2006 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL radio controls

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................175

Instrument Cluster......................176

Instrument Cluster Description.............177

Electronic Digital Clock..................185
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................185

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability..............186
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......186
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........190▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....192
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone —
If Equipped.........................193
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio —
If Equipped.........................194

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,
And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................194
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......1944

▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMA Play).........................220

Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc) Radio
With Navigation System..................222
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................223
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................223

Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) —
If Equipped...........................223

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............223
▫System Activation.....................224
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................224
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................225▫Selecting a Channel....................226
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......226
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................226
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................226
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................227
▫Satellite Antenna......................227
▫Reception Quality.....................227

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 228
▫Radio Operation......................228
▫Tape Player.........................229
▫CD Player..........................229

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......229
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Compact Disc Maintenance................230

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........231

Climate Controls.......................231
▫Heater Only — Fleet Vehicles.............232
▫Air Conditioning And Heating —
If Equipped.........................234▫Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped..........237
▫Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control — If Equipped.................238
▫Operating Tips.......................243
▫Operating Tips Chart...................245
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REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a
button in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will
increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the
switch will decrease the volume. The center button of the
right hand control will allow you to change the mode.
The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push
button in the center. The function of the left hand control
is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the left side switch will SEEK up for
the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the
switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left hand control
will tune to the next pre-set station that you have
programmed in the radio pre-set push-buttons.
Remote Sound System Controls
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NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft
protection encoding. Try a known good disc before
considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular
phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-
mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened
or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna.
This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio
performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repo-
sitioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio
volume be turned down or off during cellular phone
operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The controls for the heating and ventilation system in this
vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort
controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions.
Climate Control Location
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Out of Park Sense Alarm.................. 271
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 79
Overdrive............................. 268
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 268
Overhead Console....................133,134
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 134
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 474
Parking Brake.......................... 286
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 49
Passing Light........................... 125
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 129
Phone, Cellular.......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............. 83
Pickup Box............................ 165
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 296
Power
Distribution Center..................... 420
Door Locks........................... 18Mirrors.............................. 80
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 150
Seats............................... 110
Sliding Rear Window.................... 29
Steering..........................290,392
Sunroof............................. 147
Windows............................. 28
Power Steering Fluid..................... 439
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 42
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 40
Programmable Electronic Features.........143,146
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................143,146
Radial Ply Tires......................... 303
Radio Operation...................186,194,208
Radio Remote Controls.................... 228
Radio, Satellite.......................... 223
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Radio (Sound Systems)..............186,194,208
Rear Axle (Differential).................405,406
Rear Seat, Folding..................... 112,114
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 410
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 112
Recorder, Event Data...................... 54
Recreational Towing...................... 339
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....340,342
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 341,344
Refrigerant............................ 392
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 41
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 228
Replacement Tires....................... 307
Reporting Safety Defects................... 473
Restraint, Head......................... 108
Restraints, Child.......................55,63
Rotation, Tires.......................... 311Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 473
Safety Information, Tire................... 291
Safety Tips............................. 70
Satellite Radio.......................... 223
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 227
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 419
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 41
Seat Belts..........................30,31,72
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 38
And Pregnant Women................... 42
Child Restraint.......................55,68
Extender............................. 42
Front Seat............................ 31
Pretensioners.......................... 40
Reminder............................ 178
Seats..............................106,107
Adjustment.......................... 106
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