2006 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS mirror

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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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 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.
Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature
Control — If Equipped
With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, each
front seat occupant can independently control the tem-
perature of air coming from the outlets on their side of
the vehicle.
Dual Zone Control Head
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Dual Zone Temperature ControlUse this control to regulate the temperature of the air
inside the passenger compartment. This is accomplished
by having separate temperature control slides for both
the driver and front passenger. The blue area of the scale
indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates
warmer temperatures.
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 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.
Dual Zone Temperature Control
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Adding Fuel ..........................360
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............361

Flexible Fuel— (Fleet Vehicles Only) .........363
▫ E-85 General Information ................363
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................363
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................363
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .............364
▫ Starting ............................364
▫ Cruising Range .......................365
▫ Replacement Parts .....................365
▫ Maintenance .........................365

Catalytic Converter .....................365

Vehicle Loading ........................367
▫ Certification Label .....................367

Trailer Towing .........................370
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............370
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............372
▫ Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .........373
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............373
▫ Towing Requirements ..................375
▫ Towing Tips .........................379
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ......381

Snowplow ............................382
▫ Dodge Ram 1500 Models ................382
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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.
NOTE: Fold th e7x10inch trailer towing mirrors
rearward prior to entering an automated car wash.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to fold th e7x10inch trailer towing
mirrors forward. Th e7x10inch trailer towing
mirrors are not designed to be folded forward and
doing so will damage the mirrors and/or vehicle.
Blindspot Mirror
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Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-
type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner.
Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window
equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter
window equipped with the radio antenna. Do not use
scrapers or other sharp instruments which may scratch
the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray
cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do not
spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Dry with a soft tissue.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
8 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
9 30 Amp Pink Off Road Module
Power
10 5 Amp Orange Trx-Off Rd Pkg Sen
(Gas Engine Only)
11 20 Amp Yellow IOD-CNN/Radio/
Under Hood Lamp/
WCM/SDARS/HFM
12 30 Amp Pink Electric Brake
13 25 Amp Natural Power-Battery
RWAL/ABS Module
Feed
14 15 Amp Blue Park Lamps LeftCavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
15 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Park Lamps
16 15 Amp Blue Park Lamps Right
17 15 Amp Blue Spare
18 40 Amp Green ABS Pump
19 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow
20 10 Amp Red ORC2
21 10 Amp Red ORC Preset Carrier
22 2 Amp Gray IGN Switch Feed
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
23 10 Amp Red ECM/WCM/HVC
24 20 Amp Blue Subwoofer Amplifier
(SRT-10 Only)
25 10 Amp Red Power Mirror
26 20 Amp Yellow Brake Switch/
CHMSL/Stop Lamp
27 40 Amp Green Power Seats
28 10 Amp Red Power Run/Start-
NCC/WCM/ABS/
RWAL
29 10 Amp Red Switches/EC Mirror/
Smart Bar
30 15 Amp Blue SpareCavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
31 10 Amp Red PCM/Transfer Case
Brake
32 10 Amp Red HVAC/Ajustable
Pedals/Heated Seats
Switch LED/Exhaust
Brake
33 10 Amp Red Power-IGN Run Misc
34 10 Amp Red Spare
35 15 Amp Blue CNN Illumination
36 25 Amp Natural Audio_Amplifier
37 15 Amp Blue Spare
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