2009 DODGE RAM 4500 CHASSIS CAB airbag off

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)
Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor-
age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower
Anchors and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraint
anchorage systems are installed in the Regular Cab
passenger seat position and the Quad Cabrear seat
outboard positions. LATCH equipped seating positions
feature both lower anchor bars, located at the back of the
seat cushion, and tether strap anchorages, located behind
the seat back (refer to “Child Restraint Tether Anchor” in
this section).
Identification dots are located above the Regular Cab
front seat lower anchorages as a guide for locating lower
anchors.
NOTE: For children riding in the front seat of a Regular
Cab model, refer to the “Passenger Airbag On/Off
Switch (if equipped)” in this section.
Regular Cab Passenger Seat
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 - Headlight Switch6 - Passenger Airbag11 - Exhaust Brake Switch* 16 - Parking Brake Release Lever
2 - Air Outlets 7 - Glove Compartment12 - Power Sliding Back Glass
Switch* 17 - Adjustable Pedal Control
Switch*
3 - Instrument Cluster 8 - Passenger Airbag On/Off
Switch* 13 - Cupholders
* If Equipped
4 - Climate Controls 9 - Power Outlet14 - Cigar Lighter
5 - Radio 10 - Heated Seat Switch15 - Transfer Case Control Switch*
160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Adding Fuel........................... 285
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 131
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 340
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 342
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............342,343
Air Conditioning System ................207,342
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 210
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 267,276
Airbag .............................. 48,53
Airbag Light ......................... 75,163
Airbag On/Off Switch ..................... 53
Alarm Light ........................... 165
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 200
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............349,350
Capacities ........................... 377
Disposal ............................ 352 Anti-Lock Warning Light
...............170,257
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 19
Anti-Theft System ........................ 19
Appearance Care ........................ 359
Ashtray ............................... 145
Assistance Towing ....................... 100
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 82
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Automatic Transmission ................... 356
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 358
Fluid Level Check ..................... 357
Fluid Type ........................ 356,379
Shifting ............................. 224
Special Additives ...................... 359
Automatic Transmission (Diesel Engine Only) .... 356
Axle Fluid .......................... 356,379
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 356
Battery ............................... 341
410 INDEX

Change Interval....................... 339
Dipstick ............................. 338
Disposal ............................ 340
Filter ......................... 338,340,378
Identification Logo ..................... 339
Materials Added to ..................... 340
Pressure Gauge ....................... 164
Recommendation ...................... 339
Synthetic ............................ 340
Viscosity ............................ 339
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 336
Operating Precautions .................... 336
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 82
Overdrive ............................. 227
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 227
Overhead Console ....................... 136
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 136
Overheating, Engine ...................... 165 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
.........4,405
Parking Brake .......................... 254
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch ............. 53
Passing Light ........................... 128
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 131
Pets .................................. 72
Pets, Transporting ........................ 72
Phone, Cellular .......................... 86
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 86
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 262
Power Door Locks ........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 83
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 144
Seats ............................... 118
Sliding Rear Window ................. 34,154
Steering .......................... 252,253
Windows ............................. 32
INDEX 419
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