2005 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS seats

Power Seats — If Equipped
CAUTION!
Don’t put anything under a power seat. It may cause
damage to the seat controls.
The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the
front seat cushions. Three switches control the seat move-
ment. The four-way switch in the center can be moved
forward or backwards to get the most comfortable posi-
tion. The same switch can be moved up and down to
Power Seat Control Location
Up, Down, Forward, and Rearward
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control seat height. Change the seat angle by using the
two toggle switches, tilting it up or down.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.
Tilt Adjustment
Heated Seat Switches
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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.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.
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Storage and Seats — If Equipped
Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushion
there is a storage compartment.
Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat.
The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under
the rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart-
ment.
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PICKUP BOX
The pickup box on your new Ram has many features
designed for utility and convenience.NOTE:If you are installing a toolbox to the front of the
pickup box, you must use Mopartoolbox brackets
available from your dealer.
You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply-
wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor. Place lumber
across the box in the indentations provided above the
wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the
floor.
WARNING!
The pickup box is intended for load carrying pur-
poses only, not for passengers, who should sit in
seats and use seat belts.
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Requirements......................282,403
Tank Capacity........................ 403
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling............................... 285
Fuses................................ 389
Garage Door Opener..................... 137
GasCap .............................. 286
Gasoline.............................. 282
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 283
Gauges............................... 169
Coolant Temperature.................... 168
Fuel................................ 172
Oil Pressure.......................... 167
Speedometer......................... 167
Tachometer.......................... 166
Voltmeter............................ 166
Gear Ranges........................232,238
Glass Cleaning.......................... 388GVWR............................... 293
Hands-Free Phone........................ 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 320
Head Restraints......................... 109
Headlights.......................... 117,391
High Beam........................... 120
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 120
Lights On Reminder.................... 118
Passing............................. 120
Switch.............................. 117
Heated Mirrors....................81,214,218
Heated Seats........................... 112
Heater............................... 211
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 120
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 299
Hoisting.............................. 337
Homelink Transmitter.................... 137
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Capacity............................ 403
Change Interval....................... 354
Dipstick............................. 353
Disposal............................ 357
Filter............................357,405
Filter Disposal........................ 357
Identification Logo..................... 356
Materials Added to..................... 356
Pressure Gauge....................... 167
Recommendation...................355,403
Synthetic............................ 356
Viscosity..........................356,403
Onboard Diagnostic System..............350,351
Opener, Garage Door..................... 137
Operating Precautions.................... 350
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 79
Overdrive............................. 235
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 235
Overhead Console....................129,130Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 130
Owner’s Manual........................ 433
Parking Brake.......................... 254
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 51
Passing Light........................... 120
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 124
Phone, Cellular.......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 83
Pickup Box............................ 155
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 265
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 361
Power
Distribution Center..................... 389
Door Locks........................... 16
Mirrors.............................. 80
Outlet.............................. 147
Seats............................... 111
Steering..........................259,363
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Sunroof............................. 143
Windows............................. 31
Power Steering Fluid..................... 406
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 45
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features.........138,142
Programming Transmitters..............138,142
Radial Ply Tires......................... 272
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......369,371
Radio Operation......................174,191
Radio Remote Controls.................... 205
Radio (Sound Systems)...........174,180,191,197
Rear Axle............................. 374
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 380
Reclining Front Seats..................... 109
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 405Recreational Towing...................... 309
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....310,313
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 311,315
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 283
Refrigerant............................ 363
Relays and Flashers...................... 389
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 43
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 22
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 205
Replacement Tires....................... 276
Reporting Safety Defects................... 432
Restraint, Head......................... 109
Restraints, Child.......................56,62
Rotation, Tires.......................... 280
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 71
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 71
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 432
Safety Information, Tire................... 259
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