Chrysler Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2009 User manual

2009 DODGE Ram 4500 anD 5500 Chassis Cab • 2009 DODGE Ram 4500 anD 5500 Chassis Cab • 2009 DODGE Ram 4500 anD 5500 Chassis Cab • 2009 DODGE Ram
DoDge Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab
(1) Always use seat belts. Remember, a backseat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
(2) Requires Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone.
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6.7L Cummins• ® Turbo Diesel delivers 305 hp and 610 lb-ft of
torque — Standard
Meets California Air Resources Board low No• x idling emissions
and are Clean Idle Certified
B5 biodiesel compatible•
Choice of two six-speed transmissions: G-56 manual or AISIN •
automatic, both with PTO capability
Lower first-gear ratio than Ford and GM conventional class 4 •
and 5 chassis cab models
Larger front brake rotors than Ford and GM conventional class •
4 and 5 chassis cab models (390 mm) — Standard
Heavy-duty front and rear shocks — Standard •
Heavy-duty front tow hooks — Standard•
Diesel exhaust brake — Standard•
Flat, clean frame rails with industry-standard 34-inch frame •
rail spacing
50,000 psi rear frame rail steel strength — Standard•
Available in 60-, 84-, 108-, and 120-inch CA lengths for Regular •
Cab and 60-, 84-inch CA lengths for Quad Cab®
Max GVWR (up to 19,500 lb on 5500 model) — Available•
Remote start for diesel — Available•
19.5-inch steel wheels — Standard•
Recirculating ball power steering system — Standard•
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Next Generation multistage driver and front-passenger air •
bags(1) — Standard
Four-wheel disc antilock brake system (ABS) — Standard•
Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) — Standard•
Three-point seat belts for all outboard front seating •
positions — Standard
Energy-absorbing steering wheel column — Standard•
Constant Force Retractors — Standard•
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Special paint procedure — Available•
Ambulance Prep Package — Available•
Power Accessory Group — Available•
Power and Remote Entry Group — Available•
Vinyl floor covering — Standard•
7"x10" trailer manual tow mirrors — Standard•
22-gallon mid-mounted fuel tank — Available•
Driver-side only air bag — Available•
Daytime Running Lamps — Available•
Radio delete — Available•
UConnect• ® Hands-Free Communication System(2) — Available
Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Heavy Duty Chassis Cabs are Clean Idle Certied and provide remarkable commercial-grade durability, four
cab-to-axle choices and quality for any business’s core work needs.

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4x2 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel
305 hp @ 2,900 rpm
610 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
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Wheelbase 144.3 164.3 168.3 188.3 192.3 204.3
Cab to axle (CA) 60.2 60.2 84.2 84.2 108.2 120.2
Overall length 235.1 255.1 259.1 279.1 283.1 295.1
Overall body width 79.5 79.5 79.5 79.5 79.5 79.5
Overall height
(curb weight) 80.4 80.8 80.2 80.6 80.1 80.1
Tire Track
— Front 76.0 76.0 76.0 76.0 76.0 76.0
— Rear 73.6 73.6 73.6 73.6 73.6 73.6
Fuel Tank Capacity
(gal) 52 rear (std)/22 mid-mounted (opt)
Turning Diameter 40.1/43.2 44.8/48.3 45.7/49.3 50.4/54.4 51.4/55.4 54.2/58.5
GVWR (lb)
(4500) (up to) 16,500 16,500 16,500 16,500 16,500 16,500
GVWR (lb)
(5500) (up to)
18,750/
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19,500
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19,500
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19,500
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19,500
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19,500
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GCWR (lb) 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000
GAWR (lb)
— Front 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
— Rear (up to) 13,500 13,500 13,500 13,500 13,500 13,500
(1)All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.
(2)Based on preliminary information.
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Bright Silver Metallic Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Inferno Red Crystal Pearl
Mineral Gray Metallic Patriot Blue Pearl Electric Blue Pearl
Bright White Flame Red Light Khaki Metallic
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Light Green School Bus Yellow Black Clear Coat
Omaha Orange Detonator Yellow Yellow
Timberline Green Pearl Bright Red Light Cream
Dark Brown
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Head Room (front/rear) 40.8 41.0/40.0
Hip Room (front/rear) 65.0 65.0/65.3
Shoulder Room (front/rear) 67.0 67.0/66.5
Leg Room (front/rear) 41.0 41.0/36.7
Seating Capacity 3 6
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Chrysler, Quad Cab and UConnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler LLC. Chrysler LLC reserves
the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation. All product specications and photographs
are based on authorized information as of 4/1/08. Fleet Operations is a division of Chrysler Motors LLC.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Cummins is
a registered trademark of Cummins, Inc.
