2008 DODGE RAM 2500 POWER WAGON engine

WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of DaimlerChrysler's warranties applicable to
this vehicle.
MOPARTPARTS
Mopartfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.
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Adding Fuel........................... 362
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter).............................416,440
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 420
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............420,421
Air Conditioning System................242,420
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 245
Air Pressure, Tires....................336,344
Airbag............................34,47,55
Airbag Light.......................58,77,180
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 55
Alarm (Security Alarm).................19,182
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Alignment and Balance................... 343
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 234
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........427,428,464
Disposal............................ 429Anti-Lock Warning Light...............185,323
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Anti-Theft System.....................19,182
Appearance Care........................ 443
Ashtray............................... 161
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 89
Automatic Transaxle...................... 13
Interlock System........................ 19
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 436
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 438
Fluid Level Check...................... 436
Fluid Type........................437,466
Shift Indicator........................ 182
Shifting............................. 262
Special Additives...................... 438
Axle Fluid..........................434,466
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 434
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Ball Joints............................. 422
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System................ 279
Battery............................... 419
Emergency Starting..................... 399
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 130
Bearings.............................. 439
Belts, Drive............................ 416
Belts, Seat.............................. 35
Body Builders Guide....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 424
B-Pillar Location........................ 331
Brake Fluid............................ 466
Brake System........................322,432
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 323
Disc Brakes.......................... 432
Hoses.............................. 433
Master Cylinder....................... 432
Parking............................. 321
Warning Light........................ 185Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 453
Bulbs, Light............................ 453
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 461
Calibration, Compass..................... 147
Camper............................... 171
Capacities, Fluid........................ 464
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 414
Power Steering........................ 421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 429
Car Washes............................ 443
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............76,361
Cargo Light............................ 132
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 237
Catalytic Converter...................... 417
CD (Compact Disc) Player............192,200,213
Cellular Phone.......................... 93
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Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 459
Center Lap Belts......................... 44
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 163
Certification Label....................... 364
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 328
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 184
Child Restraint........................61,62
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............65,69
Child Seat............................62,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 161
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 445
Climate Control......................... 239
Clock.....................190,194,202,215,228
Clutch............................... 433
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 433
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 238
Compact Spare Tire...................... 339Compass.............................. 147
Compass Calibration..................... 147
Compass Variance....................... 148
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 143
Console, Overhead....................... 142
Contract, Service........................ 478
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 429
Cooling System......................... 426
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 428
Coolant Capacity...................... 464
Coolant Level......................426,430
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 429
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 427
Inspection........................... 430
Points to Remember.................... 430
Pressure Cap......................... 429
Radiator Cap......................... 429
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......427,464,465
Temperature Gauge..................... 181
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Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 138
Cup Holder............................ 162
Customer Assistance..................... 476
Data Recorder, Event...................... 59
Daytime Running Lights................... 131
Dealer Service.......................... 412
Defroster, Rear Window.................92,165
Defroster, Windshield................77,240,243
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 135
Differential............................. 84
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 275
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player.............. 84
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 436
Power Steering........................ 421
Disc Brakes............................ 432
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 429Door Locks............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 150
Drive Belts............................ 416
Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 281
Off-Road............................ 281
Electric Rear Window Defrost.............92,165
Electrical Power Outlets................... 159
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 138
Emergency Brake........................ 321
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 402
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 390
Jacking............................. 393
Jump Starting......................... 399
Tow Hooks.......................... 402
Towing............................. 403
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Emission Control System Maintenance......... 468
Emission Related Components.............. 419
Engine............................... 408
Air Cleaner.......................... 416
Block Heater......................... 261
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment Identification............... 408
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 465
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 361
Flooded, Starting...................... 259
Fuel Requirements..................... 464
Multi-Displacement..................... 326
Oil ...........................413,464,465
Oil Filler Cap......................... 414
Oil Selection.......................414,464
Oil Synthetic......................... 415
Temperature Gauge..................... 181
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 387
Event Data Recorder...................... 59Exhaust Gas Caution................76,361,426
Exhaust System....................76,425,426
Exterior Lighting........................ 130
Fabric Care............................ 445
Filters
Air Cleaner........................416,440
Engine Fuel.......................... 417
Engine Oil........................415,465
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 415
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 133
Flat Tire Stowage.....................392,398
Flooded Engine Starting................... 259
Fluid, Brake........................... 466
Fluid Capacities......................... 464
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 436
Power Steering........................ 421
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Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 93
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 390
Head Restraints......................... 122
Headlights............................ 453
High Beam........................... 134
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 134
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Switch.............................. 130
Heated Mirrors.......................92,165
Heated Seats........................... 125
Heater............................... 242
Heater, Engine Block..................... 261
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 134
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 371
Hoisting.............................. 399
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 150
Hood Release.......................... 127Hoses................................ 431
Hub Caps............................. 397
Ignition............................... 13
Key ...............................12,13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................61,62
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 344
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 88
Instrument Cluster....................178,179
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 177
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 446
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 447
Interior Appearance Care.................. 445
Interior Lights.......................... 129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 135
Introduction............................. 4
492 INDEX