2009 RAM CHASSIS CAB key

VEHICLE STORAGE
If 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 \6NO FUSE.”
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369
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HitchesTrailer Towing ........................ 292
Hoisting .............................. 326
Hood Release .......................... 121
Hub Caps ............................. 321
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 60
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 276
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 81
Instrument Cluster .................... 161,162
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 160
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 363
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 364
Interior Appearance Care .................. 362 Interior Lights
.......................... 123
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 129
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 315
Jump Starting .......................... 326
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 127
Lap Belts .............................. 45
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 36
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) ...................... 64
Life of Tires ............................ 274
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Lights.............................. 75,123
Airbag ............................ 57,163
Alarm .............................. 165
Anti-Lock ........................... 170
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 257
Brake Warning ........................ 168
Bulb Replacement ...................... 370
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 375
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 168
Cruise .............................. 172
Daytime Running ...................... 126
Fog .......................... 126,167,374
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 234
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 314
Headlights ........................... 125
High Beam ........................ 128,163
High Beam Indicator .................... 163
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 128
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20 Instrument Cluster
..................... 162
Interior ............................. 123
Lights On Reminder .................... 126
Passing ............................. 128
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 163
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 165
Service ............................. 370
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 165
Transfer Case ......................... 234
Transmission Warning ................... 171
Turn Signal ..................... 127,162,370
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 162
Limited-Slip Differential ................249,356
Loading Vehicle ......................... 287
Tires ............................... 262
Locks ................................. 27
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 27
Keys ................................ 12
INDEX 417
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Power Steering Fluid..................... 379
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 47
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 272
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......348,351
Radio, Navigation ....................... 194
Radio Operation ...................... 173,187
Radio Remote Controls .................... 201
Radio, Satellite ....................... 195,197
Radio (Sound Systems) .................173,187
Rear Axle (Differential) .................355,356
Rear Window Features .................... 153
Rear Window, Sliding ................... 34,154
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 116
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 57
Recreational Towing ...................... 304
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....305,307 Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N)
....................... 306,309
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 281
Refrigerant ............................ 343
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 201
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 337
Replacement Tires ....................... 274
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 404
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 167
Restraint, Head ......................... 117
Restraints, Child ....................... 60,66
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 35
Rotation, Tires .......................... 279
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 74
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 75
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 404
Safety Information, Tire ................... 258
Safety Tips ............................. 73
Satellite Radio ....................... 195,197
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 200
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 382
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 364
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 46
Seat Belts .......................... 35,36,74
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 44
And Pregnant Women ................... 47
Child Restraint ....................... 60,72
Extender ............................. 47
Front Seat ............................ 36
Reminder ............................ 163
Seats .............................. 1 14,115
Adjustment .......................... 114
Child ............................... 72 Cleaning
............................ 361
Folding Floor ......................... 154
Heated ............................. 120
Lumbar Support ....................... 118
Power .............................. 118
Reclining ............................ 116
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........349,378
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 401
Service Contract ......................... 403
Service Manuals ........................ 405
Setting the Clock ................ 172,175,189,195
Shifting ............................... 224
Automatic Transmission ................. 224
Transfer Case ......................... 233
INDEX 421
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Traction.............................. 250
Traction Control ......................... 356
Trailer Towing .......................... 289
Cooling System Tips .................... 300
Hitches ............................. 292
Minimum Requirements ................. 295
Mirrors .............................. 84
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 294
Wiring .............................. 298
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 293
Trailer Weight .......................... 293
Transaxle Automatic ............................ 12
Transfer Case Electronically Shifted ................. 234,242
Fluid ............................... 379
Transmission Automatic ........................ 224,356
Fluid ............................... 379 Maintenance
......................... 356
Shifting ............................. 224
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 273
Trip Computer .......................... 136
Trip Odometer ....................... 166,171
Turn Signals ...................... 127,162,370
UConnect\3 (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 86
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 406
Variance, Compass ....................... 143
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ...................... 262,287
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 369
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 201
Voltmeter ............................. 162
424 INDEX