2006 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL index

Out of Park Sense Alarm.................. 271
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 79
Overdrive............................. 268
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 268
Overhead Console....................133,134
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 134
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 474
Parking Brake.......................... 286
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 49
Passing Light........................... 125
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 129
Phone, Cellular.......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............. 83
Pickup Box............................ 165
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 296
Power
Distribution Center..................... 420
Door Locks........................... 18Mirrors.............................. 80
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 150
Seats............................... 110
Sliding Rear Window.................... 29
Steering..........................290,392
Sunroof............................. 147
Windows............................. 28
Power Steering Fluid..................... 439
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 42
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 40
Programmable Electronic Features.........143,146
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................143,146
Radial Ply Tires......................... 303
Radio Operation...................186,194,208
Radio Remote Controls.................... 228
Radio, Satellite.......................... 223
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Radio (Sound Systems)..............186,194,208
Rear Axle (Differential).................405,406
Rear Seat, Folding..................... 112,114
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 410
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 112
Recorder, Event Data...................... 54
Recreational Towing...................... 339
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....340,342
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 341,344
Refrigerant............................ 392
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 41
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 228
Replacement Tires....................... 307
Reporting Safety Defects................... 473
Restraint, Head......................... 108
Restraints, Child.......................55,63
Rotation, Tires.......................... 311Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 473
Safety Information, Tire................... 291
Safety Tips............................. 70
Satellite Radio.......................... 223
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 227
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 419
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 41
Seat Belts..........................30,31,72
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 38
And Pregnant Women................... 42
Child Restraint.......................55,68
Extender............................. 42
Front Seat............................ 31
Pretensioners.......................... 40
Reminder............................ 178
Seats..............................106,107
Adjustment.......................... 106
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Child............................... 68
Folding Floor......................... 162
Heated.............................. 117
Lumbar Support....................... 109
Power.............................. 110
Rear Folding....................... 112,114
Reclining............................ 108
Reclining Rear........................ 112
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............26,180
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 438
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 12
Service Assistance....................... 470
Service Contract......................... 472
Service Information...................... 376
Service Manuals........................ 474
Setting the Clock.............185,188,196,209,223
Shifting............................... 266
Automatic Transmission................. 266
Manual Transmission................... 272Transfer Case......................... 276
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................340,342
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................341,344
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 38
Shoulder Belts........................... 31
Side Airbag............................. 52
Signals, Turn........................... 124
Sliding Rear Window
Power............................... 29
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 309
Snow Plow............................ 335
Snow Tires............................ 311
Spare Tire..........................304,305
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 130
Speedometer........................... 178
Starting............................... 253
Engine Block Heater.................253,260
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Steering
Column Controls...................... 124
Column Lock.......................... 15
Linkage............................. 393
Power...........................290,392
Wheel, Tilt........................... 128
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 157
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.........157,158
Storage, Vehicle......................... 423
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 423
Sun Roof.............................. 147
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 309
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 261
Tachometer............................ 177
Tailgate............................... 167
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............60,64
Tilt Steering Column..................... 128
Tire and Loading Information Placard......296,309Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 295
Tire Markings.......................... 291
Tire Safety Information.................... 291
Tires ............................72,300,475
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 307
Air Pressure.......................... 300
Alignment........................... 308
Chains.............................. 309
Changing............................ 352
Compact Spare........................ 304
Dual............................313,360
General Information.................... 300
High Speed.......................... 302
Inflation Pressures..................... 301
Jacking............................. 353
Life of Tires.......................... 307
Load Capacity.....................296,297
Quality Grading....................... 475
Radial.............................. 303
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Replacement......................... 307
Rotation............................. 311
Safety...........................291,300
Sizes............................... 293
Snow Tires........................... 311
Spare Tire........................... 352
Spinning............................ 305
Tread Wear Indicators................... 306
Wheel Mounting....................... 353
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 357
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 326
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 270
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 367
Towing............................... 323
Disabled Vehicle....................... 368
Guide.............................. 326
Recreational.......................... 339
Weight.............................. 326
Traction.............................. 347Traction Control......................... 406
Trailer Towing.......................... 323
Cooling System Tips.................... 333
Hitches............................. 325
Minimum Requirements................. 328
Mirrors...........................81,334
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 326
Wiring.............................. 331
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 326
Trailer Weight.......................... 326
Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted.................... 278
Fluid............................... 439
Transmission
Automatic........................266,407
Fluid............................... 439
Maintenance.......................... 407
Manual..........................272,406
Shifting............................. 266
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Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 141
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 306
Trip Computer.......................... 134
Trip Odometer.......................180,184
Turn Signals...................124,177,424,428
Underhood Fuses........................ 420
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 475
Universal Transmitter..................... 141
Variance, Compass....................... 139
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................297,319
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 423
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 223
Voltmeter............................. 177Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 177
Warnings and Cautions..................... 5
Warranty Information..................... 473
Washers, Windshield..................127,395
Washing Vehicle......................... 416
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 308
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 417
Wheel Changing........................ 352
Wheel Cover........................... 358
Wheel Mounting........................ 353
Wheel Nut Torque....................357,361
Wind Buffeting.......................30,150
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............... 52
Window Fogging........................ 243
Windows.............................. 28
Power............................... 28
Rear Sliding........................... 30
Windshield Defroster..................233,235
Windshield Washers................126,127,395
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Fluid............................126,395
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 395
Windshield Wipers....................... 126
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 395
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 126
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