2007 RAM CHASSIS CAB 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. Install the battery
with the positive terminal up, reference the note “+ SIDE
UP” on the inside of the bottom half of the transmitter
case. 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, join the two halves
of the case together. Install and tighten the screw until
snug. Make sure there is an even “gap” between the two
halves. Test transmitter operation.Transmitter Battery Replacement24 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 work-
ing 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.382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!• It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked (+)
positive and negative (-) and identified on the
battery case.
• If a “fast charger” is used while battery is in
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to battery. Do not
use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
Maintenance Free Batteries (Diesel Engines)
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.
CAUTION!It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to the
negative post. Battery posts are marked (+) positive
and negative (-) and identified on the battery case.
Also, if a “fast charger” is used while battery is in
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be-
fore connecting the charger to battery. Do not use a
“fast charger” to provide starting voltage. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
• Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw fuse (I.O.D.) fuse
located in the Integrated Power Module, located in the
engine compartment. The I.O.D. cavity includes a
snap-in retainer that allows the fuse to be discon-
nected, without removing it from the fuse block.
• The electronic shift transfer case should be placed in
the 4HI mode and kept in this position to minimize the
battery drain.
• As an alternative to the above steps you may, discon-
nect the negative cables from both batteries.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
NOTE: When reinstalling the IOD fuse push firmly until
fully seated, the gages in the Instrument Cluster will do
a full sweep, when the ignition key is cycled to RUN. This
is a normal condition.
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Inside Bulb No.
Overhead Console Lights ............... TS 212-2
Dome Light ............................ 7679
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your dealer for replace-
ment instructions.
All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461
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Automatic Transmission (Gas Engine Only) ..... 441
AxleFluid .......................... 437,471
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 437
BallJoints ............................. 422
Battery ............................ 418,419
Blanket .......................... 260,420
Emergency Starting ..................... 382
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 123
Bearings .............................. 444
Belts,Drive ............................ 406
Belts, Seat .............................. 35
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 423
B-Pillar Location ........................ 310
Brake Fluid ............................ 471
Brake System ........................ 301,434
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 302
Disc Brakes .......................... 434 Fluid Check .......................... 435
Hoses .............................. 434
Master Cylinder ....................... 435
Parking ............................. 299
Warning Light ........................ 177
Bulb Replacement ....................... 462
Bulbs,Light ............................ 461
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 466
Calibration, Compass .................. 138,148
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 468
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 468
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) ....................... 401,403
Power Steering ........................ 421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 429
Car Washes ............................ 452
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... 75,330
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 228 INDEX 515
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