2020 RAM CHASSIS CAB lock

44GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

“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.

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NOTE:
The Automatic High Beams will not activate until
the vehicle is at or above 12 mph (20 km/h).
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 clock-
wise, aligning the indicator with the AUTO on the
headlight switch. When the system is on, the
Headlight Time Delay feature is also on. This
means your headlights will stay on for up to 90
seconds after you place the ignition switch 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.
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.
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 steering.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated
when the vehicle is traveling above approxi -
mately 5 mph (8 km/h).
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.

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The cargo lights will turn on for approximately
60 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.
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 Off button is pushed.
The cargo and spotter lights are manually
activated by the headlight 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, and cargo lights are turned
on when any door is opened or 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, and cargo lights
will turn on.
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 Off
buttons are pushed, the Illuminated Entry with
door ajar feature will be disabled, but the Dome
Lights inside the vehicle will turn on.
1 — Driver’s Reading Light On/Off Button
2 — Dome Off Button
3 — Dome On Button
4 — Passenger’s Reading Light On/Off Button

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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.
NOTE:
The dimming of the touchscreen is program -
mable through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further details.
The ambient lights are only active when the
headlights or parking lights are on.
Illuminated Entry
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
key fob to unlock the doors (if the vehicle is
equipped with remote power door locks) or
open any door.
This feature also turns on the puddle lamps
located beneath the outside mirrors (if
equipped).
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.
The front courtesy overhead console and door
courtesy lights will not turn off if the Dome On
button on the overhead console is pushed.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if
the Dome Off button on the overhead console is
pushed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Illuminated
Approach lights under the outside mirrors, they
can also be turned off by pushing the Dome Off
button.
1 — Ambient Light Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
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Temperature Control
Temperature Control regulates the temperature of the air forced through the Climate Control system. The temperature
increases as you turn the temperature control knob clockwise. The temperature decreases as you turn the temperature
control knob counterclockwise.
Blower Control
Blower Control regulates the amount of air forced through the Climate Control system. There are seven blower speeds
available. The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The
blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise.
Mode Control
Turn the Mode Control knob to adjust the airflow distribution. The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes
from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist outlets. The Mode settings are as follows:
Panel Mode Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of
air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow
direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these
outlets.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the
floor outlets.
Icon Description
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Faceplate Blower Knob
Touchscreen Blower Buttons Blower Control
Blower Control regulates the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available.
The speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
Faceplate: The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The
blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise.
Touchscreen:
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower
setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
NOTE:
On Uconnect 4C NAV With 12–inch display radios, pressing the blower control button below one turns the Climate Control
system OFF.
Faceplate Mode Button
Touchscreen Mode Buttons Mode Control
Mode Control regulates the airflow distribution. The airflow distribution outlets are: instrument panel outlets, floor outlets,
defrost outlets, and demist outlets.
Faceplate: Push the Mode button to change the airflow distribution mode.
Touchscreen:
Press one of the “MODE” buttons to change the airflow distribution mode.
The Mode settings are as follows:
Panel Mode Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of
air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow
direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these
outlets.
Icon Description

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Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped
The window lockout switch on the driver's door
allows you to disable the window control on the
rear passenger doors. To disable the window
controls on the rear passenger doors, push the
window lock switch into the latched or down
position. To enable the window controls, push
the window lock switch again and return the
switch to the released or up position.

Window Lockout Switch

Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
The switch for the power sliding rear window is
located on the overhead console.
Power Sliding Rear Window Switch

Push the switch rearward to open the window.
Pull the switch forward to close the window.
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
A locking device in the center of the window
helps to prevent entry from the rear of the
vehicle. Squeeze the lock to release the
window.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the percep -
tion of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type
sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind
buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof
(if equipped) in certain open or partially open
positions. This is a normal occurrence and can
be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If
the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open,
adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.
HOOD
To Open The Hood
To open the hood, two latches must be
released.

1. Pull the hood release lever located below
the steering wheel at the base of the instru -
ment panel.

Hood Release

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2. Reach into the opening beneath the center
of the hood and push the safety latch lever
to the left to release it, before raising the
hood.

Safety Latch Location

To Close The Hood

Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
from the engine compartment and drop it. Make
sure that the hood is completely closed.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held
transmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting
or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit
is powered by your vehicle’s 12 Volt battery.
The HomeLink® buttons that are located on the
sun visor designate the three different Home -
Link® channels.

HomeLink® Buttons
NOTE:
HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu
-
rity Alarm is active.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in
motion and block your vision. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the front center of the hood to ensure that
both latches engage.
WARNING!
Your motorized door or gate will open and
close while you are programming the
universal transceiver. Do not program the
transceiver if people, pets or other objects
are in the path of the door or gate. Only use
this transceiver with a garage door opener
that has a “stop and reverse” feature as
required by Federal safety standards. This
includes most garage door opener models
manufactured after 1982. Do not use a
garage door opener without these safety
features.
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a dangerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in
the garage while programming the trans -
ceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious
injury or death.
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