2009 RAM CHASSIS CAB AUX

WARNING!
•Do not put anything on or around the airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them. You may
damage the airbags and you could be injured
because the airbags are not there to protect you.
These protective covers for the airbag cushions are
designed to open only when the airbags are inflat-
ing.
•Do not mount any aftermarket equipment such as
trailer brake controllers, snowplow controllers,
auxiliary light switches, radios, etc. on or behind
the knee bolster. Knee bolsters are designed to
work with the airbag and seat belt to protect you.
Mounting any additional equipment on or behind
the knee bolster can cause injury during a crash.Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along
with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru-
ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection
for the driver and front passenger.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions. In certain types of collisions, the
front airbags may be triggered. But even in collisions
where the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep
you in the right position for the airbags to protect you
properly.
Here are some simple steps you can follow to minimize
the risk of harm from a deploying airbag.
•Children 12 years and under should ride buckled up in
a rear seat, if available.
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ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
The auxiliary electrical outlet can provide power for
in-cab accessories designed for use with the standard
“cigar lighter” plug. The outlet is located in the instru-
ment panel below and to the right of the climate control
panel. A cap is attached to the outlet base indicating
“Power Outlet” 12-Volt/20 A.
There is an additional power outlet inside the center
console of vehicles equipped with 40-20-40, or bucket
front seats. There is also a power outlet located on the
rear of the center console (if equipped with bucket seats).
The outlet(s) has/have a fused direct feed from the
battery so it/they receive power whether the ignition is
ON or OFF.
All accessories connected to this/these outlet(s) should
be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use
to protect the battery against discharge.NOTE:
If desired, all of the power outlets can be
converted by your authorized dealer to provide power
with the ignition switch in the ON position only.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not use a three-prong adapter.
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
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\2Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands-Free Phone Capability .............. 187
\4 Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 187
\4 Operating Instructions - CD Mode ........ 191
\4 Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 192
\4 Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
— If Equipped ...................... 194
\4 Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio —
If Equipped ........................ 194
\2 Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc)
Radio With Navigation System ............. 194
\4 Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio —
If Equipped ........................ 195
\4 REC Setting The Clock ................ 195 \2
Satellite Radio — If Equipped ............. 197
\4 System Activation .................... 197
\4 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 198
\4 Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios ........................ 199
\4 Selecting A Channel .................. 199
\4 Storing And Selecting Preset Channels ..... 200
\4 Using The PTY (Program Type) Button —
If Equipped ........................ 200
\4 PTY Button Scan ..................... 200
\4 PTY Button Seek ..................... 200
\4 Satellite Antenna ..................... 200
\4 Reception Quality .................... 201
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SCAN Button (CD Mode)
Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track.
To stop the scan function, press the button a second time.
EJECT Button (CD Mode)
Press this button and the disc will unload and
move to the entrance for easy removal. The
unit will switch to the last selected mode.
If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be
reloaded. The radio mode will continue to appear.
TIME Button (CD Mode)
Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD
playing time to time of day. The time of day will display
for five seconds.
RW/FF (CD Mode)
Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player
will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW
(Rewind) button works in a similar manner. Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the
tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward
feature. If the RW button is pressed, the current track will
reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing.
RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CD
Mode)
Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
Random play. This feature plays the selections on the
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
change of pace.
Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly
selected track.
Press the RND button a second time to stop Random
play.
Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which
allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
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MP3 player, cassette player, or microphone and utilize
the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play
through the vehicle speakers.
The auxiliary mode becomes active when an electrical
device is plugged into the AUX jack using a standard
3.5 mm stereo audio cable and the user presses and
releases the MODE button until AUX appears on the
display.
NOTE:The radio will return to the last stored mode if
the ignition switch is turned from the OFF/LOCK posi-
tion to the ACC position, the radio is turned on, and the
radio was previously in the AUX mode.
SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the
speakers. \6MUTE\6will display. Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers will return.
Rotating the volume control or turning the ignition
OFF/ON will also return the sound from the speakers.
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
PSCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press this button to change the display from elapsed
playing time to time of day. The time of day will display
for five seconds.
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RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
RND/SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
Mode Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the
CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped).
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone — If
Equipped
Refer to the “Hands-Free Phone (UConnect\3)” section of
this Owner’s Manual.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If
Equipped
Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of this Owner’s
Manual.
SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIO
WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Satellite Navigation Radio and CD Player with MP3
Capability (REC) - combines a Global-Positioning
System-based navigation system with an integrated color
screen to provide maps, turn identification, selection
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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\3) .............. 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
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