DODGE RAM 5500 CHASSIS CAB 2009 4.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: DODGE, Model Year: 2009, Model line: RAM 5500 CHASSIS CAB, Model: DODGE RAM 5500 CHASSIS CAB 2009 4.GPages: 429, PDF Size: 7.19 MB
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
•Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse located in
the Integrated Power Module, located in the engine
compartment. The IOD cavity includes a snap-in re-
tainer that allows the fuse to be disconnected without
removing it from the fuse block.
•The electronic shift transfer case should be placed in
the 4HI mode and kept in this position to minimize the
battery drain.
•As an alternative to the above steps you may discon-
nect the negative cables from both batteries.
•Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutesin the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
NOTE:
•When reinstalling the IOD fuse push firmly until fully
seated; the gauges in the instrument cluster will do a
full sweep when the ignition key is cycled to RUN.
This is a normal condition.
•When the vehicle is shipped from the factory, the IOD
fuse is in the up or extracted position. If the radio,
interior lamps, keyless entry or other features do not
work with the key OFF, check the position of the fuse
(or check to see if the fuse is blown) to ensure that it is
fully seated. When the IOD fuse is extracted, the
instrument cluster in the odometer window will dis-
play NO FUSE.”
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — InsideBulb No.
Overhead Console Lights ............... TS212-2
Dome Light ............................ 7679
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions.
All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved.
LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No.
Backup ............................... 1156
Fog Light ........................... 9006LL
Headlight (Halogen) ...................... H13
Side Marker, Park & Turn Signal .............1157
Rear License Plate Lamp ................... 1157
Rear Cargo Light ......................... 912
Tail & Stop ............................ 1157
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight (Halogen)/Front Park and Turn Lights
CAUTION!
This is a halogen bulb. Avoid touching the glass with
your fingers. Reduced bulb life will result.
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the two bolts from the front of the headlight
housing.3. Remove the plug from the inner fender well.
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4. Remove the nut through the access hole.
5. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room to
disconnect the electrical connectors.NOTE:
For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly
straight forward, applying the greatest amount of force to
the outer edge of the headlight assembly.
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