mirror DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL 2009 4.G User Guide

STARTING PROCEDURESBefore starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
The starter should not be operated for more than 15-
second intervals. Waiting a few seconds between such
intervals will protect the starter from overheating.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may
cause serious injury or death.Normal StartingNormal starting of either a warm or cold engine is
obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key to the START position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within
10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait five
seconds, then repeat the starting procedure.
Automatic TransmissionStart the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission
shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be
depressed to shift out of PARK.Tip Start FeatureDo notpress the accelerator. Turn the ignition key briefly
to START position, and release it. The starter motor will
continue to run, but will automatically disengage when
the engine is running.If Engine Fails To StartIf the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it
there while cranking the engine. This should clear any
excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
252 STARTING AND OPERATING

soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.Cleaning HeadlightsYour vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass SurfacesAll glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR
Glass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may
scratch the elements. When cleaning the rearview mirror,
spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do
not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity CartridgeFuseMini
Fuse Description
1 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet Console
2 20 Amp
YellowCabin Compartment
Node (CCN) Door
Locks
3——
4 15 Amp
BlueAisin Transmission
Controls (Diesel Only)
5 20 Amp
YellowPower Sunroof
6 10 Amp
RedVistronic Fan/
Wastegate Solenoid
7——
8 10 Amp
RedHeated Mirrors
Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
Fuse Description
9 30 Amp Pink Off Road Module
Power
10 5 Amp
OrangeTrx-Off Rd Pkg Sen
(Gas Engine Only)
NOTE: Insert 5 amp
fuse in this cavity to
enable the TRX capa-
bility (If Equipped).
11 20 Amp
Yellow Ignition Off Draw
(IOD)-Cabin Com-
partment Node
(CCN)/Radio/Under
Hood Lamp/Wireless
Control Module
(WCM)/Satellite Digi-
tal Audio Receiver
(SDARS)/Hands Free
Module (HFM)/EOM
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini
Fuse Description
12 30 Amp Pink Electric Brake
13 25 Amp
NaturalPower-Battery
RWAL/ABS Module
Feed
14 15 Amp
BluePark Lights Left
15 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Park Lights
16 15 Amp
BluePark Lights Right
17 — —
18 40 Amp Green ABS Pump
19 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Battery
Feed
Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
Fuse Description
20 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraints
Controller (ORC) 2
21 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraints/
Pass Disable Switch
22 2 Amp
GrayIGN Switch Feed
23 10 Amp
RedHVAC
24 20 Amp Blue AISIN Relay Feed
(Diesel Only)
25 10 Amp
RedPower Mirror/T-Case
Brake
26 20 Amp
YellowBrake Switch/Center
High Mount Stop
Light (CHMSL)/
Aftermarket CHMSL
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini
Fuse Description
27 40 Amp Green Power Seats
28 10 Amp
RedPower Run/Start-
PCM/Steering Angle
Sensor
29 10 Amp
Red4X4 Switch/Pass Dr
Switch/EC Mirror
30 15 Amp
BluePower Run/Start-
ABS/RWAL/Smart
Bar/YAW Sensor/
Universal Exhaust
Gas Oxygen (Uego)
Sensor Controller
31 10 Amp
RedPCM (Gas)/TCM
(Diesel 58RFE)
Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
Fuse Description
32 10 Amp
RedPower Ignition Run
— Adjustable Pedals
LED
33 10 Amp
RedPower-IGN Run —
HVAC
34 — —
35 15 Amp
BlueCabin Compartment
Node (CCN) Illumi-
nation
36 25 Amp
NaturalAudio_Amplifier
37 15 Amp
BlueVariable Gate Turbo
(VGT) — Turbo Die-
sel
38 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet IP
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Adding Fuel........................... 379
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 141
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 434
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 435
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............435,436
Air Conditioning System ................237,435
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 240
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 355,360
Airbag ............................ 34,47,54
Airbag Light ....................... 58,75,189
Airbag On/Off Switch ..................... 54
Alarm Light ........................... 191
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 230
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........442,443,478
Disposal ............................ 445
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 333Anti-Lock Warning Light
...............196,332
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ........................ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 452
Ashtray ............................... 164
Assistance Towing ....................... 101
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 82
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Interlock System ....................... 14
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ......................... 451
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 452
Fluid Level Check ................... 449,450
Fluid Type ........................ 449,480
Shifting ............................. 255
Special Additives ...................... 452
Axle Fluid .......................... 448,480
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 448510 INDEX

HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 305
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 406
Head Restraints ......................... 123
Headlights ............................ 465
Cleaning ............................ 456
High Beam .......................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 137
Lights On Reminder .................... 135
Passing ............................. 137
Switch .............................. 134
Heated Mirrors ......................... 172
Heated Seats ........................... 129
Heater ............................... 237
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 254
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 388 Hoisting
.............................. 418
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 153
Hood Release .......................... 130
Hub Caps ............................. 414
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 60,61
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 360
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 82
Instrument Cluster .................... 186,188
Instrument Panel and Controls ...........184,185
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 457
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 458
Interior Appearance Care .................. 455
Interior Lights .......................... 132516 INDEX

Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 64
Lubrication, Body ....................... 437
Lug Nuts ............................. 414
Lumbar Support ........................ 123
Maintenance ........................... 431
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 434
Maintenance Procedures ................... 431
Maintenance Schedule .................... 483
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 194,429
Manual, Service ......................... 505
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ..................... 449
Lubricant Selection ..................... 480
Mirrors ................................ 82
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82 Electric Powered
....................... 84
Outside .............................. 83
Rearview ............................. 82
Trailer Towing ......................... 85
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 366
Mopar Parts ......................... 430,504
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 136
Navigation Radio (uconnect gps)............ 224
Navigation System (uconnect gps)........... 224
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 73
Occupant Restraints ....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 375
Odometer .......................... 192,199
Trip ............................. 192,199
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..........284,307
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..........284,307
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Oil Change Indicator..................... 193
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 193
Oil, Engine ......................... 431,479
Capacity ............................ 478
Change Interval ....................... 432
Dipstick ............................. 431
Disposal ............................ 433
Filter ............................ 433,479
Filter Disposal ........................ 433
Identification Logo ..................... 432
Materials Added to ..................... 433
Pressure Gauge ....................... 190
Recommendation ................... 432,478
Synthetic ............................ 433
Viscosity ......................... 432,478
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............428,429
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 153
Operating Precautions .................... 428
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4Outside Rearview Mirrors
.................. 83
Overdrive ............................. 257
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 257
Overhead Console .................... 145,146
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 146
Overheating, Engine ...................... 191
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,505
Parking Brake .......................... 329
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch ............. 54
Passing Light ........................... 137
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 141
Pets .................................. 73
Pets, Transporting ........................ 73
Phone, Cellular .......................... 86
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 86
Pickup Box ............................ 176
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 350520 INDEX

PowerDoor Locks ........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 162
Seats ............................... 124
Sliding Rear Window ................... 173
Steering .......................... 327,328
Sunroof ............................. 159
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 480
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 46
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 44
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 357
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......442,444
Radio, Navigation (uconnect gps)........... 224 Radio Operation
...................... 202,216
Radio Remote Controls .................... 231
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios)........ 224,227
Radio (Sound Systems) .................202,216
Ramp Travel Index ....................... 285
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 448
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 126,127
Rear Window Features .................... 172
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... 174
Reclining Front Seats .................. 121,122
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... 125
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 58
Recreational Towing ...................... 397
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....398,400
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 399,402
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 375
Refrigerant ............................ 436
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
INDEX 521
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