Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011 Owner's Manual

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab
Models)
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag
handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind
the seats.
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.
Grocery Bag Hooks
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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.
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
The switch for the power sliding rear window is located
on the overhead console. Press the left side of the switch
to open the glass and the right side of the switch to close
the glass.
Rear Window Switch
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Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
A locking device in the center of the window helps to
prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the
lock to release the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 177
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 178
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 179
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 180
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 194
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 196
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 200 ▫
EVIC Average Fuel Economy ............ 201
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 201
▫ Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features) ......... 202
▫ Units ............................. 202
▫ Compass / Temperature Display ......... 202
▫ Customer-Programmable Features
(System Setup) ...................... 205
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Media Center 730N/430 (RER/RBZ) —
AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/
NAV — If Equipped .................... 210
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Command
System — If Equipped ................. 211
▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone
— If Equipped ...................... 211
▫ Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio ..... 211
▫ Clock Setting Procedure — RER Radio ..... 212
 Media Center 130 (RES) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ....... 215
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 215
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 218
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 220▫
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 223
 Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM
Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
And Sirius Radio ...................... 224
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 224
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 230
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 232
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 235
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 235
 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If
Equipped ............................ 236
▫ Connecting The iPod ................. 237
▫ Using This Feature ................... 238
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▫Controlling The iPod Using
Radio Buttons ....................... 238
▫ Play Mode ......................... 238
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 240
 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped (REN/RER/RES Radios Only) ...... 242
▫ System Activation .................... 242
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 242
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 243
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 243
▫ Reception Quality .................... 243
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ............. 244▫
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 246
 Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 246
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 247
▫ CD Player ......................... 247
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 247
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 248
 Climate Controls ...................... 248
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System ............................ 249
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .......................... 253
▫ Summer Operation ................... 258
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▫Winter Operation .................... 258
▫ Vacation/Storage .................... 259
▫ Window Fogging And Frosting .......... 259▫
Outside Air Intake ................... 259
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 260
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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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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
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