radio Ram 2500 (Diesel) 2007 User Guide

selected. To make your selection, press and release the
RESET button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
•“HEAD LAMP OFF DELAY > 0 SEC” – When this
feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the
headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and
release the RESET button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90”
appears.
•“KEY OFF POWER DELAY > OFF” – When this
feature is selected, the power window switches, radio,
hands–free system (if equipped), and power outlets
will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle door
will cancel this feature. To make your selection, press
and release the RESET button until “Off,” “45 sec.,” “5
min.,” “10 min appears.
•“ILLUMINATED APRCH > OFF” – When this feature
is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on
for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with
the remote keyless entry transmitter. To make your
selection, press and release the RESET button until
“OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90 sec.” appears.
NOTE:If this feature is enabled, the headlamps will be
on during the engine pre-heat and cold crank; therefore,
it is recommended that the feature be disabled when
overnight ambient temperature is at or below 20F (-7C) to
prevent excessive drain on batteries during cold cranking
•“UNIT IN > US/METRIC” – The EVIC, odometer can
be changed between English and Metric units of
measure. To make your selection, press and release the
RESET button until “US” or “METRIC” appears.
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Programming HomeLink
NOTE:When programming a garage door opener, it is
advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-
mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held
transmitter of the device being programmed to
HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis-
sion of the radio-frequency signal.
1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, and
release only when the indicator light begins to flash (after
20 seconds).Do nothold the buttons for longer than 30
seconds anddo notrepeat step one to program a second
and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two
HomeLink buttons.2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3
inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons while
keeping the indicator light in view.
Outer HomeLink buttons
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8. Return to the vehicle and firmlypress, hold for two
seconds and releasethe programmed HomeLink button.
Repeat thepress/hold/releasesequence a second time,
and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener
(or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this
sequence a third time to complete the programming.
HomeLink should now activate your rolling code
equipped device.
NOTE:To program the remaining two HomeLink but-
tons, begin withProgrammingstep two. Do not repeat
step one. For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink atwww.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig-
nals totime-out(or quit) after several seconds of
transmission which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming.Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed totime-outin the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties
programming a gate operator by using theProgram-
mingprocedures (regardless of where you live),replace
Programming HomeLinkstep 3with the following:
NOTE:If programming a garage door opener or gate
operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the
cyclingprocess to prevent possible overheating.
3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button
while youpress and release every two seconds(cycle)
your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has
successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator
light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) Proceed with
Programmingstep four to complete.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................195

Instrument Cluster......................196
▫Instrument Cluster – 5.9L Diesel Engine.....196
▫Instrument Cluster – 6.7L Diesel Engine.....197

Instrument Cluster Description.............198

Electronic Digital Clock..................207
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................207

Radio General Information................207
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................207▫Two Types Of Signals..................208
▫Electrical Disturbances..................208
▫AM Reception.......................208
▫FM Reception........................208

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability...................209
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......209
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........213
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....2154

▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
— If Equipped.......................216
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
— If Equipped.......................216

Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,
And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................217
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......217
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................222
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................224
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............226
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play).........................228▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 228

Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities....231
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......231
▫Operating Instructions — Tape Player.......235
▫Seek Button.........................235
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................236
▫Rewind (RW)........................236
▫TapeEject...........................236
▫Scan Button.........................236
▫Changing Tape Direction................236
▫MetalTapeSelection ...................236
▫Pinch Roller Release...................236
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▫Noise Reduction......................237
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................237
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play).........................238
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............240
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
And WMA Audio Play).................242
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMAPlay) .........................242

Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc) Radio
With Navigation System..................245
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................245
▫REC Setting The Clock.................245▫Audio Clock Display...................248

Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV)
— If Equipped.........................249

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............249
▫System Activation.....................249
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................250
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................251
▫Selecting a Channel....................251
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......252
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
— If Equipped.......................252
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................252
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▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................252
▫Satellite Antenna......................252
▫Reception Quality.....................253

Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped...........................253
▫Radio Operation......................254
▫Tape Player.........................254
▫CD Player..........................254

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......255

Compact Disc Maintenance................256
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........256

Climate Controls.......................257
▫Heater Only — If Equipped..............257
▫Air Conditioning And Heating
— If Equipped.......................259
▫Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control — If Equipped.................262
▫Operating Tips.......................267
▫Operating Tips Chart...................269
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ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or
time in hours and minutes (depending on your radio
model) whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position, or
when the radio frequency is being displayed, time keep-
ing is accurately maintained.
On the RAQ radio the time button alternates the location
of the time and frequency on the display. On the REF only
one of the two, time or frequency is displayed at a time.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune /
Audio control.3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune
/ Audio control to set the minutes.
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune / Audio
control.
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait approximately
5 seconds.
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals
Your new radio will provide excellent reception under
most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
you understand and save you concern about these “ap-
parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
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Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to
vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
NOTE:The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if
equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped)
will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door
will cancel this feature.
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SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)
RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND
HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of your radio faceplate.
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press
the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio.
Electronic Volume Control
The 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.
REF Radio
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