2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab & Chassis Owner Manual - Page 302

302 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED The Dodge Chassis Cab vehicle, when equipped with either the automatic 6 speed or manual G-56 6 speed transmissions, will allow for an aftermarket upfit with a transmission driven PTO (power take off). The customer will have the ability to operate the PTO in either a "stationary" or "mobile" mode. The vehicles will be factory set to the "stationary" mode. In order to select the "mobile" mode a DaimlerChrysler Dealership is required to modify the vehicles settings using their proprietary Dealer service tool. Stationary Mode To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet the following conditions: • Be in "park" position (vehicles equipped with automatic transmission) • Upfitter provider (on/off) switch has been activated • Parking brake applied (vehicles equipped with manual transmission) • Vehicle must be running • No vehicle, brake or clutch switch faults present • PTO must be correctly installed using the vehicle provided circuits The customer has the choice to operate the PTO by utilizing the cruise control switches or by utilizing a remote control (provided by the PTO supplier). To operate the feature using the cruise control switches the customer must first activate the up fitter provided on/off switch. Next, the cruise control "on" switch is selected. Following this step the "set" switch must be depressed. The vehicle is now in the PTO mode and is ready for use. In order to increase or decrease the engine idle speed, to optimize the PTO function, the "accel" and "decel" cruise switches can be used respectively. To disengage PTO