2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 6

4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar௡ parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cummins௡ welcome you as a Cummins௡ Turbo Diesel-powered truck owner. Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the United States and Canada are diesel powered because of the fuel economy, rugged durability, and high torque which permits pulling heavy loads. Cummins௡, engines power well over half of these trucks. Now this same technology and proven performance is yours in your truck equipped with the Cummins௡, turbocharged, charge air cooled, diesel engine. Your diesel truck will sound, feel, drive, and operate differently from a gasoline-powered truck. It is important that you read and understand this manual. You may find that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance procedures are different. However, they are simple to