2008 DODGE RAM 3500 GAS high beam

Lights
Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under the vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are
detected, the cause should be located and corrected.
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on
after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when
the driver's door is opened.
Fog Lights Ð If Equipped
The fog lights are turned ON by placing the
headlight rotary control in the parking light or
headlight position and pushing in the headlight
rotary control. The fog lights will operate only when the
parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are
on low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument
cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog
lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second
time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the OFF
position, or the high beam is selected.
Cargo Light Ð If Equipped
The cargo lights are turned ON by pressing on the
CARGO button. The interior lights will also turn on
when the cargo lights are on. The cargo lights will also
turn ON for 30 seconds when a key fob UNLOCK is
pressed, as part of the illuminated entry feature.
Cargo Light Switch
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Turn Signal Auto Mode
Tap the multifunction control lever once and the turn
signal (left or right) will flash three times, and automati-
cally turn off.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.
High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch
Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or
LOW beam.
High Beam / Low Beam
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CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer
pointer at high rpm for extended periods. Engine
damage may occur.
5. Airbag Indicator Light
The indicator lights and remains lit for six to eight
seconds when the ignition is first turned ON. If the light
stays on, flickers or comes on while driving, have the
airbag system checked by an authorized dealer.
6. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that headlights are on high
beam.
7. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this
light will turn on for five to eight seconds as a bulbcheck. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is
unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or
when driving, if the driver's seat belt remains unbuckled,
the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on
continuously. Refer to9Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Re-
minder System (BeltAlertt)9in the Occupant Restraints
section for more information.(See page 46 for more
information.)
8. Speedometer
The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per
hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/kph).
9. Oil Pressure Gauge Ð Premium Cluster Only
The pointer should always indicate some oil pres-
sure when the engine is running. A continuous
high or low reading, under normal driving conditions,
may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Immedi-
ate service should be obtained from an authorized dealer.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197
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Tank Capacity........................ 508
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuses................................ 489
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 156
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............377,447
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 371
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 372
Gauges............................... 196
Coolant Temperature.................... 198
Fuel................................ 207
Oil Pressure.......................... 197
Speedometer......................... 197
Tachometer.......................... 196
Voltmeter............................ 196
Gear Ranges........................283,290
General Information.................18,117,371
Glass Cleaning.......................... 488
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 178Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 386
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 385
Guide, Body Builders...................... 6
GVWR............................... 381
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectt) .............. 91
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 315
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 416
Head Restraints......................... 121
Headlights............................ 495
Cleaning............................ 487
High Beam........................... 140
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 140
Lights On Reminder.................... 138
Passing............................. 140
Switch.............................. 136
Heated Mirrors.......................89,182
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Heated Seats........................... 131
Heater............................... 261
Heater, Engine Block..................... 282
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 140
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 389
Hoisting.............................. 434
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 156
Hood Release.......................... 133
Hoses................................ 470
Hub Caps............................. 429
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................62,63
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 357Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 86
Instrument Cluster....................194,196
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 193
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 488
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 489
Interior Appearance Care.................. 487
Interior Lights.......................... 135
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 141
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 417
Jack Operation.......................422,423
Jacking Instructions...................... 422
Jump Starting.......................... 434
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
INDEX 539
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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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