window DODGE RAM 5500 CHASSIS CAB 2009 4.G Owners Manual

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto-
mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window
on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.NOTE:
It is illegal to remove the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
Vehicle Identification Number
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▫To Lock The Doors .................... 22
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 23
▫ Programming Additional RKE Transmitters . . . 24
▫ General Information ................... 24
▫ RKE Transmitter Battery Service ........... 25
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 26
 Door Locks ........................... 27
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 27
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ......... 28
▫ Child Protection Door Lock .............. 30
 Windows ............................ 32
▫ Power Windows – If Equipped ............ 32
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped . . . 34 ▫
Sliding Rear Window – If Equipped ........ 34
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 34
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 35
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 36
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 44
▫ Automatic Locking Restraint (ALR) Mode –
If Equipped ......................... 44
▫ Center Lap Belts ...................... 45
▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 46
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 47
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 47
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NOTE:
•If you try to remove the key before you place the shift
lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo-
rarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the
key to the right slightly, then remove the key as
described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap
the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started
and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you
obtain service.
•The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for
10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — ON/RUN
2 — LOCK 5 — START
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WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors with the Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the
key forward. For door lock lubrication, see “Body Lubri-
cation” in Section 7 of this manual.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with-
out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved
approximately a half turn in either direction and the key
is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock.
If You Wish to Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside
down, turn off the engine and remove the key. Turn the
steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock
engages.
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To use the system, open each rear door, slide the lever UP
to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child
protection door locks. When the system on a door is
engaged, that door can only be opened by using the
outside door handle even, if the inside door LOCK is in
the UNLOCKED position.WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged.
NOTE: After setting the Child Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the
door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down the
window and open the door with the outside door handle.
Child Door Lock Control
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WINDOWS
Power Windows – If Equipped
The control on the left front door panel has up-down
switches that give you fingertip control of all power
windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on
the front passenger door for passenger window controland on the rear doors of Quad Cab
models. The
windows will operate when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON or ACC (Accessory) position and for ten
minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or a front door is
opened.
NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will allow
the power windows to operate for 10 minutes after the
ignition is turned OFF.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Power Window Switches
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Auto Down (Driver’s Side Only)
The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.
Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the
window will go down automatically.
Window Lockout Switch (4-Door Models Only)
The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the
window lockout switch. To enable the window controls,
press the window lockout switch again.
Window Lockout Switch
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Power Sliding Rear Window – 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 – 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.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down or in partially open positions. This is a
normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and
rear windows together to minimize the buffeting.
Power Sliding Rear Window Switch
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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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