2020 Ram 2500 Owner's Manual

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NOTE:
Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to
entering an automated car wash.
A small blindspot mirror is located next to main
mirror and can be adjusted separately.

Blindspot Mirror

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost
or ice. This feature will be activated
whenever you turn on the rear window
defroster (if equipped).
Refer to “Climate Controls” in this chapter for
further information.
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse provides automatic
outside mirror positioning which will aid the
driver’s view of the ground rearward of the front
doors. The outside mirrors will move slightly
downward from the present position when the
vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. The outside
mirrors will then return to the original position
when the vehicle is shifted out of the REVERSE
position. Each stored memory setting will have
an associated Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse posi -
tion.
NOTE:
The Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse feature is not
turned on when delivered from the factory.
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
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 posi -
tion.
The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
To Reset The Power Folding Mirrors:

1. Using the power folding mirror switch, move the mirror to its normal driving
(home) position.

2. Using the power folding mirror switch, move the mirror to the full retract position (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 trav -
eling 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 overheating.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be
manually folded both forward and rearward to
prevent damage.

Folding Mirror

Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each
sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor
down and swing the mirror cover upward. The
lights will turn on automatically. Closing the
mirror cover turns off the light.
Lift Cover For Illuminated Mirror

CAUTION!
It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the
full rearward position to resist damage when
entering a car wash or a narrow location.

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“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If
Equipped
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for
additional flexibility in positioning the visor to
block out the sun.
To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the
sun visor downward and unclip it. Pull the sun
visor along the “Slide-On-Rod” until the sun
visor is in the desired position.

“Slide-On-Rod” Extender

EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
Multifunction Lever

Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side
of the instrument panel. This switch controls the
operation of the headlights, parking lights, auto -
matic headlights (if equipped), instrument
panel light dimming, cargo light/trailer spotter
lights (if equipped), and fog lights (if equipped).
Headlight Switch

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the
first detent for parking light and instrument
panel light operation. Rotate the headlight
switch to the second detent for headlight,
parking light, and instrument panel light opera -
tion.
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If
Equipped
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate
when the engine is started and the transmis -
sion is in any gear except PARK. This provides a
constant "lights on" condition until the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. The lights illuminate
at less than half of normal intensity. If the
parking brake is applied, the Daytime Running
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Lights (DRLs) will turn off. Also, if a turn signal is
activated, the DRL lamp on the same side of the
vehicle may turn off for the duration of the turn
signal activation. Once the turn signal is no
longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate.
NOTE:
If allowed by law in the country in which the
vehicle was purchased, the Daytime Running
Lights can be turned on and off using the Ucon -
nect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the instru-
ment 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.
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
system provides increased forward lighting at
night by automating high beam control through
the use of a digital camera mounted on the
inside rearview mirror or forward facing camera.
This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of
view.
NOTE:
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
can be turned on or off by selecting “ON”
under “Auto Dim High Beams” within your
Uconnect settings, as well as turning the
headlight switch to the AUTO position. Refer
to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will
cause headlights to remain on longer (closer
to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other
obstructions on the windshield or camera
lens will cause the system to function improp
-
erly.
To opt out of the Advanced Auto High Beam
Sensitivity Control (default) and enter
Reduced High Beam Sensitivity Control (not
recommended), on vehicles equipped with
mirror controlled automatic high beams and
without the forward facing camera, toggle the
high beam lever six full on/off cycles within 10 seconds of placing the ignition in the ON
position. The system will return to the default
setting when the ignition is OFF.
If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Head -
lamp Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must
be re-aimed to ensure proper performance. See
a local authorized dealer.
To Activate

1. The Automatic High Beams are enabled through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.

2. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO head -
light position.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you (toward front of vehicle) to engage the high
beam mode.
NOTE:
The Automatic High Beams will not activate until
the vehicle is at or above 12 mph (20 km/h).

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To Deactivate

1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or
rearward in vehicle) to manually deactivate
the system (normal operation of low
beams).

