![DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2005 3.G Owners Manual Miles 112,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000
(Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000)
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine o DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2005 3.G Owners Manual Miles 112,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000
(Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000)
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine o](/manual-img/12/5488/w960_5488-420.png)
Miles 112,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000
(Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000)
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4).X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.X X XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 100,000 miles (160
000 km).X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Check tranfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Inspect fan hub. X X
Inspect damper. X X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X X X
SCHEDULE “A” 421
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Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 349,375
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 355
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............355,356
Air Conditioning System................207,355
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 211
Air Filter.............................. 349
Air Pressure, Tires....................269,276
Airbag..............................45,51
Airbag Light.........................70,163
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 51
Airbag, Side............................ 54
Alarm..............................29,166
Alignment and Balance................... 276
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 363
Capacities........................... 397
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............164,259
Anti-Theft System.....................29,166
Appearance Care........................ 379Ashtray............................... 144
Automatic Transmission................... 370
Adding Fluid......................... 371
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 372
Fluid Level Check...................... 370
Fluid Type........................371,399
Shift Indicator........................ 166
Shifting............................. 237
Special Additives...................... 373
Axle Fluid.......................291,369,399
Axle Lubrication.....................291,369
Ball Joints............................. 357
Battery............................... 354
Blanket..........................232,355
Emergency Starting..................... 327
Bearings.............................. 373
Belts, Drive............................ 348
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
432 INDEX

Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 358
B-Pillar Location........................ 264
Brake Fluid............................ 399
Brake System........................256,366
Anti-Lock........................... 257
Disc Brakes.......................... 366
Fluid Check.......................... 367
Hoses.............................. 368
Master Cylinder....................... 367
Parking............................. 255
Warning Light........................ 166
Bulb Replacement....................... 385
Bulbs, Light............................ 384
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 393
Calibration, Compass..................... 132
Camper............................... 153
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 397
Capacities, Fluid........................ 397Caps, Filler
Power Steering........................ 356
Car Washes............................ 379
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............69,155
Cargo Light............................ 118
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 202
Cassette Tape Player................170,173,177
CD Changer......................175,186,191
CD Player..................183,187,190,193,196
Cellular Phone.......................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 391
Center Lap Belts......................... 42
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 147
Certification Label....................... 286
Charge Air Cooler....................... 365
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 261
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 162
Child Restraint.......................... 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............60,63
INDEX 433
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Used Coolant......................... 364
Door Ajar............................. 164
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter.......... 351
Drive Belts............................ 348
Dual Rear Wheels.....................280,324
Electric Rear Window Defrost..........81,210,214
Electrical Power Outlets................... 143
Electronic Speed Control................... 124
Emergency Brake........................ 255
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 331
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 314
Jacking............................. 318
Jump Starting......................... 327
Tow Hooks.......................... 331
Towing............................. 332Emission Control System Maintenance......... 402
Engine............................... 338
Air Cleaner.......................... 349
Block Heater.......................224,231
Break-In Recommendations................ 67
Compartment......................... 338
Coolant (Antifreeze).................363,398
Cooling............................. 361
Data Plate........................... 311
Identification......................... 338
Idling.............................. 233
Jump Starting......................... 327
Oil ..............................343,398
Oil Synthetic......................... 233
Runaway............................ 281
Temperature Gauge..................... 165
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 363
Exhaust Gas Caution................69,155,360
Exhaust System....................69,360,375
INDEX 435
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Jack Location........................... 316
Jack Operation.......................... 318
Jump Starting.......................... 327
Key, Replacement........................ 12
Key, Sentry............................. 11
Key-In Reminder......................... 11
Keyless Entry System...................... 22
Keys................................ 11,16
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 118
Lap Belts.............................. 42
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 60
Lights..............................70,114
Airbag............................55,163
Anti-Lock Warning..................164,259
Battery Saver......................... 115
Brake Warning........................ 166Bulb Replacement...................384,385
Cap Top Clearance..................... 393
Center Mounted Stop................... 391
Check Engine......................... 162
Courtesy/Reading..................... 127
Cruise.............................. 166
Daytime Running...................... 117
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 394
Fog ............................. 117,396
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 247
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 314
Headlights........................... 116
High Beam........................ 119,163
High Beam Indicator.................... 163
High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 119
Instrument Cluster..................... 162
Intensity Control....................... 115
Interior........................... 114,127
Lights On Reminder.................... 117
438 INDEX

Low Washer Fluid..................... 168
Passing............................. 119
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 163
Service...........................384,385
Side Marker.......................... 396
Transfer Case......................... 247
Transmission Warning................169,298
Turn Signal.................. 118,163,385,389
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 162
Limited-Slip Differential................254,369
Loading Vehicle......................... 286
Tires ............................... 264
Locks................................. 16
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 16
Ignition.............................. 14
Keys................................ 11
Power Door........................... 17
Steering Wheel......................... 14Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 60
Lubricants............................. 373
Lubrication, Body....................... 358
Lug Nuts............................. 322
Lumbar Support........................ 109
Maintenance........................... 340
Maintenance Procedures................... 343
Maintenance Schedule.................... 402
ScheduleA......................... 416
Manual, Service......................... 429
Manual Transmission..................241,370
Fluid Level Check...................... 370
Lubricant Selection..................... 399
Mirrors................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 79
Electric Powered....................... 80
Outside.............................. 79
Rearview............................. 78
INDEX 439
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Phone, Cellular.......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 83
Pickup Box............................ 151
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 265
Power
Distribution Center..................... 383
Door Locks........................... 17
Mirrors.............................. 80
Outlet.............................. 143
Seats............................... 110
Steering..........................259,356
Sunroof............................. 140
Windows............................. 31
Power Steering Fluid..................... 399
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 45
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features.........136,140
Programming Transmitters..............136,140Radial Ply Tires......................... 271
Radio Operation......................171,187
Radio Remote Controls.................... 201
Radio (Sound Systems)...........170,177,187,193
Rear Axle............................. 369
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 373
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 398
Recreational Towing...................... 302
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....303,306
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 305,308
Refrigerant............................ 356
Relays and Flashers...................... 383
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 43
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 22
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 201
Replacement Tires....................... 275
Reporting Safety Defects................... 428
INDEX 441
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Restraint, Head......................... 108
Restraints, Child.......................56,62
Rotation, Tires.......................... 279
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 428
Safety Information, Tire................... 260
Safety Tips............................. 68
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 383
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 43
Seat Belts..........................33,34,70
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint.......................56,67
Extender............................. 45
Front Seat............................ 34
Pretensioners.......................... 43
Reminder............................ 163Seats..............................106,107
Adjustment.......................... 106
Child............................... 67
Folding Floor......................... 148
Heated.............................. 112
Lumbar Support....................... 109
Power.............................. 110
Reclining............................ 108
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............29,166
Selection of Coolant...................... 398
Sentry Key............................. 11
Service Assistance....................... 424
Service Contract......................... 426
Service Information...................... 340
Service Manuals........................ 429
Setting the Clock........................ 170
Shifting............................... 237
Automatic Transmission................. 237
Manual Transmission................... 241
442 INDEX