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    VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA W ith respect to any V ehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution there- fore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Y our driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels ...

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 8 7 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................................. 2 ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 4 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 6 䡵 V an Conversions/Campers ................. 6 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number .............. 7 䡵 V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r ...

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    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler LLC vehicle. Be assured that it r epresents pr ecision workman- ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been pr epared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the ...

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    1 INTRODUCTION 5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains W ARNINGS against op- erating procedur es that could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Cautions. ...

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    VEHICLE IDENTIFICA TION NUMBER The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- mobile Information Disclosur e Label af fixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 1 2 ▫ W ir eless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped ......................... 1 2 ▫ Integrated Ignition Key ................. 1 3 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 1 4 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 1 5 䡵 Sentry Key ? ...

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    ▫ Remote Down W indow Feature — If Equipped ......................... 2 3 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 2 4 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ...... 2 4 ▫ T ransmitter Battery Replacement .......... 2 4 ▫ General Information ................... 2 5 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 2 5 ▫ How T o Use R ...

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    ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant W omen .......... 5 2 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 5 2 ▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – Airbag ............................. 5 3 ▫ Airbag System Components .............. 5 4 ▫ Advanced Front Airbag Features .......... 5 5 ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And C ...

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) with Integrated Ignition Key — If Equipped Y our vehicle may use a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter with integrated ignition key and a W ireless Igni- tion Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. Y ou can insert the double-sided integrat ...

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    Integrated Ignition Key The Integrated Key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emer gency key , which stores in the rear of the RKE transmitter . The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. Y ou can keep the emer ge ...

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    T o remove the emergency key from the RKE transmitter , slide the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmit- ter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. NOTE: Y ou can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinder with either side up. Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in P ARK. T urn th ...

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    Refer to “Key Off Power Delay ,” under “Customer- Programmable Features (SETUP)” in the “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4. W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured ...

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    The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to pr event unauthorized vehicle operation. Ther efore, only keys that are pro- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. NOTE: A k ...

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    CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys 威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is requir ed for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Du- plication of ...

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    VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED The V ehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the V e- hicle Security Alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and visible signals. For the first thr ee minutes the horn will sound and the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash a ...

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    sound thr ee times when you unlock the doors and the V ehicle Security Light will flash for 30 seconds. Check the vehicle for tampering. The V ehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if the vehicle is started with a programmed Sentry Key 威 . If an unpro- grammed Sentry Key 威 is used to start a vehicle, the engine will run for two seconds and the ...

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    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, activate the Panic Alarm or Remote Start the vehicle (if equipped) fr om distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio transmitter with inte- grated key . The transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the ...

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    Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets you pr ogram the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter . T o change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “RKE Unlock Sequence” under “Customer ...

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    Flash Lamps with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter . This featur e can be turned on or turned off. T o change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Flash Lamps Lock” under “Customer -Prog ...

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    Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter . This feature can be turned on or turned off. T o change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Horn Chirp” under “Customer-Programmable Features (SETUP)” in the ? ...

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    Using the Panic Alarm T o turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF , press and hold the P ANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes un ...

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    1. W ith the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. 2. Remove and replace the battery . A void touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcoh ...

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    How T o Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met befor e the engine will remote start: • Shift lever in P ARK • Doors closed • Hood closed • HAZARD switch off • BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE P ANIC button n ...

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    Remote Start Abort Message on Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped) The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- turely: • Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar • Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar • Remote Start Aborted - Fuel Low • Remote Start Aborted ...

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    T o Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the V ehicle Press and r elease the REMOTE ST AR T button one time or allow the engine to run for the entir e 15-minute cycle. NOTE: T o avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE ST ART button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request. T o E ...

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    Comfort System operation refer to “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer-Pr ogrammable Features (SETUP)” in section 4. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Front and rear doors may be locked or unlocked by moving the lock plunger up or down. Front doors may be opened with the inside door handle without lifting the lock plunger . Do ...

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    Power Door Locks — If Equipped A power door LOCK switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This pr events you from acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Remo ...

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    • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedur e: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this programming procedure.) 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. W ithin 15 seconds cycle the key from the OFF position to ...

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    Auto Unlock On Exit Programming — If Equipped The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Unlock Doors If Driver Exits” under “Customer- Programmable Features (SETUP)” in the “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this ma ...

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    Child Protection Door Lock T o provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle have the child protection door lock system. T o use the system, open each rear door , use a flat blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial counterclockwise to engage the lock and clockwise to d ...

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    W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: • After setting the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • For emergency exit with the ...

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    The control on the left front door panel has UP-DOWN switches that give you fingertip control of all power windows. Ther e is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control and on the rear doors of Quad Cab 威 and Crew Cab models. The windows will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ...

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    T o open the window part way , press to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. Auto-Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection (4-Door Models Driver’s and Front Passenger Door Only) — If Equipped Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically . T o stop the window fr om going ...

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    press the window LOCK button into the latched or down position. T o enable the window controls, pr ess the win- dow LOCK button again and return the switch to the released or up position. Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind ...

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    RAMBOX SAFETY W ARNING Safety W arning Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: W ARNING! • Always close the storage bin covers when your vehicle is unattended. • Do not allow children to have access to the storage bins. Once in the storage bin, young children may not be able to escape. If trapp ...

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    Rambox Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever — If Equipped As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mecha- nism. NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark ...

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    • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants • All seat belt systems (except driver’s and second row center position) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and T ether ...

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    Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at a ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • W earing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body . These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision best. W earing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. Y ou might suffer internal inju ...

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Pulling Out Latch Plate And W ebbing Latch Plate T o Buckle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    W ARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal inju- ries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the po ...

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    4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. T o remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. T o loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase ...

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    W ARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (ben ...

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    2. T o reattach the seat belt to the front center seat, pull the black buckle latch plate forward from the cab back panel and insert it into the black keyed buckle until there is an audible “click”. For proper seatbelt usage, refer “Lap/ Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions” in this section. W ARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle ...

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    W ARNING! • If the black latch and black buckle are not prop- erly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision. • When reattaching the black latch and black buckle, ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted. If the webbing i ...

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    Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front row outboard seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck. Press the button located on the upper belt guide, and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best. As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a ...

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    W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous. • A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down and under the belt in a collision. • A belt that is too loose or too high will apply crash forces to the abdomen, not to the stronger hip bones. In either case, the risk of internal injuries is greater . W ear a lap belt low and ...

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    Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front outboard seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are de- signed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices impr ove the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pr etensioner ...

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    BeltAlert 威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or ST AR T position. Chrysler LLC does not recommend deactivating the BeltAlert 威 . 1. W ith all doors closed and the ignition switch in any ...

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    extender . This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not requir ed, remove the extender and store it. W ARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and ...

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    NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags. The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to p ...

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    Advanced Front Airbag Features The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver and fr ont passenger airbags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the impact sensors at the front of the car . The first stage in ...

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    Supplemental Seat Side Airbags — If Equipped Supplemental seat side airbags provide enhanced protec- tion and work together with supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The supplemental seat side airbag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the outboar d side of the seat. When the ...

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    NOTE: • Should a vehicle r ollover occur , the pr etensioners and/or SABIC airbags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy . • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open during airbag deployment. The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the SABIC airb ...

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    Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Fr ont Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide impr oved protection for the driver and front passenger . Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help pr otect the knees of the driver and the front passenger , and pos ...

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    Y ou should read the instructions provided with your child r estraint to make sur e that you are using it properly . All occupants should AL W A YS wear their lap and shoul- der belts properly . The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Airbags room to inflate. Do not lean against the ...

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    Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system requir ed for this vehicle. The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or side airbags in a fr ontal or side collision is required. Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the Advance ...

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    Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating airbag. The ORC monitors the r eadiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or ON position. If the key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or not in the ...

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    Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Airb ...

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    inflating side airbag exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door . The side airbags fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds. The side airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force, that it could injure you if you are not seated properly , or if items ar e positioned in the area where the side airbag i ...

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    Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network r emains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System to perform the following functions: • Cut off fuel to the engine. • F ...

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    airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water . For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air . If the irritation continues, see your doctor . If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modi- fications are made. T ake your vehicle to an autho- rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser- vice. If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced i ...

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    located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good. Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to recor d up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters (see the following list) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airba ...

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    court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify par- ticular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorpo- ration in aggregate crash databases, such as those main- tained by the U.S. government and various states. Data of a ...

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    • T ransmission gear selection • Cruise contr ol status • T raction/stability contr ol status • T ire Pressur e Monitoring System status (if equipped) Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small chi ...

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    of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and ⬙ convertible ⬙ child seats. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt. • The infant carrier is only used r earward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). ⬙ Convertible ⬙ child sea ...

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    W ARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • A rearward-facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat. Here are som ...

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    • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the r estraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a differ ent seating position. • Buckle the child into the se ...

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    Child r estraint systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the seat back tether anchorage have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older produ ...

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    NOTE: • When using the LA TCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children. It is recommended that befor e installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. I ...

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    W e urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many , but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector , and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler r estraints and some rearwar d-facing in ...

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    then allow the belt to retract into the retractor . For additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” in this section. T o install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the r etractor to route it through the belt path of the child r estraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Next, extrac ...

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    T ether Anchorage Points at the Right and Center Front Seat (Regular Cab - All Seats) 1. Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor dir ectly behind the seat. 2. Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attach the hook to the square opening in ...

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    Multiple Child Restraint Installation Sequence (Quad Cab 威 /Crew Cab - Rear Seats) 1. Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat. The tether strap may be retained with an elastic band. Accessibility to the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the seat cushion to the “up” positi ...

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    2. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and then to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat. 3. Pass each tether strap hook under the head r estraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat. 4. ...

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    Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab 威 /Crew Cab 1 — Inner Anchor Strap Ring(s) 2 — Snap Hook 3 — T ether Strap 4 — Passenger’s Side Rear Child Seat 5 — Rear Center Child Seat 6 — Driver’s Side Rear Child Seat 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Children T oo Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably , and whose legs are long enough to bend over the fr ont of the seat when their back is against the seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be lo ...

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    The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- preted as an indication of difficulty . ...

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    Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. T o avoid breathing (CO) follow these safety tips: Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle ...

