Dodge 2500 (2009 year). Manual — part 11

Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers — If Equipped
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 Outside
Mirrors — If Equipped

The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control panel. Press this button to turn on

the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.

NOTE:

To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear

window defroster only when the engine is operating.

Grocery Bag Hooks

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CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear

window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.

• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-

sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.

• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
The power sliding rear window switch is located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls. Press the
right side of the switch to open the glass and the left side
of the switch to close the glass.

Power Sliding Rear Window Switch

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Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
A locking device in the center of the window helps to
prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the
lock to release the window.

FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED
Quad Cab

威 models with a 60/40 rear seat may be

equipped with a folding load floor.

WARNING!

Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on
the load floor. While driving or in an accident you
may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration,
or sharp turns. Loose objects stored on the load floor
may move around with force and strike occupants,
resulting in serious or fatal injury.

Unfolding the Load Floor

1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position.

Unfolding The Load Floor

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2. Grasp the knob on the load floor and lift the knob until
the load floor unfolds into position.

3. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor.

Positioning the Load Floor for Storage Access Under
the Seat

1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position.

2. Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the
load floor.

3. Lift the load floor up to access storage under the load
floor.

WARNING!

Do not drive with the load floor in the up position.
When stopping fast or in an accident, the load floor
could move to the down position causing serious
injury.

Load Floor In Open Position

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4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the
secured down position before you operate the vehicle.

PICKUP BOX
The pickup box has many features designed for utility
and convenience.

Load Floor Securing Straps

Pick Up Box Features

1 — Upper Load Floor Indents
2 — Bulk Head Dividers
3 — Cleats

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NOTE:

If you are installing a toolbox to the front of the

pickup box, you must use Mopar

威 toolbox brackets

available from your authorized dealer.

You can carry wide building materials (sheets of ply-
wood, etc.) by building a raised load floor. Place lumber
across the box in the indentations provided above the
wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the
floor.

WARNING!

• The pickup box is intended for load carrying

purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Care should always be exercised when operating a

vehicle with unrestrained cargo. Vehicle speeds
may need to be reduced. Severe turns or rough
roads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo
that may result in vehicle damage. If wide build-
ing materials are to be frequently carried, the
installation of a support is recommended. This
will restrain the cargo and transfer the load to the
pickup box floor.

• If you wish to carry more than 600 lbs (272 kg) of

material suspended above the wheelhouse, sup-
ports must be installed to transfer the weight of
the load to the pickup box floor or vehicle damage
may result. The use of proper supports will permit
loading up to the rated payload.

• Unrestrained cargo may be thrown forward in an

accident causing serious or fatal injury.

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There are stampings in the sheet metal on the inner side
bulkheads of the box in front of and behind both wheel
housings. Place wooden boards across the box from side
to side to create separate load compartments in the
pickup box.

There are four tie-down cleats bolted to the lower sides of
the pickup box that can sustain loads up to 1000 lbs
(450 kg) total.

SLIDE-IN CAMPERS

Camper Applications
Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in
campers. To determine if your vehicle is excluded, please
refer to the “Consumer Information Truck-Camper Load-
ing” document available from your authorized dealer.
For safety reasons, follow all instructions in this impor-
tant document.

NOTE:

When a cap or pickup camper is installed on a

vehicle, an alternate Center High-Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL) must be provided.

EASY-OFF TAILGATE
Tailgate removal is sometimes necessary for loading and
can be easily removed by following these steps:

1. Unlatch the tailgate and open it enough so that there is
some slack in the support cables.

2. Remove the support cables by releasing the locking
tang and rotating them away from the box. Once the
cables are free, move to the right side of the tailgate.

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3. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side
pivot clears the hanger bracket.

4. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side
pivot.

5. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.

NOTE:

• Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.
• Dual rear wheel pickup models require properly

spaced rear clearance lights. If such a vehicle is oper-
ated without a tailgate, suitable lights must be
installed.

WARNING!

To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly,
the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap
or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of
leaks.

Tailgate Support Strap Attachment

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CONTENTS

䡵 Instrument Panel Features

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▫ Ram Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
▫ Power Wagon

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䡵 Instrument Cluster – Base

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䡵 Instrument Cluster – Premium