phone DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL 2009 4.G Service Manual

Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)Push the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Push the
ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio.Electronic Volume ControlThe electronic volume control turns continuously (360–
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
volume control to the right increases the volume and to
the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
For your convenience, the volume can be turned down,
but not up, when the audio system is OFF and the
ignition is ON.MODE Button (Radio Mode)Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the
CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped).
SEEK Button (Radio Mode)Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
listenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if
equipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seek
up and the left side to seek down. The radio will remain
tuned to the new station until you make another selec-
tion. Holding the button will bypass stations without
stopping until you release it.MUTE Button (Radio Mode)Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the
speakers. “MUTE” will display. Press the MUTE button a
second time and the sound from the speakers will return.
Rotating the volume control, turning the radio ON/OFF,
or turning the ignition ON/OFF, will cancel the MUTE
feature.
NOTE:In Hands-Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the
MUTE button mutes the microphone.
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RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CD
Mode)Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
Random play. This feature plays the selections on the
compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
change of pace.
Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly
selected track.
Press the RND button a second time to stop Random
play.Operating Instructions - Auxiliary ModeThe 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 the ignition
OFF/ON will also return the sound from the speakers.
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SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)No function.EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
PSCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)No function.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 five 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 - uconnectphone — If
EquippedRefer to the “uconnect phone” section of this Owner’s
Manual.Operating Instructions - uconnect studios
(Satellite Radio) — If EquippedRefer to the “uconnect studios (Satellite Radio)” section
of this Owner’s Manual.
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3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONESUnder certain conditions, the operation of a cellular
phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-
mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened
or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna.
This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio
performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repo-
sitioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio
volume be turned down or off during cellular phone
operation.
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This is why you should always talk to an authorized
dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re-
solved with this process.•
If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer-
ship. They want to know if you need assistance.
•
If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the
concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer
center.
Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen-
ter should include the following information:
•
Owner’s name and address
•
Owner’s telephone number (home and office)
•
Authorized dealership name
•
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•
Vehicle delivery date and mileage
Chrysler LLC Customer CenterP.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 992-1997Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterP.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: (800) 465–2001In Mexico contact:Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F.
In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
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To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-
tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.In CanadaIf you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to:
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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Service Manuals
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Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System................ 282
Battery ............................... 434
Emergency Starting ..................... 419
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 133
Belts, Seat ............................ 35,75
Body Builders Guide ....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 437
B-Pillar Location ........................ 350
Brake Assist System ...................... 335
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 333
Brake Fluid ......................... 447,480
Brake System ........................ 330,447
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 331,333
Fluid Check .......................... 447
Master Cylinder ....................... 447
Parking ............................. 329
Warning Light ........................ 194
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 73
Bulb Replacement ....................... 465 Bulbs, Light
.......................... 76,464
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 473
Calibration, Compass ..................... 151
Camper ............................... 178
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 478
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... 432
Power Steering ........................ 328
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 444
Car Washes ............................ 453
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............74,179,379
Cargo Light ............................ 135
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...............202,216
Cellular Phone .......................... 86
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 472
Center Lap Belts ......................... 44
Center Seat Storage Compartment .........167,169
Certification Label ....................... 381
INDEX 511
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Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 479
Fog Lights ....................... 135,193,468
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 174
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 260
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 406
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 421
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 448
Fuel ................................. 375
Adding ............................. 379
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 381
Gauge .............................. 200
Octane Rating ...................... 375,479
Requirements ...................... 375,478
Tank Capacity ........................ 478
Fuses ................................ 458
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 153
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............381,428
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 375 Gasoline, Reformulated
................... 375
Gauges ............................... 188
Coolant Temperature ................... 190
Fuel ............................... 200
Oil Pressure .......................... 190
Speedometer ......................... 189
Tachometer .......................... 189
Voltmeter ............................ 188
Gear Ranges ........................... 255
General Information ................. 18,114,374
Glass Cleaning .......................... 456
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 172
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 384
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 384
Guide, Body Builders ...................... 6
GVWR ............................... 381
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 86
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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

TransaxleAutomatic ............................ 12
Transfer Case ........................... 449
Electronically Shifted ................. 264,272
Fluid ............................... 480
Transmission Automatic ........................ 255,449
Fluid ............................... 480
Maintenance ......................... 449
Shifting ............................. 254
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 153
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 23
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 358
Trip Computer .......................... 146
Trip Odometer ....................... 192,199
Turn Signals ................... 136,188,465,469
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ............... 86 Uniform Tire Quality Grades
................ 506
Universal Transmitter ..................... 153
Variance, Compass ....................... 152
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ...................... 351,381
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 463
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 231
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 114
Voltmeter ............................. 188
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description) ........................... 188
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 504
Washers, Windshield .................. 139,438
Washing Vehicle ......................... 453526 INDEX