2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 141

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate. The heated seats switch from High to Low and from Low to Off automatically, based on time and temperature of the seat. The heated seats can operate on High heat for as little as 4 minutes and up to 30 minutes before switching to Low heat. Once a seat has switched to the Low heat setting it may operate for an additional 60 minutes before automatically shutting Off. The heated seats can shut Off early or may not turn on when the seat is already warm. NOTE: The drivers heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to "Remote Starting System - If Equipped" in Section 2 for further information. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. 3