mirror RAM CHASSIS CAB 2009 Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
\2Mirrors .............................. 81
\4 Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 81
\4 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 82
\4 Outside Mirrors ...................... 82
\4 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature .......... 83
\4 Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............ 83
\4 Heated Power Mirrors — If Equipped ...... 84
\4 Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ...... 84\2
Hands-Free Communication (UConnect\3)—
If Equipped ........................... 86
\4 Operation .......................... 88
\4 Phone Call Features ................... 96
\4 UConnect\3 System Features .............. 99
\4 Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 104
\4 Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect\3 System................... 105
\4 General Information .................. 114
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\2Cupholders .......................... 146
\4 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
(40–20–40 Seats) ..................... 146
\4 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders
(Bucket Seats) ....................... 147
\4 Rear Cupholder (Quad Cab\3)—
If Equipped ........................ 147
\2 Storage ............................. 148
\4 Center Storage Compartment
(40–20–40 Seat) — If Equipped ........... 148
\4 Center Storage Compartment
(Bucket Seats) — If Equipped ............ 150\4
Storage And Seats (Quad Cab\3 Models).... 152
\4 Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ............ 153
\2 Rear Window Features .................. 153
\4 Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors — If Equipped ......... 153
\4 Power Sliding Rear Window —
If Equipped ........................ 154
\4 Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped ...... 154
\2 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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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for 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 illuminate to indicate when the dim-
ming 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 Mirror
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in a right side convex
mirror will look smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on your right side
convex mirror could cause you to collide with an-
other vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror
when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in
the right side convex mirror. Some vehicles will not
have a convex right side mirror.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
All6x9inexterior mirrors are hinged and may be
moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The
hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full
rearward and normal.
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.
Power Mirror Switches
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Set the top switch to the left or right for the left or right
mirror, and set it to the center off position to prevent
accidentally moving a mirror when you are finished
adjusting the mirror. To adjust a mirror, select left or right
with the top switch, and press one of the four arrows for
the direction you want the mirror to move.Heated Power Mirrors — If Equipped
Heated mirrors are automatically activated when you
depress the rear window defroster switch located on the
instrument panel. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in
this Section, for further information.
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror
head to provide a greater vision range when towing
extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-
board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped in or
out).
Power Mirror Movement
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NOTE:Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to
entering an automated car wash. A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main
mirror surface.
Trailer Towing Position
Blindspot Mirror
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The UConnect\3system is driven through your
Bluetooth\3 “Hands-Free Profile” cellular phone.
UConnect\3 features Bluetooth\3 technology - the global
standard that enables different electronic devices to con-
nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so
UConnect\3 works no matter where you stow your cellu-
lar phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long
as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the
vehicle’s UConnect\3 system. The UConnect\3 system
allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the
system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be
used with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages.
Phone Button The rearview mirror contains the microphone
for the system (depending on the type of
mirror and radio equipped), and either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (PHONE
Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button) that will
enable you to access the system.
Voice Recognition Button
Actual button location may vary with the ra-
dio. The individual buttons are described in the
“Operation” section.
The UConnect\3 system can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetooth\3 cellular phone. See the
UConnect\3 website for supported phones. If your cellu-
lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset
Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnect \3
features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the
phone manufacturer for details.
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Voice Training
For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-
nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect\3
system Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this
training mode, follow one of the two following proce-
dures:
From outside the UConnect\3 mode (e.g., from radio
mode):
•Press and hold the VOICE RECOGNITION button for
five seconds until the session begins, or,
•Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the
\6Setup, Voice Training\6 command.
Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the
UConnect\3 system. For best results, the Voice Training
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked
with the engine running, all windows closed, and the
blower fan switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The
system will adapt to the last trained voice only.
To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default
settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above
procedure and follow the prompts.
Voice Recognition (VR)
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For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to
provide at least1\262in (1 cm) gap between the overhead
console (if equipped) and the mirror.
•Always wait for the beep before speaking.
•Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would
speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from
you.
•Make sure that no one other than you is speaking
during a voice recognition period.
•Performance is maximized under:
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Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag
handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind
the rear seat.REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview
Mirrors — If Equipped
The electric rear window defroster and heated
sideview mirrors are activated by pressing the
heated grid button, located on the climate control panel,
with the ignition ON. Turning OFF the ignition will
deactivate the electric rear window defroster and heated
sideview mirrors feature. These features also turn off
after activation, when 15 minutes have elapsed. For an
additional 10 minutes of operation, push the button a
second time.
Grocery Bag Hooks
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