instrument panel Ram 1500 2009 Owner's Guide

CAUTION!
•The Rear Park Assist is only a parking aid and it is
unable to recognize every obstacle, including
small obstacles. Parking curbs might be tempo-
rarily detected or not detected at all. Obstacles
located above or below the sensors will not be
detected when they are in close proximity.
•The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the
Rear Park Assist to be able to stop in time when
the obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the
driver look over his/her shoulder when using the
Rear Park Assist.
NOTE:
•Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris
to keep the system operating properly.
•Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of the system.
Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist
There are times when you may want to disable the Rear
Park Assist, such as when towing a trailer.
The system can be turned on or off by the Park Assist
switch, located in the switch bank on the center of the
instrument panel.
Park Assist Switch
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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. Due to built-in overload protection, the
power outlet will shut down if the power rating is
exceeded. Each device to be powered should be checked
first to make sure it does not exceed the outlet’s 150 Watts
maximum rating.To turn on the power outlet, press the
switch once. Press the switch a second
time to turn the power outlet off.
Power Inverter Outlet
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NOTE:
•When the power inverter switch is pressed, there will
be a delay of approximately one second before the
power inverter status indicator turns on. The status
indicator of the AC power inverter indicates whether
the inverter is producing AC power.
•Due to built-in overload protection, the power inverter
will shut down if the power rating is exceeded.
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 at the
bottom of the center stack.
Front Cupholders
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Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor
Mounted Shifter
For vehicles equipped with bucket seats and a floor
mounted shifter there are two cupholders located in the
floor console.
Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab
Quad Cabvehicles may be equipped with a rear cup-
holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger
convenience.
Cupholders (Floor Mounted Shifter)
Rear Cup Wells
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Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab
Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders
located in the center armrest.
STORAGE
Glove Box Storage
The glove box is located on the passenger side of the
instrument panel and features both an upper and lower
storage area.
Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder
Glove Box1 — Upper Glove Box
2 — Lower Glove Box
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 222
 Switch Bank Button Description ........... 223
â–« Upper Switch Bank ................... 223
â–« Lower Switch Bank ................... 224
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 225
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 226
 Instrument Cluster Description ............ 227
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 244 â–«
EVIC Displays ...................... 246
â–« Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 250
â–« Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode —
If Equipped ........................ 251
â–« Trip Functions ...................... 252
â–« System (Customer Information Features) .... 253
â–« Compass Display .................... 253
â–« Customer-Programmable Features (Setup) . . . 255
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Electronic Digital Clock ................. 261
â–« Clock Setting Procedure ............... 261
 Sales Code (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD
Radio – If Equipped .................... 261
â–« Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 262
â–« Operating Instructions — uconnect phone
— If Equipped ...................... 262
â–« Clock Setting Procedure ............... 262
 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)............... 264
â–« Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 264
â–« Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 267
â–« Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 270â–«
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 272
 Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio ............................... 273
â–« Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 273
â–« Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 278
â–« Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 281
â–« List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 283
â–« Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 284
 uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped (REN/RER/RES Radios Only) ...... 285
â–« System Activation .................... 285
â–« Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 285
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â–«Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 286
â–« Satellite Antenna ..................... 286
â–« Reception Quality .................... 287
â–« Operating Instructions - uconnect studios
(Satellite) Mode ..................... 287
â–« Operating Instructions - uconnect phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 289
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —
If Equipped .......................... 290
 Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 291
â–« Radio Operation ..................... 291
â–« CD Player ......................... 292 
CD/DVD Maintenance ................. 292
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 293
 Climate Controls ...................... 293
â–« Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System ............................ 293
â–« Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ........................ 297
â–« Summer Operation ................... 302
â–« Winter Operation .................... 302
â–« Vacation/Storage .................... 303
â–« Window Fogging And Frosting .......... 303
â–« Outside Air Intake ................... 303
â–« Operating Tips ...................... 304
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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 Section 5 for more information.
2. ESP OFF — IF EQUIPPED
Refer to Section 5 for more information.
3. HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
Refer to Section 6 for more information.
4. 115V POWER INVERTER
Refer to Section 3 for more information.
5. REAR PARK ASSIST
Refer to Section 3 for more information.
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