DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2005 3.G Manual PDF

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.) or if the front airbags have deployed. If there is any
question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the
belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see you
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers or comeson while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer. If there is a problem with the airbag light the
seatbelt light will flash.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in
the tread.
Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel
nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure.
Lights
Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
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Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are
detected the cause should be located and corrected.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors...............................78
▫Inside Mirror.........................78
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped....79
▫Outside Mirrors.......................79
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........80
▫Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped......80
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped...........81
▫Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped.......81
Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If
Equipped.............................83
▫Operation............................85
▫Phone Call Features....................92
▫UConnect™ System Features..............95
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............99
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System....................101
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Seats................................107
▫40-20-40 Front Seat....................108
▫Reclining Seats.......................109
▫Adjustable Head Restraints..............109
▫Manual Rotary Lumbar Support
Adjustment — If Equipped..............110
▫Power Seats — If Equipped..............111
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............112

To Open And Close The Hood.............113

Lights...............................115
▫Interior Lights.......................115
▫Battery Saver........................116
▫Headlamp Delay — If Equipped..........117▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....117
▫Daytime Running Lights
(Canada And Fleet Vehicles Only)..........118
▫Lights-On Reminder...................118
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............118
▫Cargo Light.........................119

Multifunction Control Lever...............119
▫Turn Signals.........................119
▫Passing Light........................120
▫High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch......120
▫Windshield Wipers....................121
▫Windshield Washers...................122

Tilt Steering Column....................123
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Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped......124
▫Adjustment.........................124

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......125
▫To Activate..........................125
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............126
▫To Deactivate........................126
▫To Resume Speed.....................126
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............127
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............128

Overhead Console— If Equipped...........129
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................129

Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature
Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped..........130▫US/M Button........................130
▫Reset Button.........................131
▫Global Reset.........................131
▫Step Button.........................131
▫Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)........132
▫Distance To Empty (DTE)...............132
▫Trip Odometer (ODO)..................133
▫Elapsed Time (ET).....................133
▫C/T Button.........................133
▫Automatic Compass Calibration...........134
▫Manual Compass Calibration.............134
▫Recalibrating The Compass..............135
▫Outside Temperature...................137
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Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........137
▫Programming Homelink................138
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 141
▫Using Homelink......................142
▫Erasing Homelink Buttons...............142
▫Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 142
▫Security............................143

Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............143
▫Opening Sunroof - Express..............144
▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............144
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................145
▫Pinch Protect Override.................145▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............145
▫Sunshade Operation...................145
▫Wind Buffeting.......................146
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................146
▫Ignition Off Operation..................146
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................146

Electrical Power Outlets..................147

Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver............148

Cupholders...........................149
▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —
Automatic Transmission Only............149
▫Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab — If
Equipped...........................149
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Storage..............................150
▫Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . . 150
▫Storage And Seats — If Equipped..........151

Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped.........152
▫Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped........152
Pickup Box...........................155

Slide-In Campers.......................157
▫Camper Applications...................157

Easy-Off Tailgate.......................157
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MIRRORS
Inside Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
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Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
A light in the button will indicate when the dimming
feature is activated.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on your right side
convex mirror could cause you to collide with an-
other vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror
when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen
in the right side convex mirror. Some vehicles will
not have a convex right side mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All6x9inch exterior mirrors are hinged and may be
moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The
hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full
rearward, and normal.
Electronic Power Mirrors — If Equipped
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.
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