DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2008 3.G Manual Online

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mMirrors...............................84
NInside Mirror.........................84
NAutomatic Dimming Mirror ± If Equipped....85
NOutside Mirrors.......................85
NExterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........86
NElectronic Power Mirrors ± If Equipped......86
NElectric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors ± If Equipped............87
NTrailer Towing Mirrors ± If Equipped........87mHands-Free Communication (UConnectt)ÐIf
Equipped.............................89
NOperation............................91
NPhone Call Features....................98
NUConnecttSystem Features..............100
NAdvanced Phone Connectivity............105
NThings You Should Know About Your
UConnecttSystem....................107
NGeneral Information...................115
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mSeats................................115
N40-20-40 Front Seat....................116
NReclining Seats.......................117
NAdjustable Head Restraints..............118
NManual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment Ð
If Equipped.........................119
NPower Seats Ð If Equipped..............119
NRear Seat Features Ð Mega Cab Models.....121
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped.............126
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............127
mLights...............................129
NInterior Lights.......................129
NBattery Saver........................130
NHeadlamp Delay......................131NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....131
NDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only And
Fleet Vehicles)........................132
NLights-On Reminder...................132
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............132
NCargo Light Ð If Equipped..............133
NMultifunction Control Lever..............133
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............135
NWindshield Wipers....................135
NWindshield Washers...................136
mTilt Steering Column....................137
mDriver Adjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped......138
NAdjustment.........................139
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mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......139
NTo Activate..........................140
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............140
NTo Deactivate........................140
NTo Resume Speed.....................141
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............141
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............141
mOverhead Console With Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) Ð Diesel Only.....142
NDome/Reading Lights..................142
NElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Ð
If Equipped.........................143
NCompass/Temperature Button............149mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........151
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............153
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....155
NUsing HomeLinkt.....................156
NReprogramming A Single HomeLinkt
Button.............................156
NSecurity............................157
NTroubleshooting Tips...................157
NGeneral Information...................157
mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped.............158
NOpen Sunroof - Express Mode............159
NClosing Sunroof - Express...............159
NPinch Protect Feature...................159
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NPinch Protect Override.................159
NVenting Sunroof - Express...............160
NSunshade Operation...................160
NWind Buffeting.......................160
NSunroof Maintenance...................160
NSunroof Fully Closed...................160
mElectrical Power Outlets..................160
mCigar Lighter And Ash Receiver............162
mCupholders...........................163
NFront Instrument Panel Cupholders (40±20±40
Seats) Ð Automatic Transmission..........163
NFront Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket
Seats) Ð Automatic Transmission..........165NFront Instrument Panel Cupholders Ð
Manual Transmission..................165
NRear Cupholder (Quad Cabt)Ð
If Equipped.........................166
NRear Cupholder (Mega Cabt).............166
mStorage..............................167
NCenter Storage Compartment (40±20±40 Seat) ±
If Equipped.........................167
NCenter Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats) ±
If Equipped.........................168
NStorage And Seats (Quad CabtModels).....170
NStorage And Seats (Mega Cab Models)......171
NPlastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Mega Cab
Models)............................172
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mRear Window Features...................173
NElectric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors Ð If Equipped..........173
NPower Sliding Rear Window Ð If Equipped . . 173
NSliding Rear Window Ð If Equipped.......174
mFold Flat Load Floor Ð If Equipped.........174mPickup Box...........................177
mSlide-In Campers.......................179
NCamper Applications...................179
mEasy-Off Tailgate.......................179
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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).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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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.
Automatic Dimming 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.
Power Mirror Movement
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Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or right
mirror, and set it to the center off position to prevent
accidentally moving a mirror when you are finished
adjusting the mirror. To adjust a mirror, select left or right
with the top switch, and press one of the four arrows for
the direction you want the mirror to move.
Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated
Sideview Mirrors ± If Equipped
The Electric Rear Window Defroster and Heated
Sideview Mirrors are activated by pressing the
heated grid button, located on the Climate Control panel,
with the ignition ON. Turning Off the rear window
defroster or the ignition will deactivate the Electric Rear
Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors feature.
These features turn off automatically after 15 minutes
have elapsed for the first activation per ignition cycle.
Each subsequent activation of these features per ignition
cycle will shut off automatically after 10 minutes have
elapsed. To reactivate, simply press the button again.
Trailer Towing Mirrors ± If Equipped
These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror
head to provide a greater vision range when towing
Power Mirror Switches
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extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-
board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped out or
in). A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main
mirror surface.
NOTE: Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior
to entering an automated car wash.
Blindspot Mirror
Trailer Towing Position
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