2008 DODGE RAM 2500 GAS hood release

NOTE:The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-
matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
²Shift lever in PARK
²Doors closed
²Hood closed
²HAZARD switch off
²BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
²Ignition key removed from ignition switch
²Battery at an acceptable charge level, and
²RKE PANIC button not pressed.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec-
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
²The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
²For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.
²The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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 133
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Front Prop Shaft Lubrication Ð 2500/3500 (4X4)
Models
Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil
change listed in the appropriate Maintenance Schedule
for your vehicle. Use Moparttype MS-6560 (lithium-
based grease), or equivalent.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and
hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically to assure
quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and
wear. Prior to the application 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 components to ensure proper function.
When performing other underhood services, the hood
latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be
cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders
should be lubricated twice a year, preferably in the Fall
and Spring. Apply a small amount of a high-quality
lubricant such as MopartLock Cylinder Lubricant di-
rectly into the lock cylinder.
Front Driveshaft Grease Fitting
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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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