2008 DODGE RAM 2500 POWER WAGON Owners Manual

4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the
secured down position before you operate the vehicle.
PICKUP BOX
The pickup box on your new Ram has many features
designed for utility and convenience.
NOTE:If you are installing a toolbox to the front of the
pickup box, you must use Moparttoolbox brackets
available from your dealer.
Load Floor Securing Straps
Pickup Box Features
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You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply-
wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor. Place lumber
across the box in the indentations provided above the
wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the
floor.
WARNING!
The pickup box is intended for load carrying pur-
poses only, not for passengers, who should sit in
seats and use seat belts.
WARNING!
²Care should always be exercised when operating a
vehicle with unrestrained cargo. Vehicle speeds
may need to be reduced. Severe turns or rough
roads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo
that may result in vehicle damage. If wide build-
ing materials are to be frequently carried, the
installation of a support is recommended. This
will restrain the cargo and transfer the load to the
pickup box floor.
²If you wish to carry more than 600 lbs (272 kg) of
material suspended above the wheelhouse, sup-
ports must be installed to transfer the weight of
the load to the pickup box floor or vehicle damage
may result. The use of proper supports will permit
loading up to the rated payload.
²Unrestrained cargo may be thrown forward in an
accident causing serious or fatal injury.
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There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side
bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel
housings. Place wooden boards across the box from side
to side to create separate load compartments in the
pickup box.
There are four tie-down cleats bolted to the lower sides of
the pickup box that can sustain loads up to 1000 lbs (450
kg) total.
SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
DO NOTuse slide-in campers on your vehicle.
EASY-OFF TAILGATE
The tailgate can be removed quickly. Tailgate removal is
sometimes required for pickup box loading. To remove
the tailgate unlatch the tailgate and remove the support
cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot, then
rotate and pull away from the box. Once the cables are
free, move to the right side of the tailgate hinge bracket.
Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side
pivot clears the hanger bracket. Slide the entire tailgate to
the right to free the left side pivot. Remove the tailgate
from the vehicle entirely. Do not carry the tailgate loose in
the truck pickup box.
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NOTE:Dual rear wheel pickup models require properly
spaced rear clearance lights. If such a vehicle is operated
without a tailgate, suitable lights must be installed.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls.................177
mInstrument Cluster......................178
mInstrument Cluster Description.............179
mElectronic Digital Clock..................190
NClock Setting Procedure.................190
mRadio General Information................191
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................191
NTwo Types Of Signals..................191
NElectrical Disturbances..................191NAM Reception.......................191
NFM Reception........................191
mSales Code REF Ð AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability...................192
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......192
NOperation Instructions - CD Mode.........196
NOperation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....198
NOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone Ð
If Equipped.........................1994

NOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio Ð
If Equipped.........................199
mSales Code RAQ ± AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,
And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................200
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......200
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................205
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play)..............................207
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............208
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play).........................211
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 211mSales Code RAK ± AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities....213
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......213
NOperating Instructions Ð Tape Player.......218
NSeek Button.........................218
NFast Forward (FF).....................218
NRewind (RW)........................218
NTape Eject...........................218
NScan Button.........................219
NChanging Tape Direction................219
NMetal Tape Selection...................219
NPinch Roller Release...................219
NNoise Reduction......................219
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NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................219
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play)..............................220
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............222
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
And WMA Audio Play).................225
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMA Play).........................225
mSales Code REC Ð AM/FM/CD (6±Disc) Radio
With Navigation System..................227
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................228
NREC Setting The Clock.................228
NAudio Clock Display...................230mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............231
NSystem Activation.....................231
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................232
NSelecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................233
NSelecting a Channel....................233
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......234
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button Ð
If Equipped.........................234
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................234
NPTY Button9Seek9.....................234
NSatellite Antenna......................234
NReception Quality.....................235
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mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 235
NRadio Operation......................236
NTape Player.........................236
NCD Player..........................236
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......237
mCompact Disc Maintenance................238
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........238mClimate Controls.......................239
NHeater Only Ð Fleet Vehicles.............239
NAir Conditioning And Heating Ð
If Equipped.........................242
NAir Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control Ð If Equipped.................245
NOperating Tips.......................249
NOperating Tips Chart...................251
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