2015 Ram 1500 Headlight

NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
Flash-To-Pass
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.
Turn Signal Lever
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High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument
panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the
multifunction lever back toward the steering wheel will
turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wipers
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the
multifunction lever. Turn the end of the handle to select
the desired wiper speed.
High/Low Beam SwitchWindshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet13 — Gear Selector/Transfer Case PositionSwitch — If Equipped2 — Instrument Cluster8 — Power Outlet — If Equipped14 — Ignition Switch3 — Radio9 — Lower Switch Bank15 — Hood Release4 — Hazard Switch10 — Instrument Panel Drawer16 — Parking Brake Release5—UpperGloveCompartment 11—ClimateControls6—LowerGloveCompartment 12—PowerOutlet/CigarLighter—IfEquipped
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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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10. Oil Pressure Gauge — If Equipped
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 indi-
cate a lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service
should be obtained from an authorized dealer.
11. Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per
hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/km/h).
12. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.
13. Cargo Light — If Equipped
The cargo light will illuminate when the cargo
light is activated by pressing the cargo light
button on the headlight switch.
14. Fuel Gauge
Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position.
15. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
16. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If
Equipped
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and in-
flated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
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Setting Names
Setting Names Ab-
breviated (Left Sub-
menu Layer)
Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
1 Language Select Language English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch
2 Units Units U.S.; Metric
3ParkSenseParkSense•Notification — Sound Only; Sound & Display
•Front Volume — Low; Medium; High
•Rear Volume — Low; Medium; High
4 Tilt Mirror in Re-
verse
Tilt Mirror in ROn; Off
5 Rain Sensing Wipers Auto WipersOn; Off
6 Hill Start Assist Hill Start AssistOn; Off
7 Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds; 90 seconds
8 Illuminated Ap-
proach
Lights w/ Unlock 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds; 90 seconds
9 Headlights On with
Wipers
Lights w/ WipersOn; Off
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)
Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
1Language SelectLanguageEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian,
German, Dutch
2UnitsUnitsU.S.; Metric
3ParkSenseParkSense•Notification — Sound Only;
Sound & Display
•Front Volume — Low;
Medium; High
•Rear Volume — Low;
Medium; High
4Tilt Mirror in ReverseTilt Mirror in ROn; Off
5Rain Sensing WipersAuto WipersOn; Off
6Hill Start AssistHill Start AssistOn; Off
7Headlights Off DelayLights Off Delay0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 sec-
onds; 90 seconds
8 Illuminated ApproachLights w/ Unlock0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 sec-
onds; 90 seconds
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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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