Dodge Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2009 User manual

2009 DODGE Ram 3500 Chassis Cab • 2009 DODGE Ram 3500 Chassis Cab • 2009 DODGE Ram 3500 Chassis Cab • 2009 DODGE Ram 3500 Chassis Cab • 2009
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34" industry-standard frame rail spacing, and a best-in-class• (1)
interior room (Quad Cab®)
New 5.7L HEMI• ® V8 engine with VVT — Standard
6.7L Cummins• ® Turbo Diesel engine (305 hp/610 lb-ft of
torque) — Available
5-year/100,000-mile Limited Warranty• (2) on Diesel engine
B5 biodiesel compatible (with Cummins Turbo Diesel)•
New brake system includes new calipers, rotors, parking brake •
DIH (Drum in Hat), hub bearings, front shields and new steering
knuckle for improved brake life — Standard
3.42 axle ratio on 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel with manual •
transmission — Available
Six-speed AISIN automatic (with PTO capability, Cummins Turbo •
Diesel only) — Available
3.73 axle ratio on 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel with automatic •
transmission — Available
Five-speed automatic transmission (HEMI V8 only) — Standard•
Flat and clean C-channel rear frame rails — Standard•
52-gallon fuel tank — Standard•
50,000 psi rear frame rail steel strength — Standard•
Vinyl 40/20/20 split-bench front seat — Standard•
Dual rear wheels — Standard•
60" and 84" CA (cab-to-axle) — Available•
Remote start for Diesel engine — Available•
Automatic Oil Change Monitoring System — Standard•
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Next Generation multistage front air bags• (3) — Standard
Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) — Standard•
Constant Force Retractors — Standard•
Brake-Park Interlock (with automatic transmission) — Standard•
Four-wheel disc antilock brakes — Standard•
Unibelt three-point restraint system — Standard• (4)
Height-adjustable driver and front-outboard passenger seat •
belt — Standard
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Ambulance Prep Package — Available•
Trailer Tow Prep Group — Available•
Heavy-Duty Snow Plow Prep Group• (5) — Available
Single Rear Wheel Group — Available•
ST Décor Group — Available•
Power Accessory Group — Available•
Power and Remote Entry Group — Available•
Diesel exhaust brake — Available•
22-gallon mid-mounted fuel tank — Available•
Power Take-Off (PTO) prep — Available•
Daytime Running Lamps — Available•
Radio delete — Available•
Special paint procedure — Available•
The Dodge Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Chassis Cab is engineered specically for the chassis cab buyer seeking a reliable, durable and
upt-friendly work truck.
(1) Based on comparisons of major competitors, Ford and GM Class 3 Chassis Cabs.
(2) See your dealer for details and for a copy of this limited warranty.
(3) Always use seat belts. Remember, a backseat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
(4) On Regular Cab models.
(5) 4x4 only.

