2004 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL maintenance

Air Cleaner, Engine...................331,358
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 338
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............338,339
Air Conditioning System................187,338
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 191
Air Filter.............................. 331
Air Pressure, Tires....................252,259
Airbag..............................45,50
Airbag Light.........................70,144
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 50
Airbag, Side............................ 53
Alarm..............................29,147
Alignment and Balance................... 258
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 345
Capacities........................... 379
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............146,242
Anti-Theft System.....................29,147
Appearance Care........................ 362Ashtray............................... 127
Automatic Transmission................... 353
Adding Fluid......................... 353
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 354
Fluid Level Check...................... 353
Fluid Type........................354,381
Shift Indicator........................ 147
Shifting............................. 218
Special Additives...................... 355
Axle Fluid.......................274,351,381
Axle Lubrication.....................274,351
Ball Joints............................. 340
Battery............................... 336
Blanket..........................213,338
Emergency Starting..................... 310
Bearings.............................. 355
Belts, Drive............................ 331
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
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Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 340
B-Pillar Location........................ 247
Brake Fluid............................ 381
Brake System........................239,348
Anti-Lock........................... 240
Disc Brakes.......................... 348
Fluid Check.......................... 348
Hoses.............................. 350
Master Cylinder....................... 348
Parking............................. 238
Warning Light........................ 147
Bulb Replacement....................... 367
Bulbs, Light............................ 367
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 375
Calibration, Compass..................... 117
Camper............................... 135
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 379
Capacities, Fluid........................ 379Caps, Filler
Power Steering........................ 339
Car Washes............................ 362
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............69,136
Cargo Light............................ 103
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 183
Cassette Tape Player................152,154,158
CD Changer......................156,167,172
CD Player..................164,168,171,175,177
Cellular Phone.......................... 79
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 373
Center Lap Belts......................... 42
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 129
Certification Label....................... 269
Charge Air Cooler....................... 347
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 244
Check Engine Light...................... 143
Child Restraint........................55,56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............59,63
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Child Seat............................56,62
Cigar Lighter........................... 127
Climate Control......................... 185
Clock................................ 151
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 350
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 184
Compact Disc Player..................158,164
Compact Spare Tire...................... 255
Compass.............................. 117
Compass Calibration..................... 117
Compass Variance....................... 118
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 113
Console, Overhead....................... 112
Contract, Service........................ 404
Cooling System......................... 343
Coolant Capacity...................... 379
Coolant Level......................... 344
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 346
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 344Inspection........................... 343
Radiator Cap......................343,346
Selection of Coolant..................345,380
Temperature Gauge..................... 146
Cruise Control.......................... 109
Cup Holder............................ 128
Customer Assistance..................... 402
Daytime Running Lights................... 102
Dealer Service.......................... 322
Defroster, Rear Window..............78,191,195
Defroster, Windshield..................186,189
Delay Wipers........................... 105
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 237
Dipsticks.............................. 325
Power Steering........................ 339
Disc Brakes............................ 348
Disposal.............................. 331
Engine Oil........................... 331
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Used Coolant......................... 346
Door Ajar............................. 145
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Opener, Garage..................... 120
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter.......... 334
Drive Belts............................ 331
Dual Rear Wheels.....................263,306
Electric Rear Window Defrost..........78,191,195
Electrical Power Outlets................... 126
Electronic Speed Control................... 109
Emergency Brake........................ 238
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 313
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 296
Jacking............................. 300
Jump Starting......................... 310
Tow Hooks.......................... 314
Towing............................. 315Emission Control System Maintenance......... 384
Engine............................... 320
Air Cleaner.......................... 331
Block Heater.......................205,212
Break-In Recommendations................ 67
Compartment......................... 320
Coolant..........................345,380
Cooling............................. 343
Data Plate........................... 294
Identification......................... 320
Idling.............................. 214
Jump Starting......................... 310
Oil ..............................325,380
Oil Synthetic......................... 214
Runaway............................ 264
Temperature Gauge..................... 146
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 345
Exhaust Gas Caution................69,136,342
Exhaust System....................69,342,358
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Low Washer Fluid..................... 149
Passing............................. 104
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 145
Service.............................. 367
Side Marker.......................... 378
Transfer Case......................... 230
Transmission Warning................150,281
Turn Signal..................103,144,367,371
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 143
Limited-Slip Differential................237,352
Loading Vehicle......................... 269
Tires ............................... 247
Locks................................. 16
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 16
Ignition.............................. 14
Keys................................ 11
Power Door........................... 17
Steering Wheel......................... 14Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 59
Lubricants............................. 356
Lubrication, Body....................... 340
Lug Nuts............................. 305
Lumbar Support......................... 94
Maintenance........................... 322
Maintenance Procedures................... 325
Maintenance Schedule.................... 384
Schedule9A9......................... 396
Manual, Service......................... 408
Manual Transmission...............222,224,352
Fluid Level Check...................... 352
Lubricant Selection..................352,381
Mirrors................................ 75
Automatic Dimming..................... 76
Electric Powered....................... 77
Outside.............................. 76
Rearview............................. 75
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Trailer Towing......................79,279
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................322,407
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 103
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 67
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 357
Tampering Prohibited................... 358
Noise Emission Warranty...............357,359
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Odometer..........................148,149
Trip .............................148,149
Off-Pavement Driving.................... 292
Off-Road Driving........................ 292
Oil, Engine............................ 380
Capacity............................ 379
Change Interval....................... 326Dipstick............................. 325
Disposal............................ 331
Filter.........................325,328,380
Pressure Gauge....................... 145
Recommendation...................... 327
Viscosity............................ 327
Oil Filter, Change........................ 328
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 321
Opener, Garage Door..................... 120
Operating Precautions.................... 321
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 76
Overdrive............................. 220
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 220
Overhead Console.................... 112,113
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 113
Owner's Manual........................ 408
Parking Brake.......................... 238
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 50
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Remote Sound System Controls.............. 181
Replacement Tires....................... 257
Reporting Safety Defects................... 407
Restraint, Head.......................... 93
Restraints, Child.......................55,62
Rotation, Tires.......................... 261
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 407
Safety Information, Tire................... 243
Safety Tips............................. 68
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 365
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 43
Seat Belts..........................33,34,70
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 44
Child Restraint.......................55,67
Extender............................. 44Front 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...................... 380
Sentry Key............................. 11
Service Assistance....................... 402
Service Contract......................... 404
Service Information...................... 322
Service Manuals........................ 408
Setting the Clock........................ 151
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Mirrors...........................79,279
Tips ................................ 280
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 278
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 279
Trailer Weight.......................... 279
Transfer Case
Fluid............................... 381
Transmission
Automatic........................218,353
Fluid............................352,381
Maintenance.......................... 353
Manual........................222,224,352
Shifting............................. 218
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 120
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 257
Trip Computer.......................... 113
Trip Odometer.......................148,149
Turn Signals...................103,144,367,371Underhood Fuses........................ 366
Universal Transmitter..................... 120
Variance, Compass....................... 118
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading......................248,269
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 366
Voltmeter............................. 144
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 143
Warnings and Cautions..................... 5
Warranty Information..................... 405
Washers, Windshield..................106,341
Washing Vehicle......................... 362
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 258
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 363
Wheel Changing........................ 299
Wheel Mounting........................ 300
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