2007 Ram 2500 (Diesel) hood release

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at
the base of the instrument panel. Once the hood isreleased you must reach into the opening beneath the
center of the grille and push up the latch to release the
safety catch before raising the hood.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Hood Release Lever
Secondary Latch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127
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Front Prop Shaft Lubrication
Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil
change listed in the appropriate Maintenance Schedule
for your vehicle (Schedule “A” and “B”). Use Mopar
type MS-6560 (lithium based grease), or equivalent.
Front Axle Universal Drive Joints And Pivot
Bearings
The front axle universal joint and pivot bearings are
permanently lubricated and do not require servicing.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, liftgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
Front Driveshaft Grease Fitting
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441
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General Information.................... 18,114
Glass Cleaning.......................... 466
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 181
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 359
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 358
GVWR ............................... 355
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 89
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 386
Head Restraints......................... 117
Headlights............................ 474
High Beam........................... 134
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 134
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Switch .............................. 130
Heated Mirrors....................... 88,181
Heated Seats........................... 125
Heater............................... 259High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 134
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 362
Hoisting .............................. 398
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 160
Hood Release.......................... 127
Hoses.............................451,453
Hub Caps............................. 394
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 453
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Infant Restraint........................ 60,61
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 343
Information Center...................... 151
Information Center, Vehicle................. 151
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 84
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