steering RAM 1500 2022 Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ........................................................ 11
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ........................... 11
CONSUMER INFORMATION — TRUCK-CAMPER
LOADING ................................................................. 11
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ......... 13
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.............................................. 13
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 19 Key Fob .............................................................19
SENTRY KEY ........................................................... 22
IGNITION SWITCH ................................................. 23
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................23
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (GASOLINE) .... 24
How To Use Remote Start ................................25
To Exit Remote Start Mode ..............................25
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped........................................................26
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped........................................................26
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped ..................................26
Remote Start Abort Message ..........................26 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL) .........27
How To Use Remote Start................................27
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .....27
To Arm The System ..........................................28
To Disarm The System .....................................28
Rearming Of The System .................................28
Security System Manual Override ...................28
DOORS ....................................................................28
Manual Door Locks ..........................................28
Power Door Locks — If Equipped ....................29
Power Side Steps — If Equipped .....................30
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry............30
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit —
If Equipped........................................................32
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ..............32
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ........................................................32
STEERING WHEEL ..................................................33
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ...................33
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ............34
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED .....34
Programming The Memory Feature ................35
Linking And Unlinking The Key Fob
To Memory ........................................................35
Memory Position Recall ...................................35 SEATS ...................................................................... 35
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped .......................................................36
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats).................... 37
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) —
If Equipped .......................................................38
Heated Seats — If Equipped ........................... 39
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......................40
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ........................ 41
Head Restraints ............................................... 41
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................... 43
Introducing Voice Recognition ........................ 43
Basic Voice Commands ................................... 43
Get Started .......................................................43
Additional Information ..................................... 44
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................... 44
MIRRORS ................................................................ 45
Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 45
Illuminated Vanity Mirror ................................. 46
Outside Mirrors ................................................ 47
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors —
If Equipped .......................................................47
Power Mirrors ................................................... 48

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NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE ......... 146 Cold Weather Precautions ............................ 146
Engine Idling .................................................. 147
Stopping The Engine ..................................... 148
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED .......... 149
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
GASOLINE ENGINE .............................................. 150
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
DIESEL ENGINE .................................................... 150
PARKING BRAKE ................................................. 150
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ............................. 150
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.............................. 153
Ignition Park Interlock ................................... 154Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
(BTSI) System ................................................ 154
8-Speed Automatic Transmission ................ 154
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 160
Four-Position Electronically Shifted
Transfer Case — If Equipped ........................ 160
Five-Position Electronically Shifted
Transfer Case — If Equipped ........................ 162
ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR
SUSPENSION SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............. 165
Description..................................................... 165
Air Suspension Modes .................................. 167
Instrument Cluster Display Messages ......... 167Operation ....................................................... 168 ACTIVE-LEVEL FOUR CORNER AIR
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
(OFF-ROAD GROUP) — IF EQUIPPED................. 169
Description .................................................... 169
Air Suspension Modes .................................. 171
Instrument Cluster Display Messages ......... 171Operation ....................................................... 171
AXLE LOCK SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ................ 172
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 173
POWER STEERING ............................................. 173
Electric Power Steering ................................ 173
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINES
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED.......................................... 174
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............. 174 Autostop Mode .............................................. 174
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop......................................................... 174
To Start The Engine While In
Autostop Mode .............................................. 175
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ........................................................... 175
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System ........................................................... 175
System Malfunction ...................................... 176
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 176
Cruise Control ................................................ 176Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ..................... 178 PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK
ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 186
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 187
ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 187
ParkSense Display ........................................ 187
Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or
Rear ParkSense ............................................ 190
Service The ParkSense Park Assist
System ........................................................... 190
Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 190
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 191
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..................................... 192
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense
Active Park Assist System............................. 192Parallel/Perpendicular Parking Space
Assistance Operation .................................... 193
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .............................. 196
LaneSense Operation ................................... 196
Turning LaneSense On Or Off....................... 196
LaneSense Warning Message...................... 197
Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 198
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............... 199
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 200 Forward Facing Camera With Tire
Lines — If Equipped....................................... 203