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    Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside the V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be r eplaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a colli ...

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    Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 88

    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 89

    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 9 3 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 9 3 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 94 ▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 9 4 ▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Featur e .......... 9 5 ▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............ ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 90

    ▫ General Information .................. 1 2 7 䡵 V oice Recognition (VR) System — If Equipped .......................... 1 2 7 ▫ V oice Recognition (VR) System Operation . . . 127 ▫ Commands ........................ 1 2 9 ▫ V oice T raining ...................... 1 3 2 䡵 Seats .............................. 1 3 2 ▫ Manual Seat Adjus ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 91

    ▫ Headlight Delay ..................... 1 4 8 ▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ......... 1 4 8 ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 1 4 8 ▫ Interior Lights ...................... 1 4 9 ▫ Cargo Light ........................ 1 5 0 ▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 1 5 1 ▫ Battery Saver ....................... 1 5 1 ▫ Da ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 92

    䡵 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped ........... 1 6 3 ▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ............... 1 6 3 ▫ Rear Park Assist W arning Display ........ 1 6 4 ▫ Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist ...... 1 6 7 ▫ Service The Rear Park Assist ............ 1 6 8 ▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist ........... 1 6 8 䡵 Rear Backup Camera — If Equi ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 93

    ▫ V enting Sunroof — Express ............. 1 8 2 ▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 1 8 2 ▫ W ind Buffeting ...................... 1 8 3 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 1 8 3 ▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 1 8 3 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 1 8 3 䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver — If Equippe ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 94

    䡵 Rear W indow Features .................. 1 9 9 ▫ Rear W indow Defroster ................ 1 9 9 ▫ Power Sliding Rear W indow — If Equipped ........................ 2 0 0 ▫ Manual Sliding Rear W indow — If Equipped ........................ 2 0 0 䡵 Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped ........ 2 0 1 䡵 Pickup Box ..................... ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 95

    MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control lever under the mirr or to the night position (lever flipped toward the rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted with the lever set in the day position (lever flipped toward the windshield). The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through t ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 96

    Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the feature on or off by pr essing the power button at the base of the mirror . A light next to the button will illuminate when the dimming feature is activated. CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during cleani ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 97

    W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side convex mirror could cause you to collide with an- other vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side convex mir ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 98

    Power Mirrors — If Equipped The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. The power mirror contr ols consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. Power Mirror Controls Power Mirror Controls 1 — Mirror Select Buttons 2 — Mirror Control 96 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHIC ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 99

    T o adjust a mirror , press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, pr ess on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors ar e heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear wind ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 100

    Illuminated V anity Mirror — If Equipped Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor . T o use the mirror , rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto- matically . Closing the mirror cover turns of f the light. Slide-On-Rod Features of Sun Visor — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On- ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 101

    uconnect 姞 phone — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an integrated uconnect 威 phone. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for uconnect 威 phone operating instruc- tions for these radios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate. uconnect 威 phone is a voice-activate ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 102

    uconnect 威 allows you to transfer calls between the sys- tem and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. The uconnect 威 phone is driven through your Bluetooth 威 “Hands-Free Profile” cellular phone. uconnect 威 features Bluetooth 威 technology - the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 103

    The uconnect 威 phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnect 威 phone can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual pr ompts fr om the uconnect 威 phone such as ⬙ CELL ⬙ o ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 104

    Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say ⬙ Help ⬙ following the beep. The uconnect 威 phone will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. T o activate the uconnect 威 phone from idle, simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible pr ompts for directions. Al ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 105

    • For identification purposes, you will be pr ompted to give the uconnect 威 phone a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • Y ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority . Y ou can pair up to seven ...

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    • The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say ⬙ John Doe, ⬙ where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the uconnect 威 phonebook or downloaded phonebook. T o learn how to s ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 107

    The uconnect 威 phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. In addition, if equipped and supported by your phone, uconnect 威 phone automati- cally downloads your cellular p ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 108

    • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the uconnect 威 phone. These can only be edited on the cellular phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to uconnect 威 phone on the next phone connection. Phonebook Download — Single Entry If equipped and supported by your phone, uconnect 威 phone allows the user to download ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 109

    Edit uconnect 威 Phonebook Entries NOTE: • Editing names in the phonebook is r ecommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook Edit. ⬙ • Y ou will then be aske ...

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    • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. Y ou can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙ List Names ⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose. T o select one of the entries from the list, press ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 111

    • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook List Names. ⬙ • The uconnect 威 phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- book entries, if available. • T o call one of the names in the list, pr ess the VOICE RECOGNITION button during the playing of the desired name, a ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 112

    cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The uconnect 威 phone compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it. Making a Second Call While Current Ca ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 113

    Three-W ay Calling T o initiate three-way calling, press the VOICE RECOG- NITION button while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as described under ⬙ Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progr ess. ⬙ After the second call has established, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep, indicating that th ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 114

    • After the ignition key is switched to OFF , a call can continue on the uconnect 威 phone for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred from the uconnect 威 phone to the cellular phone. • An active call is automatically transferred to the cellular phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF . uconnect 姞 ph ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 115

    If the phone is not reachable and the uconnect 威 phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Emergency ⬙ and the uconnect 威 phone will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- ber . This feature ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 116

    T owing Assistance If you need towing assistance: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ T owing Assistance. ⬙ NOTE: • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- 3454 f ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 117

    When calling a number with your uconnect 威 phone that normally requir es you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the sequence you wish to enter , followed by the word ⬙ Send. ⬙ For example, if requir ed to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 118

    T urning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF T urning confirmation prompts of f will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the uconnect 威 phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Confirmations. ⬙ The uconnect 威 ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 119

    Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) When you mute the uconnect 威 phone, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party , but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the uconnect 威 phone: • Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button. • Following the beep, say ⬙ Mute. ⬙ In order to un-mute the uconnect 威 ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 120

    • The uconnect 威 phone will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority . T o “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “de- ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 121

    Things Y ou Should Know About Y our uconnect 姞 phone uconnect 威 phone T utorial T o hear a brief tutorial of the system featur es, press the PHONE button and say “uconnect 威 T utorial.” V oice T raining For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconnect 威 phone V oice T raining ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 122

    • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 123

    Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity , echo, and loudness to a large degre ...

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    122 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    124 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 127

    V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 I n f o ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 128

    V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous recor d again redial V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistan ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 129

    General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • Changes or modifications not expr essly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • This device may not cause harmful interf ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 130

    When you press the VR button, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will pr esent you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the VR button, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the VR b ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 131

    Commands The V oice Recognition (VR) system understands two types of commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported radio mode is active. Changing the V olume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the VR button. 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 132

    Radio FM T o switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Frequency” (to change the frequency) • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 133

    Memo T o switch to the voice recor der mode, say “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the recor ding, you may press the VR button to stop recor ding. Y ou proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “Save” (to save the memo) − “Continue” (to continue re ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 134

    NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “Barge In” commands. V oice T raining For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, uconnect 威 phone V oice T raining feature may be used. 1. Press the VR button, say “System Setup” and ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 135

    Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped Both front seats are independently adjustable forward or rearwar d and are equipped with a seatback recliner . The manual forwar d or rearward seat adjustment handle is found at the fr ont edge of each seat cushion. Pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or backward to move the seat into the most comfo ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 136

    Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat cushion and is used to adjust the seatback position. T o adjust the seatback, lift upward on the handle, lean back on the seatback and release the handle at the desired position. T o return the seatback, lift upward on the handle, lean forward and relea ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 137

    W ARNING! • Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seat- back to swing (dump) forward on manual recliner seats. Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit you causing injury . This dump feature allows access to the storage bin behind the seat. T o avoid injury , place your ha ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 138

    Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of neck injury in the event of a rear impact. Pull up or push down on the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical, at least to the level of the ears. T o lower the head restraint, push in the button and then push down on the head restraint. Eight-W ay Power Seats — I ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 139

    CAUTION! Do not put anything under a power seat. It may cause damage to the seat or the seat controls. Power Seat Switches 1 — Power Seat Switch 2 — Power Seatback Switch 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Power Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar controls are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. The lumbar support can be increased by pressing the front of the switch and decreased by press- ing the back of the switch. Heated Seats — If Equipped Both fr ont seats and rear passenger seats can be equipped with heaters. The switches for the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 141

    NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate. The heated seats switch fr om High to Low and from Low to Off automatically , based on time and temperature of the seat. The heated seats can operate on High heat for as little as 4 minutes and up to 30 minutes before switching to Low heat. Once a seat has switched to the Low heat se ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 142

    V entilated Seats — If Equipped Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from around the occupant and exhaust it underneath the seat and into the passenger compart- ment. The fans draw this air across the surface of the seat using air ducts and fine perforations in the covering to help keep the driver cooler in hi ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 143

    DRIVER MEMOR Y SEA T — IF EQUIPPED The memory seat buttons are located on the outboard side of the drivers seat cushion. The memory buttons 1 and 2 can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat position, driver’s outside mirror position, adjustable brake, accelerator pedals position, Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) temperature set- ting ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 144

    1. T urn the vehicle key to the ON/RUN position. 2. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner , and both sideview mirrors to the desired positions. NOTE: Not all motors may be moved at one time. Refer to the eight-way power seat description in this section. 3. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired positions. 4. T urn on the radio and se ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 145

    T o recall the memory settings for driver one, press MEMOR Y button number 1 on the driver’s seat or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1. T o recall the memory setting for driver two, press MEMOR Y button number 2 on the driver’s seat or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2. A rec ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 146

    vehicles equipped with the Electronic vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC), refer to “Customer-Programmable Features (SETUP)” under “Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3. Self-Limiting Control The memory system includes a self-limiting contr ol for full travel positioning of power seat and adjustable pe ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 147

    TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. 2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push the safety latch lever fr om right to left to r elease it, before raising the hood. Hood Release Safety Lat ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 148

    CAUTION! T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage. W ARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before driving. LIGHTS T ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 149

    T o minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. T o remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses. Headlights T o turn on the headlights, rot ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 150

    When the system is on, the Headlight Delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. T o turn the automatic headlights off, turn the headlight switch out of the AUTO position. NOTE: The engine must be running before the head- lights will turn on in the Aut ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 151

    The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the high b ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 152

