Dodge Ram Gas - Bulb Replacement; Headlight (Halogen);Front Park and Turn Lights

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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. Remove the expanding fastener from the headlight

welt.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391

Main Page

Introduction1
Table of Contents3
Introduction4
Van Conversions/Campers5
How to Use this Manual5
Warnings and Cautions5
Vehicle Identification Number6
Vehicle Modifications / Alterations7
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 911
A Word about Your Keys11
Key-In-Ignition Reminder11
Sentry Key - if Equipped11
Ignition and Steering Lock13
Manual Transmissions13
Automatic Transmissions14
Door Key15
Door Locks15
Manual Locks15
Power Door Locks - if Equipped16
Child Protection Door Lock20
Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped22
To Unlock the Doors22
To Lock the Doors23
Using the Panic Alarm25
Programming Additional Transmitters26
General Information27
Transmitter Battery Service28
Security Alarm System - if Equipped29
Rearming of the System29
To Set the Alarm29
To Disarm the System30
Windows31
Power Windows-If Equipped31
Sliding Rear Window-If Equipped32
Wind Buffeting33
Occupant Restraints33
Lap/Shoulder Belts34
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage41
Automatic Locking Mode (if Equipped)42
Center Lap Belts42
Seat Belt Pretensioners43
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert)43
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women45
Seat Belt Extender45
Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbag45
Child Restraint56
Engine Break-In Recommendations68
Safety Tips69
Transporting Passengers69
Lock Your Vehicle70
Exhaust Gas70
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle71
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle71
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle73
Mirrors78
Inside Mirror78
Automatic Dimming Mirror- if Equipped79
Outside Mirrors79
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature80
Electronic Power Mirrors - if Equipped80
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - if Equipped81
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped81
Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - if Equipped83
Operation85
Phone Call Features92
Uconnect™ System Features95
Advanced Phone Connectivity99
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ System101
Seats107
40-20-40 Front Seat108
Reclining Seats109
Adjustable Head Restraints109
Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment - if Equipped110
Power Seats - if Equipped111
Heated Seats - if Equipped112
To Open and Close the Hood113
Lights115
Interior Lights115
Battery Saver116
Headlamp Delay - if Equipped117
Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights117
Daytime Running Lights (Canada and Fleet Vehicles Only)118
Lights-On Reminder118
Fog Lights - if Equipped118
Cargo Light119
Multifunction Control Lever119
Turn Signals119
Passing Light120
High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch120
Windshield Wipers121
Windshield Washers122
Tilt Steering Column123
Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped124
Adjustment124
Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped125
To Activate125
To Set at a Desired Speed126
To Deactivate126
To Resume Speed126
To Vary the Speed Setting127
To Accelerate for Passing128
Overhead Console- if Equipped129
Courtesy/Reading Lights129
Overhead Console with Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer - if Equipped130
US/M Button130
Reset Button131
Global Reset131
Step Button131
Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)132
Distance to Empty (DTE)132
Trip Odometer (ODO)133
Elapsed Time (ET)133
C/T Button133
Automatic Compass Calibration134
Manual Compass Calibration134
Recalibrating the Compass135
Outside Temperature137
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped137
Programming Homelink138
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming141
Using Homelink142
Erasing Homelink Buttons142
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button142
Security143
Power Sunroof - if Equipped143
Opening Sunroof - Express144
Closing Sunroof - Express144
Pinch Protect Feature145
Pinch Protect Override145
Venting Sunroof - Express145
Sunshade Operation145
Wind Buffeting146
Sunroof Maintenance146
Ignition off Operation146
Sunroof Fully Closed146
Electrical Power Outlets147
Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver148
Cupholders149
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Automatic Transmission Only149
Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab - if Equipped149
Storage150
Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped150
Storage and Seats - if Equipped151
Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped152
Pickup Box155
Slide-In Campers157
Camper Applications157
Easy-Off Tailgate157
Understanding Your Instrument Panel159
Instruments and Controls163
Instrument Cluster164
Instrument Cluster Description165
Electronic Digital Clock173
Clock Setting Procedure173
Sales Code RBB-AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player and CD Changer Capability174
Radio Operation174
Mode Button176
Scan Button (Radio Mode)176
Cassette Player Features177
CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped178
Sales Code RAZ-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, CD Player and CD Changer Controls180
Operating Instructions - Radio180
Power Switch, Volume Control181
Seek Button (Radio Mode)181
Tuning181
Radio Data System (RDS)181
PTY (Program Type) Button181
Balance183
Fade183
Tone Control183
AM/FM Selection184
Scan Button184
To Set the Radio Push-Button Memory184
To Change from Clock to Radio Mode185
Operating Instructions - Tape Player185
Seek Button185
Fast Forward (FF)185
Rewind (RW)185
Tape Eject186
Scan Button186
Changing Tape Direction186
Metal Tape Selection186
Pinch Roller Release186
Noise Reduction186
Operating Instructions - CD Player187
Inserting the Compact Disc187
Seek Button188
EJT CD (Eject) Button188
Ff/Tune/Rw188
Program Button 4 (Random Play)188
Mode189
Tape CD Button189
Time Button189
Scan Button189
CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped189
Sales Code RBK-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD Changer Controls191
Radio Operation191
CD Player Operation193
CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped195
Sales Code RBQ-AM/FM Stereo Radio with 6 - Disc CD Changer197
Radio Operation198
CD Player Operation200
Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped205
