2007 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS Owners Manual

Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 175
Cup Holder............................ 199
Customer Assistance..................... 542
Data Recorder, Event....................58,97
Daytime Running Lights................... 167
Dealer Service.......................... 453
Defroster, Rear Window................124,209
Defroster, Windshield...............219,285,287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 171
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 336
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 480
Power Steering........................ 464
Disc Brakes............................ 475
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 472
Door Ajar............................. 236
Door Locks............................. 26Door Opener, Garage..................... 186
Drive Belts............................ 458
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 465
Dual Rear Wheels.....................379,434
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 275
E-85 Fuel............................. 386
Electric Rear Window Defrost............124,209
Electrical Power Outlets................... 196
Electronic Brake Control System............. 344
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 175
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........234,352
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case........321,329
Emergency Brake........................ 338
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 442
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 420
Jacking............................. 427
Jump Starting......................... 438
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Tow Hooks.......................... 442
Towing............................. 443
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 518
Emission Related Components.............. 461
Engine............................448,449
Air Cleaner.......................... 459
Block Heater......................... 306
Break-In Recommendations............... 112
Compartment Identification............448,449
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 514
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 383
Flooded, Starting...................... 303
Fuel Requirements..................... 512
Oil ...........................454,512,514
Oil Filler Cap......................... 456
Oil Selection.......................456,512
Oil Synthetic......................... 457
Temperature Gauge..................... 229
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 418Event Data Recorder....................58,97
Exhaust Gas Caution.............217,218,383,468
Exhaust System......................218,468
Exterior Lighting........................ 166
Filters
Air Cleaner........................459,484
Engine Fuel.......................... 459
Engine Oil........................457,514
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 457
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 169
Flat Tire Stowage.....................426,437
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 388
Engine Oil........................... 387
Fuel Requirements..................386,387
Maintenance.......................... 388
Replacement Parts..................... 388
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Starting............................. 388
Flooded Engine Starting................... 303
Fluid, Brake........................... 515
Fluid Capacities......................... 512
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 480
Brake............................... 476
Power Steering........................ 464
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 514
Fog Lights.......................168,233,502
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 210
Four Wheel Drive....................... 316
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 420
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 442
Front Axle (Differential)................... 477
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 482
Fuel................................. 380
Adding............................. 384
Filter............................... 459Gauge.............................. 235
Hoses.............................. 474
Octane Rating......................380,514
Requirements......................380,512
System Hoses......................... 474
Tank Capacity........................ 512
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuses................................ 492
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 186
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............385,450
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 380
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 381
Gauges............................... 227
Coolant Temperature.................... 229
Fuel................................ 235
Oil Pressure.......................... 228
Speedometer......................... 228
Tachometer.......................... 227
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Voltmeter............................ 227
Gear Ranges........................307,314
General Information...................... 18
Glass Cleaning.......................... 491
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 208
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 393
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 392
GVWR............................... 389
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............. 126
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 420
Head Restraints......................... 151
Headlights............................ 499
Cleaning............................ 490
High Beam........................... 170
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 170
Lights On Reminder.................... 168
Passing............................. 170
Switch.............................. 166Heated Mirrors......................124,209
Heated Seats........................... 161
Heater............................... 286
Heater, Engine Block..................... 306
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 170
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 396
Hoisting.............................. 438
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 186
Hood Release.......................... 163
Hoses................................ 474
Hub Caps............................. 433
Ignition............................... 12
Cables (Spark Plug Wires)................ 458
Key ................................. 12
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 458
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
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Infant Restraint...................60,61,99,100
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 375
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 121
Instrument Cluster....................226,227
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 225
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 491
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 492
Interior Appearance Care.................. 490
Interior Lights.......................... 165
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 171
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 421
Jack Operation.......................426,427
Jacking Instructions...................... 426
Jump Starting.......................... 438
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 47
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 169
Lap Belts............................43,83
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................34,73
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....64,103
Life of Tires............................ 373
Lights.............................164,220
Airbag..........................57,96,228
Anti-Lock Warning..................232,342
Brake Warning........................ 232
Bulb Replacement...................498,499
Cap Top Clearance..................... 507
Cargo .............................. 168
Center Mounted Stop................... 506
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 231
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Courtesy/Reading..................... 179
Cruise.............................. 236
Daytime Running...................... 167
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 509
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 234,353
Fog ..........................168,233,502
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 320
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 420
Headlights........................... 166
High Beam........................170,228
High Beam Indicator.................... 228
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 170
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster..................... 227
Intensity Control....................... 165
Interior..........................165,179
Lights On Reminder.................... 168
Passing............................. 170
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 228Service...........................498,499
Side Marker.......................... 511
Traction Control....................... 353
Transfer Case......................... 320
Transmission Warning................... 235
Turn Signal..................169,227,499,503
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 227
Limited-Slip Differential................336,478
Loading Vehicle......................... 389
Tires ............................... 362
Locks................................. 26
Child Protection........................ 29
Door................................ 26
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 27
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................64,103
Lubrication, Body....................... 466
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Lug Nuts............................. 432
Lumbar Support........................ 152
Maintenance........................... 453
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 461
Maintenance Procedures................... 453
Maintenance Schedule.................... 518
Schedule “A”......................... 534
Schedule “B”......................... 521
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 451
Manual, Service......................... 546
Manual Transmission...............312,314,479
Fluid Level Check...................... 479
Lubricant Selection..................479,515
Shift Speeds.......................... 314
Mirrors............................... 121
Automatic Dimming.................... 122
Electric Powered....................... 123
Outside............................. 122Rearview............................ 121
Trailer Towing.....................124,404
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................452,545
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 357
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 169
Navigation Radio........................ 274
Navigation System....................... 274
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 483
Tampering Prohibited................483,484
Noise Emission Warranty.................. 485
Occupant Restraints.....................33,72
Occupant Restraints
(1500 Standard and Quad Cab Only)........... 33
Occupant Restraints (2500/3500/Mega Cab Only) . . 72
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 380
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Odometer..........................230,235
Trip .............................230,235
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 337
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 337
Oil, Engine.........................454,514
Capacity............................ 512
Change Interval....................... 455
Dipstick............................. 454
Disposal............................ 457
Filter............................457,514
Filter Disposal........................ 457
Identification Logo..................... 456
Materials Added to..................... 457
Pressure Gauge....................... 228
Recommendation...................456,512
Synthetic............................ 457
Viscosity..........................456,512
Onboard Diagnostic System..............450,451
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 186Operating Precautions.................... 450
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 122
Overdrive............................. 309
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 309
Overhead Console....................179,180
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 180
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 546
Parking Brake.......................... 338
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch...........54,92
Passing Light........................... 170
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 174
Phone, Cellular......................... 126
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 126
Pickup Box............................ 213
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 362
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 461
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 492
560 INDEX