2006 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS Def

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors ..............................116
▫ Inside Mirror ........................116
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped . . . 117
▫ Outside Mirrors ......................117
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature ..........118
▫ Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped .....118
▫ Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped ..........119
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ......119

Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —
If Equipped ...........................121
▫ Operations ..........................123
▫ Phone Call Features ...................130
▫ UConnect™ System Features .............132
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............137
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System ....................139

Seats ................................144
▫ 40-20-40 Front Seat ....................145
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Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or right
mirror, and set it to the center off position to prevent
accidentally moving a mirror when you are finished
adjusting the mirror. To adjust a mirror, select left or right
with the top switch, and press one of the four arrows for
the direction you want the mirror to move.
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped
The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated
side view mirrors are activated by pressing the
heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel,
with the ignition On. Turning Off the rear window
defroster or the ignition will deactivate the Electric Rear
Window Defroster and Heated side view mirrors feature.
These features also turn off after activation, when 15
minutes have elapsed. To reactivate, simply press the
button again.
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror
head to provide a greater vision range when towing
extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-
board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped Out or
In). A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main
mirror surface.Power Mirror Switches
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MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER
The multifunction control lever is located on the left side
of the steering column.
Turn Signals
Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or
left-hand turn.
The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes
to indicate the direction of the turn, and proper operation
of the front and rear turn signal lights. If a defective bulb
or wiring circuit is detected for the turn signal system, the
arrow indicators will flash at a faster rate. If an indicator
fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest
that the switch or indicator lamp is defective.
You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.
Turn Signal Lever
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Intermittent Wiper System
The intermittent feature of this system was designed for
use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle,
with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. For
maximum delay between cycles, rotate the control knob
into the upper end of the delay range.
The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until
it enters the LOW continual speed position. The delay
can be regulated from a maximum of about 15 seconds
between cycles, to a cycle every 2 seconds. The delay
intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed
is 10 mph (16 km) or less.WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to an accident. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with defroster before and during wind-
shield washer use.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, push in on the washer knob on the end
of the multifunction control lever and hold while spray is
desired. If the washer knob is depressed while in the
delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds
after the washer knob is released. It will then resume the
intermittent interval previously selected. If the washer
knob is pushed, for a period greater than 1 second, while
in the OFF position, the wiper will wipe approximately
three wipes, after the wash knob is released.
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NOTE:The default for the compass variance is zone 8.
To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the
display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold the
RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari-
ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP
button to select the new variance zone and press the
RESET button to resume normal operation.
Outside Temperature
Because the ambient temperature sensor is located un-
derhood, engine temperature can influence the displayed
temperature, therefore, temperature readings are slowly
updated when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30
km/h) or during stop and go driving.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver replaces up to three
remote controls (hand held transmitters) that operate de-
vices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or
home lighting. It triggers these devices at the push of a
button. The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehi-
cle’s battery and charging system; no batteries are needed.
HomeLink Programming Buttons
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Compact Disc Maintenance ................273

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........273

Climate Controls .......................274
▫ Heater Only — Fleet Vehicles .............274
▫ Air Conditioning And Heating —
If Equipped .........................277 ▫
Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped ..........280
▫ Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control — If Equipped .................280
▫ Operating Tips .......................285
▫ Operating Tips Chart ...................287
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Toggle the PTY button to select the following format
types:
Program Type 16 Digit-Character Dis-
play
No program type or un- defined None
Adult Hits Adult_Hits
Alert Alert Alert Alert Classical Classical
Classic Rock Classic_Rock College College
Country Country
Emergency Test Emergency Test
Foreign Language Foreign_Language Information Information Jazz Jazz
News News
Nostalgia Nostalgia Oldies Oldies
Personality Personality Public Public
Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Religious Music Religious_MusicReligious Talk Religious_Talk Rock RockSoft Soft
Soft Rock Soft_Rock
Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_&_B Sports SportsTalk Talk
Top 40 Top_40
Weather Weather
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Turn the tune knob to select the following format types:
Program Type 16 Digit-Character Display
No program type or undefined None
News News
Information Information Sports SportsTalk Talk
Rock Rock
Classic Rock Classic_Rock Adult Hits Adult_HitsSoft Rock Soft_Rock Top 40 Top_40
Country Country Oldies Oldies Soft Soft
Nostalgia Nostalgia
Jazz Jazz
Classical Classical
Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_&_B
Foreign Language Foreign_Language Religious Music Religious_MusicReligious Talk Religious_Talk Personality Personality Public Public
College College
Unassigned Weather Weather
By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is
displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY
function only operates when in the FM mode.
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