    The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control right (brighter) or left (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer , trip odom- eter , radio and overhead console by rotating the contr ol to the right until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “Par ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 153

    Lights-on Reminder If the headlights, parking lights, or car go lights ar e left on after the ignition is turned OFF , a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Battery Saver T o pr otect the life of your vehicle’s battery , load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is OFF and any door is le ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 154

    T urn Signals Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn. The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the turn signal system, the arrow indicators will fla ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 155

    Flash-T o-Pass Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer - ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released. High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high bea ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 156

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND W ASHERS Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the multifunction lever . T urn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent W iper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 157

    W ARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. Y ou might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. T o avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather , warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use. Mist Feature Push the washer knob, located on the end of the mu ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 158

    TIL T STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the multifunction lever . Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column. W ith one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desir ed. Release ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 159

    W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. W ithout a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. HEA TING STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED The steering wheel contains a heating el ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 160

    W ARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion, or other physical conditions must exer - cise care when using the steering wheel heater . It may cause burns even at low temperatures, espe- cially if used for long periods. ? ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 161

    NOTE: The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control is set. CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim- ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal? ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 162

    ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Contr ol takes over the accelerator operation at speeds gr eater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. NOTE: In or der to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 163

    W ARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. Y ou could accidently set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. Y ou could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it. T o Set a Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the des ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 164

    Raising the Electronic Speed Control lever RESUME/ ACCEL upwards once will result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped upward speed increases, so tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever three times will increase speed by 3 mph (5 km/h), etc. T o decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is set, press the Elec ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 165

    W ARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Y our ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy , snow-covered, or slippery . REAR P ARK ASSI ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 166

    Rear Park Assist W arning Display The Rear Park Assist W arning Display , located in the headliner near the sliding rear window , provides both visible and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear bumper and the detected obstacle. When the ignition is turned to the ON position, the warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 167

    W ARNING DISPLA Y DIST ANCES DISPLA Y LED OBST ACLE DIST ANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Inner LED 79 in (200 cm) Y ellow Y es, Half Second 1st LED 51.1 in (130 cm) Y ellow None 2nd LED 45.2 in (1 15 cm) Y ellow None 3rd LED 31.5 in (80 cm) 39.3 in (100 cm) Y ellow None 4th LED 25.5 in (65 cm) 33.5 in (85 cm) Y ellow No ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 168

    W ARNING! • Drivers must be careful when backing up, even when using the Rear Park Assist. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots be- fore backing up. Y ou are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your surroun ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 169

    CAUTION! • The Rear Park Assist is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs might be tempo- rarily detected or not detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity . • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using t ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 170

    On vehicles equipped with an Electronic V ehicle Infor- mation Center (EVIC) the message “Park Assist Dis- abled” will be displayed on the EVIC when the system has been disabled. Refer to “Electronic V ehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” in Section 4. Service The Rear Park Assist When the Rear Park Assist is defective, the E ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 171

    W ARNING! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Camera System. Always check care- fully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. Y ou are responsible for the safety of your surroundings and must con- tinue to pay attention while bac ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 172

    T urning the Rear Camera On or Off — With Navigation Radio 1. Press the ⬙ menu ⬙ hard key . 2. Select ⬙ system setup ⬙ soft key . 3. Press the “camera setup” soft key . 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting ⬙ enable rear camera in reverse ⬙ soft key . 5. Press the “save” soft key . 6. When the vehicle is sh ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 173

    OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED The overhead console is located on the headliner above the review mirror . The overhead console contains the following features: • Courtesy/Reading Lights • Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped • Power Sliding Rear W indow Switch — If Equipped • Universal Garage Door Opener — If Equipped Overhead Console ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 174

    Courtesy/Reading Lights Both lights in the overhead console and rear passenger compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position (full right position), or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , if equipped. These lights a ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 175

    NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior lights ar e left on after the ignition is turned OFF , they will extinguish after 15 minutes. Rear Passenger Courtesy/Reading Light 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICL ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 176

    GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink 威 replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink 威 unit operates off your vehicle’s battery . The HomeLink 威 buttons are located in the overhead console, and contain ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 177

    W ARNING! • Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this trans- ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety standards. This includes ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 178

    2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink 威 buttons while keeping the EVIC display in view . For optimal training, point the battery end of the hand- held transmitter away from the HomeLink 威 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink 威 button and the hand-held transmitter button until the EVIC ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 179

    This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door). 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer . NOTE: Ther e ar e 30 seconds in which to initiate the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 180

    Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink 威 to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law , some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the sam ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 181

    Reprogramming A Single HomeLink 姞 Button T o r eprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink 威 button for 20 seconds until the EVIC display states “CHANNEL # TRAINING.” Do not release the button. 3. Without releasing the bu ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 182

    General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interfer ence that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The transmitter has b ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 183

    NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow the power sunroof to operate for approximately ten minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or until a fr ont door is opened. W ARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 184

    Closing Sunroof — Express Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof will close automatically fr om any position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically . This is called “Express Close”. During Express Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an o ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 185

    Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 186

    The auxiliary power outlets can be found in the following locations: • Lower left and lower right of the center stack — without floor mounted shifter . • Inside the top storage tray — with floor mounted shifter . • Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment — if equipped. Power Outlet — Floor Shifter 184 UNDERST ANDING THE ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 187

    • Rear of the center console storage compartment — Quad Cab 威 or Crew Cab. The key symbol indicates that this outlet can supply power when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tions. All accessories connected to the outlet(s) should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge. Power Outlet ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 188

    W ARNING! T o avoid serious injury or death: • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehi ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 189

    CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available. For vehicles with a bench seat the cupholder tray can be used to hold the ash receiver . For vehicles equipped with an optional floor shifter . Ash Receiver and Cigar Lighter (Bench Seat) 1 — Cigar Lighter 2 — Ash Receiver Optional Floor Shi ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 190

    POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 1 15-V olt (150 W atts Maximum) outlet is located on the center stack of the instrument panel, to the right of the radio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 W atts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 191

    NOTE: • When the power inverter switch is pressed, there will be a delay of approximately one second before the power inverter status indicator turns on. The status indicator of the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is producing AC power . • Due to built-in overload protection, the power inverter will shut down if the power ratin ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 192

    Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Mounted Shifter For vehicles equipped with bucket seats and a floor mounted shifter there are two cupholders located in the floor console. Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab 姞 Quad Cab 威 vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup- holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience. Cupholders ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 193

    Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders located in the center armrest. STORAGE Glove Box Storage The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area. Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder Glove Box 1 — Upper Glove Box 2 — Lower Glove Box 3 UND ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 194

    T o open the upper glove box push upward on the handle release. The glove box door will automatically open. T o open the lower glove box, pull on the handle to r elease the latch and lower the door . Upper Glove Box Lower Glove Box 192 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 195

    Door Storage Front Door Storage — If Equipped Storage areas and bottle holders (drivers side only) are located in the door trim panels. Rear Door Storage — Quad Cab 威 /Crew Cab Storage compartments are located in both the driver and passenger door trim panels. Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 196

    Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped The center storage compartment is located between the driver and passenger seats. The storage compartment provides an armrest and contains both and upper and lower storage area. W ARNING! • This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle operation, or an ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 197

    Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armrest to raise the cover . The upper storage area contains a 12-V olt power outlet that can be used to power small electrical devices, r efer to “Electrical Power Outlets” in this Section for more information. W ith the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open the lower storage bin. Upper ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 198

    Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped In-floor storage bins are located in front of the second row seats and can be used for extra storage. The storage bins have removable liners that can be easily r emoved for cleaning. T o open in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid. NOTE: The front seat may have t ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 199

    Seatback Storage Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front seats are pockets that can be used for storage. Storage (Regular Cab) The storage bin is located behind the front seats and runs the length of the cab. Drivers Side Seatback Storage Storage Bin 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 200

    Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com- partment. T o open the storage compartments, lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid. CAUTION! Always lift the storage compartment lids by using the handle. Failure to lift the lids by using the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 201

    REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Defroster The r ear window defroster button is located on the climate control panel. Press this button to turn on the r ear window defr oster and the heated outside mirr ors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 202

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window . • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window . Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on the overhead console. Press the left side of the switch to ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 203

    FOLD FLA T LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED Quad Cab 威 models with a 60/40 r ear seat may be equipped with a folding load floor . W ARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor . While driving or in an accident you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or sharp turns. Loose objects stored on the load floor ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 204

    2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until the load floor unfolds into position. 3. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor . Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under the Seat 1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position. 2. Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor . 3. Lift the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 205

    4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the secured down position before you operate the vehicle. PICKUP BOX Rambox — If Equipped The Rambox system is an integrated pickup box storage and cargo management system consisting of three fea- tures: • Integrated box side storage bins • Cargo extender/divider • Bed rail tie-down sys ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 206

    Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins Cargo storage bins are located on both sides of the pickup box. The cargo storage bins provide watertight, lockable, illuminated storage for up to 150 lbs (68 kg) of evenly distributed cargo. CAUTION! Failure to follow the following items could cause damage to the vehicle: • Assure that all cargo inside the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 207

    The interior of the Rambox will automatically illuminate when the lid is opened. In addition to the automatic illumination switch, there is a manual on/off switch located at the rear of each storage bin. Pushing the switch once will turn off the bin lights, pushing the switch again will turn the lights back on. Rambox Pushbutton and Lock Rambox Lig ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 208

    CAUTION! Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time could cause the vehicle battery to discharge. If the lid is required to stay open for extended periods of time, it is recommended that the bin lights be turned off manually using the on/off switch. The Rambox storage bins can be locked using the vehicle key . T o lock the storage bin, inser ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 209

    Bed Extender — If Equipped The bed extender has three functional positions: • Storage Position • Divider Position • Extender Position Storage Position The storage position for the bed extender is at the fr ont of the truck bed which maximizes the bed cargo area when not in use. T o install the bed extender into the storage position, perform ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 210

    2. W ith the side gates open, position the extender fully forward in the bed against the front panel. 3. Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard ends to be positioned in front of the car go tie down loops. Storage Position Cargo T ie Down Loop 208 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 211

    4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secur e the side gates in the closed position. 5. Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure the panel into place and assist against theft. Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving ar ound the bed. There are 1 1 divide ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 212

