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Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dodge 2009 Ram 1500. We have 1 Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual

Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual (532 pages)

Dodge 2009 Truck Owner's Manual

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 25.85 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

5
- Introduction
  3
  - Table of Contents
    5
- Introduction
  6
- How to Use this Manual
  6
- Warnings and Cautions
  8
- Van Conversions/Campers
  8
- Vehicle Identification Number
  9
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- A Word about Your Keys
  14
  - Ignition Key Removal
    14
  - Locking Doors with a Key
    16
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  14
- Steering Wheel Lock - if Equipped
  16
- Sentry Key
  17
  - Replacement Keys
    18
  - Customer Key Programming
    19
  - General Information
    20
- Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
  20
  - Rearming of the System
    20
  - To Set the Alarm
    20
  - To Disarm the System
    21
- Illuminated Entry System - if Equipped
  22
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - if Equipped
  22
  - To Unlock the Doors
    23
  - To Lock the Doors
    23
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    24
  - Programming Additional RKE Transmitters
    25
  - General Information
    25
  - RKE Transmitter Battery Service
    26
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped
  27
  - How to Use Remote Start
    27
- Door Locks
  29
  - Manual Door Locks
    29
  - Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    30
  - Child Protection Door Lock
    32
- Windows
  34
  - Power Windows-If Equipped
    34
  - Wind Buffeting
    35
- Occupant Restraints
  36
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  75
- Safety Tips
  76
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

79
- Mirrors
  84
- Uconnect Phone - if Equipped
  88
  - Operation
    90
  - Phone Call Features
    98
  - Uconnect Phone Features
    101
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    106
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect Phone
    108
  - General Information
    116
- Voice Recognition (VR) System - if Equipped
  116
  - Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation
    116
  - Commands
    118
  - Voice Training
    121
- Seats
  121
  - Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    122
  - Reclining Seats (Quad Cab Models)
    123
  - Reclining Seats (2500/3500 Models)
    124
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    125
  - Manual Lumbar Support - if Equipped
    125
  - Power Seats - if Equipped
    126
  - Rear Seat Features
    127
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    131
- To Open and Close the Hood
  132
- Lights
  134
  - Interior Lights
    134
  - Battery Saver
    135
  - Headlight Delay
    135
  - Headlights, Parking Lights and Panel Lights
    136
  - Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)
    136
  - Lights-On Reminder
    137
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    137
  - Cargo Light - if Equipped
    137
  - Multifunction Lever
    138
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  140
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    140
  - Windshield Washers
    141
- Tilt Steering Column
  142
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  143
  - Adjustment
    143
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  144
  - To Activate
    145
  - To Set a Desired Speed
    145
  - To Deactivate
    145
  - To Resume Speed
    145
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    145
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    146
- 144 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
  
  146
  - Overhead Console - if Equipped
    147
    
    Courtesy/Reading Lights
    147
  - Overhead Console with Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer - if Equipped
    148
    
    US/M Button
    149
    
    Reset Button
    149
    
    Global Reset
    150
    
    Step Button
    150
    
    Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)
    150
    
    Distance to Empty (DTE)
    151
    
    Trip Odometer (ODO)
    152
    
    Elapsed Time (ET)
    152
    
    C/T Button
    152
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 151
  
  153
  - Automatic Compass Calibration
    153
  - Manual Compass Calibration
    153
  - Recalibrating the Compass
    153
  - Outside Temperature
    155
  - Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
    155
    
    Programming Homelink
    156
    
    Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
    159
    
    Using Homelink
    160
    
    Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    160
    
    Security
    160
    
    Troubleshooting Tips
    160
    
    General Information
    161
  - Power Sunroof - if Equipped
    161
    
    Open Sunroof - Express Mode
    162
    
    Closing Sunroof - Express
    162
    
    Pinch Protect Feature
    162
    
    Pinch Protect Override
    163
    
    Venting Sunroof - Express
    163
    
    Sunshade Operation
    163
    
    Wind Buffeting
    163
    
    Sunroof Maintenance
    164
    
    Sunroof Fully Closed
    164
  - Electrical Power Outlets
    164
  - Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver
    166
  - Cupholders
    167
    
    Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
    167
    
    Transmission
    167
    
    Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats)
    168
    
    Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab ) - if Equipped
    169
  - Storage
    169
    
    Center Storage Compartment (40-20-40 Seat)
    169
    
    If Equipped
    169
    
    Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) - if Equipped
    171
    
    Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models)
    173
    
    Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers - if Equipped
    174
- 172 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
  
  174
  - Rear Window Features
    174
    
    Rear Window Defroster and Heated Outside Mirrors - if Equipped
    174
    
    Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
    175
    
    Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
    176
  - Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
    176
  - Pickup Box
    178
  - Easy-Off Tailgate
    180
  - Slide-In Campers
    180
    
    Camper Applications
    180
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

183
- Instrument Panel Features
  186
  - Ram Truck
    186
  - Power Wagon
    187
- Instrument Cluster - Base
  188
- Instrument Cluster - Premium
  189
- Instrument Cluster Description
  190
  - Understanding Your Instrument Panel 181
    196
- Electronic Digital Clock
  203
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    204
- Sales Code RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
  204
  - With Optional Uconnect Studios
    204
  - Radio), Uconnect Phone, and Video
    204
  - Entertainment Systems (VES)™ Capabilities
    204
    
    Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
    205
    
    Operation Instructions
    210
    
    Audio Play)
    210
    
    Load/Eject Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
    211
    
    Notes on Playing MP3 Files
    213
- Audio Play)
  216
- Load/Eject Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
  216
- Operation Instructions
  216
- (Satellite Radio) and Uconnect Phone
  218
- Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
  218
- Operating Instructions - CD Mode
  222
- Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
  224
- Operating Instructions - Uconnect Phone - if Equipped
  225
- Operating Instructions - Uconnect Studios (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped
  225
- Sales Code REC - AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio with Uconnect Gps (Navigation)
  226
  - Operating Instructions - Uconnect Studios (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped
    226
  - REC Setting the Clock
    226
- Uconnect Studios (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped
  229
  - System Activation
    229
  - Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
    229
  - Selecting Uconnect Studios (Satellite) Mode in REF, RAQ, and RAK Radios
    230
  - Selecting a Channel
    231
  - Storing and Selecting Preset Channels
    231
  - Using the PTY (Program Type) Button - if Equipped
    231
  - PTY Button Scan
    232
  - PTY Button Seek
    232
  - Satellite Antenna
    232
  - Reception Quality
    232
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  233
  - Radio Operation
    234
  - CD Player
    234
- Video Entertainment System (VES)™ - if Equipped
  233
- CD/DVD Maintenance
  234
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  235
- Climate Controls
  236
Starting and Operating

249
- Starting Procedures
  254
  - Normal Starting
    254
  - Automatic Transmission
    254
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    254
  - After Starting
    256
- Automatic Transmission
  256
  - Automatic Transmission with Overdrive
    257
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  256
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  262
- Axle Locker System - Power Wagon Only
  281
- Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power Wagon Only
  284
- Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon Only
  286
  - Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
    286
  - Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
    291
  - Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
    292
  - Hill Climbing
    295
  - Driving through Water
    297
  - Airing down for Off-Road Driving
    300
  - Vehicle Recovery
    301
  - After Driving Off-Road
    304
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  306
- Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped
  306
- Driving through Water
  307
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    307
  - Shallow Standing Water
    307
- Driving Off-Road - Ram Truck Only
  309
- Winch Usage - if Equipped (Power Wagon Only)
  310
  - Things to Know before Using Your Winch
    310
  - Understanding the Features of Your Winch
    312
  - Winch Accessories
    314
  - Operating Your Winch
    315
  - Rigging Techniques
    327
- Power Steering
  329
  - Power Steering Fluid Check
    330
- Parking Brake
  331
- Brake System
  332
  - 3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only
    333
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
    333
- Electronic Brake Control System - if Equipped
  335
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    335
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    336
  - Brake Assist System (BAS)
    337
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    338
  - Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
    341
  - Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
    342
  - TSC (Trailer Sway Control)
    347
- Tire Safety Information
  348
  - Tire Markings
    348
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    351
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    352
- Tires - General Information
  356
  - Tire Pressure
    356
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    357
  - Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    358
  - Radial Ply Tires
    359
  - Tire Spinning
    359
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    360
  - Life of Tire
    361
  - Replacement Tires
    361
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
  362
- Tire Chains
  363
- Snow Tires
  365
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  365
  - Dual Rear Wheels
    367
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) - if Equipped
  368
- Fuel Requirements
  377
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    377
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    378
  - E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    378
  - MMT in Gasoline
    379
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    379
  - Fuel System Cautions
    380
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    381
- Adding Fuel
  381
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message
    383
- Vehicle Loading
  383
  - Certification Label
    383
- Trailer Towing
  385
  - Common Towing Definitions
    386
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    390
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    391
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    391
  - 390 Starting and Operating
    392
  - Towing Requirements
    392
  - Towing Tips
    397
- Snowplow
  398
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  399
  - Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
    399
  - Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
    399
- Equipment Identification Plate
  405
What to Do in Emergencies

407
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  408
- Jacking Instructions
  409
  - Jack Location
    409
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    410
  - Tire Changing Procedure
    411
  - Preparations
    411
  - Instructions
    412
  - Hub Caps/Wheel Covers
    416
- Hoisting
  420
- Jump-Starting Procedures
  421
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  423
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  424
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  424
- 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles
  425
Maintaining Your Vehicle

427
- Engine Compartment- 5.7L
  429
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
  430
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    430
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  431
- Dealer Service
  432
- Replacement Parts
  432
- Maintenance Procedures
  433
  - Engine Oil
    433
  - Engine Oil Filter
    435
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
  436
- Maintenance-Free Battery
  436
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  437
- Front Prop Shaft Lubrication - 2500/3500 (4X4) Models
  438
- Body Lubrication
  439
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  439
- Adding Washer Fluid
  440
- Exhaust System
  440
  - Cooling System
    443
  - Brake System
    449
  - Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
    450
  - Transfer Case
    451
  - Automatic Transmission
    451
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    454
- Fuses
  460
  - Integrated Power Module
    460
- Vehicle Storage
  465
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  466
- Bulb Replacement
  467
- Fluids and Capacities
  480
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  481
  - Engine
    481
  - Chassis
    482
    
    Maintenance Schedules
    483
    
    Service Schedule
    489
If You Need Consumer Assistance

501
- If You Need Assistance
  503
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  503
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    503
  - Prepare a List
    503
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    503
- MOPAR Parts
  506
- Reporting Safety Defects
  506
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    506
  - In Canada
    507
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  506
- Publication Order Forms
  507

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