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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................77
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ................................... 167
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STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................. 247
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m Van Conversions/Campers ................. 7 m A Message From DaimlerChrysler Corporation – m Vehicle Identification Number ............... 8 Diesel Engines Only ...................... 4 m Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8 m How To Use This Manual .................. 5 m Warnings And Cautions ................... 7
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER This manual has been prepared with the assistance of CORPORATION – DIESEL ENGINES ONLY service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cummins welcome the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is you as a new Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel- supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and powered truck owner. various customer oriented documents. You are urged to Almost 100% of the he
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INTRODUCTION 5 follow and careful adherence to them will ensure that The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a you take full advantage of the features of this engine. complete listing of all subjects. 1 Thank you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with Consult the following table for a description of the Cummins Turbo Diesel power. 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 sec
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6 INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- This manual contains WARNINGS against operating stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should 1 procedures which could result in an accident or bodily also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures are missing, please contact your selling dealer for assis- which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do tance in obtaining replace
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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 If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ..............................18 N Ignition Key Removal ...................12 N To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........18 N Locking Doors With The Key ..............14 N Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock m Sentry Key ............................15 System ..............................19 N Replacement Keys ......................16 m Se
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE m Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .........21 N Power Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped ....34 N To Unlock The Doors ...................21 N Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped .........34 N To Lock The Doors .....................22 N Wind Buffeting ........................34 N Using The Panic Alarm ..................24 m Occupant Restraints ......................35 N General Information ....................24 N Lap/Shoulder Belts .................
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 N Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental m Safety Tips ............................73 Restraint System (SRS)—Airbag ............47 N Transporting Passengers .................73 N Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............57 N Lock Your Vehicle ......................74 2 N Child Restraint ........................59 N Exhaust Gas ..........................74 m New Engine Break-In .....................71 N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key Automatic Transmission — If Equipped code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask the LOCK position, and remove the key. your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Switch Positions Ignition Key
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either front door lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the programmable. For details, refer to “KEY OFF POWER right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a DELAY > OFF” under “Personal Settings (Customer 2 malfunction
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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 KEY turn on for three (3) seconds for a bulb check. If the light The Sentry Key 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 veh
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ² Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or CAUTION! any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transpon- Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle and der) fault unless the additional part is physically held lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause interfe
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. Turn If you have two valid sentry keys, you can program new the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 60 sentry keys to the system by performing the following seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In procedure: addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will 2 stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, 1. Cut the additional S
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 Wheel: and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside subject to the following conditions: down, turn off the engine and remove the key. Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock ² This device may not cause harmful interference. engages. ² This device
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System Rearming of the System: This system prevents the key from being removed unless The security system will rearm itself after the 15 addi- the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of tional minutes of headlights and security telltale flashing, PARK unless the key is in the ON positions, and the if the system has not been disabled. If the condition 2 brake pedal is depressed. which initia
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the SECURITY light stays on continuously vehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter, the alarm during vehicle operation, have the system checked by will sound when you pull the door handle to exit. The your dealer. door will be locked but the Security Alarm will not arm. To Disarm the System: ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to unlock the door. If The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