BFLT09-026
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4x2 S 5.7L HEMI® V8 with VVT S — — —
4x4 S — S O
4x2
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6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel
305 hp @ 2,900 rpm,
610 lb-ft of torque @
1,600 rpm
S — O — —
4x4 S — O S O
S = Standard. O = Optional.
(1) Electric shift.
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Wheelbase 143.8/167.5 143.8/167.5 163.5 163.5
Overall Length 235.1/259.1 235.1/259.1 255.1 255.1
Overall Height (Empty) maximum 78.6 78.6 79.0 79.0
Overall Width of Cab 79.5 79.5 79.5 79.5
Track
— Front (SRW/DRW) 68.7/69.6 68.7/69.6 68.7/69.6 68.7/69.6
— Rear (SRW/DRW) 68.1/71.7 68.1/71.7 68.1/71.7 68.1/71.7
GVWR (lb) — SRW 10,200 10,200 10,200 10,200
— DRW 12,500 12,500 12,500 12,500
Payload
Range (lb)
— Min, SRW
— Min, DRW
3,710
5,720/5,590
3,460
5,470/5,300
3,380
5,390
3,110
5,120
— Max, SRW
— Max, DRW
3,770
6,640/6,490
3,530
6,330/6,190
3,440
6,290
3,180
5,990
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal) 52 rear (std)/22 mid-mounted (opt)
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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
SRW = Single Rear Wheel. DRW = Dual Rear Wheel.
(1) All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.
(2) Based on preliminary information.
Chrysler, HEMI, Mopar, 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. Cummins is a registered trademark of Cummins, Inc.
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Bright Silver Metallic
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl
Electric Blue Pearl
Flame Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl
Light Khaki Metallic
Mineral Gray Metallic
Patriot Blue Pearl
Bright White
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Yellow
School Bus Yellow
Black Clear Coat
Timberline Green Pearl
Omaha Orange
Detonator Yellow
Light Green
Bright Red
Light Cream
Dark Brown
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— Next Generation multistage driver and front-passenger
— 136-amp
— Passenger-side
— 750-amp
— Power-assisted four-wheel disc with antilock
— Instrument, with tachometer and 120-mph speedometer
— Heavy-duty
— Front, upper gray
— 52-gallon, rear
— Halogen
— Dash liner, oor tunnel
— AM/FM stereo radio with CD player
— Front, height-adjustable shoulder
— Front and rear
— Power, recirculating ball/tilt
— Rear, underseat compartment (Quad Cab models only)
— LT235/80R17E BSW all-season
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(1) Always use seat belts. Remember, a backseat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
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DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB
Exterior Colors
Interior Trim
Medium Slate Gray Khaki
Bright Silver Metallic •
Bright White ••
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl ••
Electric Blue Pearl •
Flame Red ••
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl ••
Light Khaki Metallic •
Mineral Gray Metallic ••
Patriot Blue Pearl ••
Fleet Only Colors
Black Clear Coat ••
Bright Red •
Dark Brown ••
Detonator Yellow •
Light Cream ••
Omaha Orange •
School Bus Yellow •
Timberline Green Pearl ••
Yellow •
WERTRAI
POWERTRAINS
Transmissions Transfer Cases
Six-speed
manual
Five-speed
automatic
Six-speed
AISIN
automatic NV271 NV273(1)
Models Engines
3500 4x2 Regular Cab, Quad Cab®S 5.7L HEMI®V8 with VVT S
O 6.7L Cummins®Turbo Diesel I-6 S O
3500 4x4 Regular Cab, Quad Cab S 5.7L HEMI V8 with VVT S S O
O 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6 S O S O
S = Standard. O = Optional.
(1) Electric shift.
SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
3500
ST SLT Laramie
Engines Transmissions A G H
5.7L HEMI V8 with VVT (EZC) Five-Speed Automatic (DGQ) 26A 26G 26H
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 (CGT) OO
Air Conditioning (included with Ambulance Prep Group) (HAA) O/P •
— Dual zone temperature control (HAD) •

DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB
SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
3500
ST SLT Laramie
AGH
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; must have Cummins Turbo Diesel) (BAJ) O/P O/P O/P
Ambulance Prep Group (includes 220-amp alternator, antispin rear differential, HVAC Taps and air conditioning on ST; must have
Cummins Turbo Diesel) (AH2) OOO
Assist Handle — Passenger-side (CSP) •••
Axles
— Antispin rear differential (included with Ambulance Prep Group) (DSA) O/P O/P O/P
— 3.42 ratio (optional with Cummins®/manual transmission combination only) (DMR) OOO
— 3.73 ratio (standard with Cummins/manual transmission; optional with Cummins/AISIN transmission with SRW) (DME) •/O •/O •/O
— 4.10 ratio (standard with HEMI®; optional with Cummins/manual transmission combination only) (DMF) •/O •/O •/O
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••
Cargo Lamp (LPE) OOO
Cigar Lighter (JJA) •••
Console
— Overhead, with trip computer (when equipped with the HEMI V8 engine with VVT) (CUS) PP
— Overhead, with trip computer and EVIC (included with the Cummins Turbo Diesel engine) (CWV) PPP
Daytime Running Lamps (LM1) LLL
Door Locks
— Manual (JE8) •
— Power (included in Power Accessory and Power and Remote Entry Groups) (JPB) P••
Emissions — 50 state (NAS) •••
Engine Block Heater (NHK) OOO
Engine Cooling — Heavy-duty (NMC) •••
Exhaust Brake — (Included with Cummins Turbo Diesel engine) (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 (CL3) •
— Rear (CLB) •
Fog Lamps (LNJ) O•
Fuel Tank
— 22-gallon mid-mounted (NFA) OOO
— 52-gallon rear (NFH) •••

DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB
SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
3500
ST SLT Laramie
AGH
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) •
Headlamps — Halogen (LMA) •••
Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group — Includes transfer case skid plate and 160-amp alternator; 4x4 only (AHD) OOO
Instrument Cluster — With tachometer and 120-mph speedometer (JAY) •••
Insulation
— Dash liner (HGB) •••
— Floor tunnel (HGF) •••
— Fender-to-cowl seal (HGG) ••
Lamps — Clearance (LNC) •••
Light Group — Includes glove box lamp, ashtray lamp, underhood lamp, illuminated vanity mirrors, auto day/night mirror (ADA) O
Load Floor — Rear fold-flat (Quad Cab) — (included with *M9, *AJ, *GJ and *VL seats) (not available with vinyl floor) P •
Map pocket — With power seats (Quad Cab only, driver-side) ••
Mirrors
Exterior
— Manual, 7"x10" trailer-tow, black (GPD) •
— Power, heated, 7"x10" 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 — Power adjustable (XAP) O•
Power Accessory Group -- Includes power windows, power door locks and power heated 7"x10" exterior trailer-tow mirrors (AJW) L
Power and Remote Entry Group -- Includes power windows, power door locks, power heated 7"x10" exterior trailer-tow mirrors,
remote keyless entry and Sentry Key®theft deterrent system (AJH) L
Power Outlet — Auxiliary, in center armrest/business console (included with *M9 premium features seat) P •
Power Take Off (PTO) Prep — (Cummins®Turbo Diesel only) (LBN) OOO
Radio
— AM/FM stereo radio with CD player (REF) •••
— 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 (RSA) OO•
— UConnect®Hands-Free Communication System,
(2) includes auto-dimming rearview mirror (RSP) OO
Radio Controls — Steering wheel-mounted (requires RAQ or REC radios with leather-wrapped steering wheel [SCV]) (RDZ) OP
Radio Delete (RA8) L
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]) (GXM) P••
Remote Start System — Must have HEMI®V8 and automatic transmission or Cummins/AISIN automatic (XBM) O•
Seat Belts — Front, height-adjustable shoulder (CGD) •••

DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB
SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
3500
ST SLT Laramie
AGH
Seats
— Six-way power driver (included with *M9 and *AJ seats) (JTH) P•
— Power, driver and front passenger (Quad Cab®only) (JTD) •
— Manual lumbar supports P•
— Heated, driver and front-passenger (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) •
— 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 60/40
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 — Engine immobilizer (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) •••
Single Rear Wheel Group — Includes 11.5" axle, 10,200-lb GVWR, LT265/70R17E tires and 17" x 7.5" (ST) or 17" x 8.0" (SLT and
Laramie) wheels (60" CA only; must have Cummins®Turbo Diesel) (AR9) OOO
Speakers
— Two (RCB) •
— Four (RCD) •
— Seven ∞Infinity®(packaged with RAQ and REC radio) (RCK) P•
Special Paint Procedure (AP9) LLL
Speed Control (NHM) •••
Springs
— Heavy-duty, front (requires Cummins Turbo Diesel) (SKS) OOO
— Super heavy-duty, front (requires Cummins Turbo Diesel and Dual Rear Wheel) (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) •••

DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB
SELECTED FEATURES, OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
3500
ST SLT Laramie
AGH
Storage
— Front seat center cushion (included with *M9 or *VL seats) (CVH) P•
— Front, behind seat (Regular Cab only) (CU3) ••
— Rear, underseat compartment (Quad Cab®models only) (CUE) •••
Tires
— LT235/80R17E BSW all-season (TPY) • • •
— LT235/80R17E BSW on-/off-road (4x4 only; not available with Single Rear Wheel Group) (TP8) O
— LT235/80R17E OWL on-/off-road (4x4 only; not available with Single Rear Wheel Group) (TP9) O O
— LT265/70R17E BSW all-season (included with Single Rear Wheel Group) (TT3) PPP
— LT265/70R17E OWL on-/off-road (60" CA only; must have Single Rear Wheel Group) (TT5) OOO
— Spare, full-size (includes jack with wrench) (TBB) OOO
Tow Hooks — (Packaged with Cummins Turbo Diesel) (XEA) O/P O/P O/P
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 •
Visors
— Driver and front passenger, with illuminated vanity mirrors (included in Light Group) (GNC) P•
— Front passenger, with mirror (GNM) ••
Wheels
— 17" Steel spare (WF1) OOO
-- 17" Argent steel with center cap (included with Single Rear Wheel Group) (WD2) P
— 17" Chrome-clad steel (included with Single Rear Wheel Group) (WGS) P
— 17" Polished forged aluminum (optional with Single Rear Wheel Group only) (WGD) O
— 17" Chrome-clad forged aluminum (included with Single Rear Wheel Group only) (WGX) P
— 17" Argent steel wheel with chrome center cap (Dual Rear Wheel Group only) (WFU) •
— 17" Steel with chrome wheel skin and center cap (Dual Rear Wheel Group only) (WD4) O • •
Windows
— Manual (JF8) •
— Power, front (and rear on Quad Cab®) with driver’s one-touch down (included with Power Accessory Group and
Power and Remote Entry Group) (JPD) L••
— Rear backlight, fixed (GJD) ••
— Rear backlight, sliding (GFD) OO
— Rear backlight, power sliding (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.
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