2005 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL coolant capacity

reserve 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. (See page
130 for more information.)
Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows:
•34 gallons - 2500/3500 short box models
•35 gallons - 2500/3500 long box models
28. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light
(Automatic Transmissions Only)
This light indicates that there is excessive trans-
mission fluid temperature that might occur
with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may
also occur when operating the vehicle in a high
torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive
operation (e.g. snow plowing, off- road operation). If thislight comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle
or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the
light goes off.
29. Check Gages
This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine
Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature
gages indicate a reading either too high or too low.
Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructions
above for each indicated problem.
NOTE:When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the
Fuel Gage, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine Coolant
Temperature gages may not show accurate readings.
When the engine is not running, turn the ignition switch
to ON to obtain accurate readings.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169
4

Child Seat............................56,62
Cigar Lighter........................... 144
Climate Control......................... 204
Clock................................ 170
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 368
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 203
Compact Disc Player..................177,183
Compact Spare Tire...................... 272
Compass...........................131,132
Compass Calibration..................... 132
Compass Variance....................... 133
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 128
Console, Overhead....................... 127
Contract, Service........................ 426
Cooling System......................... 361
Coolant Capacity...................... 397
Coolant Level......................... 361
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 364
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 362Inspection........................... 361
Radiator Cap......................... 364
Selection of Coolant..................363,398
Temperature Gauge..................... 165
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 124
Cup Holder............................ 145
Customer Assistance..................... 424
Daytime Running Lights................... 117
Dealer Service.......................... 340
Defroster, Rear Window..............81,210,214
Defroster, Windshield..................206,209
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 120
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 254
Dipsticks.............................. 343
Power Steering........................ 356
Disc Brakes............................ 366
Disposal.............................. 348
Engine Oil........................... 348
434 INDEX

Exterior Lighting........................ 116
Fan .................................. 365
Filters
Engine Oil.....................343,346,398
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 118
Flat Tire Stowage.....................317,326
Fluid, Brake........................... 399
Fluid Capacities......................... 397
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 367
Manual Transmission................... 370
Power Steering........................ 356
Transfer Case......................... 370
Fog Lights.......................... 117,396
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 148
Four Wheel Drive....................... 243
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 314Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 331
Front Axle..........................358,369
Fuel..............................281,315
Diesel.........................281,315,398
Gauge.............................. 168
Requirements......................... 281
Specifications......................... 284
Tank Capacity........................ 397
Fuses................................ 383
Garage Door Opener..................... 134
Gauges............................... 169
Coolant Temperature.................... 165
Fuel................................ 168
Oil Pressure.......................... 164
Speedometer......................... 164
Tachometer.......................... 163
Voltmeter............................ 162
Gear Ranges........................... 237
436 INDEX