    T o install the bed extender into a divider position per- form the following: 1. Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the extender side gates. 2. W ith the side gates open, position the extender so the outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides of the bed. 3. ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 213

    4. Rotate the center handle horizontally to secur e the side gates in the closed position. 5. Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place and assist against theft. Extender Position The extender position allows you to load the bed of the truck beyond the tail gate. The bed extender will add an additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back of the t ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 214

    T o install the bed extender into the extender position perform the following: 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the center handle vertically in order to release the extender side gates. 3. Fit the end of the side gate ends onto the pin and handle. Extender Installation 212 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 215

    4. Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure into place. W ARNING! T o reduce the risk of potential injury or property damage: • Cargo must be secured. • Do not exceed cargo load rating of your vehicle. • Secure all loads to truck utilizing cargo tie downs. • Extender should not be used as cargo tie down. • When vehicle is i ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 216

    Bed Rail Tie-Down System CAUTION! The maximum load per cleat should not exceed 250 lbs (1 13 kg) and the angle of the load on each cleat should not exceed 60 degrees above horizontal, or damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur . There ar e two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo. Each cleat mus ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 217

    T o move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn the nut counterclockwise, approximately three turns. Then pull out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the desired location. Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and tighten the nut. T o remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end cap by pushing up on the locking ta ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 218

    SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Camper Applications Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in campers. T o determine if your vehicle is excluded, please refer to the “Consumer Information T ruck-Camper Load- ing” document available from your authorized dealer . For safety reasons, follow all instructions in this impor - tant document. NOTE: When a ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 219

    2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by press- ing inward in the locking tab. 3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the connector bracket does not fall into the sill. 4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the glove box) to the chassis wiring harness and insert the bracket back into the sill. 5. Connect the tailg ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 220

    2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot. 3. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket. 4. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side pivot. 5. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle. NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose in the tr ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 221

    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features ............... 2 2 2 䡵 Switch Bank Button Description ........... 2 2 3 ▫ Upper Switch Bank ................... 2 2 3 ▫ Lower Switch Bank ................... 2 2 4 䡵 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 2 2 5 䡵 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 2 ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 222

    䡵 Electronic Digital Clock ................. 2 6 1 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e ............... 2 6 1 䡵 Sales Code (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio – If Equipped .................... 2 6 1 ▫ Operating Instructions — V oice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 2 6 2 ▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect 威 phone — If ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 223

    ▫ Selecting uconnect 威 studios (Satellite) Mode ............................. 2 8 6 ▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 2 8 6 ▫ Reception Quality .................... 2 8 7 ▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect 威 studios (Satellite) Mode ..................... 2 8 7 ▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect 威 phone (If Equipped) ...... ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 224

    INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — T ransfer Case Position Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 14 — Ignition Switch 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 15 — Hood Release 4 — Upper Switch Bank 10 — Cup Holders 16 — Parking Brake Release 5 — Upper Glove Compartment 1 1 ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 225

    SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION Upper Switch Bank The upper switch bank is located on the center of the instrument panel. 1. TOW/HAUL Refer to Section 5 for more information. 2. ESP OFF — IF EQUIPPED Refer to Section 5 for more information. 3. HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER Refer to Section 6 for more information. 4. 1 15V POWER INVER TER Refer to Sectio ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 226

    Lower Switch Bank The lower switch bank is located on the center of the instrument panel. 1. HEA TED SEA TS Refer to Section 3 for more information. 2. VENTILA TED SEA TS Refer to Section 3 for more information. 3. HEA TED STEERING WHEEL Refer to Section 3 for more information. 224 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 227

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 225 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 228

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM 226 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 229

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. T achometer The T achometer indicates engine speed in r evolutions per minute. CAUTION! Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer at high RPM for extended periods. Engine damage may occur . 2. T urn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operat ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 230

    CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off imme- diate ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 231

    7. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Thr ottle Control (ETC) system. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . If a problem is detecte ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 232

    10. SER V (Service) 4WD The SER V 4WD light monitors the electric shift four-wheel drive system. If the SER V 4WD light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the four-wheel drive system is not functioning properly and that service is required. For vehicles equipped with a pr emium cluster this indi- cator will display in the Electronic ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 233

    NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of the gauge, the Check Gauges indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound. 15. Odometer/T rip Odometer Button Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the trip odometer display . Holding the button in resets the trip odometer reading when in trip mode. 16. Odometer / Electr ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 234

    V ehicle W arning Messages When the appr opriate conditions exist, the following messages will display in the odometer: ECO ...................... Fuel Saver Indicator door ............................. Door Ajar LoW tirE ..................... L o w T i r e P r essure CHAngE OIL ............... O i l Change Required ESPOFF ......................... ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 235

    CHAngE OIL Y our vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The CHAngE OIL message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle-based, which means the engine oil ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 236

    If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “If Y our Engine Overheats” in Section 6 for more ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 237

    21. V oltmeter When the engine is running, the gauge indicates the electrical system voltage. The pointer should stay within the normal range if the battery is charged. If the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains ther e during normal driving, the electrical system should be serviced. NOTE: • If the gauge pointer moves to eith ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 238

    If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder r eservoir , it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Program (ESP) sys- tem. In th ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 239

    Operation of the Brake W arning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch fr om the OFF position to the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi- mately two seconds. The light should then turn of f unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 240

    As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a T ire Pressur e Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under -inflated. Accordingly , when the low tire pressur e telltale illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and infl ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 241

    CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause se ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 242

    Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and drivability . If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 243

    28. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 29. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light This light monitors the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 244

    CAUTION! Continuous driving with the T ransmission T empera- ture Indicator illuminated will eventually cause se- vere transmission damage or transmission failure. W ARNING! In some circumstances a T ransmission T emperature Indicator , under continued operation, could cause the fluid to boil over , come in contact with hot engine or exhaust compon ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 245

    If jump starting is r equired, refer to “Jump Starting Procedur es” in section 6 of this manual. 33. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light / Brake Assist System (BAS) W arning Light The malfunction light for the Electronic Stabil- ity Pr ogram (ESP) is combined with Brake Assist System (BAS). The yellow “ESP/BAS W arning Light” ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 246

    ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster . NOTE: The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, eliminating the need to manually calibrate the compass. This system conveniently allows the driver ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 247

    Steering wheel EVIC control button, as it appears on the left side of the steer- ing wheel. Press and release the UP button to scroll up- ward through the main menus (DTE, mi/gal, System Info, Messages, Units, Setup) and sub menus. Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub menus. Steering wheel EVIC control ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 248

    EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: • ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in motion) • Hood Ajar (if equipped with hood switch) • Key In Ignition • T urn Signal On • RKE Battery Low • LOW W ASHER FLUID • Oil Change Re ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 249

    Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. • Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly as ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 250

    If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle, will usually be drivable, however , see an autho- rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is requir ed and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may req ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 251

    with the engine running. If the ESP/BAS W arning Light comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal- function has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon as ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 252

    indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless r eset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. T o turn of f the message temporarily , press and release the RETURN button. T o reset the oil chan ...

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    A verage Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is r eset, the display will read “RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the history information will be erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset. The FUEL SA ...

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    T rip Functions Press and release the ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER button until one of the following T rip Functions displays in the EVIC: • T rip A • T rip B • Elapsed T ime Press the ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER button to cycle through all the T rip Computer functions. The T rip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion. • T rip A Shows the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 255

    System (Customer Information Features) Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “SYS- TEM” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the available information displays, then press SELECT to display anyone of the following choices. • Coolant T emp Displays the actual coolant temperatu ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 256

    Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator does not appear in the EVIC display , you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually , as follows: 1. T urn ON the ignition switch. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup (Customer-Pr ogrammable Featur es) menu is reached, then press the SELECT butt ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 257

    1. T urn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup (Customer-Pr ogrammable Featur es) menu is reached, then press the SELECT button. 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass V ariance” message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT button. The last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 258

    Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the following choices. Select Language When in this display you may select one of five lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the UP or DOWN button while in this display and scroll through the language choices. Press the SELECT ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 259

    Remote Unlk Sequence When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must pr ess the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will unlo ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 260

    and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- pears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been deactivated. Flash Lamps W ith Lock When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter . ...

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    after the ignition switch is turned OFF . Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. T o make your selection, press and r elease the SELECT button until Off, 45 sec., 5 min., or 10 min. appears. Illuminated Approach When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 262

    and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- pears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has been deactivated. NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the do ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 263

    units of measure. T o make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until ENGLISH or METRIC appears. ELECTRONIC DIGIT AL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or time in hours and minutes (depending on your radio model) whenever the ignition switch is in the O ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 264

    The REN and RER radios contain a CD/DVD player , USB port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch scr een allows for easy menu selection. The RER radio also contains a Global Positioning System (GPS)-based Navigation system. Refer to your uconnect 威 tunes (REN) or (RER) user’s manual f ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 265

    4. T o move the hour forward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- played. T o move the hour backward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing down- ward is displayed. 5. T o move the minute forward, touch the screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is di ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 266

    Changing the T ime Zone 1. T urn on the radio. 2. T ouch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. T ouch the screen wher e the words “Set T ime Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 267

    Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping. T urning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases t ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 268

    R W/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forwar d) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies. TUNE Control T urn the r otary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to incr ease or counter clockwise to decrease the frequency . Setting the T one, Balan ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 269

    SET/RND Button — T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you ar e r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within five s ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 270

    Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display . If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded. If ...

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    If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF . NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). SEEK Button Press the r ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 272

    Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however , acceptable MP3 file r ecording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported Media (Disc T ypes) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-R W , MP3, and CDDA+MP3. Supported Medium Formats ...

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    Discs cr eated with an option such as ⬙ keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times. Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extens ...

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    Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be af fected by the following: • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than C ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 275

    SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLU ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 276

    to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. V oice Recognition System (Radio) — If Equipped Refer to “V oice Recognition System (VR)” in Section 3. V oice Recognition Button uconne ...

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    5. T o exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, pr ess the SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select SET CLOCK, and then follow the above procedur e, starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SET ...

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    SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Push the r otary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and F ADE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL contr ol knob agai ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 279

    Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious T alk Rel T alk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Sports Sports T alk T alk T op 40 T op 40 W eather W eather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to th ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 280

    SET/RND Button — T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you ar e r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within five s ...