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TRAILER CAMERAS — IF EQUIPPED ................. 203 Trailer Surround View Camera System —
If Equipped..................................................... 203
AUX Camera — If Equipped ........................... 206
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASOLINE
ENGINE ................................................................. 207
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL
ENGINE ................................................................. 208
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel ................... 208
Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel................... 209
Diesel Exhaust Fluid ...................................... 209Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage........................ 209
Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid ......................... 209
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................... 211
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......... 211
Payload .......................................................... 211
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ................ 211
Tire Size.......................................................... 212
Rim Size ......................................................... 212
Inflation Pressure .......................................... 212
Curb Weight ................................................... 212Loading .......................................................... 212
TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 212
Common Towing Definitions ......................... 213Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer
Weight ............................................................ 216
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ............... 217 Trailer And Tongue Weight............................ 217
Trailer Reverse Steering Control .................. 217
Towing Requirements .................................. 219
Towing Tips ................................................... 225
SNOWPLOW......................................................... 225
Before Plowing............................................... 226
Snowplow Prep Package Model
Availability ...................................................... 226
Over The Road Operation With Snowplow
Attached......................................................... 226
Operating Tips ............................................... 226
General Maintenance ................................... 226
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) .................................... 227
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................... 227
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel
Drive Models.................................................. 228
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel
Drive Models.................................................. 228
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 230
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ....................... 230
Driving Through Water ................................. 231
Off-Road Driving Tips .................................... 232
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS .......................................... 233
CYBERSECURITY .................................................. 233
UCONNECT SETTINGS ........................................ 234Customer Programmable Features ............ 235
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION................................ 259
System Overview .......................................... 259Safety And General Information .................. 261
UCONNECT MODES ............................................. 262
Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................... 262Radio Mode .................................................. 262Media Mode ................................................. 270
Phone Mode ................................................. 272
CONNECTED VEHICLE SERVICES —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 282
Is My Vehicle Connected? ............................ 282
Introduction To Connected Vehicle
Services ........................................................ 283
Getting Started With Connected Vehicle
Services ........................................................ 284
Using SiriusXM Guardian™ .......................... 286
Manage My SiriusXM Guardian™
Account .......................................................... 297

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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Ram vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that are not intended for conventional passenger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers
differently from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If equipped, the two-wheel drive version
of this vehicle was designed for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel drive vehicle.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering,
transmission, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience. When driving
off-road, or working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial
and local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a collision Úpage 230.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle. It is supplemented by customer-oriented documents. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its
customers as well as the details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before
driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help ensure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner's Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the
text. Therefore, you should only consider the information that is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced
throughout the Owner's Information, which may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data contained in
this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For
this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized
dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Ram vehicle best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and care
about your satisfaction.

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14 Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Úpage 129
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light Úpage 130
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Úpage 130
Hood Open Warning Light Úpage 130
Oil Pressure Warning Light Úpage 130
Oil Temperature Warning Light Úpage 130
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Úpage 130
Tailgate Open Warning Light Úpage 130
Red Warning Lights
Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light
Úpage 131
Transmission Temperature Warning Light Úpage 131
Vehicle Security Warning Light Úpage 131
Yellow Warning Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light
Úpage 131
Air Suspension Fault Warning Light Úpage 131
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Úpage 131
Cruise Control Fault Warning Light Úpage 133
Red Warning Lights

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26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable for two seconds after receiving a
valid Remote Start request.
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry feature, the
message “Remote Start Active — Push Start
Button” will display in the instrument cluster
display until you push the START/STOP ignition
button.
REMOTE START FRONT DEFROST
A
CTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active, and the outside
ambient temperature is 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the
system will automatically activate front defrost for
15 minutes or less. The time is dependent on the
ambient temperature. Once the timer expires, the
system will automatically adjust the settings
depending on ambient conditions. See “Remote
Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped” in the next
section for detailed operation.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —
I
F EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is activated, the front and rear
defrost will automatically turn on in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel and driver heated seat
feature will turn on if programmed in the comfort menu screen within Uconnect Settings
Ú
page 234. In warm weather, the driver vented
seat feature will automatically turn on when the
Remote Start is activated and is programmed in
the comfort menu screen. The vehicle will adjust
the climate control settings depending on the
outside ambient temperature.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped
The climate controls automatically adjust to an
optimal temperature and mode, dependent on the
outside ambient temperature. When the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position, the climate
controls will resume their previous settings.
Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If Equipped
In ambient temperatures of 40°F (4.5°C) or
below, the climate settings will default to
maximum heat, with fresh air entering the
cabin. If the front defrost timer expires, the
vehicle will enter Mix Mode.
In ambient temperatures from 40°F (4.5°C) to
78°F (26°C), the climate settings will be based
on the last settings selected by the driver.
In ambient temperatures of 78°F (26°C) or
above, the climate settings will default to MAX
A/C, Bi-Level mode, with Recirculation on.
For more information on ATC, MTC, and climate
control settings, see Ú page 62.
NOTE:These features will stay on through the duration of
Remote Start, or until the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position. The climate control settings will
change, and exit the automatic defaults, if
manually adjusted by the driver while the vehicle is
in Remote Start mode. This includes turning the
climate controls off using the OFF button.
REMOTE START WINDSHIELD WIPER
D
E–ICER ACTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active and the outside
ambient temperature is less than 33°F (0.6°C),
the Windshield Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting
Remote Start will resume its previous operation. If
the Windshield Wiper De-Icer was active, the timer
and operation will continue.
REMOTE START ABORT MESSAGE
The following messages will display in the
instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to
remote start, or exits Remote Start prematurely:
Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
Remote Start Cancelled — Too Cold
Remote Start Cancelled — Time Expired
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE33
NOTE:
When the Child-Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using
the outside door handle even though the inside
door lock is in the unlocked position.
After disengaging the Child-Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the
inside to make certain it is in the unlocked posi -
tion.
After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the locked position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged,
pull up on the door lock knob (unlocked posi -
tion), roll down the window, and open the door
with the outside door handle.
NOTE:Always use this device when carrying children.
After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system on both rear doors, check for effective
engagement by trying to open a door with the
internal handle. Once the Child-Protection Door
Lock system is engaged, it is impossible to open
the doors from inside the vehicle. Before getting
out of the vehicle, be sure to check that there is
no one left inside.
STEERING WHEEL
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen
or shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping lever is located on the steering
column, below the multifunction lever.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever

