2016 Ram 1500 Power mirrors

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS............................130
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped. . . .130
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .131
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View
Camera Display — If Equipped...........138
▫Outside Mirrors......................138
▫Outside Mirrors Folding Feature...........139
▫Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped.......140
▫Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped..............141▫Power Mirrors — If Equipped............143
▫Heated Mirrors — If Equipped...........144
▫Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped...........................144
▫Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped......144
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped. . . .146
▫“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If
Equipped...........................146
SEATS ..............................147
▫Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped.........1483

Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped
If equipped with power folding mirrors, they can be
electrically folded rearward and unfolded into the drive
position.
The switch for the power folding mirrors is located
between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
Push the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, push
the switch a second time and the mirrors will return to
the normal driving position.
If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled,
a potential extra button push is required to get the
mirrors back to the home position. If the mirror does not
electrically fold check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot
area which can cause excessive drag.
Power Folding Mirror Switch
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Resetting the Power Folding Outside Mirrors
You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if the
following occurs:
•The mirrors are accidentally blocked while folding.
•The mirrors are accidentally manually folded/
unfolded.
•The mirrors come out of the unfolded position.
•The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving
speeds.
To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and unfold them
by pushing the button (this may require multiple button
pushes). This resets them to their normal position.NOTE:
•The power fold mirrors are designed to operate while
the vehicle is stationary or traveling at moderate
speeds. If you attempt to power fold the mirrors at
high speeds they may not fully open or close. You
should slow down to a moderate speed and complete
the operation.
•When pushing the power fold button 10 or more times
in one minute the system shuts down for one minute
to protect the motors from over heating.
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Power Mirrors — If Equipped
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-
tons and a four-way mirror control switch.
Power Mirror Controls Location
Power Mirror Controls
1 — Mirror Select Buttons
2 — Four-Way Mirror Control Switch
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To adjust a mirror, push either the L (left) or R (right)
button to select the mirror that you want to adjust.
Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to
move.Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature can be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear
Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped
The driver ’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside automatic dimming mirror and will auto-
matically adjust for headlight glare when the inside
mirror adjusts.
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror
head to provide a greater vision range when towingPower Mirror Movement
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.
The starter should not be operated for more than 10-
second intervals. Waiting a few seconds between such
intervals will protect the starter from overheating.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Normal Starting
Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is
obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal. Cycle the ignition to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
within 10 seconds, cycle the ignition to the OFF position,
wait five seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 477

Seat Belt Reminder......................298
Security Alarm.........................302
Service...........................849, 850
Side Marker...........................860
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).........314, 665
Traction Control........................630
Transfer Case..........................526
Turn Signal..............121, 183, 329, 851, 853
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .303, 329
Limited-Slip Differential.................587, 825
Loading Vehicle..........................686
Tires ................................642
Locks..................................38
Automatic Door.........................41
Child Protection.........................42
Door.................................38
Power Door............................40
Low Tire Pressure System...................665
Lubrication, Body.........................807Lug Nuts...............................726
Maintenance Free Battery....................804
Maintenance Procedures....................794
Maintenance Schedule......................870
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .310, 792
Manual, Service..........................886
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check.......................826
Lubricant Selection......................867
Memory Seat............................165
Methanol...............................676
Mirrors................................130
Electric Powered........................143
Heated...............................144
Memory..............................165
Outside..............................138
Rearview......................130, 131, 138
Trailer Towing.........................144
902 INDEX

Paint Care..............................830
Panic Alarm..............................29
Parking Brake............................616
ParkSense System, Rear..................196, 205
Passing Light............................184
Passive Entry.............................43
Pedals, Adjustable.........................191
Personalized Menu Bar.....................445
Personal Settings......................348, 373
Pets...................................116
Pickup Box.......................255, 258, 276
Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........643
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)................839
Door Locks............................40
Mirrors..............................143
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........232, 237
Seats................................148
Sliding Rear Window....................250Steering.......................613, 614, 615
Sunroof..............................228
Windows..............................48
Power Seats
Down...............................149
Forward..........................149, 150
Rearward.........................149, 150
Recline...............................149
Tilt .................................149
Up .................................149
Power Steering Fluid.......................867
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...............65
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................66
Programmable Electronic Features..........348, 373
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Radial Ply Tires..........................650
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........815, 818
904 INDEX