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    Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display . If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded. If ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 282

    EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF . NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on ...

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    SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random or der to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the SET/RND button a second time to stop Ran- dom Pl ...

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    • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and c ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 285

    ID3 T ag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported. Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot ...

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    INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll thr ough the following T AG information: Song T itle, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if available). Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will displ ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 287

    Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios (Satellite Radio) (If Equipped) Refer to “uconnect™ studios (Satellite Radio)” in this section. uconnect 姞 studios (SA TELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RES RADIOS ONL Y) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-r eceiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to co ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 288

    T o access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: ESN/SID Access W ith RES Radios W ith the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll using the T une/Scroll control knob until Sirius ID is selected. Press the T une/Scroll control knob and the Sirius ID number will display . The Sirius ID ...

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    Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structur e or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent rec ...

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    additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song T itle all of the time (pr ess and hold again to return to normal display). R W/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forwar d) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows. TUNE Control (Rotary) T urn the rotary T une/Scroll control knob clock ...

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    SET Button – T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and pr ess and release that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds after ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 292

    VIDEO ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED The optional V ideo Entertainment System (VES)™ con- sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- sets. The system is located in the headliner behind the front row seat. Refer to your VES™ User’s Manual for detailed operating ...

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    REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls ar e located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand contr ol is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center . Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume, and pr essing the bottom of th ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 294

    CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play . If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, thre ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 295

    RADIO OPERA TION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor- mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactoril ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 296

    Front Blower Control There are four blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the OFF position. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 297

    Panel Mode Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow . Bi-Level Mode Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warme ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 298

    Recirculation Control Press this button to choose between outside air intake or recir culation of the air inside the vehicle. A lamp will illuminate when you are in Recircula- tion mode. Only use the Recirculation mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust, and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start-up in very hot or h ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 299

    Economy Mode If ECONOMY mode is desir ed, press the A/C button to turn off the indicator light and the A/C compr essor . Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. Air Conditioning Operation Push this button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). A light will illu- minate when the A/C system is engaged. MAX A/C For maximum cooli ...

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    • SYNC feature links the temperature controls, the pas- senger side temperature becomes the same as the temperature selected by the driver . The A TC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passengers. Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) Panel 1 - Blower Control 9 - DEFROST 2 - Left T emperature U ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 301

    Automatic Operation 1. Position the MODE control knob to the Auto position on the Automatic T emperatur e Control (A TC) Panel. 2. Position the BLOWER control knob in the Auto posi- tion on the A TC Panel. 3. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and front passenger temperature buttons. Once the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 302

    Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently from each other . If any one feature is controlled manually , the temperature doors will continue to operate automati- cally . There are six fixed blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 303

    Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is dir ected through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Mode Air comes from the floor , defrost and side window demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping the windshield clear . Defrost Mode Air c ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 304

    Recirculation Control When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity , or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recir culate interior air by pressing the RECIRCULA TION control button. Recirculation mode should only be used temporarily . The recir culation LED will illuminate on the blower control knob when this button is selected. ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 305

    V acation/Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in fresh air with the blower setting in high. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started agai ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 306

    Operating Tips 304 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 307

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 3 0 9 ▫ Normal Starting ..................... 3 0 9 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... 3 0 9 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................ 3 1 0 ▫ After Starting ....................... 3 1 1 䡵 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 3 1 1 䡵 Autom ...

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    ▫ Electronically Shifted T ransfer Case (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped ...... 3 3 3 ▫ Shifting Procedur e ................... 3 3 7 䡵 Limited-Slip Differ ential – If Equipped ...... 3 3 9 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............. 3 4 0 䡵 Driving Through W ater ................. 3 4 1 ▫ Flowing/Rising W ater ................ ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 309

    ▫ T ir e Inflation Pressur es ................ 3 7 2 ▫ T ir e Pressur es For High Speed Operation . . . 374 ▫ Radial Ply T ir es ..................... 3 7 4 ▫ T ir e Spinning ....................... 3 7 4 ▫ T read W ear Indicators ................. 3 7 5 ▫ Life Of T ir e ........................ 3 7 6 ▫ Replacement T ir es ........... ...

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    ▫ Fuel Requirements ................... 3 9 2 ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel V ehicles (E-85) And Gasoline V ehicles ...... 3 9 3 ▫ Starting ........................... 3 9 3 ▫ Cruising Range ...................... 3 9 3 ▫ Replacement Parts ................... 3 9 4 ▫ Maintenance ........................ 3 9 4 䡵 Adding Fu ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 311

    ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. The starter should not be operated for more than 15- second intervals. W aiting a few seconds between such intervals will protect the starter from overheating. W ARNING! • Accidents can be caused by inadvertently ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 312

    T ip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator . T urn the ignition key briefly to the ST AR T position and r elease it. The starter motor will continue to run but will automatically disengage when the engine is running. If Engine Fails T o Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” procedure, it may be fl ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 313

    If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor . Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly . If the engine shows no sign of starting after tw ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 314

    AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, P ARK, or ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 315

    Brake/T ransmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake T ransmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the P ARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. T o move the shift lever out of the P ARK position, the ignition switch must be turned to any other switch position (ACC, ON, ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 316

    Center Console Shifter — If Equipped There is an override for the BTSI that allows you to move the shift lever out of the P ARK position if an electrical system malfunction occurs (i.e., dead battery). T o access the override (using a flat-bladed screwdriver), carefully remove the override cover which is located on the right of the shift lever ga ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 317

    Four–Speed Automatic T ransmission — If Equipped NOTE: Under extremely cold temperatures (-6°F (-21°C) and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be briefly limited to only second gear operation. Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperatur e has risen to a suitable level. Shifting from DRIVE to P ARK or REVERSE should be ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 318

    REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle rearwar d. Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. NEUTRAL This range is used when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. NOTE: T owing the vehicle, coa ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 319

    Overdrive Operation The Over drive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically contr olled fourth and fifth gear (OVERDRIVE). The transmission will automatically shift from third gear to OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are present: • the shift lever is in DRIVE • the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem- perature • ve ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 320

    When T o Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission wi ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 321

    T ransmission Limp Home Mode T ransmission function is monitored for abnormal condi- tions. If a condition is detected that could r esult in transmission damage, the T ransmission Limp Home Mode will be engaged. In this mode, the transmission will remain in the current gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop. T o reset the transmission, use the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 322

    Five–Speed Automatic T ransmission — If Equipped The shift lever display located in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gear range. The shift lever is mounted either on the right side of the steering column (if equipped) or on the floor console (if equipped). Y ou must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 323

    On vehicles equipped with 4.7L or 5.7L engines, use of ERS (or TOW/HAUL mode) also enables an additional underdrive gear which is not normally used during through-gear accelerations. This additional gear im- proves vehicle performance and cooling capability when towing a trailer on certain grades. In ERS mode, first through third gear are underdriv ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 324

    W ARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. Screen Display 1234 5 * D Actual Gear(s) Allowed 1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-5 * Applies to vehicles equipped with 4.7L and 5.7L engines only . NOTE: T o select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Y our vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P ARK. Check by trying to move the shift lever back and forth without first pulling it toward you after you have set it in P ARK. Make sure it is in P ARK before leaving the vehicle. • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of P ARK or NEU ...

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    Overdrive Operation The Over drive automatic transmission contains an elec- tronically controlled fourth and fifth gear (Overdrive). The transmission will automatically shift from DRIVE to Overdrive if the following conditions are present: • the shift lever is in DRIVE; • the engine coolant (antifreeze) has reached normal operating temperature; ...

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    performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in the TOW/HAUL mode, fifth gear is dis- abled and 2-3 and 3-4 shift patterns are modified. Shifts into Overdrive (fourth gear) are allowed during steady cr uise (for improved fuel economy) and automatic closed-throttle downshifts ...

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    NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant (antifreeze) are warm [usually after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of driving]. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 329

    Electronically Shifted T ransfer Case (Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch (T ransfer Case Switch), which is located on the instrument panel. This electronically shifted transfer case provides four mode positions: • T wo-wheel drive high range (2WD) • Four-whe ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 330

    desired position. Refer to “Shifting Procedure” for spe- cific shifting instructions. The 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions are designed for loose, slippery road surfaces only . Driving in the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions on dry hard surfaced r oads may cause in- creased tire wear and damage to the driveline compo- nents. NOTE: The transfer case ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 331

    the control knob back to the current position, wait five seconds, and retry selection. T o find the shift require- ments, refer to the ⬙ Shifting Procedur e ⬙ for your transfer case, located in this section. The “SVC 4WD W arning Light” monitors the electr onic shift four -wheel drive system. If this light r emains on after engine start up ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 332

    W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position. ...

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    Shifting Procedure NOTE: • If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met, the transfer case will not shift. The position indicator light for the previous position will r emain ON and the newly selected posi- tion indicator light will continue to flash until all the requir ements for the selected position have ...

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    selected position indicator light will flash and the origi- nal position indicator light will remain ON. At this time, reduce speed and stop spinning the wheels to complete the shift. 2WD or 4WD LOCK ⇔ 4WD LOW NOTE: When shifting into or out of 4WD LOW some gear noise may be heard. This noise is normal and is not detrimental to the vehicle or occ ...

