interior lights Ram 1500 2019 Owner's Manual

▫Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped .............................70
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................71
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .........71
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights .............71
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ................71
▫ Headlight Delay ........................72
▫ Lights-On Reminder ......................72
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .............72
▫ Turn Signals ...........................73
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........73
▫ Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped ....73
▫ Battery Saver ...........................74
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................74
▫ Courtesy Lights .........................74
▫ Illuminated Entry .......................76
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........77▫
Windshield Wipers ......................77
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........78
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................80
▫ Climate Controls Without A Touchscreen
Overview .............................80
▫ Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Overview .84
▫ Climate Control Functions .................92
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .............................93
▫ Operating Tips .........................94
 WINDOWS .............................96
▫ Power Windows ........................96
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................99
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........99
▫ Single Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped .....99
▫ Dual Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped .....102
 HOOD .............................. .106
▫ To Open The Hood .................... .106
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NOTE:A low key fob battery condition may be indicated
by a message in the instrument cluster display, or by the
LED light on the key fob. If the LED key fob light no longer
illuminates from key fob button pushes, then the key fob
battery requires replacement.
In a situation where the battery is low or fully depleted, a
back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the
Emergency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button
and push to operate the ignition switch.
To Unlock The Doors And Tailgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver ’s door. Push the unlock button twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors, the tailgate and the
RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry
system will also turn on.
NOTE: The instrument cluster display or Uconnect Set-
tings are setup for driver door first, otherwise this will
unlock all doors.
To Lock The Doors And Tailgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors, the tailgate, and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn
signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowl-
edge the signal.
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or
turned off.
NOTE: Pushing the lock button on the key fob while you
are in the vehicle will activate the vehicle security alarm
system. Opening a door with the vehicle security alarm
system activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the
unlock button to deactivate the vehicle security alarm
system.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic
button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm is activated,
the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off,
and the interior lights will turn on.
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The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing 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 place the ignition
in 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 key fob to turn off the Panic
Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the
system.
Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The Vehicle) —
If Equipped
For easy entry and loading, your vehicle can be
lowered by pushing the key fob air suspension
lowering button two times. When key fob low-
ering is requested, the vehicle will send a series
of chirps and flashes to alert the customer that the opera-
tion has begun and will continue these alerts until it
successfully lowers. The following conditions must be met for the vehicle to
lower remotely:
•
The vehicle must not already be in Entry/Exit (Park)
ride height.
• The vehicle battery must be fully charged.
• All doors must be closed.
• The key fob must be out of the vehicle.
Canceling Remote Lowering
Vehicle lowering can be cancelled at anytime. When vehicle
lowering is cancelled, the vehicle will raise up to the next
defined level and lock out the remote lowering feature
until the ignition has been cycled ON/OFF.
To cancel vehicle lowering, push the key fob air suspension
lowering button one time during the lowering process.
When vehicle lowering is cancelled, the horn will chirp two
times and the turn signal lamps will flash four times. Once
raising is completed, the horn will chirp one time.
NOTE: Refer to “Active-Level Four Corner Air Suspension
System” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa-
tion.
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If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the vehicle security alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior
lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Rearming Of The System
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the vehicle security alarm will turn the horn off
after 29 seconds, 5 seconds between cycles, up to 8 cycles if
the trigger remains active and then the vehicle security
alarm will rearm itself.
Security System Manual Override
The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
DOORS
Manual Door Locks
Front and rear doors may be locked by moving the lock
knob down. The lock knobs will unlock when the interior
handle is used to open the doors.
Front doors may be opened with the inside door handle
without lifting the lock knob.
Doors locked before closing will remain locked when
closed.
Door Lock Knob
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telltale will illuminate in the instrument cluster display
when these lights are on. Pushing the switch a second time
will turn the lights off.
The cargo light and bed lights (if equipped) will turn on for
approximately 60 seconds when a key fob unlock button is
pushed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature.
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 all the way up to the dome
on position for 10 minutes, the interior lights will automati-
cally turn off.
NOTE:
Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is
ON.
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.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, the ambient dimmer control is rotated to
the highest detent, or the Illuminated Entry 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 and dome
lights will turn on.Bed Light Switch In Truck Bed
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Courtesy/Reading Lights
The overhead console lights can also be operated individu-
ally as reading lights by pushing the corresponding but-
tons.
Three types of Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights are available
for your vehicle.
•Push button on/off •
Push lens on/off
• Push round puck lens on/off (if equipped with Dual
Pane Sunroof)
NOTE: The 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.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lights
1 — Reading Light On/Off Buttons
2 — Illuminated Entry OFF Button
3 — Illuminated Entry ON Button
Push Lens On/Off Rear Courtesy Light
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Dimmer Control
The dimmer controls are part of the headlight switch and
are located on the left side of the instrument panel.
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 programmable
through the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further details.
Illuminated Entry
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob
to unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the puddle lamps located be-
neath 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 Illuminated Entry ON button
on the overhead console is pushed.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
Illuminated Entry OFF button on the overhead console is
pushed.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Illuminated Ap-
proach lights under the outside mirrors, they can also be
turned off by pushing the Illuminated Entry OFF button.
Dimmer Controls
1 — Ambient Light Control
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NOTE:RamBox will not open when the pushbutton is
pushed if the RamBox is locked.CAUTION!
Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time
could cause the vehicle battery to discharge. If the lid
is required to stay open for extended periods of time, it
is recommended that the bin lights be turned off
manually using the on/off switch.
The interior of the RamBox will automatically illuminate
when the lid is opened. The timing can be adjusted through
your touchscreen.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Cargo bins feature two removable drain plugs (to allow
water to drain from bins). To remove plug, pull up on the
edge. To install push plug downward into drain hole.
If equipped, a power inverter can be found inside the
RamBox.
Refer to “Electrical Power Outlets” in “Getting To Know
Your Vehicle” for further information.
NOTE: Provisions are provided in the bins for cargo
dividers. These accessories (in addition to other RamBox
accessories) are available from Mopar.
RamBox Push Button And Keyhole Lock
1 — Keyhole Lock
2 — Push Button
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The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped),
and vehicle functions which can be affected by load
reduction:
•Heated Seats/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
• Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
• HVAC System
• 115V AC Power Inverter System
• Audio and Telematics System
Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the
following conditions:
• The charging system cannot deliver enough electrical
power to the vehicle system because the electrical loads
are larger than the capability of charging system. The
charging system is still functioning properly.
• Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g.
HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights,
overloaded power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports)
during certain driving conditions (city driving, towing,
frequent stopping).
• Installing options like additional lights, upfitter electri-
cal accessories, audio systems, alarms and similar de-
vices. •
Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long
parking periods).
• The vehicle was parked for an extended period of time
(weeks, months).
• The battery was recently replaced and was not charged
completely.
• The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on
when the vehicle was parked.
• The battery was used for an extended period with the
engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers,
+12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaners, game
consoles and similar devices.
What to do when an electrical load reduction action
message is present (“Battery Saver On” or “Battery Saver
Mode”)
During a trip:
• Reduce power to unnecessary loads if possible:
– Turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior).
– Check what may be plugged in to power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports.
– Check HVAC settings (blower, temperature).
– Check the audio settings (volume).
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•As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing,
follow the garment manufacturer ’s instructions for
cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed.
If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will
not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat
belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assem-
blies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller System
serviced as well. NOTE:
•
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, 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 following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine (If Equipped)
• Cut off battery power to the electric motor (If Equipped)
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or for 15 minutes from the
intervention of the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-
tem.
• Unlock the power door locks.
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