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Dodge RAM TRUCK 2009 Owner's Manual

Dodge RAM TRUCK 2009 Owner's Manual (525 pages)

2009

Brand: Dodge | Category: Automobile | Size: 10 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
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  14
- Sentry Key
  17
  - Replacement Keys
    19
  - General Information
    21
- Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
  21
  - Rearming of the System
    21
  - To Set the Alarm
    21
  - To Disarm the System
    22
- Illuminated Entry System - if Equipped
  22
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - if Equipped
  23
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped
  28
  - How to Use Remote Start
    29
    
    Remote Start Abort Message
    29
    
    Enter/Exit Remote Start Mode
    30
- Door Locks
  31
- Windows
  36
  - Power Windows - if Equipped
    36
  - Wind Buffeting
    39
- Rambox Safety Warning
  39
  - Safety Warning
    39
- Occupant Restraints
  41
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  76
- Safety Tips
  76
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

81
- Mirrors
  87
- Uconnect Phone - if Equipped
  92
  - Operation
    94
  - Phone Call Features
    103
  - Uconnect Phone Features
    106
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    111
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect Phone
    113
  - General Information
    121
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 119
  
  121
  - Voice Recognition System (VR) - if Equipped
    121
    
    Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation
    121
    
    Commands
    123
    
    Voice Training
    126
  - Seats
    126
    
    Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    127
    
    Manual Reclining Seats - if Equipped
    128
    
    Adjustable Head Restraints
    130
    
    Ten-Way Power Seats - if Equipped
    131
    
    Power Lumbar - if Equipped
    132
    
    Heated Seats - if Equipped
    132
    
    Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
    134
    
    40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
    134
  - Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
    135
    
    Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE
    135
    
    Transmitter to Memory
    135
    
    Memory Position Recall
    136
    
    To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
    137
    
    Self-Limiting Control
    138
    
    Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control
    138
  - To Open and Close the Hood
    139
  - Lights
    140
    
    Headlights
    141
    
    Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
    142
    
    Headlight Delay
    142
    
    Parking Lights and Panel Lights
    143
    
    Fog Lights - if Equipped
    143
    
    Interior Lights
    144
    
    Cargo Light
    145
    
    Lights-On Reminder
    145
    
    Battery Saver
    145
    
    Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)
    146
    
    Multifunction Lever
    146
  - Windshield Wipers and Washers
    148
    
    Windshield Wipers
    148
    
    Mist Feature
    149
    
    Windshield Washers
    150
  - Tilt Steering Column
    150
  - Heating Steering Wheel - if Equipped
    151
  - Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
    152
    
    Adjustment
    152
  - Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
    153
    
    To Active
    154
    
    To Set a Desired Speed
    155
    
    Deactivating Electronic Speed Control
    155
    
    To Resume Speed
    155
    
    Varying the Speed Setting
    155
    
    To Accelerate for Passing
    156
  - Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
    156
    
    Rear Park Assist Sensors
    157
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 155
  
  157
  - Rear Park Assist Warning Display
    157
  - Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist
    160
  - Service the Rear Park Assist
    161
  - Cleaning the Rear Park Assist
    161
  - Rear Backup Camera - if Equipped
    161
    
    Turning the Rear Camera on or off - with Navigation Radio
    163
    
    Turning the Rear Camera on or off - Without Navigation Radio
    163
  - Overhead Console - if Equipped
    164
    
    Courtesy/Reading Lights
    164
  - Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
    166
    
    Programming Homelink
    167
    
    Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
    170
    
    Using Homelink
    170
    
    Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    171
    
    Security
    171
    
    Troubleshooting Tips
    171
    
    General Information
    172
  - Power Sunroof - if Equipped
    172
    
    Open Sunroof - Express Mode
    173
    
    Closing Sunroof - Express
    173
    
    Pinch Protect Feature
    173
    
    Pinch Protect Override
    174
    
    Venting Sunroof - Express
    174
    
    Sunshade Operation
    174
    
    Wind Buffeting
    174
    
    Sunroof Maintenance
    175
    
    Sunroof Fully Closed
    175
  - Electrical Power Outlets
    175
  - Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
    178
  - Power Inverter Outlet - if Equipped
    179
  - Cupholders
    181
    
    Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
    181
    
    (40-20-40 Seats)
    181
    
    Front Instrument Panel Cupholders - Floor Mounted Shifter
    181
    
    Rear Cupholder - Quad Cab
    182
    
    Rear Cupholder - Crew Cab
    182
- 180 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
  
  182
  - Storage
    183
    
    Glove Box Storage
    183
    
    Door Storage
    185
    
    Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    186
    
    Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped
    188
    
    Seatback Storage
    189
    
    Storage (Regular Cab)
    189
    
    Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
    190
    
    Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
    190
  - Rear Window Features
    191
    
    Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors - if Equipped
    191
    
    Power Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
    191
    
    Sliding Rear Window - if Equipped
    191
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 189
  
  191
  - Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
    192
  - Pickup Box
    194
    
    Rambox - if Equipped
    194
    
    Bed Extender - if Equipped
    197
    
    Bed Rail Tie-Down System
    205
  - Easy-Off Tailgate
    207
    
    Disconnecting the Rear Camera - if Equipped
    207
    
    Removing the Tailgate
    208
    
    Locking Tailgate - if Equipped
    209
  - Slide-In Campers
    207
    
    Camper Applications
    207
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

