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2009 RAM TRUCK
2009
OWNER’S MANUAL
Chrysler LLC
81-326-0927 Third Edition Printed in U.S.A.
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RAM TRUCK
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VEHICLESSOLDINCANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVINGANDALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is one
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...............................77 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL................................... 181 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................247 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..........................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction .......................... 4 Van Conversions/Campers ................ 6 How To Use This Manual ................. 4 Vehicle Identification Number ............. 7 Warnings And Cautions .................. 6 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ........... 7
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet contains a complete listing of all subjects. and various customer-oriented docume
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INTRODUCTION 5 1
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should erating procedures that could result in an accident or also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions bodily injury. It also containsCAUTIONS against proce- are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you assistance in obtaining re
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the 1 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- WARNING! mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. Anymodificationsoralterationstothisvehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safet
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................ 12 Sentry Key ......................... 15 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................. 12 ▫ Replacement Keys ................... 16 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key ............. 14 ▫ Customer Key Programming ............ 17 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ........ 14 ▫ General Information .................. 18 ▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ..... 14 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ......
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 20 Windows ............................ 32 ▫ To Unlock The Doors .................. 21 ▫ Power Windows—If Equipped ............ 32 ▫ To Lock The Doors .................... 21 ▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 33 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 22 Occupant Restraints ..................... 34 ▫ Programming Additional RKE Transmitters . . . 23 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Driver And Right Front Passenger Safety Tips .......................... 74 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — ▫ Transporting Passengers ............... 74 Airbags ............................ 47 ▫ Exhaust Gas ........................ 74 2 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............. 58 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The ▫ Child Restraints ..................... 60 Vehicle ............................. 75 Engine Break-In Recommendations
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the Automatic Transmission key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized the LOCK position, and remove the key. dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Switch Positions 1 — ACC (
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: WARNING! • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving rarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a 2 key to the right slightly, then remove the key as number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap ously or
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking Doors With A Key To Release the Steering Wheel Lock You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine. door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to key forward. For door lock lubrication, see “Body Lubri- the right or left to disengage the lock. cation” in Section 7 of this manual. NOTE: If you turned the
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that 2 is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicl
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys, CAUTION! or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle (transponder) fault unless the additional part isphysi- and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- cally held against the ignition key being used when tended. starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other Radio Frequency (RF) electronic
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. If you have two valid Sentry Keys, you can program Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within new Sentry Keys to the system by performing the 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. following procedure: In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. 2 To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle 1. Cut the additional Sent
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an Light will flash repeatedly. For an additional 15 minutes authorized dealer at the time of service to be only, the headlights and Vehicle Security Light will flash. reprogrammed. The engine will run only if a valid Sentry Key is used to start the vehicle. Use of the Sentry Key will disable the General Information alarm. The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Ind