To unlock the steering column, push the control
downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering
column, move the steering wheel upward or
downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering wheel outward
or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering
column in position, push the control upward until
fully engaged.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a
collision. Remember that the rear doors cannot
be opened from the inside door handle when the
Child Protection Door Locks are engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
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34GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
I
F EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating
element that helps warm your hands in
cold weather. The heated steering wheel
has only one temperature setting. Once
the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it
will stay on until the operator turns it off. The
heated steering wheel may not turn on when it is
already warm.
The heated steering wheel button is located on the
center of the instrument panel below the radio
screen, and within the Climate or Controls screen
of the touchscreen.
Press the heated steering wheel button once to
turn the heating element on.
Press the heated steering wheel button a
second time to turn the heating element off.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see Ú page 26.
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver to save up to two
different memory profiles for easy recall through a
memory switch. Each memory profile saves
desired position settings for the following features:
Driver’s seat
Easy Entry/Exit seat operation (if equipped)
Adjustable pedals (if equipped)
Side mirrors
NOTE:Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, each
can be linked to either memory position 1 or 2.
The driver memory settings switch is located on the
driver door, next to the door handle, and consists
of three buttons:
The set (S) button, which is used to activate the
memory save function.
The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall
either of two saved memory profiles.

Memory Settings Switch

WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication,
alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions must exercise care when using the
steering wheel heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering wheel
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or steering wheel covers of any type or mate -
rial. This may cause the steering wheel heater
to overheat.

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44GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button
and saying a Voice Command from the current
category.

Uconnect Voice Command Buttons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
© 2021 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and
Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar
Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC.
SiriusXM® and all related marks and logos are
trademarks of SiriusXM® Radio Inc. Ú page 480.
For Uconnect system support, call
1-877-855-8400 (24 hours a day 7 days a week)
or visit
DriveUconnect.com (US) or DriveUconnect.ca (Canada).
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED
The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow
a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel
tilt and seat position. This feature allows the brake
and accelerator pedals to move toward or away
from the driver to provide improved position with
the steering wheel.
The adjustable pedal switch is located on the
instrument panel, below the headlight switch.
Adjustable Pedals Switch

The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is
in REVERSE or when the Cruise Control system or
Adaptive Cruise Control system is on. If there is an
attempt to adjust the pedals when the system is
locked out, the following messages will appear (on
vehicles equipped with an instrument cluster):
Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control
Engaged
Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse
NOTE:
Always adjust the pedals to a position that
allows full movement of the pedal.
Further small adjustments may be necessary to
find the best possible seat/pedal position.
1 — Push To Answer An Incoming Phone Call
2 — For The Uconnect 5/5 NAV System Vehicles
Equipped With Navigation: Push The Voice Recog
-
nition Button To Begin Radio, Media, Navigation,
Climate, Start Or Answer A Phone Call, And Send
Or Receive A Text
2 — For The Uconnect 5/5 NAV System Vehicles
Not Equipped With Navigation: Push The Phone
Button To Answer An Incoming Phone Call
3 — Push The Hang-up Button To End A Call

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE55
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) come on
whenever the engine is running, and the low
beams are not on. The lights will remain on until
the ignition is placed in the OFF or ACC position, or
the parking brake is engaged.
NOTE:
For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime
Running Lights will automatically deactivate
when the front fog lights are turned on.
If allowed by law in the country in which the
vehicle was purchased, the Daytime Running
Lights can be turned on and off using the Ucon -
nect system Ú page 234.
On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights
may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side
of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on
that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when
the hazard warning lights are activated).
HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH
Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument
panel to switch the headlights to high beams.
Pulling the multifunction lever back will turn the
low beams on.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
C
ONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
system provides increased forward lighting at night
by automating high beam control through the use
of a camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror
or a windshield mounted camera. These cameras
detect vehicle specific light and automatically
switch from high beams to low beams until the
approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
can be turned on or off by selecting “ON” under
“Auto Dim High Beams” within your Uconnect
Settings Ú page 234, as well as turning the
headlight switch to the AUTO position.
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 obstruc -
tions on the windshield or camera lens will
cause the system to function improperly.
If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Head -
lamp Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must
be re-aimed to ensure proper performance. See
a local authorized dealer.
To opt out of the Advanced Auto High Beam
Sensitivity Control (default) and enter Reduced
High Beam Sensitivity Control (not recom -
mended), toggle the high beam lever six full on/
off cycles within 10 seconds of placing the igni -
tion in the ON position. The system will return to
the default setting upon placing the ignition in
the OFF position.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights
by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,
and remain on, until the lever is released.
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