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    NOTE: • If Steps 1 or 2 of either the Preferr ed or Alternate Procedur e are not satisfied prior to attempting the shift, then the desired position indicator light will flash continuously while the original position indicator light is ON, until all requir ements have been met. • The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 336

    • Four-wheel drive low range (4WD LOW) • Neutral (NEUTRAL) This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two–wheel drive position (2WD) or four- wheel drive position (4WD AUTO) for normal street and highway conditions on dry hard surfaced r oads). Driving the vehicle in 2WD will have greater fuel economy benefits a ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 337

    T ransfer Case Position Indicator Lights The T ransfer Case Position Indicator Lights (4WD, 4LOW , and 4WD AUTO) are located on the instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection. When you select a dif ferent transfer case posi- tion, the position indicator lights will do the following: If all shift conditions are m ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 338

    W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the “SVC 4WD W arning Light” is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury . NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels ar e spinning. This could cause damage to driveline compo ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 339

    For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below: 2WD Rear-Wheel Drive High Range - This range is for normal street and highway driving on dry hard surfaced roads. 4WD AUTO Four-Wheel Drive Auto Range - This range sends power to the rear wheels. The four–wheel drive system will be aut ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 340

    position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been met. T o retry a shift: return the contr ol knob back to the original position, make certain all shift requir ements have been met, wait five seconds and try the shift again. • If all the requir ements to select a new transfer case posit ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 341

    3. While still r olling, rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired position. 4. After the desired position indicator light is ON (not flashing), shift the transmission back into gear . Alternate Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop. 2. W ith the key ON and the engine either OFF or running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 342

    slippery surface, a slight application of the accelerator will supply maximum traction. When starting with only one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface, slight momentary application of the parking brake may be necessary to gain maximum traction. W ARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential never run the engine with one ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 343

    DRIVING THROUGH W A TER Driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will requir e extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Flowing/Rising W ater W ARNING! Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow- ing water can wear away the road or path’ ...

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    CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause dam- age to your vehicle’ s drivetrain components. Al- ways inspect your vehicle’ s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission/transaxle, axle, etc.) for signs of con- tamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water . Do not continue ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 345

    DRIVING OFF-ROAD Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep hills or driving diagonally acr oss a hill or slope. If natural obstacles for ce you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, choose a mild angle and keep as little side tilt as possible. Keep the vehicle moving and make turns slowly and cautiously . If you must back down a hill, b ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 346

    If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers. NOTE: Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are considered normal and ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 347

    Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer . CAUTION! Do not use chemical fl ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 348

    P ARKING BRAKE The foot-operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instr ument panel. T o r elease the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. NOTE: The “Brake W arning Light” will come on and flash to indicate that the parking brake is applied. Y ou must be sure that the parking brake is fully applied ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 349

    W ARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury . Also be certain to leave the transmission in P ARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury . • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 350

    Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System W ARNING! The Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment. It may be sus- ceptible to interference caused by improperly in- stalled or high output radio transmitting equipment. This interference can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capability . Installation of such equipmen ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 351

    ABS W arning Light The ABS includes an amber warning light. When the light is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning. The system reverts to standard, non-anti-lock brakes. W ARNING! • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer . Just press firmly on yo ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 352

    NOTE: The MDS system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem (ABS), T raction Contr ol System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Electronic S ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 353

    T raction Control System (TCS) The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressur e is applied to the slipping wheel(s), and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability . A feature of the TCS functions similarly to a limited-slip differential and controls the w ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 354

    W ARNING! • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 355

    HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate: • V ehicle must be stopped • V ehicle must be on a 7% or greater incline • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). W ARNING! There may be situations on ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 356

    the system recognizes when the TOW/HAUL switch is activated and compensates by releasing brake pr essure at a slower rate while throttle is applied in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling down the hill. W ARNING! • If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer , your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake sw ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 357

    HSA Off Non-EVIC Equipped V ehicles If you wish to turn off the HSA system, follow this procedur e: 1. Start with the engine OFF , and the vehicle in P ARK with the wheels straight. 2. Start the engine. 3. W ith the engine running and the brake applied, rotate the steering wheel 180° counterclockwise from center . 4. Press the ESP OFF switch four ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 358

    Electronic Stability Program (ESP) The ESP system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP corrects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. Engine power may also be reduced ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 359

    ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropri- ate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 360

    The ESP system has multiple operating modes depend- ing on vehicle type: T wo-Wheel Drive (2WD) or Four- Wheel Drive (4WD). Four-wheel drive vehicles may be equipped with either a four-mode position (2WD/4WD LOCK/4WD LOW/NEUTRAL) or a five-mode position (2WD/4WD AUTO/4WD LOCK/4WD LOW/ NEUTRAL) transfer case. If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle, ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 361

    NOTE: T o improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains or starting off in deep snow , sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pr essing the ESP OFF switch. Once the situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily pressing the E ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 362

    into the P ARK position from any other position and then moved out of the P ARK position. This will occur even if the message was previously cleared. In this mode, ESP and TCS except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section are turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). At 40 mph (64 km/h) the system re ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 363

    running. If the “ESP/BAS W arning Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or BAS system or both. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles/kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- rized dealer as ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 364

    TSC is only active in the default “ESP On” mode. TSC can be disabled by pressing the ESP OFF switch and entering “ESP Partial Of f” mode. It is not active in the “ESP Partial Off” or “ESP Off” modes. Please refer to the ESP portion of this section for an explanation of the dif ferent ESP operating modes. W ARNING! If TSC activates w ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 365

    NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewa ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 366

    T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = T emporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = Aspect ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 367

    EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corr esponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 368

    Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however , the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 369

    Tire Loading and Tire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The pr oper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size desi ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 370

    NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GA WRs) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on GA WRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “V ehicle Loading” in this section. T o determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combi ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 371

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this r educes the avai ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 372

    370 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tir e inflation pr essure is essential to the safe and satisfactory ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 374

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Improper inflation pressur es can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abn ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 375

    CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressur e.” Cold tire inflation pressur e is defined as t ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 376

    Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be requir ed for high- ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 377

    For additional information, refer to “Freeing A Stuck V ehicle” in Section 6. W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 30 seconds con ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 378

    Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style • T ire pressur e • Distance driven W ARNING! T ires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. Y ou could los ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 379

    W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- able handling and stress to steeri ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 380

    TIRE CHAINS Use “Class S” chains, or other traction aids that meet SAE T ype “S” specifications. NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle as recommended by the chain manufacturer . CAUTION! T o avoid damage to your vehicle, tires or chains, observe the following precautions: • Because of limited chain clearance between tires a ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 381

    These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing link and cable (radial) chains. T ire chain use is permitted only on the r ear tires of 4X2 model trucks. NOTE: The use of class “S” chains is permitted with P245/70R17 tires only . SNOW TIRES Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc- tion as the fr ont tires. Consul ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 382

    Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this manual for the proper maintenance intervals. More fre- quent rotation is permissible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” shown in the following diagram. This r ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 383

    TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The T ire Pressur e Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold tire inflation placard pressur e. The placard pressur e is defined on the T ir e and Loading Information label. The T ir e and Loading Information label is located on the drivers side B-p ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 384

    have been r eceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this information. As an example, assume your vehicle has a recommended cold tire inflation placard pr essure (parked for more than 3 hours) of 35 psi (241 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressur e is ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 385

    NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire car e and maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure. • Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tir e failur e. Underin- fl ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 386

    T ire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure W arnings The T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Lamp will illuminate in the instrument cluster , and an au- dible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active r oad tire pressures are low . Should this occur , you should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation pressure of each tire on y ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 387

    1. This spare tire does not have a tire pressur e monitor- ing sensor . Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the tire pressur e in the spare tire. 2. If you install the full size spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pr essure below the low-pr essure warning limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the “TPM T elltal ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 388

    The tir e pressur e sensors are covered under one of the following licenses: United States ..................... KR5S120123 Canada ........................ 2671-S120123 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.7L and 4.7L Engine All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de- signed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when usi ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 389

    Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the W orld- wide Fuel Charter , WWFC) which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufactur er r ecom- mends the use of gasoline that meets the WWFC speci- fications if they a ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 390

    E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel V ehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle’s warranty . If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • operate in a lean mode • OBD II “Malfunc ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 391

    allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated gasoline. Materials Added T o Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and would result in unnecessary cost. There- fore ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 392

    Carbon Monoxide W arnings W ARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly . Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle ...

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    subjects that are unique to these vehicles. Please refer to the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge 5 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 391 I n f o r m a t i ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 394

    ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) E-85 is a mixtur e of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. W ARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury . Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a clea ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 395

    • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible with E–85 and may form deposits in your engine. T o eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline additive, such as MOP AR 威 Injector Cleanup or T echr on may be used. Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel V ehicles (E-85) and ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 396

    Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) ar e designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with corr ect ethanol com- patible parts. CAUTION! Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle. Maintenance If you operate the vehicle us ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 397

    Insert fuel nozzle and begin dispensing fuel. When the nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. CAUTION! T o avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. W ARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fu ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 398

    After r emoving the dispensing nozzle, tighten the gas cap 1 ⁄ 4 turn until one click is heard/felt. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled. CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- tem could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tub ...

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    included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is your VIN. Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle including driver , passengers, vehicle, options and cargo. The label also specifies maximum capacities of front a ...

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    Curb W eight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The fr ont and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale befor e any occupants or cargo ar e ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 401

    TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Befor e towing a trailer , car efully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible. T o maintain warranty coverage, follow the requir ements and recommendations in this m ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 402

    W ARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GA WR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. T ongue W eight (TW) The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer . In most cases it should not be l ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 403

    safety . The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and cr osswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability . T railer sway contr ol and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch ar e recommended for heavier T ongue W eights (TW) and may be r equir ed depending on vehicle and tr ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 404

    Fifth-Wheel Hitch The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a coupling that mounts over the r ear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin. EXAMPLE — W ith W eight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) EXAMPLE — Improper Adjustment of W eight- Distributing Hitch (Incorre ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 405

    Gooseneck Hitch The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted over the rear axle in the truck bed. T railer Hitch Classification The r ear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) without added equipment or alter- ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 406

    All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle. T railer T owing Weights (Maximum T railer Weight Ratings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- mum trailer weight ratings) r efer to the following website addresses: • http:// www .dodge.com . • http:// www .dodge.ca (Canada). T railer and T ongue Weight ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 407

    • The weight of any other type of car go or equipment put in or on your vehicle • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your veh ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 408

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident. When hauling cargo or towing a trailer , do not ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 409

    T owing Requirements — T ires • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire. • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “T ires–General Information” for proper tire inflation procedur es. • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 410

    CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity . Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear , higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. W ARNING! • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines. ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 411

    The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustrations. Four-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/T urn 3 — Ground 6 — Right Stop/T urn Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 412

    W ARNING! Any work done to the vehicle’s electrical system or wiring should be performed by a qualified automo- tive technician. If done improperly it may cause damage to the electrical system wiring and could result in serious or fatal injury . T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 413

    Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed contr ol in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency . Cooling System T o ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 414

