2016 Ram 2500 interior lights

Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available.
•Display Mode
When in this display you may select one of the auto
display settings. To change Mode status, select from
“Day,” “Night” or “Auto” until a check-mark appears
next to the setting, showing that setting has been se-
lected.
NOTE: When Day or Night is selected for the Display
Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause
the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control
even though the headlights are on.
• Display Brightness With Headlights ON
When in this display, you may select the brightness with
the headlights on. Adjust the brightness with the “+” and “–” setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any
point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the
touchscreen.
NOTE:
To make changes to the Display Brightness with
Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and
the interior dimmer switch must not be in the partyor
parade positions.
• Display Brightness With Headlights OFF
When in this display, you may select the brightness with
the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the “+” and
“–”setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any
point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the
touchscreen.
NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with
Headlights OFF setting, the headlights must be off and
the interior dimmer switch must not be in the partyor
parade positions.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397

CAUTION!
The door sill height is 25 inches (63.5 cm). Water may
intrude into the interior of the vehicle at greater
depths.
Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation
Many off-road driving conditions require the simultane-
ous use of the brake and throttle (two footed driving).
When climbing rocks, logs, or other stepped objects,
using light brake pressure with light throttle will keep the
vehicle from jerking or lurching. This technique is also
used when you need to stop and restart a vehicle on a
steep incline.
The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
You will encounter many types of terrain driving off-
road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area
before proceeding. There are many types of surfaceconditions: hard packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand,
mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect on
your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control-
ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road
driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel
and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden
accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases there are no
road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore
you will need to use your own good judgment on what is
safe and what isn’t. When on a trail you should always be
looking ahead for surface obstacles and changes in
terrain. The key is to plan your future driving route while
remembering what you are currently driving over.
CAUTION!
Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other
combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle
exhaust system could cause a fire.
572 STARTING AND OPERATING

CAUTION!
Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repellents,
suntan lotions, or hand sanitizers to the plastic,
painted, or decorated surfaces of the interior may
cause permanent damage. Wipe away immediately.
CAUTION!
Damage caused by these type of products may not be
covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton
based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as
damage to the seat may result.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog
lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone break-
age than glass headlights.
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.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
838 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F22 20 Amp Blue
30 Amp Pink (Cum- mins Diesel) –
Engine Control Module
F23 30 Amp Pink –Body Controller #1 / Interior Lighting
F24 30 Amp Pink –Driver Door Module
F25 30 Amp Pink – Front Wiper
F26 30 Amp Pink –Antilock Brakes / Stability Control Module /
Valves
F28 20 Amp Blue –Trailer Tow Backup Lights – If Equipped
F29 20 Amp Blue –Trailer Tow Parking Lights – If Equipped
F30 30 Amp Pink –Trailer Tow Receptacle
F31 30 Amp Pink (1500 LD Diesel) –
Urea Heater Control – If Equipped
F32 – – Spare Fuse
F33 20 Amp Blue –Special Services Vehicle Only
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 845

Severe Duty All Models Only
NOTE:Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment
or is operated predominantly at idle or only very low
engine RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered
Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on. •
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only)
and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 875

Hood Release........................... .168
Hub Caps .............................. .769
Ignition .................................16
Key .............................. .12, 16
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................24
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................19
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................660
Information Center, Vehicle ...............331, 351
Inside Rearview Mirror ..............130, 131, 138
Instrument Cluster ..................289, 300, 326
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............288
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............839
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............703
Interior Appearance Care ....................837
Interior Lights .......................... .177
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............183
Introduction ..............................4 Inverter Outlet (115V)
..................... .235
Jack Location ........................ .731, 750
Jump Starting ........................... .771
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go .....................43, 478
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..............386, 406
Passive Entry ...........................43
Passive Entry Programming ..........43, 386, 406
Keyless Entry System .......................25
Key, Replacement ..........................20
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................19
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............181
904 INDEX

Lane Change Assist....................... .182
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................56
Latches ............................... .122
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .675
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .122
Life Of Tires ............................ .658
Light Bulbs ......................... .122, 852
Lights ............................. .122, 170
AirBag ........................82, 120, 297
Automatic Headlights ....................171
Brake Assist Warning ....................630
Brake Warning ........................ .298
Bulb Replacement ...................... .854
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .860
Cargo .............................. .180
Center Mounted Stop ....................858
Courtesy/Reading ................178, 180, 215
Cruise ........................... .327, 329
Daytime Running ...................... .173Engine Temperature Warning
...............300
Exterior ............................. .122
Fog ......................... .176, 317, 856
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................526
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................727
Headlights ........................... .171
High Beam ........................... .182
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............182
Hill Descent Control Indicator ..............632
Illuminated Entry ........................24
Interior ....................177, 178, 180, 215
Low Fuel ............................ .314
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........307
Park ............................ .325, 327
Passing ............................. .182
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .296
Security Alarm ........................ .300
Service .......................... .852,

854
Side Marker .......................... .86310
INDEX 905