headlight bulb RAM 1500 2022 Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE57
FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or low beam headlights and push the fog
light switch located within the headlight switch.
Pushing the fog light switch a second time will turn
the front fog lights off.

Fog Light Button
Fog Light Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)
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 will illuminate when the fog
lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the
button is pushed a second time, when the
headlight switch is rotated to the O (off) position, or
the high beam is selected.
If the fog lights are off, one of the fog lights will
illuminate depending on the direction in which the
vehicle is turning. This will provide increased
visibility while turning, depending on the angle of
the steering wheel.
TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down to
activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side
of the instrument cluster flash to show proper
operation.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down,
without moving beyond the detent, and the turn
signal will flash three times then automatically
turn off.
CARGO LIGHTS/TRAILER SPOTTER
L
IGHTS/TRAILER HITCH LIGHT WITH
B
ED LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The cargo light, bed lights, trailer spotter lights, and
trailer hitch light are turned on by pushing the
cargo light button located on the lower half of the
headlight switch.

Cargo/Bed Lights Button On Headlight Switch

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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
When the left or right turn signal is
activated, the turn signal indicator will
flash independently and the
corresponding exterior turn signal lamps
will flash. Turn signals can be activated when the
multifunction lever is moved down (left) or
up (right).
NOTE:
A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is
driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either
turn signal on.
Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if
either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
If equipped with fog lamps, the fog lamp on the
side of the activated turn signal will also illumi -
nate to provide additional light when turning.
4WD AUTO Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle
is in the four-wheel drive auto mode, and
the front axle is engaged, but the
vehicle's power is sent to the rear wheels.
Four-wheel drive will be automatically engaged
when the vehicle senses a loss of traction
Ú page 160.
WHITE INDICATOR LIGHTS

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light —
If Equipped

This light will illuminate when the vehicle
equipped with ACC has been turned on
but not set Ú page 178.
Cruise Control Ready Indicator
This indicator light will illuminate when
the cruise control is ready, but not set
Úpage 176.

Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light —
If Equipped

This indicator shows when the HDC
feature is turned on. The lamp will be on
solid when HDC is armed. HDC can only
be armed when the transfer case is in the
4WD Low position and the vehicle speed is less
then 20 mph (32 km/h). If these conditions are not
met while attempting to use the HDC feature, the
HDC indicator light will flash on/off.
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
When the LaneSense system is ON, but
not armed, the LaneSense indicator light
illuminates solid white. This occurs when
only left, right, or neither lane line has
been detected. If a single lane line is detected, the
system is ready to provide only visual warnings if
an unintentional lane departure occurs on the
detected lane line Ú page 196.
Cruise Control SET Indicator Light —
If Equipped With Base/Midline Instrument
Cluster Display
This light will turn on when the cruise
control is set Úpage 176.
BLUE INDICATOR LIGHTS
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate to
indicate that the high beam headlights
are on. With the low beams activated,
push the multifunction lever forward
(toward the front of the vehicle) to turn on the high
beams. Pull the multifunction lever rearward
(toward the rear of the vehicle) to turn off the high
beams. If the high beams are off, pull the lever
toward you for a temporary high beam on, “flash to
pass” scenario.
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440SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
BASE QUAD: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP, HIGH
BEAM HEADLAMP, FRONT PARK AND TURN —
IF EQUIPPED
Low Beam
See below steps to replace:

1. Open the hood.

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
3. Locate the low beam access cover, which can be found on the back side of the headlamps.

Low Beam Headlight Cover

NOTE:It may be necessary to remove/reposition Air
Cleaner Assembly to access passenger side
headlamp/side marker light bulbs.
4. Disengage the bulb access cover by rotating counterclockwise.
5. Disconnect the internal lamp wiring harness connector from the low beam bulb.
6. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter turn to unlock the bulb from the lamp.
7. Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
8. Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and covers. High Beam

High Beam Headlight Cover

See below steps to replace:

1. Open the hood.

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Locate the high beam access cover, which can be found on the back side of the headlamps.
NOTE:It may be necessary to remove/reposition Air
Cleaner Assembly to access passenger side
headlamp/side marker light bulbs.
CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching
it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact
other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will
result.
Always use the correct bulb size and type for
replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type
may overheat and cause damage to the lamp,
the bulb socket, or the lamp wiring.

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............ 134Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering........ 135Air Suspension Ride Height Raising..........134Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 131Brake Assist Warning................................ 316Brake Warning.......................................... 128Bulb Replacement..................................... 438Cargo.................................................. 57, 135Center Mounted Stop................................ 443Courtesy/Reading....................................... 59Cruise.............................................. 136, 137Daytime Running......................................... 55ECO Mode................................................. 136Electric Power Steering............................. 130Electronic Park Brake................................ 131Electronic Stability Control........................ 131Electronic Throttle Control......................... 129Engine Coolant Temperature..................... 130Exterior............................................... 54, 370Fog.................................................. 136, 442Forward Collision Warning......................... 135Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 371Headlights............................................ 54, 56High Beam......................................... 55, 137High Beam/Low Beam Select..................... 55Hill Descent Control Indicator.......... 137, 316Hood Open................................................ 130Illuminated Entry......................................... 60Interior........................................................ 59LaneSense...................................... 136, 137
Lights On Reminder..................................... 56Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................... 135Low Fuel................................................... 136Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 132NEUTRAL.................................................. 135Oil Temperature........................................ 130Passing........................................................ 55Rear Axle Lock.......................................... 135Rear Axle Lock Fault................................. 133Rear Tail Lamps....................................... 442Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 130Security Alarm.......................................... 131Service..................................................... 438Service Stop Start..................................... 133Stop Start Active....................................... 136TOW HAUL................................................ 135Traction Control........................................ 316Transmission Temperature....................... 131Turn Signals.................................... 137, 440Wait To Start............................................. 135Warning Instrument ClusterDescriptions......................................... 137Limited-Slip Differential....................... 173, 427Load Shed Battery Saver Mode.................... 127Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 127Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 127Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 127Loading Vehicle............................................ 211Tires......................................................... 448
LocksAutomatic Door............................................32Child Protection...........................................32Power Door..................................................29Low Tire Pressure System............................. 328Lubrication, Body.......................................... 418Lug Nuts........................................................ 466Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 466
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Maintenance.............................................83, 85Maintenance Free Battery............................ 408Maintenance Schedule............... 393, 398, 399Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).............................................. 132ManualService...................................................... 480Media Hub.......................................................75Media Mode.................................................. 270Memory Seat....................................................34Memory Settings..............................................34Methanol....................................................... 468Mirrors.............................................................45Automatic Dimming.....................................45Digital..........................................................46Electric Powered..........................................48Heated.........................................................49Manual Dimming.........................................45Memory.......................................................34Outside........................................................47

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