    CAUTION! Using this vehicle for snowplow applications can cause damage to the vehicle. W ARNING! Attaching a snowplow to this vehicle could adversely affect performance of the airbag system in an acci- dent. Do not expect that the airbag will perform as described earlier in this manual RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) CAUTION! Front or ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 415

    Recreational T owing – Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! Failure to follow these requirements can cause severe damage to the transmission and/or transfer case. NOTE: The electronic shift transfer cases must be shifted into NEUTRAL for r ecr eational towing. The trans- mission must be shifted into P ARK for recreational towing. Refer to the followi ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 416

    1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. T urn OFF the engine. 3. T urn the ignition key to the ON position, but do not start the engine. 4. Press the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 6. Press the transfer case switch NEUTRAL button for four seconds. 7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light comes on, release the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 417

    • The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the key in not ON, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing. • The flashing NEUTRAL indicator light indicates that shift requir ements have not been met. CAUTION! Damage to the transmissio ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 418

    NOTE: • The transfer case cannot be shifted into NEUTRAL from the 4WD AUTO (if equipped) position. • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to depr essing the transfer case NEUTRAL button and must continue to be met until one second elapses and the shift has been completed. If any of these requir ements (with the exception of ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 419

    CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper -mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. • Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and fluid loss will damage internal parts. 5 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 417 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................ 4 2 0 䡵 Jacking And T ir e Changing ............... 4 2 0 ▫ Jack Location ....................... 4 2 1 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire ............... 4 2 6 ▫ Preparations ........................ 4 2 7 ▫ Instructions ........................ 4 2 8 䡵 Hoisting . ...

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    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The Hazard W arning flasher switch is located on the upper switch bank just below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard W arning flasher . When the switch is activated, all dir ectional turn signals will flash on and of f to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency . Press the switch a second time to turn off the Ha ...

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    Jack Location The jack and jack tools are stor ed under the front passenger seat. Removal T o access the jack and jack tools you must r emove the plastic access cover , located on the side of the seat. T o remove the cover , pull the front part of the cover (closest to the front of the seat) toward you to release a locking tab. Once the fr ont of t ...

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    Remove the jack and tools by removing the wing bolt and sliding the assembly from under the seat. W ARNING! After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid accelera- tion or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle ma ...

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    2. Position the jack and tool bag (unrolled). Make sur e the lug wrench is under the jack near the jack turn-screw . 3. Fold the flap and roll the jack tool kit into a cylindrical package (in direction of arrows) and tie to the jack using the tie straps. T urn Screw and Lug Folding Flap and Rolling Bag 6 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 I n f o r m a ...

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    T ying Bag to Jack with Straps Jack and T ools T ied 424 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw , slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor , and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt. Reinstall the plastic cover . Jack and T ools 6 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 I n f o r m a t i o ...

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    Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the truck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube. Rotate the wheel wrench handle coun- terclockwise until the spare tire is on the gro ...

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    NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. A void ice or slippery areas. W ARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traf fi ...

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    Instructions W ARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Set the parking brake firmly and set ...

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    2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not r emove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. Placement of the jack: • When changing a front wheel, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below . • Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and ...

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    • For all trucks, when changing a rear wheel, as- semble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under the axle between the wheel and the shock bracket with the drive tubes extending to the rear . • Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench. Before raising the wheel off the ground, ...

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    wheel nuts. T o avoid the risk of for cing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle has been lowered. 6. Using the wheel wr ench, finish tightening the wheel nuts using a crisscross pattern. The correct wheel nut tightness is 130 ft lbs (177 N·m) torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them chec ...

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    bolt cir cle, tightening the wheel nut opposite to the wheel nut just previously tightened until final torque is achieved. Recommended torques are shown in the fol- lowing chart. Disc Wheels Nut T ype Stud Size T orque (Ft. Lbs.) T or que (N • m) Cone 9/16-18 1 10-150 160-200 T o Stow The Flat Or Spare NOTE: V ehicles equipped with aluminum wheel ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 435

    HOISTING A conventional floor jack may be used at the jacking locations. Refer to the graphics that show jacking loca- tions. However , a floor jack or frame hoist must never be used on any other parts or the underbody . CAUTION! Never use a floor jack directly under the differential housing of a loaded truck or damage to your vehicle may result. J ...

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    1. Remove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets which might make an unintended electrical contact. 2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with- out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles, place the automatic transmission in P ARK and turn the ignition OFF . 3. T urn of f the heater , radio, and a ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • During cold weather when temperatures are be- low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode. The battery temperature must be brought up above freezing point before attempting a jump-start. 6. Start the engine in the vehicle whic ...

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    CAUTION! It is very important that the starting unit operating voltage does not exceed 12-V olts DC or damage to the battery , starter motor , alternator or electrical system may occur . FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow , sand or mud, it can often be moved by a r ocking motion. Move the shift lever rhythmically between D ...

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    W ARNING! Rocking the vehicle too violently or revving the engine too high may cause serious injury or death to people near the vehicle. EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks. NOTE: For off-road recovery , it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the ...

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    the main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws applying to vehicles under tow must be observed. 4-Wheel Drive V ehicles The transfer case must be in the neutral position and the transmission must be in P ARK to tow a 4-Wheel Drive vehicle with one end of the vehicle raised. Refer to “Recrea ...

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    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment— 3.7L .............. 4 4 1 䡵 Engine Compartment— 4.7L .............. 4 4 2 䡵 Engine Compartment— 5.7L .............. 4 4 3 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) ....... 4 4 4 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 4 4 4 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs .... ...

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    ▫ Exhaust System ..................... 4 5 5 ▫ Cooling System ..................... 4 5 8 ▫ Brake System ....................... 4 6 3 ▫ Rear Axle And Four-Wheel Drive Fr ont Driving Axle Fluid Level ............... 4 6 5 ▫ T ransfer Case ....................... 4 6 6 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... 4 6 6 ▫ Appearance Care A ...

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    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT— 3.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick (If Equipped) 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 — Battery 1 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Integrated Power Mod ...

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    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT— 4.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 — Battery 1 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Integrated Power Module 442 MAINT ...

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    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT— 5.7L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Integrated Power Module 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 1 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Battery 7 MAINT AI ...

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    ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBDII. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as well as ...

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    appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row , the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal r equirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle’s emi ...

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    5. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station. b. The MIL will not flash at all and ...

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    DEALER SERVICE Y our authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner . Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedur e yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering wit ...

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    CAUTION! Y our vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo- nents as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or air conditioning. Such damage is not covered by the New V e ...

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    CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Change Engine Oil Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the ...

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    Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- fication mark and the corr ect SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. Synthetic Engine Oils Y ou may use synthetic engine oils if the r ecommended oil quality requir ements are met and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. Materials Added to E ...

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    W ARNING! The air induction system (air cleaner , hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner , hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the ai ...

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. W ash hands after handling. CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked (+) p ...

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    W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Section 3 of the W arranty Information B ...

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    attention should also be given to hood latching compo- nents to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, r elease mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year , preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small amount of a high qual ...

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    reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not ra- diator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reser - voir , take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help blade performance. T o prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather , select a solution or mixture tha ...

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    Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connect ...

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    CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly . Contin- ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the co ...

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    T o minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic testing or ...

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    Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- ber , cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator . Inspect the entire system for leaks. W ith the engine at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of engi ...

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    CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi- tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the engine coolant (antifreeze) and may plug the radiator . • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based engine coolant ...

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    Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the ar ea where the vehicle is operated. NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and will require more frequent engine coolant ...

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    Disposal of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community . T o pr event ingestion by ani- mals or children do not stor e ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers ...

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    If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check the engine coolant (antifr eeze) fr eeze point in the radiator and in the coolant r ecovery bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) needs ...

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    W ARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear , and possible brake damage. Y ou would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency . Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level of t ...

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    Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly-closed container to avoid contamination fr om foreign matter or moisture. CAUTION! Do not allow a petroleum-base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Seal damage may result. Rear Axle And Four-Wheel Drive Front Driving Axle Fluid Level For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not requir ed ...

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    Genuine Parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. The MOP AR 威 Limited Slip Additive should be added to the gear lubricant whenever a fluid change is made. T ransfer Case Drain and Refill Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals. Lubricant Selection Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Ge ...

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    CAUTION! (Continued) • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder . Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer’s recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubr ...

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    4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- tion ending with the lever in P ARK. 5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until seated. 6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat- ing temperat ...

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    Automatic T ransmission Fluid and Filter Change Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals. NOTE: If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter(s) should be changed. It is important that proper lubricant is used in the transmission. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine ...

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    What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. • Stone and gravel impact. • Insects, tree sap and tar . • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollut ...

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    Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose of f the under carriage at least once a month. • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, r ocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open. • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately . ...

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    A void automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective finish. Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- ner: • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean, dry towel. • Blot any remaining stain with a ...

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    upholstery . Application of a leather conditioner is not requir ed to maintain the original condition. W ARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Cleaning Headlights Y our vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights (if equ ...

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    Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, car e must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe ...

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    FUSES T otally Integrated Power Module The totally integrated power module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the battery . This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover , otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corr ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 478

    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J03 25 Amp Natural Bat — Passenger Door Node J04 40 Amp Green Bat — ABS Pump J05 30 Amp Pink Bat — ABS V alve J06 30 Amp Pink Bat — H/Lamp W ash/MTV/ CM2200/Elec V ac Pump J07 25 Amp Natural Bat — Driver Door Node J08 30 Amp Pink Bat — DTCM/Axle Locks J09 30 Amp Pink Bat — Plg/Electric Brake ...

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    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M19 5 Amp Ta n Ign R/ACC — Sunroof/W indow Sw Illum M20 25 Amp Natural Frt W iper M21 25 Amp Natural Door Locks M22 20 Amp Y ellow Fuel Pump M23 20 Amp Y ellow Bat — T rlr Light/ Pre-Safe #2 M24 20 Amp Y ellow Bat — T rlr T ow BUX/HGM M25 10 Amp Red Bat — J1962 Diag/ Mirrors M26 10 Amp Red Bat — ...

