instrument panel RAM CHASSIS CAB 2007 Owner's Manual

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER
The removable ash receiver is located in the instrument
panel cup holder tray.
The cigar lighter is located on the instrument panel,
above and to the left of the ash receiver.
As a child safety precaution, the lighter only operates
with the ignition switch ON. It heats when pushed in and
pops out automatically when ready for use. To preserve
the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the
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CUPHOLDERS
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40
Seats) — Automatic Transmission
Your new Ram truck is equipped with two adjustable
cupholders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on the
cup holder door handle, on the front surface. Each
opening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups
and mugs of various sizes.
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Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket
Seats) — Automatic Transmission
If your new Ram truck is equipped with bucket seats
there are three cup holders located on the front of the
center console. Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Manual
Transmission
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The power sliding rear window switch is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls. Press the
right side of the switch to open the glass and the left side
of the switch to close the glass.
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.
FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED
Quad Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat, may be
equipped with a folding load floor. Quad Cab Rear 60/40 SeatUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS
Instruments And Controls .................169

Instrument Clusters .....................170
â–« 5.7L Gas Engines ......................170
â–« 6.7L Cummins Diesel Engines ............171

Instrument Cluster Description .............172

Electronic Digital Clock ..................180
â–« Clock Setting Procedur e.................181

Radio General Information ................181
â–« Radio Broadcast Signals .................181 â–« Two Types Of Signals ..................181
â–« Electrical Disturbances ..................182
â–« AM Reception .......................182
â–« FM Reception ........................182

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone
Capability ............................182
â–« Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......183
â–« Operation Instructions - CD Mode .........187
â–« Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .....1894

â–« Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If
Equipped ...........................190
â–« Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If
Equipped ...........................190

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio With
Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, And
Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES) Capabilities 190
â–« Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......191
â–« Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play) ..............................196
â–« Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play) ..............................197
â–« Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............199
â–« Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio
Play) ..............................202 â–« Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 202

Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities ....204
â–« Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......204
â–« Operating Instructions — Tape Player .......209
â–« Seek Button .........................209
â–« Fast Forward (FF) .....................209
â–« Rewind (RW) ........................209
â–« TapeEject...........................209
â–« Scan Button .........................210
â–« Changing Tape Direction ................210
â–« MetalTapeSelection ...................210
â–« Pinch Roller Release ...................210166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

â–« Noise Reduction ......................210
â–« Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play) ..............................210
â–« Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play) ..............................211
â–« Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............213
â–« Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMA Audio Play) ....................216
â–« Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And WMA
Play) ..............................216

Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc) Radio With
Navigation System ......................218
â–« Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (If
Equipped) ..........................219
â–« REC Setting The Clock .................219 â–« Audio Clock Display ...................221

Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) — If
Equipped ............................222

Satellite Radio — If Equipped ..............222
â–« System Activation .....................223
â–« Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID) ....................223
â–« Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And RAK
Radios .............................224
â–« Selecting a Channel ....................225
â–« Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels ......225
â–« Using The PTY (Program Type) Button — If
Equipped ...........................225
â–« PTY Button  Scan  .....................225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167
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â–« PTY Button  Seek  .....................226
â–« Satellite Antenna ......................226
â–« Reception Quality .....................226

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 226
â–« Radio Operation ......................227
â–« Tape Player .........................227
â–« CD Player ..........................228

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance .......228

Compact Disc Maintenance ................229
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........230

Climate Controls .......................230
â–« Heater Only — If Equipped ..............231
â–« Air Conditioning And Heating — If Equipped . 233
â–« Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control — If Equipped .................236
â–« Operating Tips .......................240
â–« Operating Tips Chart ...................242168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
5.7L Gas Engines 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL