2023 RAM CHASSIS CAB Owners Manual

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MIRRORS
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
and right. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be
reduced by moving the small control under the
mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the
vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in
the day position (toward the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
and right. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight
glare from vehicles behind you.
NOTE:The Automatic Dimming feature is disabled when
the vehicle is in REVERSE to improve rear view
viewing.
The Automatic Dimming feature can be turned on
or off through the touchscreen.
Automatic Dimming Mirror

Digital Rearview Mirror — If Equipped
The Digital Rearview Mirror provides a high
definition, wide and unobstructed view of the road
and traffic behind the vehicle, as well as a trailer
when Tow Mode Camera is equipped, while driving
forward (not recommended for use as a Back Up
Camera).
Position the mirror in the regular Automatic
Dimming Mirror mode, then activate the Digital
Rearview Mirror mode.
To activate the Digital Rearview Mirror, pull the on/
off control lever on the bottom of the mirror
rearward toward the driver.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable
pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may
cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal
travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable
pedal's path.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto
the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth
and wipe the mirror clean.
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When Digital Rearview Mode is not in use, push the
on/off control lever forward toward the windshield
to return the mirror to the regular Automatic
Dimming Mirror.

Digital Rearview Mirror

Push the View button to the left of the on/off
control to access the following view options:
Rearview Camera - Back of vehicle
This is the default view of the Digital Rearview
Camera. It displays a wide screen view of the back
of the vehicle. Split Screen Tow Mode (if equipped)
The Split Screen Tow Mode will display the left and
right sides of the back of the vehicle using the
outside mirror cameras.
Tri-View Tow Mode (if equipped)
The Tri-View Tow Mode will display the left/right
sides of the back of the vehicle using the outside
mirror cameras and the back of the trailer using an
auxiliary camera.
Tow Mode - Back of trailer (if equipped)
The Tow Mode will display a wide screen view of
the back of the trailer using an auxiliary camera.
Push the Menu button next to the on/off control to
access the following mirror adjustment options:
Tilt (up/down)
Pan (left/right)
Rotate
Zoom
Brightness
Options can be customized for each camera by
pressing the View button until desired camera is
highlighted.
Push the Menu button to scroll through the menu
options and use left and right scroll buttons to
change settings. The menu will lockout when vehicle is traveling
above 8 mph (12 kph). Once this happens the
menu options cannot be changed (view can still be
changed).
NOTE:The Digital Rearview Mirror is not as effective
during nighttime driving in low light applications
due to low ambient light levels. In the event that it
provides the user with less than expected vision,
the mirror can be reverted to a normal reflective
Automatic Dimming Mirror by pushing the on/off
control lever toward the windshield and putting the
mirror into Automatic Dimming Mirror mode.
Tow Mode
Your vehicle may be equipped with an additional
auxiliary trailer camera to be mounted on the rear
of a trailer. When the camera is connected, the
display in the Digital Rearview Mirror automatically
switches to the trailer camera. Your vehicle may
also include additional cameras in the outside
mirrors, which will allow you to use Split Screen
and Tri-View Tow Mode views.
To return to the Rearview Camera display toggle
through the menu options using the control
buttons on the mirror.
1 — View Button
2 — On/Off Control Lever
3 — Menu Button
4 — Left Scroll Button
5 — Right Scroll Button

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The following indications may be displayed on the
Digital Rearview Mirror:
Digital Mode This indication will appear when the
Rearview camera is utilizing the cameras
on the vehicle.
Tow Mode Graphic - If Equipped This indication will appear when the
Rearview camera is utilizing the auxiliary
camera attached to the trailer.
View Switching In Progress This indication will appear when camera
view switching is in progress.
Camera Signal Lost - Single View This indication will appear when the
Rearview Camera has lost its signal.
Camera Signal Lost - Multiview This indication will appear when the
camera effected has lost its signal in
either Split Screen or Tri-View. Communication Lost
This indication will appear when the
Digital Rearview Camera has lost
communication with the vehicle.
If a camera signal is lost, switch to Automatic
Dimming Mirror mode.
For more information on trailer camera options,
see Ú page 173.
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRROR —
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F EQUIPPED
Illuminated vanity mirrors may be located on the
sun visors. 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

Slide-On-Rod Features Of Sun Visor —
If Equipped
The sun visor Slide-On-Rod feature allows for
additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to
block out the sun.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

2. Unclip the visor from the corner clip.
3. Pivot the sun visor toward the side window.
4. Extend the sun visor for additional sun
blockage.
WARNING!
The Digital Rearview Mirror mode has a limited
view. Portions of the road, vehicles, and other
objects may not be seen, especially while
backing up.
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Slide-On-Rod Extender

NOTE:The sun visor can also be extended while the sun
visor is against the windshield for additional sun
blockage through the front of the vehicle.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror(s) can be adjusted to the center
of the adjacent lane of traffic to achieve the
optimal view.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with puddle lamps
under the outside mirrors, they can be turned off
through the Uconnect system Ú page 199.
Trailer Tow Telescoping Mirrors
Your vehicle may be equipped with manual or
power trailer telescoping mirrors. These mirrors
are designed with an adjustable mirror head that
can be extended when trailering to provide a
greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads.
Power Telescoping Mirrors
The Power Telescoping Mirror Switch is located on
the door trim panel, above the power mirror
controls. The switch enables the driver to extend or
retract the mirror head.
Power Telescoping Mirror Switch

To adjust the outside mirrors, push the Telescoping
Mirror Switch. Use the left and right arrows on the
directional button to move both driver’s and passenger
mirrors outward or inward to desired position.

