light Ram 1500 2009 Owner's Manual

We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable
to this vehicle.
MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
516 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Fuel........................... 394
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 158
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 450
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 452
Air Conditioning ........................ 293
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 293
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 304
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............452,453
Air Conditioning System .............293,297,452
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 372,377
Airbag .............................. 53,63
Airbag Deployment ....................... 64
Airbag Light ................... 54,61,66,84,240
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 65
Airbag, Side ...................... 56,60,62,63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........56,60,63
Alarm Light ........................... 230
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18 Alarm System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 286
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........459,460,488
Disposal ............................ 462
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 350
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............241,349
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ........................ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 469
Ashtray ............................... 187
Assistance Towing ....................... 114
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Headlights .................... 147
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 297
Automatic Transmission ................... 315
Adding Fluid ......................... 468
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 469
522 INDEX

Fluid Level Check................... 466,467
Fluid Type ........................ 466,490
Gear Ranges ......................... 315
Shifting ............................. 320
Special Additives ...................... 469
Torque Converter ...................... 319
Axle Fluid .......................... 465,490
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 465
Back-Up Camera ........................ 168
Battery ............................... 451
Emergency Starting ..................... 433
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 151
Belts, Seat ............................ 41,84
Body Builders Guide ....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 453
B-Pillar Location ........................ 367
Brake Assist System ...................... 351 Brake Control System, Electronic
............. 350
Brake Fluid ......................... 464,490
Brake System ........................ 347,463
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 348,350
Fluid Check .......................... 464
Master Cylinder ....................... 464
Parking ............................. 346
Warning Light ........................ 235
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 313
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 81
Bulb Replacement ....................... 481
Bulbs, Light .......................... 85,481
Calibration, Compass ..................... 254
Camera, Rear ........................... 168
Camper ............................... 216
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 488
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... 449
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INDEX 523

Power Steering........................ 345
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 461
Car Washes ............................ 470
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............83,390
Cargo Light ............................ 150
Cellular Phone .......................... 99
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 485
Center Lap Belts ......................... 49
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 194
Certification Label ....................... 396
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 364
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............239,445
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 82
Checks, Safety ........................... 82
Child Restraint .......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............72,76
Child Seat ............................ 69,74
Cigar Lighter ........................... 187 Cleaning
Wheels ............................. 471
Climate Control ......................... 293
Clock ........................ 261,262,265,274
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 292
Compass .............................. 253
Compass Calibration ..................... 254
Compass Variance ....................... 254
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 252
Conserving Fuel ...................... 251,252
Console, Overhead ....................... 171
Contract, Service ........................ 515
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 461
Cooling System ......................... 458
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 460
Coolant Capacity ...................... 488
Coolant Level ...................... 458,462
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 462
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 459
524 INDEX

Inspection........................... 462
Points to Remember .................... 462
Pressure Cap ......................... 461
Radiator Cap ......................... 461
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......459,488,489
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 160
Cupholders ............................ 189
Customer Assistance ..................... 513
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 67
Daytime Running Lights ................... 151
Dealer Service .......................... 447
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 199
Defroster, Windshield ................84,295,301
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 154
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 339
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 467
Power Steering ........................ 345 Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 462
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 174
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 341
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 251
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 290
E-85 Fuel ............................. 390
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 199
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 183
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 350
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 350
Brake Assist System .................... 351
Electronic Stability Program ............... 356
Traction Control System ................. 351
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............... 320
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INDEX 525

Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 160
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 356
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 168,244
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........327,333
Emergency Brake ........................ 346
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 436
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 420
Jump Starting ......................... 433
Tow Hooks .......................... 437
Towing ............................. 437
Emission Control System Maintenance ......445,492
Engine .......................... 441,442,443
Air Cleaner .......................... 450
Block Heater ......................... 311
Break-In Recommendations ................ 81
Compartment Identification .........441,442,443
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 489 Exhaust Gas Caution
.................. 83,390
Flooded, Starting ...................... 310
Fuel Requirements ..................... 488
Multi-Displacement .................... 349
Oil ........................... 448,488,489
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 449
Oil Selection ....................... 449,488
Oil Synthetic ......................... 450
Temperature Gauge .................... 227
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 64
Event Data Recorder ...................... 67
Exhaust Gas Caution ................83,390,456
Exhaust System ....................... 83,455
Exterior Lighting ........................ 147
Exterior Lights .......................... 85
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 450
Engine Oil ........................ 450,489
526 INDEX

Engine Oil Disposal.................... 450
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... 85,152,227
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 432
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ....................... 393
Engine Oil ........................... 393
Fuel Requirements .................. 390,392
Maintenance ......................... 394
Replacement Parts ..................... 394
Starting ............................. 393
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 310
Fluid, Brake ........................... 490
Fluid Capacities ......................... 488
Fluid Leaks ............................. 85
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 467
Brake .............................. 464
Power Steering ........................ 345 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
.......... 489
Fog Lights ....................... 148,241,483
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 201
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 326
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 420
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 436
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 465
Fuel ................................. 386
Adding ............................. 394
Conserving ........................ 251,252
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 396
Gauge .............................. 227
Light ............................... 234
Octane Rating ...................... 386,489
Requirements ...................... 386,488
Saver Mode ....................... 251,252
Tank Capacity ........................ 488
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 251
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INDEX 527

Fuel Saver............................. 251
Fuses ................................ 475
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 174
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............396,444
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 386
Conserving ........................ 251,252
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 387
Gauges ............................... 243
Coolant Temperature ................... 227
Fuel ............................... 227
Oil Pressure .......................... 230
Speedometer ......................... 228
Tachometer .......................... 227
Voltmeter ............................ 235
Gear Ranges ........................ 315,322
General Information ...............17,25,127,385
Glass Cleaning .......................... 473
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 198 Gross Axle Weight Rating
.................. 399
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 399
Guide, Body Builders ...................... 6
GVWR ............................... 397
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 99
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................. 341
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 420
Head Restraints ......................... 136
Headlights ............................ 481
Automatic ........................... 147
Cleaning ............................ 473
High Beam .......................... 153
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 153
Lights On Reminder .................... 151
Passing ............................. 153
Switch .............................. 147
528 INDEX

Heated Mirrors....................... 97,199
Heated Seats ........................... 138
Heater ............................... 293
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 311
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 153
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 403
Hoisting .............................. 433
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 174
Hood Release .......................... 145
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 69
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 377
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 244 Inside Rearview Mirror
.................... 93
Instrument Cluster ................. 223,225,227
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 222
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 474
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 475
Interior Appearance Care .................. 472
Interior Lights .......................... 149
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 154
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... 188
Jack Location ........................... 420
Jump Starting .......................... 433
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
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INDEX 529

Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 54
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 152
Lap Belts .............................. 49
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 41
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) ...................... 72
Latches ................................ 85
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 85
Life of Tires ............................ 376
Light Bulbs ............................. 85
Lights .............................. 85,146
Airbag ...................... 54,61,66,84,240
Alarm .............................. 230
Anti-Lock ........................... 241
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 349
Automatic Headlights ................... 147
Brake Warning ........................ 235 Bulb Replacement
...................... 481
Cargo .............................. 150
Center Mounted Stop ................... 485
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 239
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 172
Daytime Running ...................... 151
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 357
Exterior .............................. 85
Fog .......................... 148,241,483
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 420
Headlights ........................... 147
High Beam ........................ 153,234
High Beam Indicator .................... 234
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 153
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Instrument Cluster .................. 223,227
Interior .......................... 149,172
Lights On Reminder .................... 151
Low Fuel ............................ 234
530 INDEX