2007 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS wheel torque

TCS Indicator Light” becomes illuminated when the
ESP-Off button has been pressed or ESP is only partially
available.
27. 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 this
light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle
or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the
light goes off.
28. Odometer/Trip Odometer Button
Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the
trip odometer display. Holding the button in resets the
trip odometer reading when in trip mode.29. Fuel Gauge
Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the
ON position.
30. Low Fuel Warning Light
When the fuel level drops to 1/16 tank, the fuel
symbol will light and a single chime will sound.
(See page 182 for more information.)
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with an overhead
console module (CMTC), it is possible for DTE to display
“LO FUEL” before the low fuel warning light turns on in
the instrument cluster. This could occur because the low
fuel warning is set to a specified fuel tank volume and
DTE is an estimated distance calculation based on vehicle
fuel economy and remaining fuel tank volume.
Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows:
•26 gallons - 1500 short box models
•34 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 short box models
•35 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 long box models
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235
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WARNING!
•Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu-
ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor
can it increase braking or steering efficiency be-
yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle
brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
•The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver
can prevent accidents.
•The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others.
TCS (Traction Control System) – if equipped with
ESP
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and
stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to
a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin
across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is
spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the
brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine
torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
This feature remains active even if TCS and ESP are in
either the “Partial Off” or “ESP Off” modes. Refer to “ESP
(Electronic Stability Program)” in this Section of this
manual.
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•Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure
that the jack will not damage surrounding truck
parts and adjust the jack position as required.
NOTE:
If the 2500/3500 bottle jack will not lower by
turning the dial (thumb wheel) by hand, it may be neces-
sary to use the jack drive tube in order to lower the jack.
4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the
vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install
the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nuts toward the wheel on 1500/2500/3500 single
rear wheel (SRW) models. On 3500 dual rear wheel
models (DRW) the lug nuts are a two piece assembly
with a flat face. Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid risk of
forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the
nuts until the vehicle has been lowered.
6. Using the wheel wrench, finish tightening the nuts
using a crisscross pattern. Correct nut tightness is 135 ft.
lbs. (183 N·m) torque for 1500/2500/3500 single rear
wheel (SRW) models and 145 ft. lbs. (197 N·m) for 3500
dual rear wheel models. If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by
your dealer or at a service station.
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These dual rear wheels should be tightened as follows:1. Tighten the wheel nuts in the numbered sequence to a
snug fit.
2. Retighten the wheel nuts in the same sequence to the
torques listed in the table. Go through the sequence a
second time to verify that specific torque has been
achieved. Retighten to specifications at 100 miles (160
km) and after 500 miles (800 km).
It is recommended that wheel stud nuts be kept torqued
to specifications at all times. Torque wheel stud nuts to
specifications at each lubrication interval.
Wheel Nuts
All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi-
nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the
bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated. This is
especially important during the first few hundred miles
of operation to allow the wheel nuts to become properly
set. All nuts should first be firmly seated against the
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wheel. The nuts should then be tightened to recom-
mended torque. Tighten the nuts to final torque in
increments. Progress around the bolt circle, tightening
the nut opposite to the nut just previously tightened until
final torque is achieved. Recommended torques are
shown in the following chart.
Disc
WheelsType Nut Stud Size Torque
Ft. Lbs.Torque
Newton
Meters
Cone 9/16-18 120-150 160-200
Flanged 9/16-18 130-160 190-220
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
NOTE: 1500 Standard and Quad Cabvehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels cannot be stored under
the vehicle because the wheel retainer will not fit through
the wheel pilot hole. Secure the (flat) tire in the bed of the
truck,have the (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube. Rotate the
winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn into place
against the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate
until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click 3 or 4
times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
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Radial.............................. 369
Replacement......................... 373
Rotation............................. 377
Safety...........................358,366
Sizes............................... 359
Snow Tires........................... 377
Spare Tire........................... 426
Spinning............................ 371
Tread Wear Indicators................... 372
Wheel Mounting....................... 427
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 432
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 397
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 312
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 442
Towing............................... 392
Disabled Vehicle....................... 443
Guide.............................. 397
Recreational.......................... 410
Weight.............................. 397Traction.............................. 337
Traction Control......................234,345
Trailer Towing.......................... 392
Cooling System Tips.................... 404
Hitches............................. 396
Minimum Requirements................. 398
Mirrors..........................124,404
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 397
Wiring.............................. 401
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 397
Trailer Weight.......................... 397
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case........................... 479
Electronically Shifted.................321,329
Fluid............................... 515
Transmission
Automatic........................307,480
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Fluid............................... 515
Maintenance.......................479,480
Manual.....................302,312,314,479
Shifting..........................306,315
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 186
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 372
Trip Computer.......................... 180
Trip Odometer.......................230,235
Turn Signals...................169,227,499,503
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............. 126
Underhood Fuses........................ 492
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 547
Universal Transmitter..................... 186
Variance, Compass....................... 185
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................363,389
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7Vehicle Storage......................... 497
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 275
Voltmeter............................. 227
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 227
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 545
Washers, Windshield..................172,467
Washing Vehicle......................... 488
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 374
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 489
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 489
Wheel Cover........................... 433
Wheel Mounting........................ 427
Wheel Nut Torque....................432,436
Wind Buffeting.......................33,195
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............... 95
Window Fogging........................ 294
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