Dodge 3500 Diesel (2008 year). Manual

Press and release the SCAN button (if equipped) to
automatically change channels every seven seconds. The
radio will pause on each channel for seven seconds
before moving on to the next channel. The word

9SCAN9

will appear in the display between each channel change.
Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search.

NOTE:

Channels that may contain objectionable content

can be blocked. Contact Sirius Customer Care at 888-539-
7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or unblock-
ing. Please have your ESN/SID information available.

Storing And Selecting Preset Channels

In addition to the 12 AM and 12 FM preset stations, you
may also commit 12 satellite stations to pushbutton
memory. These satellite channel preset stations will not
erase any AM or FM preset memory stations. Follow the
memory preset procedures that apply to your radio.

Using The PTY (Program Type) Button — If
Equipped

Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your
radio.

PTY Button SCAN

When the desired program type is obtained, press the
SCAN button within five seconds. The radio will play
seven seconds of the selected channel before moving to
the next channel of the selected program type. Press the
SCAN button a second time to stop the search.

NOTE:

Pressing the SEEK or SCAN button, while

performing a music type scan, will change the channel by
one and stop the search. Pressing a preset memory button
during a music type scan will call up the memory
channel and stop the search.

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PTY Button SEEK

When the desired program is obtained, press the SEEK
button within five seconds. The channel will change to
the next channel that matches the program type selected.

Satellite Antenna

To ensure optimum reception on vehicles available with
a luggage rack, do not place items on the roof around the
rooftop antenna location. Metal objects placed within the
line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased perfor-
mance. Larger luggage items should be placed as far
forward as possible. Do not place items directly on or
above the antenna.

Reception Quality

Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
following reasons:

• The vehicle is parked in an underground parking

structure or under a physical obstacle.

• Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception.
• Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can

cause intermittent reception.

• Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can

cause signal blockage.

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REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED

The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.

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.

Remote Sound System Controls

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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 current
selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it
is within the first five seconds of the current selection.

If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the
second selection; three times, it will play the third, etc.

The button in the center of the left-hand switch has no
function in this mode.

CD Player

Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once
will go to the beginning of the current track or to the
beginning of the previous track if it is within one second
after the current track; begins to play.

If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the
second track, three times, it will play the third, etc.

The button in the center of the left-hand switch has no
function in this mode.

CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE

To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition,
take the following precautions:

1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise,
sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin-
ished.

2. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from
slackness and dust when it is not in use.

3. Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight, heat
and magnetic fields such as the radio speakers.

4. Before inserting a tape, make sure that the label is
adhering flatly to the cassette.

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5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewind
a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape
drive gear and twist the pencil in the required direction.

Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan
shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape
deposits each time a cassette is played. The result of
deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap
around and become lodged in the tape transport. The
other adverse condition is low or “muddy” sound from
one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were
turned all the way down. To prevent this, you should
periodically clean the head with a commercially available
wet cleaning cassette.

As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every
30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes very
dirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible to
remove all deposits with a simple wet cleaning cassette.

COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE

To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the
following precautions:

1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.

2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.

3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
ing the disc.

4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or antistatic sprays.

5. Store the disc in its case after playing.

6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.

7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.

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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 Location

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Heater Only — If Equipped

The mode control (at the right of the
control panel) can be set in any of the
following positions:

NOTE:

To improve your selection choices, the system

allows you to operate at intermediate positions between
the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-
tified by the small dots.

Panel

Outside air flows through the outlets located in the
instrument panel.

Manual Heating Controls

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Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Level)

Select the recirculation modes when
the outside air contains smoke or
odors. This feature allows for recircu-
lation of interior air only. Air flows
through the panel outlets in this mode.
Air flows through the panel only, or
through both the panel and floor vents

depending on the selected mode (panel vs bi-level).

Bi-Level

Outside air flows through the outlets located in the
instrument panel and at the floor.

Mix

Outside air flows in equal proportions through the
floor and defroster outlets.

Defrost

Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield
through the defroster outlets located at the base of

the windshield, and the demister outlets located at the
edge of each side of the instrument panel.

Blower Control

The rotary knob on the left of the con-
trol panel is the blower control. Turn the
knob clockwise to one of the four posi-
tions to obtain the blower speed you
desire. To turn the blower off, turn the
knob to the far left position.

Temperature Control

The rotary knob at the center of the
control panel controls the temperature
of the interior air. You can choose your
degree of comfort by rotating the
knob. The coldest temperature setting
is to the extreme left (blue region) and
the warmest setting is to the extreme
right (red region) of the rotation.

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Air Conditioning and Heating — If Equipped

Air Conditioning Operation

To turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fan
control at any speed and press the snowflake
button located at the right of the control panel.
Conditioned air will be directed through the

outlets selected by the mode control. A light in the
snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on.
Press the button a second time to turn the air condition-
ing off.

Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed
when the air conditioning compressor is on. This is a
normal occurrence as the compressor will cycle on and
off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy.

The mode control (at the right of the
control panel) can be set in any of the
following positions:

Air Conditioning And Heating

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NOTE:

To improve your selection choices, the system

allows you to operate at intermediate positions between
the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-
tified by the small dots.

Recirculation Modes (Panel or Bi-Level)

Select the recirculation modes when
the outside air contains smoke, odors,
high humidity, or if rapid cooling is
desired. This feature allows for recir-
culation of interior air only. Air flows
through the panel only, or through
both the panel and floor vents depend-
ing on the selected mode (panel vs
bi-level).

NOTE:

Selecting a Recirculation Mode does not neces-

sarily consume more fuel than normal A/C mode.

Panel

Outside air flows through the outlets located in the
instrument panel.

Bi-Level

Outside air flows through the outlets located in the
instrument panel and at the floor.

Floor

Outside air flows primarily through the floor out-
lets located under the instrument panel.

Mix

Outside air flows in equal proportions through the
floor and defroster outlets, and the air conditioning
may be on.

Defrost

Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield
through the defroster outlets located at the base of

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the windshield, and the demister outlets located at the
edge of each side of the instrument panel, and the air
conditioning may be on.

NOTE:

The air conditioning compressor operates in

both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even if
the A/C button has not been pressed. This dehumidifies
the air to help dry the windshield.

Blower Control

The rotary knob on the left of the
control panel is the blower control.
Turn the knob clockwise to one of the
four positions to obtain the blower
speed you desire. To turn the blower
off, turn the knob to the far left posi-
tion.

Temperature Control

Circulation
The cab is designed with features to promote outside air
circulation. There are grilles in the cab back panel. These
are air exhausters that provide the means for regular
exchange of cab air.

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Side window demisters direct airflow specifically to the
window glass to help prevent interior fogging of the
glass. They are located in the extreme outside upper
edges of the instrument panel. The demisters also pro-
vide extra air ducts for circulation. They are in operation
whenever the Floor, Mix or Defrost modes are in use. To
remove frost from the side windows, it is best to use the
full defrost mode.

NOTE:

When you turn off the engine you may hear a

hissing sound from under the hood for a short period of
time. This is a normal condition that occurs if the air
conditioning system has been on. It is not an indication of
a problem with the air conditioning system.

Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Temperature
Control — If Equipped

With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, each
front seat occupant can independently control the tem-
perature of air coming from the outlets on their side of
the vehicle.

Dual Zone Control Head

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Air Conditioning and Heating Operation
To turn on the Air Conditioning, set the fan control at any
speed and press the snowflake button located on the
control panel. Conditioned air will be directed through
the outlets selected by the mode control. A light in the
snowflake button shows that the air conditioning is on.
Press the button a second time to turn the air condition-
ing off.

A/C Pushbutton

With the fan control in the ON posi-
tion, pushing the A/C button turns on
the air conditioning compressor. An
indicator light on the button shows
that the Air Conditioning compressor
is on. Conditioned air is now directed
through the mode outlets selected.

Pushing the button a second time turns the compressor
OFF.

Recirculation Pushbutton

Pushing the Recirculation button al-
lows interior air to recirculate continu-
ously in any position except defrost
and defrost/floor mode for rapid cool
down of the interior. See “Fast
Cooldown” later in this section.

Mode Control

The mode control allows you to
choose from several patterns of air
distribution.

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NOTE:

To improve your selection choices, the system

allows you to operate at intermediate positions between
the major modes. These intermediate positions are iden-
tified by the small dots and give an even blend of both
modes.

Panel

Outside air flows through the outlets located in the
instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to

direct the airflow.

Bi-Level

Air flows through the outlets located in the instru-
ment panel and those located on the floor.

NOTE:

There is a difference in temperature between the

upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer
air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved
comfort during sunny but cool conditions.

Heat

Outside air flows primarily through the floor out-
lets located under the instrument panel.

Mix

Outside air flows in equal proportions through the
floor and defroster outlets.

Defrost

Outside air is primarily directed to the windshield
through the defroster outlets located at the base of

the windshield and side window demist outlets.

NOTE:

The air conditioning compressor operates in

both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even if
the A/C button has not been pressed. This dehumidifies
the air to help dry the windshield.

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Blower Control

Dual Zone Temperature Control

Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air
inside the passenger compartment. This is accomplished
by having separate temperature control slides for both
the driver and front passenger. The blue area of the scale
indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates
warmer temperatures.

Dual Zone Temperature Control

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NOTE:

When you turn off the engine you may hear a

Rear Air Duct (Mega Cab Only) — If Equipped

The rear seat will receive airflow in all modes except for
Defrost.

The rear air duct is designed to be pointed up when in
A/C mode, and pointed down in Heat mode.

Mega Cab Rear Air Duct

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