radio controls RAM CHASSIS CAB 2007 Owners Manual

NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the
lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily
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.
NOTE: For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (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.
For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC), the power window switches,
radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and power out-
lets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable. For details, refer to “KEY OFF POWER
DELAY > OFF” under “Personal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 3 of this manual.
WARNING!Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS
Instruments And Controls .................169

Instrument Clusters .....................170
▫ 5.7L Gas Engines ......................170
▫ 6.7L Cummins Diesel Engines ............171

Instrument Cluster Description .............172

Electronic Digital Clock ..................180
▫ Clock Setting Procedur e.................181

Radio General Information ................181
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals .................181 ▫ Two Types Of Signals ..................181
▫ Electrical Disturbances ..................182
▫ AM Reception .......................182
▫ FM Reception ........................182

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone
Capability ............................182
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......183
▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode .........187
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .....1894

▫ PTY Button  Seek  .....................226
▫ Satellite Antenna ......................226
▫ Reception Quality .....................226

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 226
▫ Radio Operation ......................227
▫ Tape Player .........................227
▫ CD Player ..........................228

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance .......228

Compact Disc Maintenance ................229
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........230

Climate Controls .......................230
▫ Heater Only — If Equipped ..............231
▫ Air Conditioning And Heating — If Equipped . 233
▫ Air Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control — If Equipped .................236
▫ Operating Tips .......................240
▫ Operating Tips Chart ...................242168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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.
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.182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a
button in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will
increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the
switch will decrease the volume. The center button of the
right hand control will allow you to change the mode. The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push
button in the center. The function of the left hand control
is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the left side switch will SEEK up for
the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the
switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left hand control
will tune to the next pre-set station that you have
programmed in the radio pre-set push-buttons.
Tape Player
Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
selection on the cassette. Pressing the bottom of the
switch once will go to the beginning of the currentRemote Sound System Controls UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227
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NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged, oversized, or have theft
protection encoding. Try a known good disc before
considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular
phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-
mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened
or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna.
This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio
performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repo-
sitioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio
volume be turned down or off during cellular phone
operation. CLIMATE CONTROLS
The controls for the heating and ventilation system in this
vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort
controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions.
Climate Control Location230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Seats ............................... 116
Sliding Rear Window ................. 33,160
Steering .......................... 304,421
Take-Off Adapter ...................... 296
Take-Off Operation ..................... 296
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 471
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 47
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 145
PTO (Power Take-Off) .................... 296
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 317
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 429
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 181
Radio, Navigation ....................... 218
Radio Operation ................... 182,190,204
Radio Remote Controls .................... 226 Radio, Satellite ....................... 219,222
Radio (Sound Systems) .............. 182,190,204
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 436,437
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 445
Rear Window Features .................... 160
Rear Window, Sliding ................... 34,161
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 114
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 57
Recreational Towing ...................... 360
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 361,363
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 362,365
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 328
Refrigerant ............................ 421
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 226
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Tires ....................... 321
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 507 INDEX 525
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