2009 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL lock

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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2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the grille
and push upward on the safety latch to release it before
raising the hood.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center
of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.
Safety Latch
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LIGHTSThe headlight switch is located on instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.Interior LightsCourtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotatingwheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the
upward detent position, or by pressing the UNLOCK
button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (if
equipped).
When a door is open and the interior lights are on,
rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the off
detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is
also known as the
Partymode because it allows the
doors to stay open for extended periods of time without
discharging the vehicle’s battery.
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or
down (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can
supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom-
eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control
up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the
“Parade” mode and is useful when headlights are re-
quired during the day.
Headlight Switch Location
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DRL lamp on the same side of the vehicle will turn off for
the duration of the turn signal activation. Once the turn
signal is no longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate.Lights-on ReminderIf the headlights, parking lights or cargo lights are left on
after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when
the driver’s door is opened.Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog lights are turned on by placing the head-
light rotary control in the parking light or low
beam headlight position and pushing in the head-
light rotary control. An indicator light, located in the
instrument cluster, will illuminate when the fog lights are
on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pushed
a second time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the
off position, or the high beam headlights are activated.
NOTE: The fog lights will only operate when the
parking lights or low beam headlights are on.
Cargo Light — If EquippedThe cargo lights are turned on by pressing the cargo
button. The interior lights will also turn on when the
cargo lights are on. The cargo lights will also turn ON, for
approximately 30 seconds, as part of the Illuminated
Entry feature when the UNLOCK button is pressed on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Cargo Light Switch
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TILT STEERING COLUMNThis feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. The tilt control lever is located on
the left-side of the steering column, just below the
multifunction lever.
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the
steering column. Move the steering column up or down
as desired, and push the lever toward the instrument
panel to lock the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
Tilt Steering Control Lever
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPEDThe two optional overhead consoles may consist of the
following features:•
Courtesy/Reading Lights
•
Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer
(CMTC) — If Equipped
•
Universal Garage Door Opener — If Equipped
Courtesy/Reading LightsIn the middle of the console are two courtesy/reading
lights.
Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is
opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the
courtesy light position (fully-upward position), or when
the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped. These lights are also
operated individually as reading lights by pressing the
recessed area of the corresponding lens.
NOTE:The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior
lights are left on after the vehicle is turned off, they will
extinguish after 15 minutes.
Overhead Console Features
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Using HomeLinkTo operate, simply press and release the programmed
HomeLinkbutton. Activation will now occur for the
trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator,
security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,
etc.) The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be
used at any time.Reprogramming A Single HomeLink ButtonTo reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button for
20 seconds until the indicator(s) starts to flash. Do not
release the button.
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program-
ming Homelink, Step #2, and follow all remaining steps.
SecurityIt is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn
in your vehicle.
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for
20 seconds until the indicators begin to flash. Note that
all channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be
erased.
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when
the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active.Troubleshooting TipsIf you are having trouble programming HomeLink, here
are some of the most common solutions:•
Replace the battery in the original transmitter.
•
Press the “Learn” button on the garage door opener to
complete the training for Rolling Code.
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Sliding Rear Window — If EquippedA locking device in the center of the window helps to
prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the
lock to release the window.FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPEDQuad Cabmodels with a 60/40 rear seat may be
equipped with a folding load floor.
WARNING!
Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on
the load floor. While driving or in an accident you
may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration,
or sharp turns. Loose objects stored on the load floor
may move around with force and strike occupants,
resulting in serious or fatal injury. Unfolding the Load Floor
1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position.
Unfolding The Load Floor
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