2004 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS transmission

Climate Control......................... 185
Clock................................ 151
Clutch............................... 349
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 350
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 184
Compact Disc Player..................158,164
Compact Spare Tire...................... 247
Compass.............................. 117
Compass Calibration..................... 117
Compass Variance....................... 118
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 114
Console, Overhead....................... 113
Contract, Service........................ 406
Converter, Catalytic...................... 266
Cooling System......................... 344
Coolant Capacity...................... 379
Coolant Level......................... 344
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 347
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 345Inspection........................... 344
Radiator Cap......................344,347
Selection of Coolant...............346,379,381
Temperature Gauge..................... 146
Cruise Control.......................... 109
Cup Holder............................ 128
Customer Assistance..................... 404
Daytime Running Lights................... 102
Dealer Service.......................... 326
Defroster, Rear Window..............78,191,195
Defroster, Windshield..................186,189
Delay Wipers........................... 105
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 228
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 352
Power Steering........................ 339
Disc Brakes............................ 348
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Exhaust System.......................69,343
Exterior Lighting........................ 101
Filters
Air Cleaner........................334,357
Engine Fuel.......................... 334
Engine Oil........................333,381
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 332
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 103
Flat Tire Stowage.....................301,311
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 265
Engine Oil........................... 264
Fuel Requirements..................262,263
Maintenance.......................... 265
Replacement Parts..................... 265
Starting............................. 265
Flooded Engine Starting................... 206Fluid, Brake........................... 382
Fluid Capacities......................... 379
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 352
Power Steering........................ 339
Fog Lights..........................102,378
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 130
Four Wheel Drive....................... 216
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 294
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 316
Front Axle............................. 350
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 355
Fuel................................. 256
Adding............................. 259
Filter............................... 334
Gauge.............................. 150
Octane Rating......................256,381
Requirements......................256,379
Tank Capacity........................ 379
418 INDEX

Courtesy/Reading..................... 113
Cruise.............................. 147
Daytime Running...................... 102
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 375
Fog .............................102,378
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 220
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 294
Headlights........................... 101
High Beam........................104,144
High Beam Indicator.................... 144
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 104
Instrument Cluster..................... 143
Intensity Control....................... 100
Interior...........................99,113
Lights On Reminder.................... 102
Low Washer Fluid..................... 150
Passing............................. 104
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 145
Service.............................. 366Side Marker.......................... 377
Transfer Case......................... 220
Transmission Warning................150,279
Turn Signal..................103,144,366,370
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 143
Limited-Slip Differential................228,351
Loading Vehicle......................... 267
Tires ............................... 239
Locks................................. 16
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 16
Ignition.............................. 14
Keys................................ 11
Power Door........................... 17
Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 59
Lubricants............................. 356
Lubrication, Body....................... 341
Lug Nuts............................. 307
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Lumbar Support......................... 94
Maintenance........................... 327
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 337
Maintenance Procedures................... 327
Maintenance Schedule.................... 384
Schedule9A9......................... 397
Schedule9B9.......................... 387
Malfunction Indicator Light................ 325
Manual, Service......................... 410
Manual Transmission..................213,351
Fluid Level Check...................... 351
Lubricant Selection..................352,382
Shift Speeds.......................214,216
Mirrors................................ 75
Automatic Dimming..................... 76
Electric Powered....................... 77
Outside.............................. 76
Rearview............................. 75Trailer Towing......................79,278
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................327,409
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 103
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 356
Tampering Prohibited................356,357
Noise Emission Warranty.................. 358
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 256
Odometer..........................148,150
Trip .............................148,150
Off-Pavement Driving.................... 291
Off-Road Driving........................ 291
Oil, Engine.........................329,381
Capacity............................ 379
Change Interval....................... 330
422 INDEX

Seat Belts..........................33,34,70
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 44
Child Restraint.......................55,67
Extender............................. 44
Front Seat............................ 34
Pretensioners.......................... 42
Reminder............................ 145
Seats...............................91,92
Adjustment........................... 91
Child............................... 67
Folding Floor......................... 130
Heated.............................. 96
Lumbar Support........................ 94
Power............................... 95
Reclining............................. 93
Security Alarm.......................29,147
Selection of Coolant...................... 381
Sentry Key............................. 11Service Assistance....................... 404
Service Contract......................... 406
Service Manuals........................ 410
Setting the Clock........................ 151
Shifting............................... 208
Automatic Transmission................. 208
Manual Transmission................... 213
Transfer Case......................... 219
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................285,287
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................286,289
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 41
Shoulder Belts........................... 34
Side Airbag............................. 53
Signals, Turn........................... 103
Snow Chains........................... 251
Snow Plow............................ 280
Snow Tires............................ 253
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Spark Plugs............................ 333
Speed Control.......................... 109
Speedometer........................... 145
Starting............................... 205
Automatic Transmission................. 206
Engine Block Heater.................... 207
Engine Fails to Start.................... 206
Manual Transmission................... 205
Steering
Column Controls...................... 103
Column Lock.......................... 14
Linkage............................. 341
Power...........................234,339
Wheel, Tilt........................... 107
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 129
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 129
Storage, Vehicle......................... 365
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 365
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 251Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 332
Tachometer............................ 144
Tailgate............................... 135
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............59,63
Tilt Steering Column..................... 107
Tire and Loading Information Placard......239,251
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 238
Tire Markings.......................... 234
Tire Safety Information.................... 234
Tires ...............................70,243
Air Pressure.......................... 243
Alignment........................... 250
Chains.............................. 251
Changing............................ 301
Compact Spare........................ 247
Dual............................255,309
General Information.................... 243
High Speed.......................... 246
426 INDEX

Inflation Pressures..................... 244
Jacking............................. 302
Load Capacity.....................239,240
Radial.............................. 247
Replacement......................... 249
Rotation..........................253,386
Safety...........................234,243
Sizes............................... 236
Snow Tires........................... 253
Spare Tire........................... 301
Spinning............................ 248
Tread Wear Indicators................... 249
Wheel Mounting....................... 302
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 307
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 276
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 212
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 316
Towing
Disabled Vehicle....................... 317Guide.............................. 277
Recreational.......................... 284
Trailering............................ 272
Weight.............................. 277
Traction.............................. 292
Trailer Towing.......................... 270
Hitches............................. 274
Mirrors...........................79,278
Tips ................................ 278
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 276
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 277
Trailer Weight.......................... 277
Transfer Case........................... 351
Fluid............................... 382
Transmission
Automatic........................208,352
Fluid............................... 382
Maintenance.......................351,352
Manual........................205,213,351
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