2011 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by press-
ing inward in the locking tab.
3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the
connector bracket does not fall into the sill.4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the
glove box) to the chassis wiring harness and insert the
bracket back into the sill.
5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove box)
to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the terminals
do not corrode.
6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the
forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will prevent
damaging the connector and bracket when storing or
reinstalling the tailgate.
Removing The Tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera (if
equipped), refer to “Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If
Equipped” in this section.
2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by
releasing the lock tang from the pivot.
Locking Tab
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NOTE:Make sure tailgate is supported when removing
support cables.
3. Raise the tailgate to a 45 degree angle.
4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side
pivot clears the hanger bracket. 5. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side
pivot.
6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck
pickup box.
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly,
the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap
or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of
leaks.
Locking Tailgate
The lock is located next to the tailgate handle. The
tailgate can be locked using the vehicle key.
Locking Tang
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 205
 Switch Bank Button Description ........... 206
▫ Upper Switch Bank ................... 206
▫ Lower Switch Bank ................... 207
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 208
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 209
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 210
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 227 ▫
EVIC Displays ...................... 229
▫ Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance
To Empty (DTE) — If Equipped .......... 235
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 237
▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information
Features) .......................... 238
▫ TirePsi ........................... 238
▫ Units ............................. 239
▫ Compass / Temperature Display ......... 240
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▫Customer-Programmable Features (System
Setup) ............................ 242
 Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If
Equipped ............................ 249
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped ................ 249
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 249
 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......... 249
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 250
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 253
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 255
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 257
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales
Code RES+RSC) ....................... 258
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 258
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 264
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 266
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 269
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 269
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped ........................ 270
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 274
 iPod Control — If Equipped ............. 274
▫ Connecting The iPod ................. 275
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▫Using This Feature ................... 276
▫ Controlling The iPod Using Radio
Buttons ........................... 276
▫ Play Mode ......................... 276
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 278
 iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 280
▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device ............................ 280
▫ Using This Feature ................... 281
▫ Controlling The iPod Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ............. 282
▫ Play Mode ......................... 282
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 283
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ........ 285
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ — If
Equipped ............................ 286
 Steering Wheel Audio Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 288
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 289
▫ CD Player ......................... 289
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 290
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 290
 Climate Controls ...................... 290
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System ............................ 291
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ........................ 295
▫ Summer Operation ................... 300
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▫Winter Operation .................... 300
▫ Vacation/Storage .................... 301
▫ Window Fogging And Frosting .......... 301▫
Outside Air Intake ................... 301
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 302
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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 “Starting And Operating” for more information.2. ESC OFF
Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information.
3. HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
Refer to “What To Do In Emergencies” for more infor-
mation.
4. 115V POWER INVERTER
Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”
for more information.
5. REAR PARK ASSIST
Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”
for more information.
6. TPMS LIGHT LOAD — IF EQUIPPED
Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information.
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