2004 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS towing capacity

24. Low Wash Light
This light comes on when the washer fluid level falls
below approximately 1/4 filled. The light will remain on
until fluid is added and one minute has elapsed.
25. Odometer/Trip Odometer Button
Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the
trip odometer display. Holding the button in resets the
trip odometer reading when in trip mode.
26. Fuel Gauge
Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the
ON position.
27. Low Fuel Warning Light
Glows when the pointer is between ªEº and 1/8
indication mark (approximately 15% of tank vol-
ume) on the fuel gauge. When the fuel gauge
pointer is on ªEº (equivalent to Distance To Empty [DTE]
= 0 on the overhead console if so equipped) there isreserve fuel capacity, which corresponds to approxi-
mately 8% of tank volume. This reserve capacity was put
in place to prevent the likelihood of customers running
out of fuel when operating at maximum load conditions
in areas where there aren't many gas stations.
Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows:
²26 gallons (98L) - 1500 short box models
²34 gallons (129L) - 2500/3500 short box models
²35 gallons (132L) - 1500/2500/3500 long box models
28. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that there is excessive trans-
mission fluid temperature that might occur
with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this
light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the
engine at idle or faster, with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL until the light goes off.
150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire's load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of
this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWR's, vehicle loading and trailer towing, see the
Vehicle Loading section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement ªThe combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.º on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Thecombined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
the weight referenced here.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement ªThe combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX poundsº on
your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if ªXXXº
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. (1400±750 (5 x 150) =
650 lb.)
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5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.NOTE:The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and
number and size of occupants. This table is for illustra-
tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the
seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
NOTE:For the following example the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs. (392
Kg).
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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

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
INDEX 427
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