2008 DODGE RAM 2500 GAS seats

²Use Moparttouch up paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use Mopart
Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent, or select a
nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only
Mopartor equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven
cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels'
protective finish.
YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure ± If
equipped
YES Essentialstseats may be cleaned in the following
manner:
²Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
²Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
²For tough stains, apply MopartTotal Clean or a mild
soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
²For grease stains, apply MopartMultipurpose cleaner
to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh,
damp towel to remove soap residue.
²Do not use any solvents or protectants on Yes Essen-
tials products.
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
20 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraints
Controller (ORC) 2
21 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraints/
Pass Disable Switch
22 2 Amp
GrayIGN Switch Feed
23 10 Amp
RedHVAC
24 20 Amp
BlueAISIN Relay Feed
(Diesel Only)
25 10 Amp
RedPower Mirror/T-Case
Brake
26 20 Amp
YellowBrake Switch/Center
High Mount Stop
Light (CHMSL)/
Aftermarket CHMSLCavity Cartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
27 40 Amp
GreenPower Seats
28 10 Amp
RedPower Run/Start-
PCM/Steering Angle
Sensor
29 10 Amp
Red4X4 Switch/Pass Dr
Switch/EC Mirror
30 15 Amp
BluePower Run/Start-
ABS/RWAL/Smart
Bar/YAW Sensor/
Universal Exhaust
Gas Oxygen (Uego)
Sensor Controller
31 10 Amp
RedPCM (Gas)/TCM
(Diesel 58RFE)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491
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Heated Seats........................... 131
Heater............................... 261
Heater, Engine Block..................... 282
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 140
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 389
Hoisting.............................. 434
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 156
Hood Release.......................... 133
Hoses................................ 470
Hub Caps............................. 429
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................62,63
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 357Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 86
Instrument Cluster....................194,196
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 193
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 488
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 489
Interior Appearance Care.................. 487
Interior Lights.......................... 135
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 141
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 417
Jack Operation.......................422,423
Jacking Instructions...................... 422
Jump Starting.......................... 434
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
INDEX 539
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Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 156
Operating Precautions.................... 447
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 87
Overdrive............................. 285
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 285
Overhead Console....................148,149
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 149
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 527
Parking Brake.......................... 318
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 56
Passing Light........................... 140
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 144
Pets.................................. 76
Pets, Transporting........................ 76
Phone, Cellular.......................... 91
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectt) .............. 91
Pickup Box............................ 183
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 344Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 457
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 489
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors.............................. 88
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 166
Seats............................122,124
Sliding Rear Window................... 182
Steering..........................323,460
Sunroof............................. 163
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 511
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
Radial Ply Tires......................... 351
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......466,468
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 209
INDEX 543
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Radio, Navigation....................... 248
Radio Operation................... 211,219,233
Radio Remote Controls.................... 255
Radio, Satellite.......................248,251
Radio (Sound Systems).............. 211,219,233
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 474
Rear Seat, Folding....................126,128
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 480
Rear Window Features.................... 182
Rear Window, Sliding..................... 183
Reclining Front Seats.................. 119,120
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 126
Recorder, Event Data...................... 60
Recreational Towing...................... 406
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....407,409
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 408,411
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 372
Refrigerant............................ 460
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46Remote Control
Starting System........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 255
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Tires....................... 355
Reporting Safety Defects................... 526
Reset Switch ªLight Loadº (TPMS).........193,365
Resetting Oil Change Indicator.............. 200
Restraint, Head......................... 121
Restraints, Child.......................62,70
Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Rotation, Tires.......................... 359
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 79
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 526
Safety Information, Tire................... 339
544 INDEX

Safety Tips............................. 77
Satellite Radio.......................248,251
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 254
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 514
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 488
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts..........................34,35,79
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 43
And Pregnant Women................... 47
Child Restraint.......................62,75
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 35
Pretensioners.......................... 45
Reminder............................ 197
Seats.............................. 117,118
Adjustment.......................... 117
Child............................... 75
Cleaning............................ 486
Folding Floor......................... 179Heated............................. 131
Lumbar Support....................... 122
Power...........................122,124
Rear Folding.......................126,128
Reclining......................... 119,120
Reclining Rear........................ 126
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............19,199
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........466,510
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 523
Service Contract......................... 525
Service Manuals........................ 527
Setting the Clock.............209,213,221,234,248
Shift Speeds........................... 291
Shifting............................... 282
Automatic Transmission................. 283
Manual Transmission.................288,291
INDEX 545
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