2009 Ram 1500 instrument panel

Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab
Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders
located in the center armrest.
STORAGE
Glove Box Storage
The glove box is located on the passenger side of the
instrument panel and features both an upper and lower
storage area.
Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder
Glove Box1 — Upper Glove Box
2 — Lower Glove Box
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 222
 Switch Bank Button Description ........... 223
▫ Upper Switch Bank ................... 223
▫ Lower Switch Bank ................... 224
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 225
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 226
 Instrument Cluster Description ............ 227
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 244 ▫
EVIC Displays ...................... 246
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 250
▫ Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode —
If Equipped ........................ 251
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 252
▫ System (Customer Information Features) .... 253
▫ Compass Display .................... 253
▫ Customer-Programmable Features (Setup) . . . 255
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Electronic Digital Clock ................. 261
▫ Clock Setting Procedure ............... 261
 Sales Code (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD
Radio – If Equipped .................... 261
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 262
▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect phone
— If Equipped ...................... 262
▫ Clock Setting Procedure ............... 262
 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)............... 264
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 264
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 267
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 270▫
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 272
 Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio ............................... 273
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 273
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 278
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 281
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 283
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 284
 uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped (REN/RER/RES Radios Only) ...... 285
▫ System Activation .................... 285
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 285
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▫Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 286
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 286
▫ Reception Quality .................... 287
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect studios
(Satellite) Mode ..................... 287
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 289
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —
If Equipped .......................... 290
 Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 291
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 291
▫ CD Player ......................... 292 
CD/DVD Maintenance ................. 292
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 293
 Climate Controls ...................... 293
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System ............................ 293
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ........................ 297
▫ Summer Operation ................... 302
▫ Winter Operation .................... 302
▫ Vacation/Storage .................... 303
▫ Window Fogging And Frosting .......... 303
▫ Outside Air Intake ................... 303
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 304
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet13 — Transfer Case Position Switch
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet14 — Ignition Switch
3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank15 — Hood Release
4 — Upper Switch Bank 10 — Cup Holders16 — Parking Brake Release
5 — Upper Glove Compartment 11 — Climate Controls
6 — Lower Glove Compartment 12 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter
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SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION
Upper Switch Bank
The upper switch bank is located on the center of the
instrument panel.1. TOW/HAUL
Refer to Section 5 for more information.
2. ESP OFF — IF EQUIPPED
Refer to Section 5 for more information.
3. HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
Refer to Section 6 for more information.
4. 115V POWER INVERTER
Refer to Section 3 for more information.
5. REAR PARK ASSIST
Refer to Section 3 for more information.
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Lower Switch Bank
The lower switch bank is located on the center of the
instrument panel.1. HEATED SEATS
Refer to Section 3 for more information.
2. VENTILATED SEATS
Refer to Section 3 for more information.
3. HEATED STEERING WHEEL
Refer to Section 3 for more information.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
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