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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 ..............................73
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...................................157
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................219
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..........................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Van Conversions/Campers ................. 6 A Message From DaimlerChrysler Corporation . . . 5 Vehicle Identification Number ............... 7 How To Use This Manual .................. 5 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 8 Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and known to the State of California to cause cancer and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to birth defects or other reproductive har
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INTRODUCTION 5 A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER that you read and understand this manual. You may find CORPORATION that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance 1 DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cummins welcome procedures are different. However, they are simple to you as a new Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel- follow and careful adherence to them will ensure that powered truck owner. you take full advantage of the features of this engine. Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the United Th
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS the Warranty information book, Section 2.1.C. Such This manual contains WARNINGS against operating equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, procedures which could result in an accident or bodily stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures service on these items, contact the applicable manufac- which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do turer. not read this entire manual you m
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a 1 stamped plate located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.
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8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ..................11 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...............21 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................11 Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .........22 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped ................11 ▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................23 Ignition And Steering Lock .................14 ▫ To Lock The Doors .....................24 ▫ Manual Transmissions ...................14 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm .....
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Set The Alarm ......................29 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............45 ▫ To Disarm The System ...................30 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ......................45 Windows .............................31 ▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)—Airbag ............45 ▫ Power Windows—If Equipped .............31 ▫ Child Restraint ........................56 ▫ Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped .........32
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks With this system, an electronically coded ignition key with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronics enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to recognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continue 2 the front. The bar code can be used to order duplicate to ru
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Security Light, located in the instrument cluster, At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided will illuminate for about 2 seconds when the ignition with a four digit PIN. This number is required for dealer switch is first turned to the ON position. If the vehicle replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be per- electronics do not receive a valid signal from the ignition formed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer k
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Customer Key Programming The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this You can program new keys to the system if you have two process to program up to an additional 6 keys. A maxi- valid keys by doing the following: mum of 8 keys can be programmed to the system, including the original keys provided with the vehicle. 2 1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the ignition to the ON position for at least 3 seconds but no General
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK Insert the key fully, and then turn the switch to one of the five illustrated positions. The key can be inserted or withdrawn only in the LOCK position. Manual Transmissions 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 vehicle. Move the steering whe
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide antitheft protection for your ve- hicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK 2 position when starting your vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily. The key can be inserted or withdrawn only in the LOCK position. Push in on the key in the ignition lock cylinder to rotate to the LOCK po
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR KEY WARNING! The same key used to start the vehicle is also used to unlock the doors. To unlock the vehicle doors, insert the For personal security and safety in the event of an key into the lock and turn. accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. To lock the doors, insert the key and turn. DOOR LOCKS WARNING! Manual Locks Front and Rear doors may be locked, by moving the lock When leaving t
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Power Door Locks — If Equipped NOTE: Vehicles equipped with remote keyless entry do not have a passenger side door lock cylinder. 2 Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock switches located on the front doors or by pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob (if equipped).
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Central Locking — If Equipped Vehicles with security will have a feature called Central Locking. When the key is placed in the door cylinder and turned to the Unlock position, the security will be disarmed, the illuminated entry will be turned on and that door will be mechanically unlocked. If the key is once again turned to the unlock position within 5 seconds of the first unlock, the remaining doors will unlock. If the key is turned to the Lo
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Automatic Door Locks 6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock been disabled. automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph. 7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. 2 This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped 8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the before the feature could be
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This feature will not operate if any of the conditions 4. Within 4 seconds, cycle the key from the OFF position above are not met or following has occurred: to the ON position four times ending in the ON position (do not start the engine). • Any manual operation of a door lock switch has occurred. 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch in the UNLOCK direction. Auto Unlock Feature Programming This feature is enabled when your vehic
