2009 DODGE RAM 5500 CHASSIS CAB instrument panel

LIGHTS
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel next to the steering wheel.
Interior Lights
Courtesy 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 if equipped, when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. 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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The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Overhead
Console with Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.
Headlights, Parking Lights and Panel Lights
When the headlight switch is rotated to the first
position, the parking lights, tail lights, side
marker lights, license plate light and instrument
panel lights are all turned on. The headlights will turn on
when the switch is rotated to the second position.
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses
that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage
than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
Light Switch Rotation
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CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER
The removable ash receiver is located in the instrument
panel cupholder tray.
The cigar lighter is located on the instrument panel,
above and to the left of the ash receiver.
As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operates
with the ignition switch ON. It heats when pushed in and
pops out automatically when ready for use.To preserve
the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the
heating position.
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CUPHOLDERS
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40
Seats)
Your new vehicle is equipped with two adjustable cup-
holders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on thecupholder door handle, on the front surface. Each open-
ing in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups and
mugs of various sizes.
To secure the cup, place the cup to be held into one of the
cup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward the
cup until it is held stable.
Ash Receiver
Cupholder Door Handle
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Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket
Seats)
If your new vehicle is equipped with bucket seats there
are three cupholders located on the front of the center
console.
Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab) — If Equipped
Quad Cabvehicles may be equipped with a rear cup-
holder that consists of two cupwells for rear passenger
convenience.
CupholdersCupholders Bucket Seat
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Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
The power sliding rear window switch is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls. Press the
right side of the switch to open the glass and the left side
of the switch to close the glass.
Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
A 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 EQUIPPED
Quad 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.
Power Sliding Rear Window Switch
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 160
 Instrument Cluster .................... 161
 Instrument Cluster Description ............ 162
 Electronic Digital Clock ................. 172
▫ Clock Setting Procedure ............... 172
 Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, And Video Entertainment Systems
(VES)™ Capabilities .................... 173
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 173▫
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play) ........................ 179
▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play) ............................. 180
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 182
▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play) ........................ 184
▫ Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For MP3 Play) .............. 1854

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands-Free Phone Capability .............. 187
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 187
▫ Operating Instructions - CD Mode ........ 191
▫ Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 192
▫ Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
— If Equipped ...................... 194
▫ Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio —
If Equipped ........................ 194
 Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc)
Radio With Navigation System ............. 194
▫ Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio —
If Equipped ........................ 195
▫ REC Setting The Clock ................ 195 
Satellite Radio — If Equipped ............. 197
▫ System Activation .................... 197
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 198
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios ........................ 199
▫ Selecting A Channel .................. 199
▫ Storing And Selecting Preset Channels ..... 200
▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button —
If Equipped ........................ 200
▫ PTY Button Scan ..................... 200
▫ PTY Button Seek ..................... 200
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 200
▫ Reception Quality .................... 201
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