2009 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL instrument panel

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTSInstrument Panel Features .............. 184
▫ RamTruck ........................ 184
▫ Power Wagon ..................... 185
 Instrument Cluster – Base .............. 186
 Instrument Cluster – Premium ........... 187
 Instrument Cluster Description ........... 188
 Electronic Digital Clock ................ 201
▫ Clock Setting Procedure .............. 202 
Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional uconnect studios (Satellite
Radio), uconnect phone, And Video
Entertainment Systems (VES)™ Capabilities . . . 202
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ..... 203
▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play) ........................ 208
▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play) ............................. 209
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ........... 211
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▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play) ........................ 214
▫ Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For MP3 Play) .............. 214
 Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single-Disc)
Radio With Optional uconnect studios
(Satellite Radio) And uconnect phone
Capability ........................... 216
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 216
▫ Operating Instructions - CD Mode ........ 220
▫ Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 222
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect phone —
If Equipped ........................ 223
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect studios
(Satellite Radio) — If Equipped .......... 223
Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc)
Radio With uconnect gps (Navigation)...... 224
▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect studios
(Satellite Radio) — If Equipped .......... 224
▫ REC Setting The Clock ................ 224
 uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped .......................... 227
▫ System Activation .................... 227
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 227
▫ Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode
In REF, RAQ, And RAK Radios .......... 228
▫ Selecting A Channel .................. 229
▫ Storing And Selecting Preset Channels ..... 229
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▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button —
If Equipped ........................ 229
▫ PTY Button Scan ................... 230
▫ PTY Button Seek ................... 230
▫ Satellite Antenna ................... 230
▫ Reception Quality ................... 230
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —
If Equipped .......................... 231
 Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 231
▫ Radio Operation .................... 232
▫ CD Player ........................ 232 
CD/DVD Maintenance ................ 232
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ...... 233
 Climate Controls ..................... 234
▫ Heater Only — If Equipped ............ 234
▫ Air Conditioning And Heating —
If Equipped ........................ 237
▫ Air Conditioning With Dual Zone
Temperature Control — If Equipped ....... 240
▫ Operating Tips ..................... 244
▫ Operating Tips Chart ................ 246
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
RAM TRUCK1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Passenger Airbag11 — TPMS “Light Load” Reset Switch* 16 — Transfer Case Control Switch*
2 — Air Outlets 7 — Glove Compartment 12 — Power Sliding Back Glass Switch* 17 — Parking Brake Release Lever
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch* 13 — Cupholders 18 — Adjustable Pedal Control Switch*
4 — Climate Controls 9 — Power Outlet 14 — ESP Off Switch** If Equipped
5 — Radio 10 — Heated Seat Switch 15 — Cigar Lighter184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

POWER WAGON1 — Headlight Switch6 — Passenger Airbag* 11 — Cup Holders
2 — Air Outlets 7 — Glove Compartment 12 — Cigar Lighter
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 13 — Electronic Axle Locker and Disconnecting
Sway Bar Switch
4 — Climate Controls 9 — Heated Seat Switch 14 — Parking Brake Release Lever
5 — Radio 10 — TPMS “Light Load” Reset Switch* 15 — Adjustable Pedal Control Switch*
* If Equipped UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION1. Check Gauges – Premium Cluster OnlyThis light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine
Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature
gauges indicate a reading either too high or too low.
Examine the gauges carefully, and follow the instructions
contained below for each indicated problem.
NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the
Fuel Gauge, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine Coolant
Temperature gauges may not show accurate readings.
When the engine is not running, turn the ignition switch
to ON to obtain accurate readings.
2. Voltmeter When the engine is running, the gauge indicates
the electrical system voltage. The pointer should
stay within the normal range if the battery is charged. If
the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and
remains there during normal driving, the electrical sys-
tem should be serviced. NOTE:
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If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of the
gauge, the “Check Gauges” indicator will illuminate
and a single chime will sound.
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The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at vari-
ous engine temperatures. This cycling operation is
caused by the post-heat cycle of the intake manifold
heater system. The number of cycles and the length of
the cycling operation is controlled by the engine
control module. Post-heat operation can run for sev-
eral minutes, and then the electrical system and volt-
meter needle will stabilize.
3. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a
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