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DODGE 4500/5500
POWERTRAINS
Transmissions and Transfer Cases
Model Engine
Six-speed manual with PTO
capability
Six-speed AISIN automatic
with PTO
4x4
NV271
4x4
NV273(1)
4x2 6.7L Cummins®Turbo Diesel
305 hp @ 2,900 rpm
610 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
SO——
4x4 SOSO
S = Standard. O = Optional.
(1) Electric shift.
TRIM COMBINATIONS
Exterior Colors
Interior Trim
Med. Slate Gray Khaki
Black Clear Coat(1) ••
Bright Red •
Bright Silver Metallic •
Bright White ••
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl ••
Dark Brown(1) ••
Detonator Yellow(1) •
Electric Blue Pearl ••
Flame Red ••
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl ••
Light Cream(1) ••
Light Green(1) •
Light Khaki Metallic •
Mineral Gray Metallic •
Omaha Orange(1) •
Patriot Blue Pearl ••
School Bus Yellow(1) •
Timberline Green Pearl(1) ••
Yellow(1) •
(1) Fleet only option.
SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
ST SLT Laramie
Engine Transmission
6.7L Cummins®Turbo Diesel I-6 (ETJ) Six-Speed Manual (DEG) 2EA 2EG 2EH
6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6 (ETJ) Six-Speed Automatic (DG3) 2GA 2GG 2GH
Features
Air Bags(1)
— Next Generation multistage, front (CG1) •••
— Driver only — Deletes Next Generation multistage front-passenger air bag (CGT) OO
Air Conditioning (included with Ambulance Prep Group) (HAA) O/P •
— Dual zone temperature control (HAD) •
Alternator
— 136-amp (BAZ) •••
— 160-amp (included in Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group) (BAB) O/P O/P O/P
— 220-amp (included with Ambulance Prep Group) (BAJ) O/P O/P O/P
Ambulance Prep Group (includes 220-amp alternator, antispin rear differential, HVAC TAPS, and air conditioning on ST) (AH2) OOO
Assist Handle — Passenger-side (CSP) •••

DODGE 4500/5500
SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
ST SLT Laramie
Axle
— 4.10 ratio (standard on 4500 4x2 with manual transmission; not available on 5500) (DMF) •••
— 4.44 ratio (optional on 4500 with manual transmission; standard on 4500 with AISIN transmission, and on 5500 with manual
transmission) (DMK) O/• O/• O/•
— 4.88 ratio (optional on 4500 with AISIN transmission, and on 5500 with manual transmission; standard on 5500 with AISIN
transmission) (DMS) O/• O/• O/•
Axles — Antispin rear differential (included with Ambulance Prep Group) (DSA) OOO
Badging
— Laramie (MTE) •
— SLT (MTD) •
Battery — 750-amp (two standard with diesel engine) (BCQ) •••
Brakes — Power-assisted four-wheel disc with antilock (BRT) •••
Bumper
— Front, Gray (MCC) •
— Front, bright (included with ST Decor Group) (MCT) P••
Cigar Lighter (JJA) •••
Cluster — Instrument, with tachometer and 120-mph speedometer (JAY) •••
Console — Overhead, with trip computer and EVIC (CWV) •••
Door Locks
— Manual (JE8) •
— Power (included in Power Accessory, and Power and Remote Entry Groups) (JPB) P••
Emissions — Federal (NAA) •••
— 50 State (included with all fleet and ARB state orders) (NAS) OOO
Engine Block Heater (NHK) OOO
Engine Cooling — Heavy-duty (NMC) •••
Exhaust Brake — (NEN) •••
Floor Covering
— Heavy-duty vinyl (CKJ) •OO
— Carpet (CKE) O••
Floor Mats
— Front and rear, carpeted (Quad Cab®) (not available with vinyl floor) (CLE) •
— Front, carpeted (Regular Cab) (CLA) •
— Luxury, front (Quad Cab) (CL3) •
— Rear (Quad Cab) (CLB) •
Fuel Tank
— 22-gallon mid-mounted (NFA) OOO
— 52-gallon rear (NFH) •••