Radio Operation205
Tape Player206
CD Player206
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance206
Compact Disc Maintenance207
Radio Operation and Cellular Phones208
Climate Controls208
Heater Only - Fleet Vehicles209
Air Conditioning-If Equipped211
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - if Equipped214
Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature Control - if Equipped215
Operating Tips219
Operating Tips Chart221
Starting and Operating223
Ignition/Starter Switch228
Lock228
Off228
Start228
Acc229
Manual Transmission Key Release Button229
Key Reminder229
Starting Procedures229
Manual Transmission229
Automatic Transmission230
If Engine Fails to Start230
Engine Block Heater- if Equipped231
After Starting232
Transmission Shifting232
Automatic Transmission with Overdrive232
Manual Transmission238
Four-Wheel- Drive Operation - if Equipped241
Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions242
Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case244
Transfer Case Reminder Light245
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions246
Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case250
Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped253
Parking Brake254
Brake System255
3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only256
Brake Noise256
Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - RWAL256
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System - if Equipped257
Power Steering259
Tire Safety Information259
Tire Markings259
Tire Identification Number (TIN)263
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure264
Tires-General Information268
Tire Pressure268
Tire Inflation Pressures269
Radial-Ply Tires272
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped272
Limited Use Spare - if Equipped273
Tire Spinning274
Tread Wear Indicators275
Replacement Tires276
Alignment and Balance277
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information277
Tire Chains278
Snow Tires280
Tire Rotation Recommendations280
Dual Rear Wheels281
Fuel Requirements282
Reformulated Gasoline283
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends284
MMT in Gasoline284
Materials Added to Fuel285
Adding Fuel285
Fuel System Cautions287
Carbon Monoxide Warnings288
Flexible Fuel-(Fleet Vehicles Only)289
E-85 General Information289
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)289
Fuel Requirements290
Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles290
Starting290
Cruising Range291
Replacement Parts291
Maintenance291
Catalytic Converter291
Vehicle Loading293
Certification Label293
Trailer Towing296
Definitions296
Axle Lubricant and Trailer Towing298
Trailer Towing Recommendations298
Trailer Towing - Hitches299
Connecting Trailer Lighting and Electric300
Trailer Brakes300
Trailer Weight and Trailer Tongue Weight301
Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)302
Trailer Towing Mirrors - if Equipped303
Cooling System Tips - Trailer Towing303
Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light304
Towing with an Automatic Transmission304
Snowplow305
Dodge Ram 1500 Models305
Before Plowing306
Snowplow Model Prep Package Availability306
Over the Road Operation with Snowplow Attached307
Methods for Removing Snow308
Operating Tips308
General Maintenance308
Recreational Towing - 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)309
Recreational Towing - 2 Wheel Drive Models309
Recreational Towing Procedure - Manual Shift Transfer Case - if Equipped310
Returning to Normal Operation - Manual Shift Transfer Case311
Recreational Towing Procedure - Electronic313
Shift Transfer Case - if Equipped313
Returning to Normal Operation - Electronic Shift Transfer Case315
Driving Off-Road317
Traction318
Equipment Identification Plate318
What to Do in Emergencies319
Hazard Warning Lights320
Adding Fuel321
Jack Location322
Removal (All Models)322
Reinstalling the Scissors-Type Jack and Tools (1500 Models)323
Changing a Flat Tire326
Removing the Spare Tire326
Tire Changing Procedure327
Hoisting337
Jump-Starting337
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle341
Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped341
Towing a Disabled Vehicle342
4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles342
Maintaining Your Vehicle345
Engine Compartment- 3.7L/4.7L348
Engine Compartment- 5.7L349
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)350
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs351
Dealer Service352
Replacement Parts353
Maintenance Procedures353
Engine Oil353
Engine Oil Filter357
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tensioner357
Spark Plugs358
Engine Air Cleaner Filter358
Engine Fuel Filter358
Catalytic Converter359
Emission-Related Components361
Maintenance Free Battery361
Air Conditioner Maintenance362
Power Steering - Fluid Check363
Front Suspension Ball Joints364
Steering Linkage - Inspection365
Half-Shaft Constant Velocity Joints365
Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models365
Body Lubrication366
Windshield Wiper Blades366
Windshield Washers366
Exhaust System367
Cooling System368
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses372
Brake System372
Clutch Hydraulic System374
Clutch Linkage374
Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level374
Transfer Case375
Manual Transmission376
Automatic Transmission377
Front Wheel Bearings380
Selection of Lubricating Grease380
Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty for 3500 2-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive Models over 10,000 Lbs. (4 535 Kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating381
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion385
Fuse and Relay Center389
Vehicle Storage390
Replacement Light Bulbs390
Bulb Replacement391
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights391
Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights395
Center High-Mounted Stoplight with Cargo Light397
Cab Top Clearance Lights - if Equipped398
Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)400
Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)401
Fog Lights402
Fluids and Capacities403
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts405
Engine405
Chassis406
Maintenance Schedules407
If You Need Consumer Assistance427
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle428
Prepare for the Appointment428
Prepare a List428
Be Reasonable with Requests428
If You Need Assistance428
Warranty Information430
Mopar Parts432
Reporting Safety Defects432
In Canada432
Publication Order Forms433

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