2008 DODGE RAM 3500 GAS wheel

Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 257
Catalytic Converter...................... 455
CD (Compact Disc) Player............ 211,219,233
Cellular Phone.......................... 91
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 502
Center Lap Belts......................... 45
Center Seat Storage Compartment.........173,174
Certification Label....................... 381
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 340
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 201
Child Restraint........................62,63
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............66,71
Child Seat............................63,70
Cigar Lighter........................... 168
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 486
Climate Control......................... 259
Clock.....................209,213,221,234,248Clutch............................... 474
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 474
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 258
Compact Spare Tire...................... 351
Compass...........................153,154
Compass Calibration..................... 154
Compass Variance....................... 155
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 149
Console, Overhead....................... 148
Contract, Service........................ 525
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 468
Cooling System......................... 465
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 467
Coolant Capacity...................... 508
Coolant Level......................465,469
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 469
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 466
Inspection........................... 469
Points to Remember.................... 469
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Pressure Cap......................... 468
Radiator Cap......................... 468
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......466,508,510
Temperature Gauge..................... 198
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 145
Cupholders............................ 169
Customer Assistance..................... 523
Data Recorder, Event...................... 60
Daytime Running Lights................... 137
Dealer Service.......................... 450
Defroster, Rear Window.................89,182
Defroster, Windshield................79,260,263
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 141
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 313
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 477
Power Steering........................ 460
Disc Brakes............................ 471Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 469
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 156
Drive Belts............................ 454
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 461
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 315
Dual Rear Wheels.....................361,431
DVD Player (Video Entertainment SystemŸ).... 251
E-85 Fuel............................. 377
Electric Rear Window Defrost.............89,182
Electrical Power Outlets................... 166
Electronic Brake Control System............. 324
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 325
Brake Assist System.................... 326
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 332
INDEX 535
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Filters
Air Cleaner........................455,481
Engine Fuel.......................... 455
Engine Oil........................454,510
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 453
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 139
Flat Tire Stowage.....................422,433
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 380
Engine Oil........................... 380
Fuel Requirements..................377,379
Replacement Parts..................... 381
Starting............................. 380
Flooded Engine Starting................... 280
Fluid, Brake............................ 511
Fluid Capacities......................... 508
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 477Brake............................... 472
Power Steering........................ 460
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 510
Fog Lights.......................138,201,498
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 179
Four Wheel Drive....................... 294
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 416
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 437
Front Axle (Differential)................... 474
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 479
Fuel................................. 371
Adding............................. 375
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 377
Filter............................... 455
Gauge.............................. 207
Hoses.............................. 471
Octane Rating......................371,510
Requirements......................371,508
System Hoses......................... 471
INDEX 537
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Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 48
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 139
Lap Belts.............................. 45
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 35
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....... 66
Life of Tires............................ 354
ªLight Loadº Reset Switch (TPMS).........193,365
Lights..............................80,134
Airbag............................59,197
Anti-Lock Warning..................202,322
Brake Warning........................ 202
Bulb Replacement...................494,495
Cap Top Clearance..................... 503
Cargo .............................. 138
Center Mounted Stop................... 502
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 201Courtesy/Reading..................... 149
Cruise.............................. 208
Daytime Running...................... 137
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 505
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................204,333
Fog ..........................138,201,498
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 298
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 416
Headlights........................... 136
High Beam........................140,197
High Beam Indicator.................... 197
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 140
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................... 196
Intensity Control....................... 135
Interior..........................135,149
Lights On Reminder.................... 138
Passing............................. 140
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Seat Belt Reminder..................... 197
Service...........................494,495
Side Marker.......................... 507
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 204
Traction Control....................... 333
Transfer Case......................... 298
Transmission Warning................... 207
Turn Signal..................139,196,495,499
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 196
Limited-Slip Differential................313,475
Loading Vehicle......................... 381
Tires ............................... 343
Locks................................. 27
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 27
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel......................... 18Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 66
Lubrication, Body....................... 462
Lug Nuts............................. 428
Lumbar Support........................ 122
Maintenance........................... 450
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 457
Maintenance Procedures................... 450
Maintenance Schedule.................... 514
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 448
Manual, Service......................... 527
Manual Transmission...............288,291,476
Fluid Level Check...................475,476
Lubricant Selection..................476,511
Shift Speeds.......................... 290
Mirrors................................ 86
Automatic Dimming..................... 87
Electric Powered....................... 88
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Radio, Navigation....................... 248
Radio Operation................... 211,219,233
Radio Remote Controls.................... 255
Radio, Satellite.......................248,251
Radio (Sound Systems).............. 211,219,233
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 474
Rear Seat, Folding....................126,128
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 480
Rear Window Features.................... 182
Rear Window, Sliding..................... 183
Reclining Front Seats.................. 119,120
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 126
Recorder, Event Data...................... 60
Recreational Towing...................... 406
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....407,409
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 408,411
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 372
Refrigerant............................ 460
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46Remote Control
Starting System........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 255
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Tires....................... 355
Reporting Safety Defects................... 526
Reset Switch ªLight Loadº (TPMS).........193,365
Resetting Oil Change Indicator.............. 200
Restraint, Head......................... 121
Restraints, Child.......................62,70
Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Rotation, Tires.......................... 359
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 79
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 526
Safety Information, Tire................... 339
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Transfer Case......................... 297
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N).........................407,409
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N).........................408,411
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 43
Shoulder Belts........................... 35
Signals, Turn........................... 139
Sliding Rear Window
Power.............................. 182
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 314
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 357
Snow Plow............................ 401
Snow Tires............................ 359
Spare Tire..........................351,352
Spark Plugs.........................454,510
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 145
Speedometer........................... 197
Starting.............................25,278Automatic Transmission................. 279
Engine Fails to Start.................... 280
Manual Transmission................... 279
Remote.............................. 25
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines)............ 278
Steering
Linkage............................. 461
Power...........................323,460
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Wheel, Tilt........................... 143
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 255
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 173
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.........173,174
Storage, Vehicle......................... 493
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 493
Sun Roof.............................. 163
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 357
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 337
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Spinning............................ 353
Tread Wear Indicators................... 353
Wheel Mounting....................... 423
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 428
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 390
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 288
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 438
Towing............................... 385
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 104
Disabled Vehicle....................... 439
Guide.............................. 390
Recreational.......................... 406
Weight.............................. 390
Towing Assistance....................... 104
Traction.............................. 314
Traction Control......................206,326
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)................. 337
Trailer Towing.......................... 385
Cooling System Tips.................... 399Hitches............................. 389
Minimum Requirements................. 392
Mirrors...........................89,400
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 390
Wiring.............................. 396
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 390
Trailer Weight.......................... 390
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case........................... 475
Electronically Shifted.................298,306
Fluid............................... 511
Transmission
Automatic........................283,476
Fluid............................... 511
Maintenance.......................... 476
Manual.....................279,288,291,476
Shifting..........................282,291
548 INDEX