2008 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL Owners Manual

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Owners Manual WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................384
mJacking And Tire Changing................385
NAll Models ± If Equipped...............385
mJacking Instructions........

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Owners Manual HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The Hazard Warning switch is mounted on the top of the
steering column as shown in the illustration.To engage the Hazard Warning lights, depress the button
on the top of the ste

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Owners Manual JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a ve

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Owners Manual WARNING!
After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them
in the original carrier and location. While driving
you may experience, abrupt stopping, rapid accelera-
tion, or sharp turns. A loose ja

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Owners Manual NOTE:The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
Tire Changing Procedure
WARNING!

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Owners Manual ²Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
²Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if the right front
wheel is being changed, block
the left re

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Owners Manual 1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage.
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,
the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Owners Manual NOTE:If the jack will not lower by turning the dial
(thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the
jack drive tube in order to lower the jack.
4X2 Jacking
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