2009 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL key

VEHICLE STORAGEIf you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery:•
Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse located in
the Integrated Power Module, located in the engine
compartment. The IOD cavity includes a snap-in re-
tainer that allows the fuse to be disconnected without
removing it from the fuse block.
•
The electronic shift transfer case should be placed in
the 4HI mode and kept in this position to minimize the
battery drain.
•
As an alternative to the above steps you may discon-
nect the negative cables from both batteries.
•
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutesin the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
NOTE:
•
When reinstalling the IOD fuse push firmly until fully
seated; the gauges in the instrument cluster will do a
full sweep when the ignition key is cycled to RUN.
This is a normal condition.
•
When the vehicle is shipped from the factory, the IOD
fuse is in the up or extracted position. If the radio,
interior lamps, keyless entry or other features do not
work with the key OFF, check the position of the fuse
(or check to see if the fuse is blown) to ensure that it is
fully seated. When the IOD fuse is extracted, the
instrument cluster in the odometer window will dis-
play NO FUSE.”
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 305
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 406
Head Restraints ......................... 123
Headlights ............................ 465
Cleaning ............................ 456
High Beam .......................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 137
Lights On Reminder .................... 135
Passing ............................. 137
Switch .............................. 134
Heated Mirrors ......................... 172
Heated Seats ........................... 129
Heater ............................... 237
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 254
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 388 Hoisting
.............................. 418
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 153
Hood Release .......................... 130
Hub Caps ............................. 414
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 60,61
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 360
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 82
Instrument Cluster .................... 186,188
Instrument Panel and Controls ...........184,185
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 457
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 458
Interior Appearance Care .................. 455
Interior Lights .......................... 132516 INDEX

Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 138
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Operation ....................... 407,409
Jacking Instructions ...................... 407
Jump Starting .......................... 419
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 47
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 136
Lap Belts .............................. 44
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .............................. 64 Latches
................................ 76
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 76
Life of Tires ............................ 359
Light Bulbs ............................. 76
Lights .............................. 76,132
Airbag .......................... 58,75,189
Alarm .............................. 191
Anti-Lock ........................... 196
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 332
Brake Warning ........................ 194
Bulb Replacement ................... 464,465
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 473
Cargo .............................. 135
Center Mounted Stop ................... 472
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 145
Cruise .............................. 200
Daytime Running ...................... 134
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear ............... 475
INDEX 517
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator......................... 197,340
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 200
Exterior .............................. 76
Fog .......................... 135,193,468
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 264
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 406
Headlights ........................... 134
High Beam ........................ 137,189
High Beam Indicator .................... 189
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 137
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster ..................... 188
Interior .......................... 132,145
Lights On Reminder .................... 135
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 194
Oil Pressure .......................... 201
Passing ............................. 137
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 189 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
.............. 191
Service ........................... 464,465
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 194
Side Marker .......................... 477
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 191
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 197
Traction Control ....................... 340
Transfer Case ......................... 264
Transmission Warning ................... 199
Turn Signal ................... 76,136,465,469
Voltage ............................. 201
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 188
Limited-Slip Differential ................... 304
Loading Vehicle ......................... 381
Tires ............................... 350
Locks ................................. 27
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 27
Keys ................................ 12518 INDEX

PowerDoor Locks ........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 162
Seats ............................... 124
Sliding Rear Window ................... 173
Steering .......................... 327,328
Sunroof ............................. 159
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 480
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 46
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 44
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 357
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......442,444
Radio, Navigation (uconnect gps)........... 224 Radio Operation
...................... 202,216
Radio Remote Controls .................... 231
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios)........ 224,227
Radio (Sound Systems) .................202,216
Ramp Travel Index ....................... 285
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 448
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 126,127
Rear Window Features .................... 172
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... 174
Reclining Front Seats .................. 121,122
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... 125
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 58
Recreational Towing ...................... 397
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....398,400
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 399,402
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 375
Refrigerant ............................ 436
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
INDEX 521
10

Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 231
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 430
Replacement Tires ....................... 359
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 504
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 193
Restraint, Head ......................... 123
Restraints, Child ....................... 60,67
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 34
Rotation, Tires .......................... 363
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 504
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire ................... 346
Safety Tips ............................. 74
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 230 Satellite Radio (uconnect
studios)......... 224,227
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 483
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 457
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 45
Seat Belts .......................... 34,35,75
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 42
And Pregnant Women ................... 46
Child Restraint ....................... 60,72
Extender ............................. 46
Front Seat ............................ 35
Inspection ............................ 75
Pretensioners .......................... 44
Seats .............................. 1 19,120
Adjustment .......................... 119
Child ............................... 72
Folding Floor ......................... 174
Heated ............................. 129
Lumbar Support ....................... 123
Power .............................. 124522 INDEX

Rear Folding....................... 126,127
Reclining ......................... 121,122
Reclining Rear ........................ 125
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........442,479
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 501
Service Contract ......................... 503
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 194
Service Manuals ........................ 505
Setting the Clock ................ 202,204,218,224
Shifting ............................... 254
Automatic Transmission ................. 255
Transfer Case ......................... 263
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ....................... 398,400Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N)
....................... 399,402
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 42
Shoulder Belts ........................... 35
Signals, Turn ...................... 76,136,188
Sliding Rear Window Power .............................. 173
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 361
Snow Plow ............................ 396
Snow Tires ............................ 363
Spark Plugs ............................ 479
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 142
Speedometer ........................... 189
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ................ 282
Starting ............................... 252
Automatic Transmission ................. 252
Engine Fails to Start .................... 252
Remote .............................. 25
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ 252
INDEX 523
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TransaxleAutomatic ............................ 12
Transfer Case ........................... 449
Electronically Shifted ................. 264,272
Fluid ............................... 480
Transmission Automatic ........................ 255,449
Fluid ............................... 480
Maintenance ......................... 449
Shifting ............................. 254
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 153
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 23
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 358
Trip Computer .......................... 146
Trip Odometer ....................... 192,199
Turn Signals ................... 136,188,465,469
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ............... 86 Uniform Tire Quality Grades
................ 506
Universal Transmitter ..................... 153
Variance, Compass ....................... 152
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ...................... 351,381
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 463
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 231
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 114
Voltmeter ............................. 188
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description) ........................... 188
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 504
Washers, Windshield .................. 139,438
Washing Vehicle ......................... 453526 INDEX