2008 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL turn signal

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The Hazard Warning switch is mounted on the top of the
steering column as shown in the illustration.To engage the Hazard Warning lights, depress the button
on the top of the steering column. When the Hazard
Warning switch is activated, all directional turn signals
will flash off and on to warn oncoming traffic of an
emergency. Push the button a second time to turn off the
flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning lights will continue to operate even
though the ignition switch is OFF.
NOTE:With extended use, the Hazard Warning lights
may discharge your battery.
Hazard Light Warning Switch
384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

REPLACEMENT 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 Light............. 912
Fog Light...........................9006LL
Headlight (Halogen)...................... H13
Side Marker Bulb....................... W5W
Park & Turn Signal...................3157NAK
Rear License Plate Light.................... 168
Rear Cargo Light......................... 912
Tail & Stop............................3057
Cab Clearance Lights...................... 168
Dual Rear Wheel Sidemarker Light............ 168
Dual Rear Wheel Tailgate ID Lights (3)......... 168
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465
7

6. Twist connector on the side marker/turn signal/park
light bulb1¤4turn and remove connector and bulb from
housing.
7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen
bulb in housing.
8. Twist the headlight halogen bulb
1¤4turn and remove
headlight bulb from the housing.
9. Replace headlight or side marker/turn signal/park
light bulb. Do not touch the headlight halogen bulb.
10. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Fog Lights
1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector
counterclockwise1¤4turn and remove connector and bulb
from housing.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469
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Fan .................................. 442
Filters
Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV)......... 426
Engine Oil.....................413,416,480
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 133
Flat Tire Stowage.....................386,396
Fluid, Brake........................... 482
Fluid Capacities......................... 479
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 444
Manual Transmission.................446,447
Power Steering........................ 431
Transfer Case......................... 446
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 480
Fog Lights.......................132,193,469
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 174
Four Wheel Drive....................... 294
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 384Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 400
Front Axle (Differential)................432,446
Fuel..............................348,349
Adding............................. 349
Diesel.........................348,349,480
Gauge.............................. 199
Light............................... 199
Requirements......................... 348
Specifications......................... 349
Tank Capacity........................ 479
Fuses................................ 459
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 151
Gauges............................... 189
Coolant Temperature.................... 191
Fuel................................ 199
Oil Pressure.......................... 191
Speedometer......................... 190
Tachometer.......................... 190
INDEX 511
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Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................61,62
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 333
Information Center...................... 143
Information Center, Vehicle................. 143
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 84
Instrument Cluster....................188,189
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 187
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 458
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 459
Interior Appearance Care.................. 457
Interior Lights.......................... 129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 136
Intervention Regeneration Strategy........... 425
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 385
Jack Operation.......................... 387Jump Starting.......................... 397
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 48
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 133
Lap Belts.............................. 45
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 36
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren).............................. 65
Life of Tires............................ 330
Lights..............................78,129
Airbag............................58,190
Anti-Lock Warning..................195,314
Brake Warning........................ 194
INDEX 513
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Bulb Replacement...................465,466
Cap Top Clearance..................... 474
Cargo .............................. 133
Center Mounted Stop................... 473
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 194
Cruise.............................. 199
Daytime Running...................... 132
Dome.............................. 142
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 476
Fog ..........................132,193,469
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 298
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 384
Headlights........................... 131
High Beam........................134,190
High Beam Indicator.................... 190
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 134
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................... 189
Intensity Control....................... 130Interior............................. 129
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Reading............................. 142
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 190
Service...........................465,466
Side Marker.......................... 478
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 196
Transfer Case......................... 298
Transmission Warning................... 198
Turn Signal..................133,190,466,470
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 189
Limited-Slip Differential................306,446
Loading Vehicle......................... 352
Tires ............................... 320
Locks................................. 26
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 26
Keys................................ 12
514 INDEX

Reclining............................ 117
Reclining Rear........................ 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............19,192
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........438,480
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 497
Service Contract......................... 499
Service Information...................... 410
Service Manuals........................ 501
Setting the Clock.............200,204,212,225,239
Settings, Personal........................ 146
Shifting............................... 285
Automatic Transmission................. 285
Manual Transmission................... 291
Transfer Case......................... 297
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................376,378Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................377,380
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 43
Shoulder Belts........................... 36
Signals, Turn........................... 133
Sliding Rear Window
Power............................34,173
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 307
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 333
Snow Plow............................ 371
Snow Tires............................ 335
Soot Filter............................. 425
Spare Tire............................. 328
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 139
Speedometer........................... 190
Starting............................... 268
Automatic Transmission................. 268
Engine Block Heater.................268,276
Manual Transmission................... 269
INDEX 519
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Trailer Towing Guide..................... 361
Trailer Weight.......................... 361
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted.................... 299
Fluid............................... 482
Transmission
Automatic........................285,447
Fluid............................... 482
Maintenance.......................... 447
Manual........................269,291,447
Shifting............................. 285
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 151
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 330Trip Odometer.......................192,199
Turn Signals...................133,190,466,470
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 89
Underhood Fuses........................ 459
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 503
Universal Transmitter..................... 151
Variance, Compass....................... 150
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 8
Vehicle Information Center................. 143
Vehicle Loading......................321,352
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 464
Video Entertainment System (Rear Seat Video
System)............................... 241
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 415
Voltmeter...........................189,275
522 INDEX