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Dodge 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION A MESSAGE FROM CHRYSLER LLC THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) Dome/Reading LightsElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If Equipped

Compass/Temperature ButtonUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 6.7L Diesel Engine INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual

Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedNormal Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature Above 66 degrees F (19 degrees C)Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 66 degrees F (19 degrees C)Starting Procedure

- Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 0 degrees F (-18 degrees C)Starting FluidsNORMAL OPERATION - DIESEL ENGINE Cold Weather PrecautionsEngine Idling Stopping The EngineEngine Speed ControlOperating PrecautionsCooling System Tips - Automatic

TransmissionENGINE BLOCK HEATER Block Heater UsageDIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED Automatic Transmission with Overdrive (68RFE) - If Equipped (Ram Truck Only)Automatic

Transmission with Overdrive (AS68RC) - If Equipped (Chassis Cab Only)MANUAL TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED Shifting DownshiftingReverse ShiftingPOWER TAKE OFF OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED (CHASSIS CAB ONLY) Stationary ModeMobile ModePower Take

Off - Aftermarket InstallationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Fuel SpecificationsENGINE RUNAWAY ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Avoid Using Contaminated FuelBulk Fuel StorageWHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING With Portable Starting Unit

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 6.7L DIESEL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Air Cleaner FilterDraining Fuel/Water Separator FilterPriming If The Engine Has Run Out Of FuelIntervention Regeneration Strategy - EVIC Message

Process FlowMaintenance-Free BatteriesCooling SystemCharge Air Cooler - Inter-CoolerBrake SystemClutch Hydraulic SystemTransfer Case - If EquippedManual Transmission - If EquippedAutomatic Transmission - If EquippedNoise Control System Required Maintenance

and WarrantyFLUID CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Oil Change Indicator SystemPerform Service IndicatorRequired Maintenance IntervalsINDEX