reset DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL 2009 4.G User Guide

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
RAM TRUCK1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Passenger Airbag11 — TPMS “Light Load” Reset Switch* 16 — Transfer Case Control Switch*
2 — Air Outlets 7 — Glove Compartment 12 — Power Sliding Back Glass Switch* 17 — Parking Brake Release Lever
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch* 13 — Cupholders 18 — Adjustable Pedal Control Switch*
4 — Climate Controls 9 — Power Outlet 14 — ESP Off Switch** If Equipped
5 — Radio 10 — Heated Seat Switch 15 — Cigar Lighter184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

POWER WAGON1 — Headlight Switch6 — Passenger Airbag* 11 — Cup Holders
2 — Air Outlets 7 — Glove Compartment 12 — Cigar Lighter
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 13 — Electronic Axle Locker and Disconnecting
Sway Bar Switch
4 — Climate Controls 9 — Heated Seat Switch 14 — Parking Brake Release Lever
5 — Radio 10 — TPMS “Light Load” Reset Switch* 15 — Adjustable Pedal Control Switch*
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15. Shift Lever Indicator (Automatic Transmission
Only)
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
shift lever selection.
NOTE:You must apply the brakes before shifting from
PARK.
16. Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upon
transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the
purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been
driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is changed
during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of
the reading before and after the service so that the correct
mileage can be determined.
The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and
release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom-
eter to be reset then push and hold the button until the
display resets (approximately two seconds).
Vehicle Warning Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, messages such as
“door” (indicates that a door(s) may be ajar), “hood” (if
the hood is open or ajar, on vehicles with remote start),
“gASCAP” (indicates that your gas cap is possibly loose
or damaged), “LoW tirE” (indicates low tire pressure),
CHANgE OIL” (indicates that the engine oil should be
change), “LoWASH” (low washer fluid), “ESPOFF” (in-
dicates that ESP is turned off), and “noFUSE” (indicates
that the IOD fuse is removed from the Integrated Power
Module), will display in the odometer.
NOTE:
There is also an engine hour function. This
indicates the total number of hours the engine has been
running. To display the engine hours perform the follow-
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engine. With the odometer value displayed, hold the trip
button down for a period of six seconds. The odometer
will change to trip value first, then it will display the
engine hour value. The engine hours will be displayed
for a period of 30 seconds until the ignition is turned OFF
or the engine is started.
CHANgE OIL Message
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “CHANgE OIL” message will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately
12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press andrelease the Trip Odometer button on the instrument
cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three
times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
17. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
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CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
26. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/
Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light — If
Equipped If this indicator light flashes during accelera-
tion, apply as little throttle as possible. While
driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, and
do not switch off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP),
or Traction Control System (TCS).
27. Transmission Temperature Indicator (Automatic
Transmissions Only)
This light indicates that there is excessive trans-
mission fluid temperature that might occur
with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may
also occur when operating the vehicle in a high
torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive
operation (e.g., snow plowing, off- road operation). If this
light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle
or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the
light goes off.
28. Odometer/Trip Odometer Button
Press this button to toggle between the odometer and the
trip odometer display. Holding the button in resets the
trip odometer reading when in trip mode.
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Program Type16 Digit-Character
Display
Soft Rock Soft_Rock
Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_&_B Sports SportsTalk Talk
Top 40 Top_40
Weather Weather
By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is
displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY
function only operates when in the FM mode.
If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program
Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio
will tune to the preset station.
SET/DIR Button (Radio Mode) — To Set the
Pushbutton MemoryWhen you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/DIR but-
ton. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display
window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this
station and press and release that button. If a button is
not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET/DIR
button, the station will continue to play but will not be
stored into pushbutton memory.
You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET/DIR button twice and “SET 2” will show in the
display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM,
12 FM and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored
into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
twice.
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Every time a preset button is used a corresponding
button number will be displayed.Buttons1-6(Radio Mode)These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12
Satellite (if equipped) stations}.Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio
Play)NOTE:•
The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
•
Note: This radio is capable of playing compact discs
(CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable
compact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3
tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and
MP3 tracks.
Inserting Compact Disc(s)Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the
radio display.
CAUTION!
This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
CD player mechanism.
You may eject a disc with the radio OFF.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will
show the disc number, the track number, and index time
in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of
track 1.
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SCAN Button (Radio Mode)Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next listenable station in either, AM, FM, or Satellite
(if equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at
each listenable station before continuing to the next. To
stop the search, press SCAN a second time.PSCAN Button (Radio Mode)Pressing the PSCAN button causes the tuner to scan
through preset stations in either AM, FM, or Satellite (if
equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each
preset station before continuing to the next. To stop the
search, press PSCAN a second time.TIME ButtonPress the TIME button and the time of day will display
for five seconds.Clock Setting Procedure1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.2. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/AUDIO con-
trol.
3. After the hours are adjusted, press the TUNE/AUDIO
control to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to
blink.
4. Adjust the minutes using the TUNE/AUDIO control.
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
RW/FF (Radio Mode)Pressing the Rewind/Fast Forward button causes the
tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of
the arrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or
Satellite (if equipped) frequencies.TUNE Control (Radio Mode)Turn the rotary TUNE control clockwise to increase or
counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
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the SET button twice and “SET 2” will show in the
display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM,
12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored
into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
twice.
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
button number will display.Preset Buttons1-6(Radio Mode)These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you
commit to pushbutton memory, 12 AM, 12 FM, and 12
Satellite (if equipped) stations.Operating Instructions - CD ModeNOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
Inserting The Compact Disc (Single CD Player)Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the
radio display.
If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch to CD
mode and begin to play. The display will show the track
number and play time in minutes and seconds. Play will
begin at the start of track one.
NOTE:•
On some vehicles, you may insert or eject a disc with
the radio or ignition switch OFF.
•
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio
OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD
player.
•
This radio does not play discs with MP3 tracks.
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Selecting Satellite Mode — RAQ and RAK RadioPress the MODE button repeatedly until the wordSAT
appears in the display.
These radios will also display the current station name
and program type. For more information, such as song
title and artist, press the MSG or INFO button.
A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the
Satellite radio mode.Selecting A ChannelPress and release the SEEK or TUNE knob to search for
the next channel. Press the top of the button to search up
and the bottom of the button to search down. Holding the
TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until
the button is released.
Press and release the SCAN button (if equipped) to
automatically change channels every seven seconds. The
radio will pause on each channel for seven seconds before moving on to the next channel. The word
SCAN
will appear in the display between each channel change.
Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search.
NOTE: Channels that may contain objectionable content
can be blocked. Contact Sirius Customer Care at 888-539-
7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or unblock-
ing. Please have your ESN/SID information available.
Storing And Selecting Preset ChannelsIn addition to the 12 AM and 12 FM preset stations, you
may also commit 12 satellite stations to pushbutton
memory. These satellite channel preset stations will not
erase any AM or FM preset memory stations. Follow the
memory preset procedures that apply to your radio.Using The PTY (Program Type) Button — If
EquippedFollow the PTY button instructions that apply to your
radio.
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