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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 ..............................73
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...................................171
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................247
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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 ............... 6 How To Use This Manual .................. 5 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 7 Warnings And Cautions ................... 5
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your dealer This manual has been prepared with the assistance of knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni- service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with cians and genuine Mopar parts, and is interested in the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is your satisfaction. supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to WARNING! read these
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INTRODUCTION 5 A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER follow and careful adherence to them will ensure that CORPORATION you take full advantage of the features of this engine. 1 DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cummins welcome Thank you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with you as a new Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel- Cummins Turbo Diesel power. powered truck owner. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the United Consult the table of contents to determine which section States ar
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6 INTRODUCTION VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Manufacturer’s Warranty does not apply to body The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a modifications or special equipment installed by van stamped plate located on the left front corner of the conversion/camper manufacturers/ body builders. See instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle the Warranty information book, Section 2.1.C. Such through the windshield. This number also appears on the equ
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS 1 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. Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ..................12 ▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........18 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................12 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...............21 ▫ Sentry Key — If Equipped ................12 Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .........22 Ignition And Steering Lock .................15 ▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................23 ▫ Manual Transmissions ...................15 ▫ To Lock The Doors .......
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rearming Of The System .................26 ▫ Center Lap Belts .......................40 ▫ To Set The Alarm ......................27 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................40 ▫ To Disarm The System ...................27 ▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) ...........................41 Windows .............................28 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............42 ▫ Power Windows—If Equipped .............28 ▫ Seat
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................71 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ..........................72 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ..........................72 2
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS CAUTION! The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks with either side up. The keys for your new vehicle are An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. enclosed in a plastic bag with a bar code label affixed to Always remove the key from the ignition and lock the front. The bar code can be used to order duplicate all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. keys from your dealer or a locksmith. If you recei
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 loss of security protection. Additional Sentry Keys or Replacement Keys Mobil Speed-pass™ devices held against or immediately NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the adjacent to the ignition key when starting the engine may vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once cause vehicle starting problems. If a problem occurs, 2 a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot remove the Sentry Key from the key-ring and atte
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming The new Sentry Key has been programmed.TheKeyless You can program new keys to the system if you have two Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during this valid keys by doing the following: procedure. Repeat this process to program up to an additional 6 keys. A maximum of 8 keys can be pro- 1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the grammed to the system, including the original keys ignition to the ON p
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 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. 2 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 w
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 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 posi
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 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. 2 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
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped NOTE: Vehicles equipped with remote keyless entry do not have a passenger side door lock cylinder. 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). Power Door Lock Switch Location As a safety feature the doors will not lock when
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Automatic Door Locks 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock in the LOCK direction. automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph. 6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has 2 This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped been disabled. from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the 7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Unlock Feature Programming 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch Customer Programming sequence to enable or disable in the UNLOCK direction. the Auto Unlock Feature: 6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. been changed. 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel 7. Repeat the above steps to alternate the availability of any chimes that may be conf
