DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2006 3.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly,
the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap
or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of
leaks.
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CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls .................217

Instrument Cluster ......................218

Instrument Cluster Description .............219

Electronic Digital Clock ..................227
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................227

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability ...................228
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......228
▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode .........232 ▫
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .....234
▫ Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone —
If Equipped .........................235
▫ Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio —
If Equipped .........................236

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,
And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities ...........................236
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......2364

▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ...........242
▫ Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ...........243
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............245
▫ Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play) ..........248
▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 248

Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities ....250
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......251
▫ Operating Instructions — Tape Player .......255
▫ Seek Button .........................255
▫ Fast Forward (FF) .....................255 ▫
Rewind (RW) ........................256
▫ Tape Eject ...........................256
▫ Scan Button .........................256
▫ Changing Tape Direction ................256
▫ Metal Tape Selection ...................256
▫ Pinch Roller Release ...................256
▫ Noise Reduction ......................256
▫ Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ...........257
▫ Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play) ...........258
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............260
▫ Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Audio Play) . . 262
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▫Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Play) .......262

Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc)
Radio With Navigation System .............265
▫ Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio
(If Equipped) ........................265
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................265

Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) —
If Equipped ...........................266

Satellite Radio — If Equipped ..............266
▫ System Activation .....................266
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID) ....................267
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios .........................268 ▫
Selecting a Channel ....................268
▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels ......269
▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped) ........................269
▫ PTY Button Scan.....................269
▫ PTY Button Seek.....................269
▫ Satellite Antenna ......................269
▫ Reception Quality .....................270

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 270
▫ Radio Operation ......................271
▫ Tape Player .........................271
▫ CD Player ..........................271

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance .......272
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Compact Disc Maintenance ................273

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........273

Climate Controls .......................274
▫ Heater Only — Fleet Vehicles .............274
▫ Air Conditioning And Heating —
If Equipped .........................277 ▫
Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped ..........280
▫ Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control — If Equipped .................280
▫ Operating Tips .......................285
▫ Operating Tips Chart ...................287
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
1. Check Gages This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine
Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature
gages indicate a reading either too high or too low.
Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructions
above for each indicated problem.
NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the
Fuel Gage, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure and Engine Coolant
Temperature gages may not show accurate readings.
When the engine is not running, turn the ignition switch
to ON to obtain accurate readings.
2. Voltage Gauge When the engine is running, the gauge indicates
the electrical system voltage. The pointer should
stay within the normal range if the battery is charged. If the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and
remains there during normal driving, the electrical sys-
tem should be serviced.
NOTE:
If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of
the gauge, the “Check Gages” indicator will illuminate
and a single chime will sound. The “Check Gages”
indicator may also illuminate prior to the voltage gauge
moving out of normal range. In either case, see you local
authorized Dealer for system service.
3. Turn Signal Indicators
Lights in instrument cluster flash when outside turn
signals are operating. (See page 166 for more informa-
tion.)
4. Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per
minute.
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CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer
pointer at high rpm for extended periods. Engine
damage may occur.
5. Airbag Indicator Light
The indicator lights and remains lit for 6 to 8 seconds
when the ignition is first turned on. If the light stays on,
flickers or comes on while driving, have the airbag
system checked by an authorized dealer.
6. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that headlights are on high
beam.
7. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this
light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check.
During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or
when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled,
the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on
continuously. Refer to
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Re-
minder System (BeltAlert™) in the Occupant Restraints
section for more information. (See page 30 for more
information.)
8. Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per
hour and/or kilometers per hour.
9. Oil Pressure Gauge The pointer should always indicate some oil pres-
sure when the engine is running. A continuous
high or low reading, under normal driving conditions,
may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Immedi-
ate service should be obtained. (See page 431 for more
information.)
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