AUX DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2007 3.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or
attempt to manually open them. You may damage the
airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are
not there to protect you. These protective covers for the
airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags
are inflating.
•Do not mount any aftermarket equipment such as trailer
brake controllers, snowplow controllers, auxiliary light
switches, radios, etc. on or behind the knee bolster. Knee
bolsters are designed to work with the air bag and seat belt
to protect you. Mounting any additional equipment on or
behind the knee bolster can cause injury during a crash.
•If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do not stack
luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location
of the window bag. The area where the window bag is
located should remain free from any obstructions.
•If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do not have
any accessory items installed which will alter the roof,
including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof
racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws)
for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof
of the vehicle for any reason.
NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat
hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the
proper performance of the window bags.
Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along
with the seatbelts, front airbags work with the instrument
panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for
the driver and front passenger. Window bags also work
with seat belts to improve occupant protection.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is so equipped,
the window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is
triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. In certain
types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be
triggered. But even in collisions where the airbags work,
you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position
for the airbags to protect you properly.
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Sunroof Fully Closed
Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the
sunroof is fully closed.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
The auxiliary electrical outlet can provide power for in
cab accessories designed for use with the standard “cigar
lighter” plug. The outlet is located in the instrument
panel below and to the right of the Climate Control
Panel. A cap is attached to the outlet base indicating
“Power Outlet” 12V-20A.
There is an additional Power Outlet inside the center
console of vehicles equipped with 40/20/40, or Bucket
front seats. There is also a Power Outlet located on the
rear of the center console for Quad Cab or Mega Cab
vehicles (only) equipped with bucket seats.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls .................177

Instrument Cluster ......................178

Instrument Cluster Description .............179

Electronic Digital Clock ..................187
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................188

Radio General Information ................188
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals .................188
▫ Two Types Of Signals ..................188
▫ Electrical Disturbances ..................189 ▫
AM Reception .......................189
▫ FM Reception ........................189

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability ..............190
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......190
▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode .........194
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .....196
▫ Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone —
If Equipped .........................1974

Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which
allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
MP3 player, cassette player, or microphone and utilize
the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play
through the vehicle speakers.
The auxiliary mode becomes active when an electrical
device is plugged into the AUX jack using a standard 3.5
mm stereo audio cable and the user presses and releases
the MODE button until AUX appears on the display.
NOTE: The radio will return to the last stored mode if
the ignition switch is turned from the OFF/LOCK posi-
tion to the ACC position, the radio is turned on, and the
radio was previously in the AUX mode.
SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the
speakers. MUTEwill display. Press the MUTE button a
second time and the sound from the speakers will return.
Rotating the volume control or turning OFF the ignition
will also return the sound from the speakers.
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
PSCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press this button to change the display from elapsed
playing time to time of day. The time of day will display
for 5 seconds.
RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
RND/SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
Mode Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the
CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped).
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If
Equipped
Refer to the “HANDS FREE PHONE (UConnect™)”
section of the Owner’s Manual.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If
Equipped
Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of the Owner’s
Manual.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197
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Phone, Cellular.......................... 87
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............. 87
Pickup Box ............................ 169
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 300
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 426
Door Locks ........................... 25
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 152
Seats ............................... 113
Sliding Rear Window ................. 30,165
Steering .......................... 294,397
Sunroof ............................. 149
Windows ............................. 29
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 447
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 44
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 42
Programmable Electronic Features .........145,148 Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................145,148
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 307
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 405
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 188
Radio, Navigation ....................... 225
Radio Operation ................... 190,198,211
Radio Remote Controls .................... 231
Radio, Satellite .......................... 226
Radio (Sound Systems) ..............190,198,211
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 41 1,412
Rear Seat, Folding ..................... 1 15,116
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 416
Rear Window Features .................... 164
Rear Window, Sliding ................... 31,165
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 111
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... 114
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 56
488 INDEX