2004 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS lock

SALES CODE RBQÐAM/FM STEREO RADIO
WITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER
Radio Operation
Power/Volume Control
Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn
the volume control clockwise to increase the volume.NOTE:Power to operate the radio is controlled by the
ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to
operate the radio.
Mode
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between AM,
FM, the CD changer and Sirius Satellite RadioŸ (if
equipped). The display will show ST when a stereo
station is received.
To select Sirius Satellite RadioŸ (if equipped), press the
MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears. The fol-
lowing will be displayed in this order: After three sec-
onds, the current channel name and number will be
displayed for five seconds. The current program type and
channel number will then be displayed for five seconds.
The current channel name and number will then be
displayed until an action occurs. CD's may remain in the
player while in the Satellite Radio mode.
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Seek
Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The
radio will remain tuned to the new station until you
make another selection. Holding the button in will by-
pass stations without stopping until you release it.
Tune
Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or
decrease the frequency. If the button is pressed and held,
the radio will continue to tune until the button is
released. The frequency will be displayed and continu-
ously updated while the button is pressed.
Balance Ð BAL
The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal-
ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust
the balance and push the button back in.
Fade
The Fade control provides for balance between the front
and rear speakers. Press the FADE button in and it will
pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in.
Tone Control
The tone controls affect the Bass and Treble frequency
bands. Each is controlled by a slider control with a detent
at the mid position. Moving a control up or down
increases or decreases amplification of the band. The mid
position provides a balanced output.
To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to push-button memory, press the SET RND
button. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the
ª1±6º button you wish to lock onto this station and press
and release that button. If a button is not selected within
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5 seconds after pressing the SET RND button, the station
will continue to play but will not be locked into push-
button memory.
You may add a second station to each push-button by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in
both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM
stations to be locked into push-button memory. The
stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
pressing the corresponding push-button twice. Every
time a preset button is used, a corresponding button
number will be displayed.
Time Button
Press the TIME button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.
General Information
This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressively ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CD Player Operation
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position and the Power / Volume control pushed ON
before the CD player will operate.
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NOTE:To improve your selection choices, the system
allows you to operate at intermediate positions between
the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-
tified by the small dots.
Panel
Outside air flows through the outlets located in the
instrument panel.
Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Level )
Select the recirculation modes when
the outside air contains smoke or
odors. This feature allows for recircu-
lation of interior air only. Air flows
through the panel outlets in this mode.
Bi-Level
Outside air flows through the outlets located in the
instrument panel and at the floor.
Mix
Outside air flows in equal proportions through the
floor and defroster outlets.
Defrost
Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield
through the defroster outlets located at the base of
the windshield, and the demister outlets located at the
edge of each side of the instrument panel.
Blower Control
The rotary knob on the left of
the control panel is the
blower control. Turn the knob
clockwise to one of the four
positions to obtain the blower
speed you desire. To turn the
blower off, turn the knob to
the far left position.
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Floor
Outside air flows primarily through the floor out-
lets located under the instrument panel.
Mix
Outside air flows in equal proportions through the
floor and defroster outlets, and the air conditioning
may be on.
Defrost
Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield
through the defroster outlets located at the base of
the windshield, and the demister outlets located at the
edge of each side of the instrument panel, and the air
conditioning may be on.
Blower Control
The rotary knob on the left of
the control panel is the
blower control. Turn the knob
clockwise to one of the four
positions to obtain the blower
speed you desire. To turn the
blower off, turn the knob to
the far left position.
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Mix
Outside air flows in equal proportions through the
floor and defroster outlets.
Defrost
Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield
through the defroster outlets located at the base of
the windshield and side window demist outlets.
NOTE:The air conditioning compressor operates in
both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even if
the A/C button has not been pressed. This dehumidifies
the air to help dry the windshield.
Blower Control
The rotary knob on the left of
the control panel is the
blower control. Turn the knob
clockwise to one of the four
positions to obtain the blower
speed you desire. To turn the
blower off, turn the knob to
the far left position.
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CONTENTS
mIgnition/Starter Switch...................204
NLock..............................204
NOff ...............................204
NOn................................204
NStart..............................204
NACC ..............................205
NManual Transmission Key Release Button....205
NKey Reminder.......................205
mStarting Procedures.....................205NManual Transmission..................205
NAutomatic Transmission................206
NIf Engine Fails To Start.................206
NEngine Block HeaterÐ If Equipped.........207
NAfter Starting........................207
mTransmission Shifting....................208
NAutomatic Transmission With Overdrive.....208
NManual Transmission Ð 5-Speed..........213
mFour-Wheel- Drive Operation Ð If Equipped . . . 216
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NManually Shifted Transfer Case Operating
Information/Precautions................217
NShifting Procedure - Manually Shifted Transfer
Case..............................219
NTransfer Case Reminder Light............220
NElectronically Shifted Transfer Case Operating
Information/Precautions................221
NShifting Procedure - Electronically Shifted
Transfer Case........................225
mLimited-Slip Differential Ð If Equipped.......228
mParking Brake.........................229
mBrake System..........................230
N3500 Dual Rear Wheel Models Only........231
NBrake Noise.........................231NRear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake
System Ð RWAL.....................231
NFour-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake
System Ð If Equipped..................232
mPower Steering........................234
mTire Safety Information...................234
NTire Markings........................234
NTire Identification Number (TIN)..........238
NTire Loading And Tire Pressure...........239
mTiresÐGeneral Information................243
NTire Pressure.........................243
NTire Inflation Pressures.................244
NRadial-Ply Tires......................247
NCompact Spare Tire Ð If Equipped.........247
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