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Interior Lights
Courtesy and 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
upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed on the key fob. When a door isopen 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 the
9Party9mode because it allows the doors to stay open for
extended periods of time without discharging the vehi-
cle'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
ªParadeº mode and is useful when headlights are re-
quired during the day.
Club Cab/Quad Cab models may have an optional
switched dome lamp that may be operated by pressing
the lens.
Dimmer Control
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Programming HomeLink
NOTE:When programming a garage door opener, it is
advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-
mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held
transmitter of the device being programmed to
HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis-
sion of the radio-frequency signal.
1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, and
release only when the indicator light begins to flash (after
20 seconds).Do nothold the buttons for longer than 30
seconds anddo notrepeat step one to program a second
and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two
HomeLink buttons.2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3
inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons while
keeping the indicator light in view.
Outer HomeLink buttons
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8. Return to the vehicle and firmlypress, hold for two
seconds and releasethe programmed HomeLink button.
Repeat the(press/hold/release(sequence a second time,
and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener
(or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this
sequence a third time to complete the programming.
HomeLink should now activate your rolling code
equipped device.
NOTE:To program the remaining two HomeLink but-
tons, begin with9Programming9step two. Do not repeat
step one. For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink atwww.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig-
nals to9time-out9(or quit) after several seconds of
transmission which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming.Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed to9time-out9in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties
programming a gate operator by using the9Program-
ming9procedures (regardless of where you live),replace
(Programming HomeLink(step 3with the following:
NOTE:If programming a garage door opener or gate
operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the
9cycling9process to prevent possible overheating.
3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button
while youpress and release every two seconds(9cycle9)
your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has
successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator
light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) Proceed with
9Programming9step four to complete.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls.................171
mInstrument Cluster......................172
mInstrument Cluster Description.............173
mElectronic Digital Clock..................181
NClock Setting Procedure.................181
mRadio General Information................182
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................182
NTwo Types Of Signals..................182
NElectrical Disturbances..................182NAM Reception.......................182
NFM Reception........................183
mSales Code REF Ð AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability...................183
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......183
NOperation Instructions - CD Mode.........187
NOperation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....189
NOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone Ð
If Equipped.........................1904
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NOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio Ð If
Equipped...........................191
mSales Code RAQ ± AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,
And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................191
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......191
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................196
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play)..............................198
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............200
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play).........................202
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 202mSales Code RAK ± AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities....204
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......205
NOperating Instructions Ð Tape Player.......209
NSeek Button.........................209
NFast Forward (FF).....................210
NRewind (RW)........................210
NTape Eject...........................210
NScan Button.........................210
NChanging Tape Direction................210
NMetal Tape Selection...................210
NPinch Roller Release...................210
NNoise Reduction......................211
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NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................211
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play)..............................212
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............214
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
And WMA Audio Play).................216
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMA Play).........................216
mSales Code REC Ð AM/FM/CD (6±Disc) Radio
With Navigation System..................219
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio (If
Equipped)..........................219
NClock Setting Procedure.................219
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............220NSystem Activation.....................220
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................220
NSelecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And RAK
Radios.............................221
NSelecting a Channel....................222
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......222
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button (If
Equipped)..........................222
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................222
NPTY Button9Seek9.....................223
NSatellite Antenna......................223
NReception Quality.....................223
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 224
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NRadio Operation......................224
NTape Player.........................225
NCD Player..........................225
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......225
mCompact Disc Maintenance................226
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........227
mClimate Controls.......................227NHeater Only Ð Fleet Vehicles.............228
NAir Conditioning And Heating Ð If Equipped . 230
NAir Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control Ð If Equipped.................233
NOperating Tips.......................237
NOperating Tips Chart...................240
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Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows:
²34 gallons - short box models
²35 gallons - long box models
29. Door Ajar
The Door Ajar light will illuminate when any
door is opened. When the ignition is ON the
Door Ajar light will stay illuminated until the
open door is closed. When the ignition is OFF
the Door Ajar light will stay illuminated until the open
door is closed or the battery saver feature automatically
turns the light off.
30. CRUISE Light
This indicator lights when the electronic speed control
system is turned on.
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or
time in hours and minutes (depending on your radio
model) whenever the ignition switch is in the ªONº or
ªACCº position.
When the ignition switch is in the ªOFFº position, or
when the radio frequency is being displayed, time keep-
ing is accurately maintained.
On the RAQ radio the time button alternates the location
of the time and frequency on the display. On the REF only
one of the two, time or frequency is displayed at a time.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune /
Audio control.
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