light RAM CHASSIS CAB 2007 Owner's Manual

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Heater Defroster Ducts
Inspect the heater defroster ducts for proper operation.
Check for proper air flow through all defroster ducts. If
there are any question regarding the operation of your
heater defroster ducts, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.) or if the front airbags have deployed. If there is any
question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the
belt. Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer. If there is a problem with the airbag light the
seatbelt light will flash.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Check for stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in
the tread.
Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel
nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure.76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Lights
Check the operation of all exterior lights. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching and locking. Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if fuel fumes are
detected the cause should be located and corrected. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77
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▫ 40-20-40 Front Seat ....................113
▫ Reclining Seats .......................114
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ..............115
▫ Manual Rotary Lumbar Support Adjustment — If
Equipped ...........................116
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............116
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............118

To Open And Close The Hood .............120

Lights ...............................121
▫ Interior Lights .......................122
▫ Battery Saver ........................123
▫ Headlamp Delay ......................123
▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights .....124 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only And Fleet
Vehicles) ...........................124
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................125
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............125
▫ Multifunction Control Lever ..............125

Windshield Wipers And Washers ............127
▫ Windshield Wipers ....................127
▫ Windshield Washers ...................128

Tilt Steering Column ....................129

Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ......130
▫ Adjustment .........................131

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ......132
▫ ToActivate ..........................13280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ...............132
▫ To Deactivate ........................132
▫ To Resume Speed .....................133
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............133
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............133

Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature
Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped ..........134
▫ US/M Button ........................135
▫ Reset Button .........................135
▫ Global Reset .........................136
▫ Step Button .........................136
▫ Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) ........136
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ...............136 ▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) ..................137
▫ Elapsed Time (ET) .....................137
▫ C/T Button .........................138
▫ Automatic Compass Calibration ...........138
▫ Manual Compass Calibration .............139
▫ Recalibrating The Compass ..............139
▫ Outside Temperature ...................141

Overhead Console With Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — Diesel Only .....141
▫ Dome/Reading Lights ..................141
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If
Equipped ...........................142
▫ Compass/Temperature Button ............147

Electrical Power Outlets ..................149UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81
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Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver ............151

Cupholders ...........................152
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (40–20–40
Seats) — Automatic Transmission ..........152
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders (Bucket Seats)
— Automatic Transmission ..............154
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Manual
Transmission ........................154
▫ Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab) — If Equipped . . 155

Storage ..............................155
▫ Center Storage Compartment (40–20–40 Seat) — If
Equipped ...........................155 ▫ Center Storage Compartment (Bucket Seats)— If
Equipped ...........................157
▫ Storage And Seats (Quad Cab Models) ......158
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers .............159

Rear Window Features ...................160
▫ Electric Rear Window Defroster And Heated Side
View Mirrors — If Equipped .............160
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped . . . 160
▫ Sliding Rear Window—If Equipped ........161

Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped .........16182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

MIRRORS
Inside Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Adjusting Rear View MirrorUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83
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Automatic Dimming Mirror – If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying 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 indicate when the dimming
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 Mirror84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

• After the  Ready  prompt and the following beep, say
 Emergency  and the UConnect™ system will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.
The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-
nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system. Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
• Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
• After the  Ready  prompt and the following beep, say
 Towing Assistance. 
NOTE: The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
city in Mexico).
Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover-
age details in the Warranty information booklet and on
the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.
Paging
To learn how to page, refer to  Working with Automated
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Each heated seat switch has two settings (HI and LOW).
Press the switch once to obtain High heat level, then
press the switch again to obtain Low heat level. Pressing
the switch a third time will turn the heated seats OFF. If
you do not purposefully turn the switch OFF, the seat
heating level will automatically change to the next lower
level, or OFF. The High heat level operates for 30 minutes
(approximate), the Low heat level operates for 30 min-
utes (approximate). The seat heat will also turn OFF
when the ignition is turned OFF. Both of the indicators
ON identifies High heat level. The lower indicator On
only, identifies Low heat level. Flashing indicator lights
on the switch indicate that the Heated Seat System needs
servicing. WARNING!Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119
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WARNING!If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving. LIGHTS
Headlight Switch LocationUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121
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