2009 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL steering wheel

WARNING! (Continued)
•
ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers,
especially those that involve leaving the roadway
or striking objects or other vehicles. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
•
The capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)The ESP system enhances directional control and stability
of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP
corrects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle
by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist
in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition.
Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle
maintain the desired path.ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle
path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual
path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match
the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropri-
ate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or
understeer condition.
•
Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
•
Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESP/TCS Indicator Light
The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” located in the
instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the
tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes
active. The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” also
flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESP/TCS Indicator
Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the
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WARNING!
•
DO NOT use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
•
NEVER use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•
Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE
INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPEDA light load vehicle condition is defined as two passen-
gers [150 lbs (68 kg) each] plus 200 lbs (91 kg) of cargo.
Cold tire inflation pressures for a lightly loaded vehicle
will be found on the face of the driver’s door.
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WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.•
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•
Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to theframe or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
PARK. With four-wheel-drive vehicles, make sure the
transfer case is not in neutral. Always, block or
chock
the trailer wheels.
•
GCWR must not be exceeded.
•
Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
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5

Dealer Service.......................... 430
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 172
Defroster, Windshield ................76,235,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 138
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 304
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 450
Power Steering ........................ 328
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 445
Door Locks ............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 153
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... 284
Off-Road ............................ 284
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. 305
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 365,416
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 231Electric Rear Window Defrost
............... 172
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 162
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 333
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 333
Brake Assist System .................... 335
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 339
Electronic Stability Program ............... 340
Traction Control System ................. 334
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 339
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 142
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .........197,340
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........264,272
Emergency Brake ........................ 329
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 421
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 406
Jacking ............................. 409
Jump Starting ......................... 419
Tow Hooks .......................... 422
INDEX 513
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Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 437
Lug Nuts ............................. 414
Lumbar Support ........................ 123
Maintenance ........................... 431
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 434
Maintenance Procedures ................... 431
Maintenance Schedule .................... 483
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 194,429
Manual, Service ......................... 505
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ..................... 449
Lubricant Selection ..................... 480
Mirrors ................................ 82
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82 Electric Powered
....................... 84
Outside .............................. 83
Rearview ............................. 82
Trailer Towing ......................... 85
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 366
Mopar Parts ......................... 430,504
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 136
Navigation Radio (uconnect gps)............ 224
Navigation System (uconnect gps)........... 224
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 73
Occupant Restraints ....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 375
Odometer .......................... 192,199
Trip ............................. 192,199
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..........284,307
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..........284,307
INDEX 519
10

SteeringPower ........................... 327,328
Wheel Lock ........................... 14
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 140
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 231
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 167
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .........167,169
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 463
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 463
Sun Roof .............................. 159
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 360
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 345
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 433
System, Navigation (uconnect gps).......... 224
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 189
Tailgate ............................... 178 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant
.......... 190
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............64,68
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 140
Tip Start .............................. 252
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......350,360
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 349
Tire Markings .......................... 346
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Placard
“HI” (MAX) Load Switch ...............184,185
Tire Safety Information .................... 346
Tires ............................ 76,354,506
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 359
Air Pressure .......................... 354
Chains .............................. 361
Dual ............................ 365,416
General Information .................... 354
High Speed .......................... 356
Inflation Pressures ..................... 355
Jacking ............................. 409524 INDEX

