2006 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS Def

WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to
this vehicle.
MOPAR \bPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov. or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Washington DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.In Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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Child Restraint Tether Anchors........60,63,97,101
Child Seat ....................... 56,62,94,100
Cigar Lighter ........................... 194
Climate Control ......................... 274
Clock ..................... 227,230,238,252,265
Clutch ............................... 451
Clutch Linkage Maintenance ................ 452
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 273
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 347
Compass .............................. 180
Compass Calibration ..................... 180
Compass Variance ....................... 182
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 176
Console, Overhead ....................... 175
Contract, Service ........................ 512
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 365
Cooling System ......................... 446
Coolant Capacity ...................... 483
Coolant Level ......................... 446 Disposal of Used Coolant
................ 449
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 447
Inspection ........................... 446
Radiator Cap ...................... 446,449
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......448,483,485
Temperature Gauge ..................... 221
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 172
Cup Holder ............................ 195
Customer Assistance ..................... 510
Data Recorder, Event .................... 54,91
Daytime Running Lights ................... 164
Dealer Service .......................... 430
Defroster, Rear Window .............. 119,280,283
Defroster, Windshield .................. 275,278
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 168
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 327
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 454
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Power Steering........................ 441
Disc Brakes ............................ 450
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 449
Door Ajar ............................. 227
Door Locks ............................. 17
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 183
Drive Belts ............................ 435
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 442
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 355,412
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 266
E-85 Fuel ............................. 363
Electric Rear Window Defrost ......... 119,280,283
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 192
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 172
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........312,320
Emergency Brake ........................ 328 Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 419
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 398
Jacking ............................. 405
Jump Starting ......................... 416
Tow Hooks .......................... 420
Towing ............................. 420
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 488
Emission Related Components .............. 439
Engine ............................ 426,427
Air Cleaner .......................... 436
Break-In Recommendations ............... 106
Compartment Identification ............426,427
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 448,485
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 360
Flooded, Starting ...................... 297
Fuel Requirements ..................... 483
Oil ........................... 431,483,485
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 434
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Recorder, Event Data.................... 54,91
Recreational Towing ...................... 387
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....387,390
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 389,392
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 357
Refrigerant ............................ 441
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................... 41,78
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 270
Replacement Tires ....................... 350
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 513
Restraint, Head ......................... 147
Restraints, Child .................. 56,62,93,100
Rotation, Tires .......................... 354
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 109
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 109
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 513
Safety Information, Tire ................... 335 Safety Tips
............................ 107
Satellite Radio ....................... 265,266
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 269
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 488
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 465
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 41,78
Seat Belts ..................... 30,31,67,68,109
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ......38,76
And Pregnant Women .................42,79
Child Restraint .................. 56,67,93,105
Extender ........................... 42,80
Front Seat .......................... 31,68
Pretensioners ........................ 40,78
Reminder ............................ 220
Seats .............................. 144,145
Adjustment .......................... 144
Child ............................. 67,105
Folding Floor ......................... 204
Heated ............................. 158
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Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 183
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 349
Trip Computer .......................... 176
Trip Odometer ....................... 222,226
Turn Signals ................... 166,219,470,474
Underhood Fuses ........................ 466
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 515
Universal Transmitter ..................... 183
Variance, Compass ....................... 182
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ...................... 340,367
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 469
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 266
Voltmeter ............................. 219 Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)
............. 219
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 5
Warranty Information ..................... 513
Washers, Windshield .................. 168,444
Washing Vehicle ......................... 462
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 351
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 463
Wheel Changing ........................ 403
Wheel Cover ........................... 411
Wheel Mounting ........................ 405
Wheel Nut Torque .................... 410,414
Wind Buffeting ....................... 30,192
Window Airbag (Side Curtain) ............... 89
Window Fogging ........................ 285
Windows .............................. 28
Power ............................... 28
Rear Sliding ........................... 30
Windshield Defroster .................. 275,278
INDEX 533
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