2. Push back on the multifunction lever to reactivate the system.
The Automatic High Beams can also be deacti -
vated through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your head -
lights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever
toward you. This will cause the high beam head -
lights to turn on, and remain on, until the lever
is released.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns your headlights
on or off based on ambient light levels. To turn
the system on, turn the headlight switch to the
extreme clockwise position aligning the indi -
cator with the AUTO on the headlight switch.
When the system is on, the Headlight Time
Delay feature is also on. This means your head -lights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position. To turn the
Automatic System off, turn the headlight switch
counterclockwise to the O (off) position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before the head
-
lights will come on in the Automatic mode.
Directional LED Headlamp System — If
Equipped
This is a system consisting of LED (low/high
beam) headlights that incorporate dynamic
cornering with 5-degree inboard/15-degree
outboard swivel. The headlights continuously
and automatically adapt to the driving condi -
tions around bends or when cornering based on
steering wheel angle.
The system directs the headlights to light up the
road in the best way, taking into account the
speed of the vehicle and the bend or corner
angle, as well as the speed of the vehicle while
the steering wheel is being turned.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated
when the vehicle is traveling above approxi -
mately 5 mph (8 km/h).
This system can be turned on/off through the
Uconnect settings under “Steering Directed Lights”. Refer to Uconnect Settings in “Multi
-
media” for further information.
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
To turn on the parking lights and instrument
panel lights, from the O (off) position, rotate the
headlight switch clockwise to the first detent. To
turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight
switch back to the O (off) position.
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will
turn on approximately 10 seconds after the
wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is
placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the
headlights will turn off when the wipers are
turned off, if they were turned on by this feature.
NOTE:
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
Headlight Delay
To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with
a headlight delay that will leave the headlights
on for up to 90 seconds. This delay is initiated
when the ignition is turned off while the head -
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light switch is on, and then the headlight switch
is cycled off. Headlight delay can be canceled by
either turning the headlight switch on then off,
or by placing the ignition in the ON/RUN posi -
tion.
NOTE:
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights
are left on after the ignition is placed in the OFF
position, a chime will sound and a message will
appear in the instrument cluster display when
the driver’s door is opened.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the
parking lights or low beam headlights and push
in the center of the headlight switch control
knob. Pushing the headlight switch control knob
a second time will turn the front fog lights off.
Front Fog Light Switch

Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument
cluster display will flash to show proper opera
-
tion 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 defec -
tive 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 — If Equipped
Tap the multifunction 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.
Cargo Lights/Trailer Spotter Lights With Bed
Lights — If Equipped
The cargo light and bed lights (if equipped) and
trailer spotter lights (if equipped) are turned on
by pushing the cargo lights button located on
the lower half of the headlight switch.

Cargo/Bed Lights Button On Headlight Switch

If the vehicle’s speed is 0 mph (0 km/h), these
lights can also be turned on using the switch
located just inside the pickup box, on the lower
part of the bed light lens. A telltale will illumi -
nate in the instrument cluster display when
these lights are on. Pushing the switch a second
time will turn the lights off.

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Bed Light Switch Without RamBox
Bed Light Switch With RamBox

The cargo light and bed lights (if equipped) will
turn on for approximately 30 seconds when a
key fob unlock button is pushed, as part of the
Illuminated Entry feature.
When these lights are activated using the
button on the headlight switch, the trailer spotter lights will remain illuminated when the
vehicle transmission is in PARK, NEUTRAL, or
REVERSE. The trailer spotter lights will turn off
when the vehicle transmission is placed in
DRIVE.
NOTE:
For vehicles shipped to or sold in the states of
California or Mississippi, the cargo, bed, and
mirror spotter lights will not work while the
vehicle is in motion. In every other state, the
cargo and mirror spotter lights will turn off when
the vehicle is in motion, but the bed light will
remain on. In all states, including California and
Mississippi, if a bed camera is deactivated, the
bed lights will turn back on.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load
shedding is provided for both the interior and
exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF, the interior lights will auto
-
matically turn off when:
Any door is left ajar for 10 minutes.
The Dome Defeat button is pushed.
The Cargo, Bed, and Spotter lights are manu -
ally activated by either the headlight switch
or the truck bed switch.
NOTE:
Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is
ON.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is
placed in the OFF position, the exterior lights will
automatically turn off after eight minutes. If the
headlights are turned on and left on for eight
minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior
lights will automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy Lights
The courtesy, dome, cargo, and bed lights are
turned on when any door is opened. The cour -
tesy and dome lights are turned on when the
Dome On button is pushed on the overhead
console. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry, and the unlock button is
pushed on the key fob, the courtesy, dome,
cargo, and bed lights will turn on.
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Courtesy/Reading Lights
The overhead console lights can also be oper -
ated individually as reading lights by pushing
the corresponding buttons.

Front Courtesy/Reading Lights

NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with an LED overhead
console, if both the Dome On and Dome Defeat
buttons are pushed, the Illuminated Entry with
door ajar feature will be disabled, but the Dome
Lights inside the vehicle will turn on. Two types of Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights are
available for your vehicle:
Push button on/off
Push lens on/off

Push Lens On/Off Rear Courtesy Light

NOTE:
The Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights will remain
on until the switch is pushed a second time, so
be sure they have been turned off before exiting
the vehicle. If the interior lights are left on after
the ignition is turned off, they will automatically
turn off after 10 minutes.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer controls are part of the headlight
switch and are located on the left side of the
instrument panel.

Dimmer Controls

With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating
the right dimmer control upward will increase
the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Rotating the left dimmer control will adjust the
interior and ambient light levels.
1 — Driver’s Reading Light On/Off Button
2 — Dome Defeat Button
3 — Dome On Button
4 — Passenger’s Reading Light On/Off Button1 — Ambient Light Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control

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