2009 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL seats

NOTE:Keep in mind that you have to press the VR
button first and wait for the beep before speaking the
“Barge In” commands.Voice TrainingFor users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-
nizing their voice commands or numbers, uconnect 
phone Voice Training feature may be used.
1. Press the VR button, say “System Setup” and once you
are in that menu then say “Voice Training.” This will train
your own voice to the system and will improve recogni-
tion.
2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by
uconnect phone. For best results, the Voice Training
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked,
engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan
switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new
user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.
SEATSSeats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System
of the vehicle. Proper use of the seats is needed for safe
operation of the vehicle.
WARNING!
•
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
•
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
•
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
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Manual Seat Adjuster — If EquippedThe front seats are adjustable, forward or rearward. The
adjustment handle is located at the front edge of each seat
cushion. Pull upward on the handle and slide the seat,
forward or rearward, to the desired position. Using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be
sure the seat is locked into position.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Only
adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
Manual Seat Adjuster
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Reclining Seats (Quad CabModels)The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat
cushion. Pull upward on the handle to release the seat-
back, lean forward or rearward to the desired position.
WARNING!
You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a
seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the
seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no
longer resting against your chest. If you ride in this
position, the shoulder harness will no longer be
restraining you. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt and receive serious or fatal injuries.
Only recline in a seat when the vehicle is parked.
Seat Recliner Handle
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Reclining Seats (2500/3500 Models)The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat
cushion. Pull upward on the handle to release the seat-
back, lean forward or rearward to the desired position.
WARNING!
You can be seriously, even fatally, injured riding in a
seat with the seatback reclined. Do not ride with the
seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no
longer resting against your chest. If you ride in this
position, the shoulder harness will no longer be
restraining you. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt and receive serious or fatal injuries.
Only recline in a seat when the vehicle is parked.
Seat Recliner Handle
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Power Seats — If EquippedThe power seat controls are located on the outboard side
of the front seat cushions. Three switches control the seat
movement.The four-way switch is used to move the seat cushion
forward or backward, or to adjust the seat height up or
down.
The angle, or tilting, of the seat cushion can be adjusted
using the two toggle switches. Use the forward switch to
raise or lower the front seat cushion. Use the rear switch
to raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion.
Power Seat Switch
Power Seat Movement
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CAUTION!
Do not place anything under a power seat. It may
cause damage to the seat or the seat controls.
Rear Seat Features
Reclining Rear Seats — If EquippedThe recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat
cushion. Pull upward on the handle, to release the
seatback, and lean forward or rearward to the desired
position.
Tilt Adjustment
Rear Seat Recliner Handle
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Folding Rear Seat (Kneel Mode) — If EquippedBoth the left and right rear seats can be folded flat (kneel
mode) and used for carrying cargo. Each of the rear
seatbacks provide two D-rings and rear storage bin lids
with two slotted cutouts. Use a cargo tie-downs to secure
cargo.
WARNING!
•
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
•
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
•
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
•
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving
your vehicle. Improperly secured cargo can fly
around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the
vehicle, causing serious injury or possible death.
Secure cargo with a cargo tie-down using the
D-rings provided on the back of the seats and the
slotted cutouts in the rear storage bin lid.
Securing Cargo
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WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback in not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.Heated Seats — If EquippedThis feature heats the front driver and passenger seats.
The controls for front heated seats are located in the
instrument panel under the climate controls.After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High,
Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for High, one for Low, and none for
Off.
Heated Seat Switches
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