2007 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL radio controls

NOTE:If you try to remove the key before you place the
lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily
in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the
right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a
malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the
ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is
inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but
the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power
sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain
active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned
off. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls .................177

Instrument Cluster ......................178

Instrument Cluster Description .............179

Electronic Digital Clock ..................187
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................188

Radio General Information ................188
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals .................188
▫ Two Types Of Signals ..................188
▫ Electrical Disturbances ..................189 ▫
AM Reception .......................189
▫ FM Reception ........................189

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability ..............190
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......190
▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode .........194
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .....196
▫ Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone —
If Equipped .........................1974

▫Satellite Antenna ......................230
▫ Reception Quality .....................230

Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped ...........................231
▫ Radio Operation ......................231
▫ Tape Player .........................232
▫ CD Player ..........................232

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance .......232

Compact Disc Maintenance ................233

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........234

Climate Controls .......................234
▫ Heater Only — If Equipped ..............235
▫ Air Conditioning And Heating —
If Equipped .........................237
▫ Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control — If Equipped .................240
▫ Operating Tips .......................244
▫ Operating Tips Chart ...................247
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Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
NOTE: The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if
equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped)
will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door
will cancel this feature.
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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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Phone, Cellular.......................... 87
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............. 87
Pickup Box ............................ 169
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 300
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 426
Door Locks ........................... 25
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 152
Seats ............................... 113
Sliding Rear Window ................. 30,165
Steering .......................... 294,397
Sunroof ............................. 149
Windows ............................. 29
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 447
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 44
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 42
Programmable Electronic Features .........145,148 Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................145,148
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 307
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 405
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 188
Radio, Navigation ....................... 225
Radio Operation ................... 190,198,211
Radio Remote Controls .................... 231
Radio, Satellite .......................... 226
Radio (Sound Systems) ..............190,198,211
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 41 1,412
Rear Seat, Folding ..................... 1 15,116
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 416
Rear Window Features .................... 164
Rear Window, Sliding ................... 31,165
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 111
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... 114
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 56
488 INDEX

Recreational Towing...................... 345
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....345,348
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 347,350
Refrigerant ............................ 397
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 43
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 231
Replacement Tires ....................... 311
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 473
Restraint, Head ......................... 111
Restraints, Child ....................... 57,65
Rotation, Tires .......................... 315
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 74
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 74
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 473
Safety Information, Tire ................... 295
Safety Tips ............................. 72
Satellite Radio .......................... 226 Satellite Radio Antenna
................... 230
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 425
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 43
Seat Belts .......................... 31,32,74
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 40
And Pregnant Women ................... 44
Child Restraint ....................... 57,70
Extender ............................. 44
Front Seat ............................ 32
Pretensioners .......................... 42
Reminder ............................ 180
Seats .............................. 109,110
Adjustment .......................... 109
Child ............................... 70
Folding Floor ......................... 166
Heated .............................. 119
Lumbar Support ....................... 112
Power .............................. 113
Rear Folding ....................... 1 15,116
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