Power Telescoping Mirror (Extended Position)

To return the control to the large mirror, push the
Power Telescoping Mirror Switch a second time.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the driver or
passenger side convex mirror will look smaller
and farther away than they really are. Relying
only on the convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use
your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in the convex mirror.

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Manual Telescoping Mirrors
To extend the Manual Telescoping Mirrors pull the
mirror outward to desired position. To return to
normal position, push the mirror inward all the way.

Manual Telescoping Mirror (Extended Position)

NOTE:Return the trailer towing mirrors to normal driving
position or fold the mirrors prior to entering an
automated car wash.
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

Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And
Approach Lighting — If Equipped
Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn
signal lighting contain LEDs, which are located at
the back of the mirror.
The LEDs are turn signal indicators, which flash
with the corresponding turn signal lights in the
front and rear of the vehicle. Turning on the Hazard
Warning flashers will also activate these LEDs.

OUTSIDE AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRROR —
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F EQUIPPED

The exterior mirrors will automatically adjust for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is
controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror.
The mirrors will automatically adjust for headlight
glare when the inside mirror adjusts.
POWER MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
The controls for the power mirrors are located on
the driver's door trim panel.

Power Mirror Controls

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.
1 — Left Mirror Selection
2 — Mirror Direction Control
3 — Right Mirror Selection
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The power mirror controls consist of mirror select
buttons and a four-way mirror control switch.
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.

Power Mirror Movement

POWER FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRRORS
F
OR STANDARD AND TRAILER TOW —
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F EQUIPPED
The power folding mirrors can be folded rearward
and unfolded into the normal driving 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 a powered
cycle, a potential extra button push is required to
get the mirrors back to the normal driving position.
If the mirror does not fold automatically, check for
ice or dirt buildup at the pivot area, which can
cause excessive drag.

Power Folding Mirror Switch
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 (by hand or by pushing the power
folding mirror switch).
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 attempts). This resets them to their
normal driving position.

AUTOMATIC POWER FOLDING MIRRORS —
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F EQUIPPED

When enabled within Uconnect Settings
Ú page 199, the exterior mirrors will automatically
fold when the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF
position, and after the doors are locked and
closed.

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The exterior mirrors will auto-fold in the following
situations after the ignition is placed in the OFF
position:
Pushing the lock button on the door panel
before the door is opened.
NOTE:If the doors are already locked, push the lock
button again.
Opening the door, then pushing the lock button
on the door panel, followed by closing the door.
After exiting the vehicle, close the doors then
push the lock button on the key fob.
After exiting the vehicle, close the doors then
touch the lock icon on the Passive Entry door
handle.
If the exterior mirrors were folded automatically,
they will unfold when the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:If the mirrors were folded manually, by using the
power folding mirror switch on the driver’s door
panel, they will not automatically unfold.
POWER CONVEX MIRROR SWITCH —
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F EQUIPPED
The Power Convex Mirror Switch is located on the
door trim panel, above the power mirror controls.
The switch enables the movement of the convex
portion of both the driver and passenger outside
mirrors.

Power Convex Mirror Switch

To adjust the convex portion of the outside mirrors,
push the Power Convex Mirror Switch. Then, select
the mirror you want to adjust by using the L (left) or
R (right) buttons. Using the mirror control switch,
push any of the four arrows for the direction you
want the mirror to move. To return the control to the large mirror, push the
Power Convex Mirror Switch a second time.

Trailer Tow Power Convex Mirror

NOTE:If the Power Convex Mirror Switch is not pushed a
second time, the switch will automatically default
back to the larger portion of the outside mirrors
after a period of time.
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FORWARD UTILITY LIGHTS AND REAR
G
UIDANCE LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The forward utility lights and reverse guidance
lights switches are located on the drivers door trim
panel, above the power mirror controls. These
switches enable the forward or reverse lights
located on the driver and passenger outside
mirrors.

Forward and Reverse Light Switches

When either button is pressed the corresponding
light on the outside mirror will remain on for ten
minutes. The vehicle must be in the ON/RUN or
ACC position. When the light is active, the switch on
the door panel will illuminate. Pushing the switch a
second time will turn the lights off.
Forward Utility Light
Reverse Guidance Light

When the lights are activated using the switch on
the door panel , the reverse guidance lights will
illuminate when the vehicle transmission is in
PARK, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE and the forward
utility lights will illuminate in all ignition positions.
The rear guidance lights will turn off when the
vehicle transmission is placed in DRIVE. The rear guidance lights will also illuminate when
the cargo light switch is pressed on the headlight
switch panel. This feature is programmable
through the Uconnect system Ú
page 199.
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) Úpage 58.
TILT SIDE MIRRORS IN REVERSE —
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F EQUIPPED
This feature provides automatic outside mirror
positioning which will assist with the driver’s
ground visibility. 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 REVERSE. If the
vehicle is equipped with Driver Memory Settings,
this feature will be linked to the programmable
settings.
NOTE:The Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse feature can be
turned on and off using the Uconnect system
Ú page 199.

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