DODGE RAM 4500 CHASSIS CAB 2009 4.G Manual Online

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 133
▫ To Activate ......................... 134
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed .............. 134
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 134
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 135
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 135
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 135
 Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature
Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped ......... 136
▫ US/M Button ....................... 137
▫ Reset Button ........................ 137
▫ Step Button ........................ 138
▫ Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) ....... 138▫
Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 139
▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) ................. 139
▫ Elapsed Time (ET) ................... 140
▫ C/T Button ........................ 140
▫ Global Reset ........................ 141
▫ Automatic Compass Calibration .......... 141
▫ Manual Compass Calibration ............ 142
▫ Recalibrating The Compass ............. 142
▫ Outside Temperature .................. 143
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 144
 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver ........... 145
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Cupholders .......................... 146
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
(40–20–40 Seats) ..................... 146
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
(Bucket Seats) ....................... 147
▫ Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab)—
If Equipped ........................ 147
 Storage ............................. 148
▫ Center Storage Compartment
(40–20–40 Seat) — If Equipped ........... 148
▫ Center Storage Compartment
(Bucket Seats) — If Equipped ............ 150▫
Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models).... 152
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ............ 153
 Rear Window Features .................. 153
▫ Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped ......... 153
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window —
If Equipped ........................ 154
▫ Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped ...... 154
 Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped ........ 154
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield). The
mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through
the rear window.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for 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 illuminate to indicate when the dim-
ming 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.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
All6x9inexterior 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.
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.
Power Mirror Switches
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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.Heated Power Mirrors — If Equipped
Heated mirrors are automatically activated when you
depress the rear window defroster switch located on the
instrument panel. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in
this Section, for further information.
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror
head to provide a greater vision range when towing
extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-
board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped in or
out).
Power Mirror Movement
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NOTE:Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to
entering an automated car wash. A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main
mirror surface.
Trailer Towing Position
Blindspot Mirror
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HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect)—
IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an
integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )
system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for
UConnect system operating instructions for these ra-
dios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right
corner of the Radio faceplate.
UConnect is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system. UConnect allows you to dial a
phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g., Call”“Mike” ”Work orDial”
 “248-555-1212). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnect system. NOTE:
The UConnect system requires a cellular phone
equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile,Ve r -
sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnect website for
supported phones.
NOTE: For UConnect customer support, visit the
following websites:
•www.chrysler.com/uconnect
•www.dodge.com/uconnect
•www.jeep.com/uconnect
•or call 1–877–855–8400
UConnect allows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone
for private conversation.
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The UConnectsystem is driven through your
Bluetooth “Hands-Free Profile” cellular phone.
UConnect features Bluetooth technology - the global
standard that enables different electronic devices to con-
nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so
UConnect works no matter where you stow your cellu-
lar phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long
as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the
vehicle’s UConnect system. The UConnect system
allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the
system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be
used with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages.
Phone Button The rearview mirror contains the microphone
for the system (depending on the type of
mirror and radio equipped), and either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (PHONE
Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button) that will
enable you to access the system.
Voice Recognition Button
Actual button location may vary with the ra-
dio. The individual buttons are described in the
“Operation” section.
The UConnect system can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetooth cellular phone. See the
UConnect website for supported phones. If your cellu-
lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset
Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnect 
features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the
phone manufacturer for details.
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The UConnectsystem is fully integrated with the vehi-
cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect system
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
switch), if so equipped.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the UConnect system such as CELLor caller ID on
certain radios.
Operation
Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect 
system and to navigate through the UConnect menu
structure. Voice commands are required after most
UConnect system prompts. You will be prompted for a
specific command and then guided through the available
options.
•Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for
the beep, which follows the Readyprompt or another
prompt.
•For certain operations, compound commands can be
used. For example, instead of saying Setupand then
Phone Pairing, the following compound command
can be said: Setup Phone Pairing.
•For each feature explanation in this section, only the
combined form of the voice command is given. You
can also break the commands into parts and say each
part of the command when you are asked for it. For
example, you can use the combined form voice com-
mandPhonebook New Entry, or you can break the
combined form command into two voice commands:
Phonebook andNew Entry. Please remember, the
UConnect system works best when you talk in a
normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone
sitting a few feet/meters away from you.
Voice Command Tree
Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.
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