2015 Ram 1500 high beam

unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
7. High Beam Indicator
This light shows that the high beam headlights
are on. Push the multifunction control lever
away from you to switch the headlights to high
beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights
back to low beam. If the driver’s door is open, and the
headlights or park lights are left on, the high beam
indicator light will remain illuminated and a chime will
sound.
8. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to
ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb
check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving,
if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the seat belt
reminder light will flash or remain on continuously. Refer
to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
9. Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer
as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in
“Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further
information.
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•Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal
is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle).
•Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
“Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start”.
•Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An
example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams
On”.
Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will display in the EVIC display for approximately 10
seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
NOTE:Use the steering wheel EVIC controls for the
following procedure(s)
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button and place the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine.)
2. Press and release theDOWNarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info”.
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Setting Names
Setting Names Ab-
breviated (Left Sub-
menu Layer)
Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
10 Automatic High-
beams
Auto HighbeamsOn; Off
11 Flash Lights with
Lock
Lights w/ LockOn; Off
12 Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock DoorsOn; Off
13 Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock DoorsOn; Off
14 Sound Horn with
Remote Start
Horn w/ Rmt StartOn; Off
15 Sound Horn with
Remote Lock
Horn w/ Rmt LockOn; Off
16 Remote Unlock Se-
quence
Remote UnlockDriver Door; All Doors
17 Key Fob Linked to
Memory
Key in MemoryOn; Off
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•Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal
is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle).
•Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
“Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start”.
•Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An
example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams
On”.
Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the DID display for approximately 10
seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
NOTE:Use the steering wheel DID controls for the
following procedure(s)
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release theDOWNarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info”.
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)
Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
9 Headlights On with WipersLights w/ WipersOn; Off
10 Automatic HighbeamsAuto HighbeamsOn; Off
11 Flash Lights with LockLights w/ LockOn; Off
12Auto Lock DoorsAuto Lock DoorsOn; Off
13Auto Unlock DoorsAuto Unlock DoorsOn; Off
14 Sound Horn with Remote Start Horn w/ Rmt StartOn; Off
15 Sound Horn with Remote Lock Horn w/ Rmt LockOn; Off
16 Remote Unlock SequenceRemote UnlockDriver Door; All Doors
17 Key Fob Linked to MemoryKey in MemoryOn; Off
18Passive EntryPassive EntryOn; Off
19 Remote Start Comfort System Rmt Start ComfortOn; Off
20Easy Exit SeatEasy Exit SeatOn; Off
21 Key-off Power DelayPower Off DelayOff; 45 seconds; 5 minutes;
10 minutes
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•Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will activate/deactivate automatically under certain con-
ditions. To make your selection, press the “Auto High
Beams” button on the touchscreen, and select from “On”
or “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu. Refer to
”Automatic High Beam — If Equipped” in “Understand-
ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
•Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on
whenever the engine is running. To make your selection,
press the “Daytime Running Lights” button on the touch-
screen, and select from “On” or “Off.” Press the back
arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
•Flash Lights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lights
w/Lock” button on the touchscreen, and select from
“On” or “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
•Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h). To make your selection, press the “Auto Door
Locks” button on the touchscreen and select from “On”
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•Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 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 make
your selection, press the “Headlights With Wipers” but-
ton on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next
to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press
the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
•Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press the “Auto Dim High Beams”
button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu. Refer to “Lights/ Automatic High
Beam — If Equipped” in “Understanding The Features
Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
•Flash Lights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the exterior lamps will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lights
with Lock” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark
appears next to setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen
to return to the previous menu.
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▫Adding Washer Fluid..................771
▫Exhaust System......................772
▫Cooling System......................774
▫Brake System........................782
▫Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level..............................784
▫Transfer Case........................785
▫Automatic Transmission................786
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................790
!FUSES..............................797
▫Power Distribution Center...............798
!VEHICLE STORAGE....................807
!REPLACEMENT BULBS.................808
!BULB REPLACEMENT..................809
▫Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park
And Turn — If Equipped...............810
▫Fog Lamps — If Equipped..............812
▫Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
..................................812
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With
Cargo Lamp.........................814
▫Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped . . . .816
▫Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) —
If Equipped..........................817
▫Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) —
If Equipped.........................818
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