature Button Manual Compass Calibration Pressing the Compass/Temperature button If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” message will return the display to the normal compass/ does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the temperature display. compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. NOTE: Temperature accuracy can be affected from heat soak. For best accuracy,