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With A KeySTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockAutomatic Transmission Ignition Interlock SystemSENTRY KEY Replacement
KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming of the SystemTo Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED To
Unlock the DoorsTo Lock the DoorsUsing the Panic AlarmProgramming Additional RKE TransmittersGeneral InformationRKE Transmitter Battery ServiceREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED How to Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower
Door Locks - If EquippedChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power Windows-If Equipped Wind BuffetingOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If EquippedCenter Lap Belts
Seat Belt Pretensioners - If EquippedEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) Seat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags Event Data Recorder (EDR)Child Restraints
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside the VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsOutside Mirrors Folding FeaturePower Mirrors - If EquippedHeated Mirrors - If EquippedTrailer Towing Mirrors - If Equippeduconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call
Featuresuconnect phone FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your uconnect phoneGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition (VR) System OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS
Manual Seat Adjuster - If EquippedReclining Seats (Quad Cab Models)Reclining Seats (2500/3500 Models)Adjustable Head RestraintsManual Lumbar Support - If EquippedPower Seats - If EquippedRear Seat FeaturesHeated Seats - If EquippedTO OPEN AND CLOSE
THE HOOD LIGHTS Interior LightsBattery SaverHeadlight DelayHeadlights, Parking Lights and Panel LightsDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)Lights-on ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedCargo Light - If EquippedMultifunction LeverWINDSHIELD
WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper SystemWindshield WashersTILT STEERING COLUMN DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED AdjustmentELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set a Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume
SpeedTo Vary the Speed SettingTo Accelerate for PassingOVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED Courtesy/Reading LightsOVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER - IF EQUIPPED US/M ButtonReset ButtonGlobal ResetStep
ButtonAverage Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)Distance To Empty (DTE)Trip Odometer (ODO)Elapsed Time (ET)C/T ButtonAutomatic Compass CalibrationManual Compass CalibrationRecalibrating The CompassOutside TemperatureGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming A Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Open Sunroof - Express ModeClosing Sunroof - ExpressPinch
Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceSunroof Fully ClosedELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
(40-20-40 Seats) - Automatic TransmissionFront Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats)Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab) - If EquippedSTORAGE Center Storage Compartment (40-20-40 Seat) - If EquippedCenter Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) - If EquippedStorage
and Seats (Quad Cab Models)Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster and Heated Outside Mirrors - If EquippedPower Sliding Rear Window - If EquippedSliding Rear Window - If EquippedFOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR
- IF EQUIPPED PICKUP BOX SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Camper ApplicationsEASY-OFF TAILGATE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES RAM TRUCK POWER WAGON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER - PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO), uconnect phone, AND VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)Notes On Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio
Play)LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) AND uconnect phone CAPABILITY Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperating Instructions - CD Mode
Operating Instructions - Auxiliary ModeOperating Instructions - uconnect phone - If EquippedOperating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) - If EquippedSALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH uconnect gps (NAVIGATION) Operating Instructions
- uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) - If EquippedREC Setting the Clockuconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode in REF, RAQ, And
RAK RadiosSelecting A ChannelStoring And Selecting Preset ChannelsUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button - If EquippedPTY Button SCANPTY Button SEEKSatellite AntennaReception QualityVIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE SOUND
SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Heater Only - If Equipped Air Conditioning and Heating - If Equipped Air Conditioning with Dual Zone
Temperature Control - If EquippedOperating TipsOperating Tips Chart STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal StartingAutomatic TransmissionIf Engine Fails To StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission with OverdriveFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/PrecautionsShifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (Five Position Switch) - If EquippedShifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer CaseElectronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (Four Position Switch) - If Equipped
Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer CaseAXLE LOCKER SYSTEM - POWER WAGON ONLY STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM - POWER WAGON ONLY SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING - POWER WAGON ONLY Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle
CharacteristicsDriving In Snow, Mud And SandCrossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)Hill ClimbingDriving Through WaterAiring Down For Off-Road DrivingVehicle RecoveryAfter Driving Off-RoadLIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED DRIVING ON
SLIPPERY SURFACES DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterDRIVING OFF-ROAD - RAM TRUCK ONLY WINCH USAGE - IF EQUIPPED (POWER WAGON ONLY) Things To Know Before Using Your WinchUnderstanding The Features
Of Your Winch Winch AccessoriesOperating Your WinchRigging TechniquesPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models OnlyFour-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake SystemELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL
SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Traction Control System (TCS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Hill Start Assist (HSA)Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)Electronic Stability Program (ESP)TSC (Trailer Sway Control)TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings
Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures for High Speed OperationRadial Ply TiresTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresSUPPLEMENTAL
TIRE PRESSURE
INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED TIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Dual Rear Wheels TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description
- If EquippedTire Pressure Monitor System ComponentsGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide
WarningsADDING FUEL Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) MessageVEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing
RequirementsTowing TipsSNOWPLOW RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive ModelsRecreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive ModelsEQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER JACKING INSTRUCTIONS Jack LocationRemoving The Spare TireTire Changing ProcedurePreparationsInstructionsHub Caps/Wheel CoversHOISTING JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE EMERGENCY TOW
HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles2-Wheel Drive VehiclesMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT- 5.7L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceFront Prop Shaft Lubrication -
2500/3500 (4X4) ModelsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesAdding Washer FluidExhaust SystemCooling SystemBrake SystemRear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid LevelTransfer CaseAutomatic TransmissionAppearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
FUSES Integrated Power ModuleVEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn LightsFog LightsTail, Stop, Turn and Backup LightsCenter High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With Cargo LightCab Top
Clearance Lights - If EquippedTailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) - If EquippedRear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) - If EquippedSide Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassis
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For
The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service Contract
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX