low beam Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2017 Owner's Manual
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LIGHTS ............................. .127
▫ Headlights .......................... .128
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ........128
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ...............129
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped ........................... .129
▫ Headlight Delay ....................... .129
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped ........................... .130
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ............131
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ................131
▫ Lights-On Reminder .....................132
▫ Battery Saver ......................... .132
▫ Interior Lights ........................ .132
▫ Cargo Light ......................... .135
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................135
▫ Turn Signals ......................... .135▫
Lane Change Assist .....................136
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................ .136
▫ High/Low Beam Switch .................136
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .......137
▫ Windshield Wipers .....................137
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ...............137
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ................137
▫ Windshield Washers ....................137
▫ Mist Feature ......................... .138
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .........138
TIL
T STEERING COLUMN .................140
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF
EQUIPPED ........................... .140
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .142
SPEED CONTROL ...................... .143
▫ To Activate .......................... .144
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ...................144
▫ To Deactivate ......................... .144
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Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system
provides increased forward lighting at night by automat-
ing high beam control through the use of a digital camera
mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This camera de-
tects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from
high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is
out of view.
NOTE:
•If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be turned
on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
• If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, the
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be turned
on or off using the instrument cluster display. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” 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 improperly.
• To opt out of the Advanced Auto High-Beam Sensitivity
Control (default) and enter Reduced High-Beam Sensi-
tivity Control (not recommended), toggle the high beam
lever six full on/off cycles within 10 seconds of ignition
ON. System will return to default setting upon ignition
off.
If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must be re-aimed to
ensure proper performance. See your local authorized
dealer.
To Activate
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the Automatic High Beams are enabled through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, the
Automatic High Beams are enabled through the instru-
ment cluster display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
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2. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO headlight posi-tion.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you (toward front of vehicle) to engage the high beam mode.
NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is at
or above 20 mph (32 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.
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel
lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn
off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to
the O (off) position.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight
switch to the parking light or headlight position and
pushing in the headlight rotary control.
The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are
on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. An
indicator light located in the instrument cluster display
will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights
will turn off when the switch is pushed a second time,
when the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or
the high beam is selected.
Fog Light Switch
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Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times. Then, the turn signal (right or left) will automatically
turn off.
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.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel
to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multi-
function lever back toward the steering wheel will turn the
low beams back on, or shut the high beams off.
High/Low Beam Switch
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Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when the speed control has been set.
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue Telltale
Light What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever
away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the
headlights back to low beam. Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high beam on,
flash to
pass scenario.
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The instrument cluster display area will normally display
the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the
main menu. The main display area also displays “pop up”
messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn-
ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall
into several categories:
•Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds
and then returns to the previous screen. Most of the
messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the “Messages” main menu item. As long as
there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in the
instrument cluster display’s compass/outside temp line.
Examples of this message type are “Right Front Turn Signal
Lamp Out” and “Low Tire Pressure.”
• Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal
is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle). •
Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition is
in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
“Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.”
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds
and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this
message type is “Automatic High Beams On.”
Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will
display in the instrument cluster display after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is
duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal
driving style.
NOTE: Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display
controls for the following procedure(s).
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlights With Wipers — IfEquipped On
Off
Auto Dim High Beams — IfEquipped On
Off
Flash Lights With Lock On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked or un-
locked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Door Locks On Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of
15 mph (24 km/h).
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FUSES ............................... .492
▫ Power Distribution Center ................493
VEHICLE STORAGE .....................500
REPLACEMENT BULBS ...................500
BULB REPLACEMENT ....................501
▫ Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And
Turn — If Equipped ....................501
▫ Fog Lamps — If Equipped ................503 ▫
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With
Cargo Lamp ......................... .504
▫ Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped .....505
FLUID CAPACITIES ..................... .507
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS .508
▫ Engine ............................. .508
▫ Chassis ............................ .510
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CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F90/F91 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Rear Seats)
Customer Selectable
F93 –20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
F94 –10 Amp Red Shifter / Transfer Case Module
F95 –10 Amp Red Rear Camera / Park Assist
F96 –10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch
F97 –25 Amp Clear Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering Wheel
– If Equipped
F98 –25 Amp Clear Front Heated Seats – If Equipped
F99 –10 Amp Red Climate Control
F100 –10 Amp Red Upfitters – If Equipped
F101 –15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart High Beams
– If Equipped
F104 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument Panel /
Center Console)
CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center cover,
it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi-
tioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
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CAUTION! (Continued)
water to get into the power distribution center and
possibly result in an electrical system failure.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Whenreplacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to minimize
the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
• Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
• Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the system is started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Interior
Bulb Number
Overhead Console Lamps TS 212-2
Dome Lamp 7679
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions.
LIGHT BULBS — Exterior
Bulb Number
Quad Headlamp – Low Beam H11
Quad Headlamp – High Beam 9005
Quad Headlamp – Front Turn Signal Lamp 3157NA
Premium Headlamp – Low Beam HIR2
Premium Headlamp – High Beam 9005
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