2008 DODGE RAM 2500 POWER WAGON low beam

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 foglights are turned ON by placing the head-
light rotary control in the parking light or head-
light 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.
Cargo Light Ð If Equipped
The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the
CARGO button. The interior lights will also turn on
when the cargo lights are on. The cargo lights will also
turn on for 30 seconds when a key fob Unlock is pressed,
as part of the illuminated entry feature.
Cargo Light Switch
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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.
High Beam / Low Beam
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer
pointer at high rpm for extended periods. Engine
damage may occur.
5. Airbag Indicator Light
The indicator lights and remains lit for 6 to 8 seconds
when the ignition is first turned on. If the light stays on,
flickers or comes on while driving, have the airbag
system checked by an authorized dealer.
6. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that headlights are on high
beam.
7. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this
light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check.During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuck-
led, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when
driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled, the
Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continu-
ously. Refer to9Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder
System (BeltAlertŸ)9in the Occupant Restraints section
for more information.
8. Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per
hour and/or kilometers per hour.
9. Oil Pressure Gauge
The pointer should always indicate some oil pres-
sure when the engine is running. A continuous
high or low reading, under normal driving conditions,
may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Immedi-
ate service should be obtained.(See page 413 for more
information.)
180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 93
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 390
Head Restraints......................... 122
Headlights............................ 453
High Beam........................... 134
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 134
Lights On Reminder.................... 132
Passing............................. 134
Switch.............................. 130
Heated Mirrors.......................92,165
Heated Seats........................... 125
Heater............................... 242
Heater, Engine Block..................... 261
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 134
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 371
Hoisting.............................. 399
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 150
Hood Release.......................... 127Hoses................................ 431
Hub Caps............................. 397
Ignition............................... 13
Key ...............................12,13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................61,62
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 344
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 88
Instrument Cluster....................178,179
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 177
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 446
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 447
Interior Appearance Care.................. 445
Interior Lights.......................... 129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 135
Introduction............................. 4
492 INDEX

Jack Location........................... 391
Jack Operation.......................... 393
Jump Starting.......................... 399
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 47
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 133
Lap Belts.............................. 44
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren).............................. 65
Life of Tires............................ 341
Lights..............................78,128
Airbag............................58,180Anti-Lock Warning..................185,323
Brake Warning........................ 185
Bulb Replacement...................... 453
Cap Top Clearance..................... 461
Cargo .............................. 132
Center Mounted Stop................... 459
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 184
Courtesy/Reading..................... 142
Cruise.............................. 190
Daytime Running...................... 131
Fog ..........................132,184,463
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 274
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 390
Headlights........................... 130
High Beam........................134,180
High Beam Indicator.................... 180
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 134
Illuminated Entry....................... 21
Instrument Cluster..................... 179
INDEX 493
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