Ram 1500/2500/3500: What To Do In Emergencies
Ram Truck 1500 2500 3500 (2009 - 2018) Owner's Manual / What To Do In Emergencies
- Hazard Warning Flashers
- If Your Engine Overheats
- Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
- Jacking And Tire Changing
- Jacking And Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks
- Jack Instructions (1500 Series)
- Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (1500 Series)
- Jacking And Tire Changing 2500 And 3500 Series Trucks
- Jack Instructions (2500, 3500 Series)
- Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (2500 And 3500 Series)
- Jump-Starting Procedures
- Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
- Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
- Shift Lever Override
- Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission
- Towing A Disabled Vehicle
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
upper switch bank just below the radio.
Press the switch to turn on the
Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional
turn
If Your Engine Overheats
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
On the highways - slow down.
In city traffic - while stopped, place the transmissi
Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be
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Driving On Slippery Surfaces
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery
surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull
erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs
when there is a difference in the surface traction under
the rear (driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery s
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle
Fluid Level
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not
required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons
the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be
inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the
fluid level. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts" in "Maintaining
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