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Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the end of the multifunction
lever to the headlight position. When the headlight switch
is on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate light, the
clearance lights and instrument panel lights are also turned
on. To turn off the headlights, turn the end of the multi-
function lever back to the O (Off) position.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
NOTE:When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated. To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to the O (Off) position.
NOTE:
•
The low beams and side/taillights will not be on with
DRL.
• In certain markets, the DRL function may be optional
and can be programmed to be on or off through the
Uconnect system screen. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
The Daytime Running Lights will come on whenever the
ignition is ON, the headlight switch is off, the parking
brake is off, and the turn signal is off.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights to high beam. Pull the lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
NOTE: If the vehicle’s ignition is turned OFF, both high
and low beam headlights will also turn off.
Multifunction Lever
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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.
Parking Lights
These lights can only be turned on with ignition key in the
STOP position or removed, by moving the end of the
multifunction lever to O (off) position and then to the
headlight position.
The warning light telltale in the instrument panel comes
on. The lights stay on until the next ignition cycle is
performed.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have
the headlights remain on for a preset period of time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK
position, and pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel, within two minutes. Each time the lever ispulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by 30
seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to a
maximum of 210 seconds.
The warning light on the instrument panel will light up
and the corresponding message will appear in the instru-
ment cluster display for as long as the function is activated.
The warning light comes on when the lever is operated and
stays on until the function is automatically deactivated.
Each movement of the lever only increases the amount of
time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and
hold it for more than two seconds.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the
instrument panel, just below the climate controls. Push the
switch once to turn the fog lights on. Push the switch a
second time to turn the fog lights off.
NOTE:
If the vehicle’s ignition is turned OFF, the fog lights
will also turn off.
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper
operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
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 defec-
tive.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five
times then automatically turn off.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery when the
ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 15 minutes the
interior lights will automatically turn off.
NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is
ON.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead shelf. Each light is turned on by pushing the
corresponding switch.
Courtesy Lights
1 — Ambient Light
2 — Right Map Light
3 — On/Right Position
4 — Center Position
5 — Off/Left Position
6 — Left Map Light
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Illuminated Entry
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob
or manually from the driver door cylinder to unlock the
doors or open any door.
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
NOTE:
•The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in the
“Dome ON” position.
• The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
Front Wiper Operation
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right
side of the steering column. There are five different modes
of operation for the front windshield wipers. The wind-
shield wiper lever can be raised or lowered to access the
modes. NOTE:
The windshield wipers/washers will only operate
with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Intermittent Wiper System
Push the lever downward to the first detent and rotate the
center ring to use one of the four intermittent wiper
settings when weather conditions make a single wiping
cycle, with a variable delay between cycles, desirable.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather
ConditionsWINDOWS
Power Windows
The control on the left front door panel has up-down
switches that give you fingertip control of all power
windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on
the front passenger door for passenger window control.
NOTE:
The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the
power windows to operate for up to three minutes after the
ignition is turned OFF. This feature is cancelled when
either front door is opened.
Control Settings Suggestions For Various Weather
Conditions Chart
Power Window Switches
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WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be 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.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in
a location accessible to children. A child could oper-
ate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped
The window switches may be equipped with an Auto-
Down feature. Push the window switch for half a second,
release, and the window will go down automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way down during
the auto-down operation, pull up or push down on the
switch briefly.
To open the window part way, lift the window switch to
the detent for less than half a second and release it to stop
the window. NOTE:
The power window switches remain active for up
to three minutes after the ignition switch has been turned
OFF. Opening either of the vehicle’s front doors will cancel
this feature.
Window Bar Grates — If Equipped
This vehicle may be equipped with metal grates over the
side door windows. This feature is a part of the vehicle’s
safety system, and is designed to protect you and your
passengers in the event of an accident.
Window Bar Grates
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Cupholders
The cupholders for the driver ’s and passenger ’s area are
located near the floor just under the center stack storage
compartment. There are cupholders located in each door
panel as well as one single cupholder located to the right of
the manual climate controls.
Power Outlets
Passenger Compartment Power Outlet
The power outlet is located on the Instrument Panel
Passenger Compartment near the cup holder. It only oper-
ates with the ignition key at MAR/ON.
CupholdersPassenger Compartment Power Outlet
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Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with two auxiliary switches
located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering
column which can be used to power various electronic
devices. Connections to the switches are found in the right
central pillar fuse panel at the base of the passenger side B
pillar.Auxiliary Switch 1 is configured to constant battery feed,
while Auxiliary Switch 2 is configured to ignition feed.
For further information on using the auxiliary switches,
please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing
www.rambodybuilder.com and choosing the appropriate
links.
Auxiliary Upfitter Switches
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