2011 RAM CHASSIS CAB instrument panel

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER —
IF EQUIPPED
A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available.
For vehicles with a bench seat the cupholder tray can be
used to hold the ash receiver. For vehicles equipped with a floor console the cuphold-
ers may be used.
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
A 115 Volt (150 Watts Maximum) outlet is located on the
center stack of the instrument panel, to the right of the
radio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics
and other low power devices requiring power up to 150
Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-
tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will
most power tools.
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded,
the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter
may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter
manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON.Ash Receiver and Cigar Lighter (Bench Seat)1 — Cigar Lighter
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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.
• If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CUPHOLDERS
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —
(40–20–40 Seats)
The cupholders are located in the pull-out tray on the
center stack of the instrument panel. Front Cupholders162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor
Storage Bin
For vehicles equipped with bucket seats two cupholders
are located in the floor storage bin. Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab
Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders
located in the center armrest.
Cupholders Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder
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STORAGE
Glove Box Storage
The glove box is located on the passenger side of the
instrument panel and features both an upper (if
equipped) and lower storage area. To open the upper glove box push upward on the handle
release. The glove box door will automatically open.
Glove Box1 — Upper Glove Box (If Equipped)
2 — Lower Glove Box Upper Glove Box164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control panel. Press this button to turn on
the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating. CAUTION!Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS  Instrument Panel Features ............... 176
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 177
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 178
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 179
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 192
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 195
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 200 ▫ EVIC Average Fuel Economy ............ 201
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 201
▫ Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features) ......... 202
▫ Units ............................. 202
▫ Compass / Temperature Display ......... 203
▫ Customer-Programmable Features
(System Setup) ...................... 205
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 Media Center 730N/430/430N (RER/RBZ/
RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped . . . 210
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped ................ 210
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 210
 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......... 211
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 211
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 214
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 216
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 219
 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC) ................... 220
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 220 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 226
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 228
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 230
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 230
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped ........................ 231
 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 0.5 —
If Equipped .......................... 235
▫ Connecting The iPod  ................. 236
▫ Using This Feature ................... 236
▫ Controlling The iPod  Using Radio Buttons . . 237
▫ Play Mode ......................... 237
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 238174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped (REN/RER/RES Radios Only) .... 240
▫ System Activation .................... 240
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 241
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 241
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 241
▫ Reception Quality .................... 242
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ............. 242
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 244
 Steering Wheel Audio Controls — If Equipped . . 245
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 245 ▫ CD Player ......................... 246
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 246
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 247
 Climate Controls ...................... 247
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System ............................ 248
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ........................ 252
▫ Summer Operation ................... 256
▫ Winter Operation .................... 257
▫ Vacation/Storage .................... 257
▫ Window Fogging And Frosting .......... 257
▫ Outside Air Intake ................... 257
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 2584 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175