211
- Instrument Panel Features
  214
- Switch Bank Button Description
  215
  - Upper Switch Bank
    215
  - Lower Switch Bank
    216
- Instrument Cluster - Base
  217
- Instrument Cluster - Premium
  218
- Instrument Cluster Description
  219
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
  235
  - EVIC Displays
    237
  - Distance to Empty (DTE)
    241
  - EVIC Average Fuel Economy
    241
  - Trip Functions
    241
  - System (Customer Information Features)
    242
  - Compass Display
    243
  - Customer-Programmable Features (Setup)
    245
- Electronic Digital Clock
  250
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    251
- AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio (RER/REN)
  251
- Sales Code RES - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
  254
- Sales Code RES/RSC - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) and Sirius Radio
  263
- Uconnect Studios (Satellite Radio) - if Equipped (REN/RER/RES Radios Only)
  274
- Video Entertainment System™ (Sales Code XRV) - if Equipped
  279
- Remote Sound System Controls - if Equipped
  280
  - Radio Operation
    280
  - CD Player
    281
- CD/DVD Maintenance
  281
- Climate Controls
  282
  - Manual Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System
    282
  - Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - if Equipped
    287
  - Summer Operation
    292
  - Winter Operation
    292
  - Vacation/Storage
    292
  - Window Fogging and Frosting
    293
  - Outside Air Intake
    293
  - Operating Tips
    294
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  282
Starting and Operating

295
- Starting Procedures
  299
  - Normal Starting
    299
  - Automatic Transmission
    299
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    300
  - After Starting
    301
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  301
- Automatic Transmission
  302
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  316
- Limited-Slip Differential - if Equipped
  329
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  330
- Driving through Water
  330
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    330
  - Shallow Standing Water
    331
- Driving Off-Road
  332
- Power Steering
  333
  - Power Steering Fluid Check
    334
- Parking Brake
  335
- Brake System
  336
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
    337
- Electronic Brake Control System
  338
  - ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
    339
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    339
  - BAS (Brake Assist System)
    340
  - HSA (Hill Start Assist)
    341
  - ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    344
  - TSC (Trailer Sway Control)
    350
- Tire Safety Information
  351
  - Tire Markings
    351
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    354
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    356
- Tires - General Information
  358
  - Tire Pressure
    358
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    360
  - Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    361
  - Radial Ply Tires
    362
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    362
  - Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
    363
  - Tire Spinning
    364
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    364
  - Life of Tire
    365
  - Replacement Tires
    366
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
  367
- Tire Chains
  367
  - 366 Starting and Operating
    368
- Snow Tires
  368
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  369
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  370
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System Components
    372
  - General Information
    374
- Fuel Requirements
  375
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    376
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    376
  - E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    376
  - MMT in Gasoline
    377
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    378
  - Fuel System Cautions
    378
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    379
- Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - if Equipped
  380
  - E-85 General Information
    380
  - Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    381
  - Fuel Requirements
    381
  - Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    382
  - Starting
    382
  - Cruising Range
    382
  - Replacement Parts
    383
- Adding Fuel
  383
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message
    384
- Vehicle Loading
  385
  - Certification Label
    385
- Trailer Towing
  387
  - Common Towing Definitions
    387
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    392
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    393
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    393
  - Towing Requirements
    394
  - Towing Tips
    399
- Snowplow
  401
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  402
  - Recreational Towing - 2-Wheel Drive Models
    402
  - Recreational Towing - 4-Wheel Drive Models
    402
What to Do in Emergencies

407
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  408
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  408
  - Jack Location
    409
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    413
  - Preparations
    414
  - Instructions
    415
- Hoisting
  421
- Jump-Starting Procedures
  421
  - With Portable Starting Unit
    423
- Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  424
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  424
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  425
  - 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    425
  - 2-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    426
Maintaining Your Vehicle

427
- Engine Compartment- 3.7L
  429
- Engine Compartment- 4.7L
  430
- Engine Compartment- 5.7L
  431
- Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
  432
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    432
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  433
- Replacement Parts
  434
- Dealer Service
  435
- Maintenance Procedures
  435
  - Engine Oil
    435
  - Engine Oil Filter
    437
  - Engine Air Cleaner Filter
    438
  - Maintenance-Free Battery
    438
  - Air Conditioner Maintenance
    439
  - Body Lubrication
    440
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    441
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    441
- Maintaining Your Vehicle 439
  441
  - Exhaust System
    442
  - Cooling System
    445
  - Brake System
    450
  - Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
    451
  - Transfer Case
    452
  - Automatic Transmission
    453
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    456
- Fuses
  461
  - Totally Integrated Power Module
    461
- Vehicle Storage
  466
- Replacement Light Bulbs
  467
- Bulb Replacement
  468
- Fluids and Capacities
  476
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
  477
  - Engine
    477
  - Chassis
    478
  - Service Schedule
    484
If You Need Consumer Assistance

495
- If You Need Assistance
  497
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  497
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    497
  - Prepare a List
    497
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    497
- MOPAR Parts
  500
- Reporting Safety Defects
  500
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    500
  - In Canada
    501
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  500
- Publication Order Forms
  501
  - Traction Grades
    503
  - Quality Grades
    503
  - Treadwear
    503
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Temperature Grades
  504

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