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2010 Ram Truck Chassis
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2010
Ram Truck
OWNER’ S MANUAL CHASSIS
Chrysler Group LLC
10DD43-126-AA 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 Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a therefore. description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken dri
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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............................. 75 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL..................................161 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................201 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ............................................. 29
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS A Message From Chrysler Group LLC ......... 4 Van Conversions/Campers ................. 7 How To Use This Manual .................. 5 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 8 Warnings And Cautions ................... 7 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8
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4 INTRODUCTION A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC You may find that some of the starting, operating, and Chrysler Group LLC and Cummins welcome you as a maintenance procedures are different. However, they are Cummins turbocharged diesel-powered truck owner. simple to follow and careful adherence to them will Your diesel truck will sound, feel, drive, and operate ensure that you take full advantage of the features of this differently from a gasoline-powered truck. It is important engine. that yo
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INTRODUCTION 5 This information cannot be erased and will stay in the HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL system’s memory even if the modification is removed. Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section 1 This information can be retrieved by Chrysler Group contains the information you desire. LLC, and service and repair facilities, when servicing Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the your vehicle. This information may be used to determine items of equipment ordered, certain desc
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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 that could result in an accident or also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions bodily injury. It also containsCAUTIONS against proce- are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you assistance in obtaining
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8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter 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. Anymodificationsoralterationstothisvehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness an
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................. 12 ▫ General Information ................... 17 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 17 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key .............. 13 ▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 17 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ......... 14 ▫ To Set The Alarm ..................... 18 ▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...... 14 ▫ To Disarm The System ....
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 21 ▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 31 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 21 Occupant Restraints ..................... 32 ▫ General Information ................... 22 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 33 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 22 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 40 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 23 ▫ Automatic Locking Restraint
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 48 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 72 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 56 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ............................. 73 ▫ Child Restraint ....................... 58 2 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 70 Outside The Vehicle ................... 74 Safety Tips ........................... 71 ▫ Tran
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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 vehicle has the Automatic Transmission key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized the LOCK position, and remove the key. dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Switch Positions 1 — ACC (
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: WARNING! • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving rarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a 2 key to the right slightly, then remove the key as number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap ously or
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with- SENTRY KEY out the key fob. If the steering wheel is moved approxi- The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- mately a half turn in either direction and the key fob is rized
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 During normal operation, after turning on the ignition All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three been programmed to the vehicle electronics. seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the Replacement Keys bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the 2 electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE dealer or by following the customer key programming 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. procedure. This procedure consists of programming a Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In that has never been programmed. addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you VEHICLE SECURITYALARM — IF EQUIPPED do not have a programmed Sentry Key, contact your This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors authorized dealer for details. and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the Vehicle Security Alarm provides both 2 NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized audible and visible signals. For the first three minut
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Set the Alarm the horn will sound three times when you unlock the The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the doors and the Vehicle Security Light will flash for 30 sec- power door locks, or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) onds. Check the vehicle for tampering. transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if the vehicle locked and closed, the Vehicle Security Light in the is starte
