2009 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto-
mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window
on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
Vehicle Identification Number
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) —
If Equipped ......................... 12
▫ Integrated Ignition Key ................. 13
▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 14
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 15
 Sentry Key .......................... 15
▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 16
▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 17▫
General Information ................... 17
 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 18
▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 18
▫ To Set The Alarm ..................... 18
▫ To Disarm The System ................. 18
 Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped ...... 19
 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 20
▫ To Unlock The Doors .................. 20
▫ To Lock The Doors .................... 22
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▫Remote Down Window Feature —
If Equipped ......................... 23
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 24
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 24
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 24
▫ General Information ................... 25
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 25
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 26
 Door Locks ........................... 29
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 29
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ......... 30
▫ Child Protection Door Lock .............. 33
 Windows ............................ 34 ▫
Power Windows – If Equipped ............ 34
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 37
 Rambox Safety Warning .................. 38
▫ Safety Warning ....................... 38
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 39
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 41
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 49
▫ Center Lap Belts ...................... 49
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode –
If Equipped ......................... 50
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ................. 51
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 51
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▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 52
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 52
▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) –
Airbag ............................. 53
▫ Airbag System Components .............. 54
▫ Advanced Front Airbag Features .......... 55
▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 60
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 67▫
Child Restraint ....................... 69
 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 81
 Safety Tips ........................... 82
▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 82
▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 83
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 84
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................... 84
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) with Integrated Ignition
Key — If Equipped
Your vehicle may use a keyless ignition system. This
system consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter with integrated ignition key and a Wireless Igni-
tion Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can
insert the double-sided integrated key into the ignition
switch with either side up.
Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped
Your vehicle may use a standard blade key ignition
system. The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle
has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. Thesenumbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your
authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these
numbers and keep them in a safe place. You can insert the
double-sided standard blade key into the ignition switch
with either side up.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi-
tions are OFF, ACC, and ON. The START position is a
spring-loaded momentary contact position. When re-
leased from the START position, the switch automatically
returns to the ON position.
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Integrated Ignition Key
The Integrated Key operates the ignition switch. It also
contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and
an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the RKE
transmitter.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter
go dead. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3—ON
4 — START
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To remove the emergency key from the RKE transmitter,
slide the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmit-
ter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out
with your other hand.
NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinder with either side up.Ignition Key Removal
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the OFF
position and then remove the key.
NOTE:
•For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power WINDOW
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for 10 minutes after
the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
•For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
WINDOW switches, radio, power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up
to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature. The time for this feature is programmable.
Emergency Key Removal
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