Ram 1500/2500/3500: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
1500 Models
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the passenger side of the vehicle near the right head lamp assembly. It is located between the front grill and the radiator, but underneath the black upper seal.
2500/3500 Models
The engine block heater cord is routed through the grille by the right front tow hook.
It includes a removable cap that is secured by a tethered strap. It also has a c-clip that is used for storage when not in use for the winter months. During winter months, remove the heater cord wiring assembly from itself on the c-clip.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.
WARNING! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution.
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Automatic Transmission
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
Shift into or out of REVERSE only a
Key Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock
which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be
turned to the full OFF
(key removal) position. The Key Fob
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - If
Equipped
The transmission is controlled using a rotary electronic
gear selector located on the instrument panel. The transmission
gear range (PRND) is displayed both above the
gear selector and in the Electron
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Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions except the Quad Cab, Mega Cab
and Crew Cab front center seating position have combination
lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is
designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions.
This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move
freely with you under
Fog Lights - If Equipped
The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight
switch to the parking light or headlight position and
pushing in the headlight rotary control.
Fog Light Switch
The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights
are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam.
An indicator light
