2007 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:For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (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.
For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC), the power window switches,
radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and power out-
lets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after theignition switch is turned off. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable. For details, refer to “KEY OFF POWER
DELAY > OFF” under “Personal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 3 of this manual.
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 seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................195

Instrument Cluster......................196
▫Instrument Cluster – 5.9L Diesel Engine.....196
▫Instrument Cluster – 6.7L Diesel Engine.....197

Instrument Cluster Description.............198

Electronic Digital Clock..................207
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................207

Radio General Information................207
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................207▫Two Types Of Signals..................208
▫Electrical Disturbances..................208
▫AM Reception.......................208
▫FM Reception........................208

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability...................209
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......209
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........213
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....2154

▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................252
▫Satellite Antenna......................252
▫Reception Quality.....................253

Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped...........................253
▫Radio Operation......................254
▫Tape Player.........................254
▫CD Player..........................254

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......255

Compact Disc Maintenance................256
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........256

Climate Controls.......................257
▫Heater Only — If Equipped..............257
▫Air Conditioning And Heating
— If Equipped.......................259
▫Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control — If Equipped.................262
▫Operating Tips.......................267
▫Operating Tips Chart...................269
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to
vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
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.
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Sunroof............................. 166
Windows............................. 30
Power Steering Fluid..................... 491
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 45
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 44
Programmable Electronic Features......153,162,165
Radial Ply Tires......................... 337
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 447
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 207
Radio, Navigation....................... 245
Radio Operation...................209,217,231
Radio Remote Controls.................... 253
Radio, Satellite.......................245,249
Radio (Sound Systems)..............209,217,231
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 454
Rear Seat, Folding....................120,122
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 458Rear Window Features.................... 181
Rear Window, Sliding................... 32,182
Reclining Front Seats..................... 116
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 120
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 377
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....378,380
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 379,382
Refrigerant............................ 439
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 44
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 253
Replacement Tires....................... 341
Reporting Safety Defects................... 527
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........153,156
Resetting Perform Service Indicator........... 513
Restraint, Head......................... 117
Restraints, Child....................... 60,68
Rotation, Tires.......................... 345
INDEX 545
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