2008 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL low beam

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet
Vehicles)
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started and the transmission is in any gear
except PARK. This provides a constant9Lights ON9
condition until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights
illuminate at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the
parking brake is applied, the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) will turn OFF. Also, if a turn signal is activated, the
DRL lamp on the same side of the vehicle will turn off for
the duration of the turn signal activation. Once the turn
signal is no longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate.
Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on
after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when
the driver's door is opened.
Fog Lights Ð If Equipped
The fog lights are turned ON by placing the
headlight rotary control in the parking light or
headlight position and pushing in the headlight
rotary control. The fog lights will operate only when the
parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are
on low beam. An indicator light located in the instrument
cluster will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog
lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second
time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the OFF
position, or the high beam is selected.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down.Turn Signal Auto Mode
Tap the multifunction control lever once and the turn
signal (left or right) will flash three times, and automati-
cally turn off.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.
High Beam / Low Beam Select Switch
Pull the multifunction control lever fully toward the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from HIGH or
LOW beam.
Turn Signal Lever
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wipers
High Beam / Low Beam
Windshield Wiper / Washer Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135
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Voltmeter.........................189,275
Gear Ranges........................285,292
General Information.................18,115,347
Glass Cleaning.......................... 458
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 172
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 357
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 356
Guide, Body Builders...................... 7
GVWR............................... 353
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 89
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 307
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 384
Head Restraints......................... 118
Headlights............................ 466
High Beam........................... 134
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 134Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Switch.............................. 131
Heated Mirrors.......................87,173
Heated Seats........................... 126
Heater............................... 252
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 134
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 360
Hoisting.............................. 396
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 151
Hood Release.......................... 127
Hoses.............................443,445
Hub Caps............................. 392
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 445
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
512 INDEX

Bulb Replacement...................465,466
Cap Top Clearance..................... 474
Cargo .............................. 133
Center Mounted Stop................... 473
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 194
Cruise.............................. 199
Daytime Running...................... 132
Dome.............................. 142
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 476
Fog ..........................132,193,469
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 298
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 384
Headlights........................... 131
High Beam........................134,190
High Beam Indicator.................... 190
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 134
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................... 189
Intensity Control....................... 130Interior............................. 129
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Reading............................. 142
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 190
Service...........................465,466
Side Marker.......................... 478
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 196
Transfer Case......................... 298
Transmission Warning................... 198
Turn Signal..................133,190,466,470
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 189
Limited-Slip Differential................306,446
Loading Vehicle......................... 352
Tires ............................... 320
Locks................................. 26
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 26
Keys................................ 12
514 INDEX