2011 Ram 3500 headlamp

To make your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
is removed, showing the system has been deactivated.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, scroll
up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted,
then press and release the SELECT button until a check-
mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has
been selected.
Headlamps With Wipers
When this feature is selected and the HEADLIGHT
switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn
on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To makeyour selection, press and release the SELECT button until
a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed,
showing the system has been deactivated.
Wiper Mode — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the system will automati-
cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your selection, press and
release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears
next to the feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has
been deactivated. When this feature is deactivated, the
system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper
operation.
Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped
When this feature is selected it provides automatic driver
seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when enter-
ing and exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
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▫Body Lubrication.................... 529
▫Windshield Wiper Blades............... 530
▫Adding Washer Fluid................. 530
▫Exhaust System..................... 531
▫Cooling System..................... 534
▫Brake System....................... 539
▫Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level............................. 541
▫Transfer Case....................... 542
▫Automatic Transmission............... 543
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion.......................... 546
Fuses.............................. 552
▫Totally Integrated Power Module......... 552Vehicle Storage....................... 558
Replacement Bulbs.................... 559
Bulb Replacement..................... 559
▫Dual Or Quad Headlamp/Front Park And
Turn Signal — If Equipped............. 559
▫Fog Lamps......................... 562
▫Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup
Lamps............................ 562
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
With Cargo Lamp.................... 564
▫Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped . . . 565
▫Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear
Wheels) — If Equipped................ 567
▫Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If
Equipped.......................... 568
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb No.
Overhead Console Lamps............... TS212-2
Dome Lamp...........................7679
NOTE:For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions.
All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved.
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb No.
Backup................................ 921
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)..... 921
Fog Lamp.............................9145
Dual Headlamp......................... H13
Quad Headlamp – Low Beam............... H11
Quad Headlamp – High Beam..............9005
Side Marker (Dual Headlamp).............3157KSide Marker (Quad Headlamp)............3157NA
Rear License Plate Lamp................... 194
Rear Cargo Lamp........................ 921
Rear Tail/Turn and Stop..................3157K
Cab Roof Marker Lamps.................194NA
Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker Lamp.............. 194
Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels)........ 194
BULB REPLACEMENT
Dual or Quad Headlamp/Front Park and Turn
Signal — If Equipped
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the four plastic push-in fasteners that secure
the upper radiator seal to the grille support and both
fender ledges.
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4. Remove the two plastic push-in rivets that secure the
upper radiator seal to the radiator.
5. Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle.
6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment
screws.7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front
wheel, remove the fastener, and lift the cover over the
access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield.
Access to the rear of the lamp can be gained through this
access hole.
8. Reach through the access hole of the wheel house
splash shield and lift the slide lock upward far enough to
disengage it from the lock post on the back of the front
lamp unit housing.
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9. Remove the headlamp assembly. Grasp the outboard
edge of the lamp and pull it straight forward to disen-
gage the ball stud from the plastic grommet.10. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the
bulb socket.
11. Replace bulb(s) as necessary.
CAUTION!
•Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it
with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other
oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
•Always use the correct bulb size and type for
replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may
overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the bulb
socket, or the lamp wiring.
NOTE:There are access covers over both headlamp
bulb access holes in the quad front lamp unit housing (if
equipped). These covers MUST be reinstalled after the
bulb has been replaced.
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