2007 Ram 2500 (Diesel) battery replacement

Transmitter Battery Service
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032 bat-
tery.NOTE:Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, remove the
small screw, and separate the two halves of the transmit-
ter. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during
removal.
2. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the
battery, match the + sign on battery to the + sign on the
inside of the battery clip, located on back cover. Avoid
touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may
cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
3. To reassemble the transmitter case, snap the two
halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even
“gap” between the two halves. If equipped, install and
tighten the screw until snug. Test transmitter operation.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

JUMP-STARTING
WARNING!
To prevent personal injury or damage to clothing, do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or fabrics.
Do not lean over a battery when connecting jumper
cables or allow cable clamps to touch each other.
Keep open flames or sparks away from battery vent
holes. Always wear eye protection when working
with batteries.
Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source that has a greater than 12 volt system, i.e. do
not use a 24 volt power source.NOTE:Replacement batteries should both be of equal
size to prevent damage to the vehicles charging system.
Your vehicle is equipped with two 12–volt batteries. If it
becomes necessary to use a booster battery, with jumper
cables, to start a vehicle’s engine because its batteries are
discharged, the following procedure should be followed:
Set the parking brake and place an automatic transmis-
sion in PARK (or NEUTRAL for a manual transmission).
Turn off lights, heater and other electrical loads. Observe
charge indicator (if equipped) in both batteries. If indica-
tor (if equipped) is light or yellow on either battery,
replace that battery.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399
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The PCM derates the engine in order to limit the likeli-
hood of permanent damage to the aftertreatment system.
If this condition is not corrected and a dealer service is
not performed, extensive exhaust aftertreatment damage
can occur. In order to correct this condition it will be
necessary to have the truck serviced by your local
authorized dealer.
Maintenance Free Batteries
The top of the maintenance free batteries are perma-
nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
NOTE:Replacement batteries should both be of equal
capacity to prevent damage to the vehicle’s charging
system.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water.
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Don’t use a
booster battery or any other booster source with an
output greater than 12 volts. Don’t allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437
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Shifting ..........................291,297
Special Additives...................... 458
Autostick............................. 201
AxleFluid ..........................454,491
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 454
BallJoints ............................. 440
Battery............................... 437
Blanket..........................285,438
Emergency Starting..................... 399
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 130
Bearings.............................. 458
Belts,Drive ............................ 422
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 441
B-Pillar Location........................ 330
Brake Fluid............................ 491
Brake System........................321,451Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 322
Disc Brakes.......................... 451
Fluid Check.......................... 452
Hoses.............................. 453
Master Cylinder....................... 452
Parking............................. 320
Warning Light........................ 203
Bulb Replacement....................... 474
Bulbs,Light ............................ 473
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 482
Calibration, Compass..................147,158
Camper............................... 188
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 487
Capacities, Fluid........................ 487
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 418
Power Steering........................ 439
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 447
INDEX 535
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