Dodge 2009 Ram User Manual
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- INTRODUCTION
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
- STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED
- SENTRY KEY
- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED
- ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- DOOR LOCKS
- WINDOWS
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
- Lap/Shoulder Belts
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
- Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped
- Center Lap Belts
- Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
- Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
- Seat Belt Extender
- Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
- Child Restraints
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
- SAFETY TIPS
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
- MIRRORS
- uconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED
- VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- SEATS
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
- LIGHTS
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
- TILT STEERING COLUMN
- DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER - IF EQUIPPED
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
- POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
- CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER
- CUPHOLDERS
- STORAGE
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES
- FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR - IF EQUIPPED
- PICKUP BOX
- SLIDE-IN CAMPERS
- EASY-OFF TAILGATE
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
- ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
- SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO), uconnect phone, AND VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES
- SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) AND uconnect phone CAPABILITY
- SALES CODE REC - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH uconnect gps (NAVIGATION)
- uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED
- System Activation
- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
- Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode in REF, RAQ, And RAK Radios
- Selecting A Channel
- Storing And Selecting Preset Channels
- Using The PTY (Program Type) Button - If Equipped
- PTY Button SCAN
- PTY Button SEEK
- Satellite Antenna
- Reception Quality
- VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED
- CD/DVD MAINTENANCE
- RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
- CLIMATE CONTROLS
- STARTING AND OPERATING
- STARTING PROCEDURES
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED
- Manually Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions
- Shifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer Case
- Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (Five Position Switch) - If Equipped
- Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions (Four Position Switch) - If Equipped
- Shifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
- AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM - POWER WAGON ONLY
- STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM - POWER WAGON ONLY
- SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING - POWER WAGON ONLY
- LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - IF EQUIPPED
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER
- DRIVING OFF-ROAD - RAM TRUCK ONLY
- WINCH USAGE - IF EQUIPPED (POWER WAGON ONLY)
- POWER STEERING
- PARKING BRAKE
- BRAKE SYSTEM
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
- TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
- SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED
- TIRE CHAINS
- SNOW TIRES
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS
- ADDING FUEL
- VEHICLE LOADING
- TRAILER TOWING
- SNOWPLOW
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
- EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT- 5.7L
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
- REPLACEMENT PARTS
- DEALER SERVICE
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Filter
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
- Maintenance-Free Battery
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models
- Body Lubrication
- Windshield Wiper Blades
- Adding Washer Fluid
- Exhaust System
- Cooling System
- Brake System
- Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
- Transfer Case
- Automatic Transmission
- Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
- FUSES
- VEHICLE STORAGE
- REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
- BULB REPLACEMENT
- Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights
- Fog Lights
- Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights
- Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With Cargo Light
- Cab Top Clearance Lights - If Equipped
- Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) - If Equipped
- Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) - If Equipped
- Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
- FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
- INDEX