2005 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS automatic transmission

Child Seat............................56,62
Cigar Lighter........................... 148
Climate Control......................... 208
Clock................................ 173
Clutch............................... 374
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 374
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 207
Compact Disc Player..................180,187
Compact Spare Tire...................... 272
Compass...........................133,134
Compass Calibration..................... 134
Compass Variance....................... 136
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 130
Console, Overhead....................... 129
Contract, Service........................ 430
Converter, Catalytic...................... 291
Cooling System......................... 368
Coolant Capacity...................... 403
Coolant Level......................... 369Disposal of Used Coolant................ 371
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 369
Inspection........................... 368
Radiator Cap......................369,371
Selection of Coolant...............370,403,405
Temperature Gauge..................... 168
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 125
Cup Holder............................ 149
Customer Assistance..................... 428
Daytime Running Lights................... 118
Dealer Service.......................... 352
Defroster, Rear Window..............81,214,218
Defroster, Windshield..................210,213
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 121
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 253
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 377
Power Steering........................ 363
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Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 370
Exhaust Gas Caution..............70,158,288,368
Exhaust System....................70,367,368
Exterior Lighting........................ 117
Filters
Air Cleaner........................358,382
Engine Fuel.......................... 358
Engine Oil........................357,405
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 357
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 119
Flat Tire Stowage.....................326,336
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 291
Engine Oil........................... 290
Fuel Requirements..................289,290
Maintenance.......................... 291
Replacement Parts..................... 291Starting............................. 290
Flooded Engine Starting................... 230
Fluid, Brake........................... 406
Fluid Capacities......................... 403
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 377
Power Steering........................ 363
Fog Lights.......................... 118,402
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 152
Four Wheel Drive....................... 241
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 320
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 341
Front Axle............................. 374
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 380
Fuel................................. 282
Adding............................. 285
Filter............................... 358
Gauge.............................. 172
Octane Rating......................282,405
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Lubrication, Body....................... 366
Lug Nuts............................. 332
Lumbar Support........................ 110
Maintenance........................... 353
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 361
Maintenance Procedures................... 353
Maintenance Schedule.................... 408
ScheduleA......................... 422
ScheduleB.......................... 411
Malfunction Indicator Light................ 351
Manual, Service......................... 433
Manual Transmission...............238,239,376
Fluid Level Check...................375,376
Lubricant Selection...............376,377,406
Shift Speeds.......................... 238
Mirrors................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 79
Electric Powered....................... 80Outside.............................. 79
Rearview............................. 78
Trailer Towing......................81,303
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................353,432
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 119
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 381
Tampering Prohibited................381,382
Noise Emission Warranty.................. 383
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 282
Odometer..........................171,172
Trip .............................171,172
Off-Pavement Driving.................... 317
Off-Road Driving........................ 317
Oil, Engine.........................353,405
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Safety Tips............................. 69
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 408
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 389
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 43
Seat Belts..........................33,34,71
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint.......................56,68
Extender............................. 45
Front Seat............................ 34
Pretensioners.......................... 43
Reminder............................ 166
Seats..............................107,108
Adjustment.......................... 107
Child............................... 68
Folding Floor......................... 152
Heated.............................. 112
Lumbar Support....................... 110
Power.............................. 111Reclining............................ 109
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............29,169
Selection of Coolant...................... 405
Sentry Key............................. 11
Service Assistance....................... 428
Service Contract......................... 430
Service Manuals........................ 433
Setting the Clock........................ 173
Shift Speeds........................... 240
Shifting............................... 232
Automatic Transmission................. 232
Manual Transmission.................238,239
Transfer Case......................... 244
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................310,313
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N).................. 311,315
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 41
Shoulder Belts........................... 34
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Side Airbag............................. 54
Signals, Turn........................... 119
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 278
Snow Plow............................ 305
Snow Tires............................ 280
Spare Tire..........................272,273
Spark Plugs............................ 358
Speed Control.......................... 125
Speedometer........................... 167
Starting............................... 229
Automatic Transmission................. 230
Engine Block Heater.................... 231
Engine Fails to Start.................... 230
Manual Transmission................... 229
Steering
Column Controls...................... 119
Column Lock.......................... 13
Linkage............................. 365
Power...........................259,363Wheel, Tilt........................... 123
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 150
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 150
Storage, Vehicle......................... 390
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 390
Sun Roof.............................. 143
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 277
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 356
Tachometer............................ 166
Tailgate............................... 157
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............60,64
Tilt Steering Column..................... 123
Tire and Loading Information Placard....264,265,277
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 263
Tire Markings.......................... 259
Tire Safety Information.................... 259
Tires ...............................71,268
Air Pressure.......................... 268
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Transfer Case........................... 375
Fluid............................... 406
Transmission
Automatic........................232,377
Fluid............................... 406
Maintenance.......................376,377
Manual.....................229,238,239,376
Shifting..........................232,240
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 137
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 275
Trip Computer.......................... 130
Trip Odometer.......................171,172
Turn Signals................... 119,166,391,395
Underhood Fuses........................ 389
Universal Transmitter..................... 137
Variance, Compass....................... 136
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6Vehicle Loading......................265,293
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 390
Voltmeter............................. 166
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 165
Warnings and Cautions..................... 5
Warranty Information..................... 430
Washers, Windshield..................122,366
Washing Vehicle......................... 385
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 277
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 387
Wheel Changing........................ 326
Wheel Mounting........................ 327
Wheel Nut Torque....................332,336
Wind Buffeting.......................33,146
Window Airbag.......................... 54
Window Fogging........................ 219
Windows.............................. 31
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