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    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M34 15 Amp Blue Bat — CCN/ Interior Light/ SCM/Sw Bank M35 20 Amp Y ellow Ign R-Frt Seat/V ent M36 20 Amp Y ellow Ign R-Rear Seat/ Steer Wheel M37 10 Amp Red Horn #1 M38 20 Amp Y ellow IOD-CCN/Interior Mods M39 30 Amp Green IOD-Amp/Radio M40 25 Amp Natural Rear W iper Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Des ...

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    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M48 20 Amp Y ellow IGN R/ACC-Pwr Outlet #2 M49 20 Amp Y ellow IGN R/ACC/Bat- Pwr Outlet #3 M50 25 Amp Natural ASD #1, #2 M51 20 Amp Y ellow ASD #3 M52 10 Amp Red IGN R/S-SW A Y/ TCASE/DTCM/ FA D M53 15 Amp Blue IGN R/S-MFSW/ CNN/SCM/ TPM/RR V iew M54 20 Amp Y ellow IOD — Spare CAUTION! • When installi ...

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    VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: • Disconnect the Ignition-Of f Draw (IOD) fuse located in the Integrated Power Module, located in the engine compartment. The IOD cavity includes a snap-in r e- tainer that allo ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 483

    REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No. Overhead Console Lamp ............... T S 212-2 Dome Lamp ........................... 7679 NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions. All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved. LIGHT BULBS — Exterio ...

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    6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment screws. 7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front wheel, remove the fastener , and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield. Access to the rear of the lamp can be gained through this access hole. 8. Reach through the access hole of the wheel house s ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 485

    10. Disconnect electrical connectors. 1 1. Replace bulb(s) as necessary . CAUTION! • Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result. • Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and ca ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 486

    Rear T ail/Stop, T urn Signal and Backup Lamps 1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed sheetmetal. 2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp r earward far enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap post retainers in the outer box side panel. 484 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r ...

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    3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector fr om the bulb socket. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise 1/4 turn to unlock it from the housing. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will resul ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 488

    2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir- ing harness to the body . 3. T urn the desir ed bulb socket 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing. 4. Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket. 486 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result. • Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps • Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 5. Reverse the procedur e for installation of bulbs and housing. 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 I n f o r m a t ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 490

    FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Regular Cab Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab Models 26 Gallons 98 Liters Regular Cab Longbed/Crew Quad Cab Models (Op- tional) 32 Gallons 121 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.7L Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters 5.7L Engine (S ...

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    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hy- brid Organic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to y ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 492

    Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission MOP AR 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent. T ransfer Case MOP AR 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent. T ransfer Case — NVG 246 Only MOP AR 威 NVG 246 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent. Front Axle — Four-Wheel Drive Model ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 493

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ...... 4 9 2 䡵 Maintenance Schedule .................. 4 9 2 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .......... 4 9 4 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued pr oper functioning of the emissions control system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliabilit ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 495

    NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil if it has been six months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time. • Un ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 496

    • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter . • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals NOTE: ** V ehicle’s built with the 4.7L engine are equipp ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 497

    6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 498

    18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysle ...

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    30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysle ...

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    42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rota ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 501

    54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysle ...

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    60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Change t ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 503

    66,000 Miles (1 10,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ R ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 504

    78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Ro ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 505

    90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary . † ❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid. ❏ Inspect the front a ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 506

    102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Se ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 507

    1 14,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 1 14 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 505 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 508

    120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspec ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 509

    126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 126 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chry ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 510

    138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ? ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 511

    † This maintenance is r ecommended by the manufacturer to the owner , but is not required to maintain emissions warranty . W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only the service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, t ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 512

    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 5 1 3 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ........... 5 1 3 ▫ Prepar e A List ...................... 5 1 3 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............ 5 1 3 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................. 5 1 3 ▫ Chrysl ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 514

    䡵 Publication Order Forms ................ 5 1 7 䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 5 1 9 ▫ T readwear ......................... 5 1 9 ▫ T raction Grades ..................... 5 1 9 ▫ T emperature Grades .................. 5 2 0 512 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE I n f o r m a t i o n P ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 515

    SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be cover ed by the warranty . Discuss additional charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’ ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 516

    This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an authorized dealership is unable to resolv ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 517

    Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center . Any hearing or speech impair ed customer , who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in th ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 518

    W e appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. Y ou’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to r esolve any warranty issues or related concerns. ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 519

    If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may or der a recall and r emedy campaign. However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer , and the manufacturer . T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Aut ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 520

    NOTE: A street address is requir ed when or dering manuals (no P .O. Boxes). • Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, pr oblem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 521

    Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1 143 (Canada) Or V isit us on the W orldwide W eb at: • www .techauthority .com DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tir e grading categories were established by the National Highway T raf fic Safety Administration. The specific grade rati ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 522

    W ARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. T emperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, repr esenting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability ...

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    INDEX 10 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 524

    Adding Fuel ........................... 3 9 4 Adjustable Pedals ....................... 1 5 8 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 450 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 4 5 2 Air Conditioning ........................ 2 9 3 Air Conditioning Controls ................. 2 9 3 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips ............ 3 ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 525

    Fluid Level Check ................... 466,467 Fluid T ype ........................ 466,490 Gear Ranges ......................... 3 1 5 Shifting ............................. 3 2 0 Special Additives ...................... 4 6 9 T or que Converter ...................... 3 1 9 Axle Fluid .......................... 465,490 Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 526

    Power Steering ........................ 3 4 5 Radiator (Coolant Pressur e) ............... 4 6 1 Car W ashes ............................ 4 7 0 Carbon Monoxide W arning ............... 83,390 Cargo Light ............................ 1 5 0 Cellular Phone .......................... 9 9 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 4 8 5 Center Lap Belt ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 527

    Inspection ........................... 4 6 2 Points to Remember .................... 4 6 2 Pressur e Cap ......................... 4 6 1 Radiator Cap ......................... 4 6 1 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...... 459,488,489 Cruise Contr ol (Speed Control) .............. 1 6 0 Cupholders ............................ 1 8 9 Customer Assista ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 528

    Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 1 6 0 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 3 5 6 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) ............................. 168,244 Electronically Shifted T ransfer Case ........ 327,333 Emergency Brake ........................ 3 4 6 Emergency , In Case of Freeing V ehicle When Stuck .... ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 529

    Engine Oil Disposal .................... 4 5 0 Flashers T urn Signal ...................... 85,152,227 Flat T ire Stowage ........................ 4 3 2 Flexible Fuel V ehicles Cruising Range ....................... 3 9 3 Engine Oil ........................... 3 9 3 Fuel Requirements .................. 390,392 Maintenance ......................... ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 530

    Fuel Saver ............................. 2 5 1 Fuses ................................ 4 7 5 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink 威 ) ........... 1 7 4 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... 396,444 Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 3 8 6 Conserving ........................ 251,252 Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 3 8 7 Gauges ....... ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 531

    Heated Mirrors ....................... 97,199 Heated Seats ........................... 1 3 8 Heater ............................... 2 9 3 Heater , Engine Block ..................... 3 1 1 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 153 Hitches T railer T owing ........................ 4 0 3 Hoisting .............................. 4 3 3 HomeLink ? ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 532

    Keys ................................. 1 2 Knee Bolster ............................ 5 4 Lane Change and T urn Signals .............. 1 5 2 Lap Belts .............................. 4 9 Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 4 1 LA TCH (Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren) ...................... 7 2 Latches ................................ 8 ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 533

    Oil Pressur e .......................... 2 3 7 Passing ............................. 1 5 3 Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 2 4 2 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 2 3 0 Service ............................. 4 8 1 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 2 3 0 T ire Pressur e Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 2 3 7 T raction Contr ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 534

    Outside .............................. 9 4 Rearview ............................. 9 3 Mode Fuel Saver ........................ 251,252 Modifications/Alterations, V ehicle ............. 7 Monitor , T ir e Pressur e System ............... 3 8 1 Mopar Parts ......................... 446,516 Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 3 4 9 Multi-Func ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 535

    Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 9 4 Overdrive .......................... 317,324 Overdrive OFF Switch ................. 317,324 Overhead Console ....................... 1 7 1 Overheating, Engine ...................... 2 2 8 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ......... 4,517 Panic Alarm . ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 536

    Rear Axle (Differ ential) .................... 4 6 5 Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ............... 2 1 4 Rear Park Sense System ................... 1 6 3 Rear W indow Features .................... 1 9 9 Rear W indow , Sliding ..................... 2 0 0 Reclining Front Seats ..................... 1 3 4 Recorder , Event Data ...................... 6 ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 537

    Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 5 1 Seat Belts .......................... 39,41,84 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 4 9 And Pregnant W omen ................... 5 2 Child Restraint ....................... 69,81 Extender ............................. 5 2 Front Seat ............................ 4 1 Inspection ................... ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 538

    Sliding Rear W indow Power .............................. 2 0 0 Snow Chains (T ire Chains) ................. 3 7 8 Snow Plow ............................ 4 1 1 Snow T ires ............................ 3 7 9 Spark Plugs ............................ 4 8 9 Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 1 6 0 Speedometer ........................... 2 2 ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 539

    T i r e s ............................ 84,371,519 Aging (Life of T ires) .................... 3 7 6 Air Pressur e .......................... 3 7 1 Chains .............................. 3 7 8 General Information .................... 3 7 1 High Speed .......................... 3 7 4 Inflation Pressur es ..................... 3 7 2 Life of T ires .... ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 540

    T railer and T ongue W eight ............... 4 0 4 W iring .............................. 4 0 8 T railer T owing Guide ..................... 4 0 4 T railer W eight .......................... 4 0 4 T ransfer Case ........................... 4 6 6 Electronically Shifted ................. 327,333 Fluid ............................... 4 9 0 T ransmissi ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 541

    W arning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) .......... 223,227 W arnings and Cautions ..................... 6 W arranty Information ..................... 5 1 6 W ashers, W indshield .................. 155,454 W ashing V ehicle ......................... 4 7 0 W ater Driving Through ...................... 3 4 1 Wheel and Wheel T rim ............ ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 542

    INST ALLA TION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power ...

  • Dodge Ram 1500 (2009) - page 543

    2009 RAM TRUCK RAM TR UCK Chrysler LL C 81-326-0931 Fourth Edition Printed in U.S.A. OWNER ’S MANUAL 2009 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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