2005 DODGE POWER WAGON instrument panel

Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver............140

Cupholders...........................141
▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
—Automatic Transmission Only..........141
▫Rear Cupholder—Quad Cab
—If Equipped.......................142

Storage..............................142
▫Center Storage Compartment—If Equipped . . 142▫Storage And Seats—If Equipped..........143

Fold Flat Load Floor—If Equipped.........144
▫Fold Flat Load Floor—If Equipped........144

Pickup Box...........................147

Slide-In Campers.......................148

Easy-Off Tailgate.......................148
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79
3

Heated Seats—If Equipped
The heated seat switches are located in the instrument
panel under the climate controls. The engine must be
running for the heated seats to operate.Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).
Press the switch once to obtain the desired heating
position and press a second time in the same direction to
turn the heated seats OFF. If you do not purposefully
turn the switch OFF, the heating element in the seat will
remain activated until the ignition is turned off. The
indicators on the switch will illuminate when the heated
seats are in the (HI or LOW) position. Flashing telltale
lights on the switch indicate that the Heated Seat system
needs servicing.
Heated Seat Switches
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107
3

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at
the base of the instrument panel. Once the hood is
released you must reach into the opening beneath the
center of the grille and push up the latch to release the
safety catch before raising the hood.To 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.
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Interior Lights
Courtesy/ dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating
wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the
second upward detent position, or if equipped, when the
UNLOCK button is pressed on the key fob. Rotating the
dimmer control to the optional fully upward position willturn on the cargo light located on the back of the cab.
When a door is open and the interior lights are on,
rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the OFF
detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is
also known as thePartymode because it allows the
doors to stay open for extended periods of time without
discharging the vehicle’s battery.
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or
down (dimmer). When the headlights are ON you can
supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom-
eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control
up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the
“Parade”mode and is useful when headlights are re-
quired during the day.
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, Load Shed-
ding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is off and any door is left ajar for 15
minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 15
minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.
If the headlamps remain on while the ignition is cycled
off, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after 5
minutes. After 5 minutes timeout, if the headlamp switch
is turned off and then turned on, the exterior lights will
automatically turn off after 15 minutes.
If the dimmer control is rotated to the cargo lamp
position with the ignition off, the cargo lamps will
automatically turn off after 15 minutes.
NOTE:Battery Saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is
ON.
Headlamp Delay—If Equipped
To aid in your exit, your vehicle, if equipped, can be
programmed by your dealer with a headlamp delay that
will leave the headlamps on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds.
This delay is initiated when the ignition is turned OFF
while the headlamp switch is on, and then the headlamp
switch is cycled off. The headlamps will remain on for 60
seconds. Headlamp delay can be cancelled by either
turning the headlamp switch ON then OFF or by turning
the ignition ON.
Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights
When the headlight switch is rotated to the first
position, the parking lights, taillights, side marker
lights, license plate light and instrument panel
lights are all turned on. Rotating the headlight switch to
the first position will also turn on the cab top clearance
lights, flare lights, and tailgate lights if the vehicle is
equipped with these lights. The headlights will turn ON
when the switch is rotated to the second position. The
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111
3

Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
The power sunroof switches remain active for 10 minutes
after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature.
Sunroof Fully Closed
Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the
sunroof is fully closed.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
The auxiliary electrical outlet can provide power for in
cab accessories designed for use with the standard“cigar
lighter”plug. The outlet is located in the instrument
panel below the ash receiver. A cap is attached to the
outlet base indicating“Power Outlet”12V-20A.There is an additional Power Outlet in the center console
of a 40/20/40 seat (if equipped).
The outlet(s) has/have a fused direct feed from the
battery so it/they receive power whether the ignition is
ON or OFF.
All accessories connected to this/these outlet(s) should
be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use
to protect the battery against discharge.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139
3

CUPHOLDERS
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders—Automatic
Transmission Only
Your new Ram truck is equipped with dual-opening
adjustable cupholders. The cupholder is opened andclosed by pushing on the front surface. Each opening in
the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and mugs
of various sizes.
To secure the cup, place the cup to be held into one of the
cup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward the
cup until it is held stable.
Cupholders with Automatic
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141
3

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................155

Instrument Cluster......................156

Instrument Cluster Description.............157

Electronic Digital Clock..................165
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................165

Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
Capability............................166
▫Radio Operation......................166
▫Mode Button........................168▫Scan Button (Radio Mode)...............168
▫Cassette Player Features................169
▫CD Changer Control Capability
—If Equipped.......................170

Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And
CD Changer Controls....................172
▫Operating Instructions—Radio...........172
▫Power Switch, Volume Control............173
▫Seek Button (Radio Mode)...............1734