2007 RAM CHASSIS CAB phone

There is an additional Power Outlet inside the center
console of vehicles equipped with 40/20/40, or Bucket
front seats. There is also a Power Outlet located on the
rear of the center console for Quad Cab or Mega Cab
vehicles (only) equipped with bucket seats.
The outlet(s) has/have a fused direct feed from the
battery so it/they receive power whether the ignition is
ON or OFF.
All accessories connected to this/these outlet(s) should
be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use
to protect the battery against discharge.
NOTE: If desired, all of the power outlets can be
converted by your authorized dealer to provide power
with the ignition switch in the ON position only. CAUTION!Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

removable coin holder (if equipped), and two dividers to
configure the storage area into compartments. For ex-
ample, compartments can be configured to hold a lap-top
computer, a cellular telephone, CD’s and miscellaneous
items. The top of the cover provides a generous firm
surface to serve as a desktop for your “mobile office.”
WARNING!• This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the
armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle
operation, or an accident. Only use the center
seating position when the armrest is fully upright.
• In an accident, the latch may open if the total
weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs
(4.5 kg). These items could be thrown about
endangering occupants of the vehicle. Items
stored should not exceed a total of 10 lbs (4.5 kg). CAUTION!• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)— If
Equipped
Push the upper button on the front of the armrest to raise
the upper cover. Inside is a power outlet (if equipped), a
cut out for a cell phone charger cord, removable coin
holder (if equipped), and a divider to configure the storage area into separate compartments. Lift the lower
handle on the front of the armrest, and raise the armrest
for access to the lower storage bin. On Quad Cab models
the rear of the floor console offers a power outlet, and a
tip out bin.
WARNING!• This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the
armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle
operation, or an accident. Only use the center
seating position when the armrest is fully upright.
• In an accident, the latch may open if the total
weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs
(4.5 kg). These items could be thrown about
endangering occupants of the vehicle. Items
stored should not exceed a total of 10 lbs (4.5 kg).Center Storage Compartment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157
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CAUTION!• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery. Storage and Seats (Quad Cab Models)
Located in the center of the front 40/20/40 seat cushion
there is a storage compartment.
Standard cab models also have storage behind the seat.
The Quad Cab models provide additional storage under
the rear seat. Lift the seat to access the storage compart-
ment.158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS
Instruments And Controls .................169

Instrument Clusters .....................170
▫ 5.7L Gas Engines ......................170
▫ 6.7L Cummins Diesel Engines ............171

Instrument Cluster Description .............172

Electronic Digital Clock ..................180
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................181

Radio General Information ................181
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals .................181 ▫ Two Types Of Signals ..................181
▫ Electrical Disturbances ..................182
▫ AM Reception .......................182
▫ FM Reception ........................182

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone
Capability ............................182
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......183
▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode .........187
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .....1894

▫ Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If
Equipped ...........................190
▫ Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If
Equipped ...........................190

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio With
Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, And
Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES) Capabilities 190
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......191
▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play) ..............................196
▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play) ..............................197
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............199
▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio
Play) ..............................202 ▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 202

Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities ....204
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......204
▫ Operating Instructions — Tape Player .......209
▫ Seek Button .........................209
▫ Fast Forward (FF) .....................209
▫ Rewind (RW) ........................209
▫ TapeEject...........................209
▫ Scan Button .........................210
▫ Changing Tape Direction ................210
▫ MetalTapeSelection ...................210
▫ Pinch Roller Release ...................210166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

▫ PTY Button  Seek  .....................226
▫ Satellite Antenna ......................226
▫ Reception Quality .....................226

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 226
▫ Radio Operation ......................227
▫ Tape Player .........................227
▫ CD Player ..........................228

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance .......228

Compact Disc Maintenance ................229
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........230

Climate Controls .......................230
▫ Heater Only — If Equipped ..............231
▫ Air Conditioning And Heating — If Equipped . 233
▫ Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control — If Equipped .................236
▫ Operating Tips .......................240
▫ Operating Tips Chart ...................242168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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.
SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)
RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND
HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of your radio faceplate.182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL