Dodge 2008 DH Ram User manual

Ram Truck

OWNER’S MANUAL

2008

2008 Ram Truck

81-326-0827 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name

Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the

name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of

accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood

alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are

drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking

driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your

perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,

and your judgment is impaired when you have been

drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of

features and equipment that are either standard or op-

tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a

description of features and equipment that are no longer

available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please

disregard any features and equipment described in this

manual that are not on this vehicle.

Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in

design and specifications, and/or make additions to or

improvements to its products without imposing any

obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-

ously manufactured.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

.............................................................3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

...............................79

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

................................... 183

STARTING AND OPERATING

.................................................263

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

...............................................383

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................................405

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

..................................................483

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

..........................................495

INDEX

....................................................................505

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

mIntroduction ...........................4

mA Message From DaimlerChrysler Corporation . . . 4

mHow To Use This Manual ..................5

mWarnings And Cautions ...................7

mVan Conversions/Campers .................7

mVehicle Identification Number ...............8

mVehicle Modifications/Alterations ............8

INTRODUCTION

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-

tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint

you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.

It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet

and various customer-oriented documents. You are

urged to read these publications carefully. Following the

instructions and recommendations in this manual will

help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored

in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with

the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be

aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized

dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained

technicians and genuine Mopartparts, and is interested

in your satisfaction.

A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER

CORPORATION

DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cumminstwelcome

you as a CumminstTurbo Diesel-powered truck owner.

Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the United

States and Canada are diesel powered because of the fuel

economy, rugged durability, and high torque which per-

mits pulling heavy loads. Cumminst, engines power

well over half of these trucks. Now this same technology

and proven performance is yours in your truck equipped

with the Cumminst, turbocharged, charge air cooled,

diesel engine.

Your diesel truck will sound, feel, drive, and operate

differently from a gasoline-powered truck. It is important

that you read and understand this manual. You may find

that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance

procedures are different. However, they are simple to

4 INTRODUCTION

follow and careful adherence to them will ensure that

you take full advantage of the features of this engine.

Thank you for choosing the CumminstTurbo Diesel

powered truck.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual

contains a complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the

symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout

this Owner’s Manual:

INTRODUCTION 5

6 INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-

erating procedures which could result in an accident or

bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-

dures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If

you do not read this entire manual, you may miss

important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-

tions.

VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS

The Manufacturer’s Warranty does not apply to body

modifications or special equipment installed by van

conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. Refer

to the Warranty information book, Section 2.1.C. Such

equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters,

stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and

service on these items, contact the applicable manufac-

turer.

Operating instructions for the special equipment in-

stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should

also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions

are missing, please contact your authorized selling dealer

for assistance in obtaining replacement documents from

the applicable manufacturer.

For information on the Body Builders Guide refer to:

www.dodgebodybuilder.com. This website contains di-

mensional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It

is intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical

support. For service issues, contact your authorized

dealer.

INTRODUCTION 7

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the

left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through

the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto-

mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window

on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.

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.

Vehicle Identification Number

8 INTRODUCTION

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