Grille
— Black surround, black billet grille (MFF) •
— Chrome surround, black billet grille (included with ST Decor Group) (MFD) P•
— Chrome surround, chrome billet grille (MF1) •
Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group — Includes transfer case skid plate and 160-amp alternator (AHD) OOO
Insulation
— Dash liner (HGB) •••
— Floor tunnel (HGF) •••
— Fender to cowl seal (HGG) ••

DODGE 4500/5500
SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
ST SLT Laramie
Lamps
— Clearance (LNC) •••
— Cargo (LPE) OOO
— Daytime Running Lamps (Fleet Only) (LM1) LLL
— Fog lamps (LNJ) O•
— Headlamps, halogen (LMA) •••
Light Group — Includes ashtray lamp, glove box lamp, underhood lamp, illuminated vanity mirrors, auto day/night rearview mirror (ADA) O
Load Floor — Rear fold-flat (Quad Cab) (included with *M9, *AJ, *GJ, and *VL seats) (not available with vinyl floor) (CVN) P•
Map Pocket — With power seats, driver-side (Quad Cab only) ••
Mirrors
Exterior
— Manual, 7" x 10" trailer tow, black (GPD) •
— Power, heated, 7" x 10" trailer tow, black (included in Power Accessory and Power and Remote Entry Groups) (GPG) P••
Interior
— Day/night manual (GNA) ••
— Auto-dimming rearview day/night (included in Light Group and UConnect®(2)) (GNK) P•
— Illuminated visor passenger and driver-side (included in Light Group) (GNC) P•
Monotone Paint (APA) •••
Pedals — Non-adjustable (XA8) •••
Power Accessory Group — Includes power windows, power door locks and power heated 7"x10" exterior trailer tow mirrors
(Fleet only) (AJW) L
Power Outlet
— 12V auxiliary (JJJ) •••
— Auxiliary, in center armrest/business console (included with *M9 premium features seat) P•
Power and Remote Entry Group — Includes power windows, power door locks, power heated, 7" x 10" exterior trailer tow mirrors,
remote keyless entry and Sentry Key®theft deterrent system (Fleet only) (AJH) L
Power Take-Off (PTO) Prep — (LBN) OOO
Radio Controls — Steering wheel-mounted (requires RAQ or REC radios with leather-wrapped steering wheel [SCV]) (RDZ) O•
Radios
— AM/FM stereo radio with CD player (REF) •••
— Delete (deletes radio, antenna and speakers) (Fleet only) (RA8) L
— AM/FM/MP3 stereo radio with six-disc in-dash CD changer and seven ∞Infinity®speakers (RAQ) OO
— AM/FM/MP3 stereo radio with in-dash six-disc CD changer, integrated DVD-based GPS navigation system with 5.8" display
screen and seven ∞Infinity speakers (REC) OO
— SIRIUS®Satellite Radio — Includes one year of service provided by SIRIUS (RSA) OO•
Remote Keyless/Illuminated Entry — Controls for power door locks, illuminated entry system, panic alarm, includes two transmitters
(included with Power and Remote Entry Group [Fleet only package]) (GXM) P••
Remote Start System (must have AISIN Automatic Transmission) (XBM) O•
Seat Belts — Front, height-adjustable shoulder (CGD) •••
Seats
— Six-way power driver (included with *M9, *AJ, and *GJ seats) (JTH) P•
— Power driver and front-passenger (Quad Cab®only) (JTD) •
— Manual lumbar support P•
— Heated driver and front-passenger (Quad Cab) (CMA) •
— Vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with adjustable head restraints for outboard seating positions, driver and front-
passenger recliners and folding center armrest (Quad Cab models include folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl) (*TX) •

DODGE 4500/5500
SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
ST SLT Laramie
Seats (cont.)
