instrument panel DODGE RAM 5500 CHASSIS CAB 2008 3.G Owner's Manual

CUPHOLDERS
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40±20±40
Seats) Ð Automatic Transmission
Your new Ram truck is equipped with two adjustable
cupholders. The cupholder is opened by pulling on the
cup holder door handle, on the front surface. Each
opening in the cupholder is adjustable and will hold cups
and mugs of various sizes.
To secure the cup, place the cup to be held into one of the
cup wells and then push the cupholder arm toward the
cup until it is held stable.
Cup Holder Door Handle
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Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket
Seats) Ð Automatic Transmission
If your new Ram truck is equipped with bucket seats
there are three cup holders located on the front of the
center console.
Cup Holders Automatic Transmission
Cup Holders Bucket Seat
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Front Instrument Panel Cupholders Ð Manual
TransmissionRear Cupholder (Quad Cab) Ð If Equipped
Quad Cab vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup-
holder that consists of two cupwells for rear passenger
convenience.
Cup Holders Manual Transmission
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Power Sliding Rear Window Ð If Equipped
The power sliding rear window switch is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls. Press the
right side of the switch to open the glass and the left side
of the switch to close the glass.
Sliding Rear Window Ð If Equipped
A locking device in the center of the window helps to
prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the
lock to release the window.
Power Sliding Rear Window Switch
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls.................171
mInstrument Clusters.....................172
N5.7L Gas Engines......................172
N6.7L Cummins Diesel Engines............173
mInstrument Cluster Description.............174
mElectronic Digital Clock..................183
NClock Setting Procedure.................184
mRadio General Information................184
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................184NTwo Types Of Signals..................184
NElectrical Disturbances..................185
NAM Reception.......................185
NFM Reception........................185
mSales Code REF Ð AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability...................186
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......186
NOperation Instructions - CD Mode.........190
NOperation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....1924

NOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone Ð
If Equipped.........................193
NOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio Ð
If Equipped.........................193
mSales Code RAQ ± AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,
And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................194
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......194
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................199
NLoad/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........201
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............203
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play).........................205NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 205
mSales Code RAK ± AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities....208
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......208
NOperating Instructions Ð Tape Player.......212
NSeek Button.........................212
NFast Forward (FF).....................213
NRewind (RW)........................213
NTape Eject...........................213
NScan Button.........................213
NChanging Tape Direction................213
NMetal Tape Selection...................213
NPinch Roller Release...................213
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NNoise Reduction......................214
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................214
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play)..............................215
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............217
NOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
And WMA Audio Play).................219
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMA Play).........................219
mSales Code REC Ð AM/FM/CD (6±Disc) Radio
With Navigation System..................222
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................222
NREC Setting The Clock.................222NAudio Clock Display...................225
mVideo Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) Ð
If Equipped...........................226
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............226
NSystem Activation.....................226
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................227
NSelecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................228
NSelecting a Channel....................228
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......229
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button Ð If
Equipped...........................229
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................229
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NPTY Button9Seek9.....................229
NSatellite Antenna......................229
NReception Quality.....................230
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð
If Equipped...........................230
NRadio Operation......................231
NTape Player.........................231
NCD Player..........................231
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......232
mCompact Disc Maintenance................233mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........233
mClimate Controls.......................234
NHeater Only Ð If Equipped..............234
NAir Conditioning And Heating Ð
If Equipped.........................237
NAir Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control Ð If Equipped.................240
NOperating Tips.......................244
NOperating Tips Chart...................246
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
5.7L Gas Engines
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