2008 DODGE RAM 2500 POWER WAGON hood open

Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
²If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
²Any engine warning lamps come on
²The hood is opened
²The hazard switch is pressed
²The transmission is moved out of park
²The brake pedal is pressed.
The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated
but the engine stopped cranking without starting. After
either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Theft Alarm is
alarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehicle
must be reset by inserting a valid key into the ignition
and moving it to the RUN position, then back to LOCK.
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
Front and Rear doors may be locked, by moving the lock
plunger up or down.
All doors may be opened with the inside door handle
without lifting the lock plunger. Doors locked before
closing will remain locked when closed.
The ignition key will unlock all the locks on your vehicle.
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NExterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........90
NElectronic Power Mirrors ± If Equipped......91
NElectric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors ± If Equipped............92
NTrailer Towing Mirrors ± If Equipped........92
mHands±Free Communication (UConnectt)Ð
If Equipped............................93
NOperation............................95
NPhone Call Features...................102
NUConnecttSystem Features..............105
NAdvanced Phone Connectivity............110
NThings You Should Know About Your
UConnecttSystem....................111
NGeneral Information...................120mSeats................................120
N40-20-40 Front Seat....................121
NReclining Seats.......................122
NAdjustable Head Restraints..............122
NManual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment Ð
If Equipped.........................123
NPower Seats Ð If Equipped..............124
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped.............125
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............127
mLights...............................128
NInterior Lights.......................129
NBattery Saver........................130
NHeadlamp Delay......................130
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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
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To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom-
eter to be reset then push and hold the button until the
display resets (approximately 2 seconds).
Vehicle Warning Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, messages such as
ªdoorº (indicates that a door(s) may be ajar), ªhoodº (if
the hood is open or ajar, on vehicles with remote start),
ªgASCAPº (which indicates that your gas cap is possibly
loose or damaged),9CHANgE OILº (indicates that the
engine oil should be change), ªLoWASHº (low washer
fluid),º LoCOOLº (low engine coolant level), and ªno-
FUSEº (indicates that the IOD fuse is removed from the
Integrated Power Module), will display in the odometer.
NOTE:There is also an engine hour function. This
indicates the total number of hours the engine has been
running. To display the engine hours perform the follow-
ing: Place the ignition in RUN, but do not start the
engine. With the odometer value displayed, hold the tripbutton down for a period of 6 seconds. The odometer will
change to trip value first, then it will display the engine
hour value. The engine hours will be displayed for a
period of 30 seconds until the ignition is turned off or the
engine is started.
Change Oil Message
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The ªCHANgE OILº message will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 3
seconds and a single chime will sound to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument
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NOTE:When you turn off the engine you may hear a
hissing sound from under the hood for a short period of
time. This is a normal condition that occurs if the air
conditioning system has been on. It is not an indication of
a problem with the air conditioning system.
Operating Tips
Fast Cooldown
For a fast cooldown, turn the blower fan rotary knob to
the extreme right position, turn the mode control to the
panel fresh position, press the snowflake button to turn
on the air conditioning, and drive with the windows
open for the first few minutes. Once the hot air has been
expelled, close the windows and press the Recirculation
push-button. When a comfortable condition has been
reached, choose a mode position and adjust the tempera-
ture control slide and blower speed as necessary tomaintain comfort. For high humidity conditions it may
be necessary to remain in the Recirculation mode to
maintain comfort.
Window Fogging
Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside
the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool
temperatures when it's rainy or humid. In most cases
turning on the Air-conditioning (pressing the snowflake
button) will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature control,
air direction and blower speed to maintain comfort.
As the temperature gets colder it may be necessary to
direct air onto the windshield by using MIX Mode
position on the control. Adjust the temperature control
and blower speed to maintain comfort. Higher blower
speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on the
windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the
defrost mode.
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WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, fol-
low the preceding safety tips.
Exhaust System Rubber Isolator and Loop-Type
Hanger Ð If Equipped
Inspect surfaces whenever the vehicle is hoisted for
rubber to metal separation or deep cracks. SLIGHT
CRACKING DUE TO WEATHERING DOES NOT AD-
VERSELY AFFECT PERFORMANCE. If, however, exces-
sively deep localized cracks are present, or any part of the
exhaust system abnormally contacts the underbody hard-
ware, the isolator and/or hanger should be replaced.
Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or
steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, don't open the hood
until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to
open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator
is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

EPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS Ð Inside Bulb No.
Overhead Console Lights............... TS212-2
Dome Light............................7679
All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved.
LIGHT BULBS Ð Outside Bulb No.
Back-Up..............................3057
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp............. 912
Fog Lamp...........................9006LL
Headlamp (Halogen)..................... H13
Side Marker, Park & Turn Signal.........3157NAK
Rear License Plate Lamp................... 168
Rear Cargo Light......................... 912
Tail & Stop............................3057
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights
CAUTION!
This is a halogen bulb. Avoid touching the glass with
your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result.
1. Open the hood
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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
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