2011 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab lights

a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
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▫General Information .................. 116
 Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 116
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 116
▫ Commands ........................ 118
▫ Voice Training ...................... 121
 Seats .............................. 121
▫ Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ...... 122
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ..... 123
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ............. 124
▫ Eight-Way Power Seats — If Equipped ..... 127
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ........... 128
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 129
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......... 131▫
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . 131
 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 132
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory ................ 133
▫ Memory Position Recall ................ 134
▫ To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory ........................... 134
▫ Self-Limiting Control .................. 135
▫ Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control . . . 135
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 136
 Lights ............................. 138
▫ Headlights ......................... 139
▫ Automatic Headlights ................. 139
▫ Headlight Delay ..................... 140
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▫Parking Lights And Panel Lights ......... 140
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 140
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 141
▫ Cargo Light ........................ 142
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 143
▫ Battery Saver ....................... 143
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 143
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 143
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 145
▫ Windshield Wipers ................... 145
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 146
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 147
 Tilt Steering Column ................... 147 
Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ..... 148
▫ Adjustment ........................ 148
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 149
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 150
▫ To Activate ......................... 151
▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 152
▫ Deactivating Electronic Speed Control ...... 152
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 152
▫ Varying The Speed Setting .............. 152
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 153
 Overhead Console — If Equipped .......... 154
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 154
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 156
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Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated by pressing the rear window
defroster button.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor.
To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing
the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto-
matically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
Power Mirror Movement
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
Both front seats and rear passenger outboard seats can be
equipped with heaters. The switches for the front seats
are located in the instrument panel under the climate
controls. The switches for the rear passenger seats are
located on the back of the center console.
After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High,
Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for High, one for Low, and none for
Off.Press the switch once to select High-
level heating. Press the switch a sec-
ond time to select Low-level heating.
Press the switch a third time to shut
the heating elements Off.
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.
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Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans
that draw the air from around the occupant and exhaust
it underneath the seat and into the passenger compart-
ment. The fans draw this air across the surface of the seat
using air ducts and fine perforations in the covering to
help keep the driver cooler in higher ambient tempera-
tures.
The ventilated seat switches are located in the switch
bank in the center stack of the instrument panel, just
below the climate controls. The fans operate at two
speeds, High and Low.Press the switch once to choose High,
press it a second time to choose Low.
Pressing the switch a third time will
turn the ventilated seat Off. When
High speed is selected both lights on the switch will be illuminated. When Low speed is
selected one light will be illuminated.
NOTE:
•The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to
operate.
•The driver’s ventilated seat can be programmed to
come on during a remote start. Refer to “Remote
Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things to Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
The seat is divided into three segments. The outboard
seat portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat.
The back of the center portion (20%) easily folds down to
provide an armrest/center storage compartment (if
equipped).
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LIGHTS
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head-
light switch controls the operation of the headlights,
parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and
fog lights (if equipped).Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog
light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less suscep-
tible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not as
scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens
cleaning procedures must be followed.
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.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents,
steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the
lenses.
Headlight Switch Location
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Headlights
To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is
on the parking lights, taillights, license plate
light and instrument panel lights are also
turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch back to the O (Off) position.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch to the A (AUTO) position.
When the system is on, the Headlight Delay feature is
also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to
90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position. To turn the automatic headlights off, turn the
headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
Automatic Headlight Position
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