interior lights RAM CHASSIS CAB 2011 Owners Manual

General Information
The Sentry Key  system complies with FCC rules Part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm is activated, interior switches for
door locks are disabled. The system provides both au-
dible and visible signals, for the first three minutes the
horn will sound and the headlights, park lamps and/or
turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light will
flash repeatedly. For an additional 15 minutes only, the
headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash. The engine will run only if a
valid Sentry Key  is used to start the vehicle. Use of the
Sentry Key  will disable the alarm.
Rearming of the System
The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security
Light flashing, if the system has not been disabled. If the
condition which initiated the alarm is still present, the
system will ignore that condition and monitor the re-
maining doors and ignition.
To Arm the System
The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the
power door locks, or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are
locked and closed, the Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for about
16 seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set. After
the alarm is set, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a
slower rate to indicate that the system is armed.18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE: If the Vehicle Security Light stays on continu-
ously during vehicle operation, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
To Disarm the System
Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door. If something
has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will
sound three times when you unlock the doors and the
Vehicle Security Light will flash for 30 seconds. Check the
vehicle for tampering.
The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if the vehicle
is started with a programmed Sentry Key  . If an unpro-
grammed Sentry Key  is used to start a vehicle, the
engine will run for two seconds and then the alarm will
be initiated. To exit the alarming mode, press the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button, or start the vehicle with a
programmed Sentry Key  .
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-
ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open the
doors. This feature is only available if you have Remote
Keyless Entry.
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.
NOTE:
• The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights do not turn off if the dimmer control is in the
interior lights ON position (extreme right position). 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19

Using the Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at
least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on,
the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a
second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
• The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the
Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights
and horn will remain on. • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted
by the system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the
airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags fully inflate in
about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time
it takes to blink your eyes. The airbags then quickly
deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front
passenger.
The Advanced Front Airbag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way, the
airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine. • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is turned off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
If a Deployment Occurs
The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately
after deployment.
NOTE: Front airbags will not deploy in all collisions.
This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag
system.56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ......... 142
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 142
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 143
▫ Cargo Light ........................ 144
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 144
▫ Battery Saver ....................... 144
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 145
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 145
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 146
▫ Windshield Wipers ................... 146
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 147
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 148
 Tilt Steering Column ................... 148  Driver Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ..... 149
▫ Adjustment ........................ 150
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 151
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 152
▫ To Activate ......................... 153
▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 153
▫ Deactivating Electronic Speed Control ...... 153
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 153
▫ Varying The Speed Setting .............. 154
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 154
 Overhead Console — If Equipped .......... 155
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 155
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 1573 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79

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.
Interior Lights
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating
wheel on the bottom of the switch) is rotated to the far
right detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK
button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. When a door is open and the interior lights
are on, rotating the dimmer control all the way left, to the
OFF detent, will cause all the interior lights to go out.
This is also known as the  Party  mode because it allows
the doors to stay open for extended periods of time
without discharging the vehicle’s battery.
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by rotating the dimmer control right (brighter) or left (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can
supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom-
eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control
to the right until you hear a click. This feature is termed
the “Parade” mode and is useful when headlights are
required during the day.
Dimmer Control
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Cargo Light
The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargo
button.
The cargo lights will also turn on for approximately
30 seconds when a RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is
pressed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature. Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on
after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when
the driver’s door is opened.
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 and any door is left ajar for
10 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated right for
10 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled
OFF, 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.
NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is
ON.Cargo Light Switch144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

(RKE) transmitter, if equipped. These lights are also
operated individually as reading lights by pressing on
the corresponding lens.
NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior
lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, they will
extinguish after 15 minutes.Front Courtesy/Reading Lights Rear Passenger Courtesy/Reading Light156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

• For grease stains, apply MOPAR  Multi-Purpose
Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and
remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap
residue.
• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Use MOPAR  Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and carpeting.
Use MOPAR  Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl
upholstery.
MOPAR  Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR  Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog
lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to
stone breakage than glass headlights.408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 176
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 409
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 410
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ............. 334
Interior Appearance Care .................. 408
Interior Lights .......................... 143
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 147
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... 160
Jack Location ........................... 356
Jump Starting .......................... 366
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12 Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 145
Lane Change Assist ...................... 146
Lap Belts .............................. 46
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 38
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ....... 64
Latches ................................ 76
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 76
Life of Tires ............................ 310
Light Bulbs ............................. 76
Lights .............................. 76,140
Airbag ........................ 55,59,74,190
Alarm .............................. 182
Anti-Lock ........................... 190
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 293
Automatic Headlights ................... 141
Brake Warning ........................ 187
Bulb Replacement ................... 415,416
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 420
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