— Leather-trimmed 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with adjustable head restraints for outboard seating positions, driver and
front-passenger recliners, fold-flat load floor and folding center armrest/business console (Quad Cab®models include 40/60
split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl) (*VL) •
— Cloth-trimmed 40/20/40 split-bench front seat featuring YES Essentials®(3) stain/odor/static resistant fabric with adjustable
head restraints for outboard seating positions, driver and front-passenger recliners and folding center armrest (Quad Cab
models include folding rear bench seat) (*P9) O•
— Cloth-trimmed 40/20/40 Premium split-bench front seat featuring YES Essentials®(3) stain/odor/static resistant fabric with
adjustable head restraints for outboard seating positions, six-way power driver seat, driver and front-passenger recliners, fold-flat load
floor and folding center armrest/business console (Quad Cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat) (*M9) O
— Cloth-trimmed low-back bucket seats featuring YES Essentials(3) stain/odor/static resistant fabric with adjustable head
restraints, driver and front-passenger recliners, fixed center console, and rear fold-flat load floor (Quad Cab models include
60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in cloth) (*AJ) O
— Leather-trimmed low-back bucket seats with adjustable head restraints, driver and front-passenger recliners, fixed center
console and rear fold-flat load floor (Quad Cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl) (*GJ) O
Security Alarm (LSA) O•
Sentry Key®Theft Deterrent System (included with Power and Remote Entry Group [Fleet Only]) (GXX) P••
Shield — Front hood protection (XJL) OOO
Shock Absorbers
— Front, heavy-duty (SFB) •••
— Rear, heavy-duty (SGB) •••
Sound System
— Two speakers (RCB) •
— Four speakers (RCD) •
— Seven ∞Infinity®(packaged with RAQ and REC radio) (RCK) P•
Special Paint Procedure (Fleet only) (AP9) LLL
Speed Control (NHM) •••
Springs
— Heavy-duty, front (SKS) OOO
— Super heavy-duty, front (not available on 120" CA) (SKT) OOO
ST Decor Group — Includes chrome front bumper and chrome grille surround with black billet inserts (AMP) O
Stabilizer Bar
— Front (SHA) •••
— Rear (SHD) •••
Steering — Power, recirculating ball (SBE) •••
Steering Wheel
— Four-spoke (SCF) ••
— Leather-wrapped (SCV) O•
— Tilt column (SUA) •••
Storage
— Front seat center cushion (included with *M9 or *VL seats) (CVH) P•
— Behind front seat (Regular Cab only) (CU3) ••
— Rear, underseat compartment (Quad Cab models only) (CUE) •••
Tires
— 225/70R19.5F BSW all-position tire front and rear (standard on 4500/5500 4x2) (TUC) • • •
— 225/70R19.5F BSW all-position tire front, traction tire rear (standard on 4500/5500 4x4, available on 4x2) (TUE) •/O •/O •/O
— 225/70R19.5F BSW, all-traction tire front and rear (available on 4500/5500 4x4) (TU7) O O O
— Spare, full-size (TBB) OOO

DODGE 4500/5500
SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
ST SLT Laramie
Tow Hooks — (XEA) • • •
Trailer Brake Control Harness (AHT) OOO
Transfer Case
— Manual (4x4 models) (DH1) ••
— Electric Shift (4x4 models) (DH3) O•
Transfer Case Skid Plate — (4x4 models only) (included with Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep) (XEF) O/P O/P •
UConnect®Hands-Free Communication System(2) — Includes auto-dimming rearview mirror (RSP) OO
Visors
— Driver and front-passenger, with illuminated vanity mirrors (included in Light Group) (GNC) P•
— Front-passenger, with mirror (GNM) •••
Wheels
— Front flare (K50) •••
— 19.5" Steel spare (WKG) OOO
— 19.5" Argent steel (WP3) • • •
Windows
— Manual (JF8) •
— Power, front (and rear on Quad Cab) with driver one-touch down (included with Power Accessory Group,
and Power and Remote Entry Group) (JPD) L••
— Rear backlight, fixed (GJD) ••
— Rear backlight, sliding (GFD) O•
— Rear backlight, power sliding (Quad Cab only) (GFE) •
Windshield Wipers — Variable intermittent (JHA) •••
• = Included. P = Available within package noted. O = Optional. L = Fleet only limited production option.
(1) Certified to the Federal Regulations that allow less forceful front air bags. Always use seat belts. Children 12 and under should always be in a backseat correctly using an infant or child restraint
system, or the seat belt positioned correctly for the child’s age and size.
(2) Requires Bluetooth®enabled mobile phone.
(3) Not compatible with aftermarket fabric-protecting coatings.
Chrysler, HEMI, MyGIG, Quad Cab, Sentry Key and UConnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler LLC. Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation.
All product specifications and photographs are based on authorized information as of 4/1/08. Fleet Operations is a division of Chrysler Motors LLC. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered
trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Cummins is a registered trademark of Cummins Inc. ∞Infinity is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. “SIRIUS,” the
SIRIUS dog logo, and related marks are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Inc. Monthly subscriptions may apply. Programing is subject to change. Not available in Alaska and Hawaii.
For Terms & Conditions, visit sirius.com. YES Essentials is a registered trademark of Milliken & Company.