lights Ram 2500 2015 User Guide

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 Sys-
tem perform the following functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” posi-
tion.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition switch is
turned to the “OFF” position.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
System Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition
OFF.
Air Bag Warning Light
The air bags must be ready to inflate for your
protection in a collision. The Occupant Re-
straint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components.
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of
the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the
START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in
the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag
system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
•
Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Objects
can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
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▫Passenger ’s Power Seat — If Equipped ......144
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ............145
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ..............145
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ............148
▫ Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ........149
▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . .150
▫ Mega Cab® Rear Seat Features ............151
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .154
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .158
▫ Programming The Memory Feature .........158
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter To Memory .................159
▫ Memory Position Recall .................160 ▫
Easy Entry/Exit Seat ...................161
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........163
 LIGHTS ............................ .164
▫ Headlights ......................... .165
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......166
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ..............166
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped ........................ .167
▫ Headlight Delay ..................... .167
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped .......................... .168
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ...........170
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............170
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▫Lights-On Reminder ...................171
▫ Battery Saver ........................ .171
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .171
▫ Cargo Light ........................ .174
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................175
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .175
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................176
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .176
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................176
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......177
▫ Windshield Wipers ....................177
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............177
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............177 ▫
Windshield Washers ...................178
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .178
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........179
 TILT STEERING COLUMN ...............180
 HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .181
 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .183
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........185
▫ To Activate ......................... .186
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................186
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .187
▫ To Resume Speed .....................187
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............187
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▫To Accelerate For Passing ................188
 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .189
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................190
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display .............190
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................191
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® .......194
▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .195
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........196
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......196
 PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST
— IF EQUIPPED ...................... .198
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................199 ▫
ParkSense® Warning Display .............199
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................200
▫ Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense® ......................... .202
▫ Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System . . .203
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........204
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......204
 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .207
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED .....209
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ...............209
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .211
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .212
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ............213
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Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated
approach lights under the outside mirrors they can be
turned off through the instrument cluster or the
Uconnect® radio. For further information refer to “EVIC”
or ”DID” and “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel”.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side
mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera
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Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor.
To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing
the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto-
matically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If
Equipped
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for additional
flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun.
To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor
downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the
“Slide-On-Rod” until the sun visor is in the desired position.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
“Slide-On-Rod” Extender
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Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
heated seats can be programed to come on during a
remote start.
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the Uconnect®
system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information
Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped
with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these
seats are located on the rear of the center console.
There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. You can
choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. Amber indica-
tor lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use.
Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for LO
and none for OFF.Push the switch once to select HI-level heating.
Push the switch a second time to select LO-
level heating. Push the switch a third time to
shut the heating elements OFF.
NOTE:
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within
two to five minutes.
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center
of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head-
light switch controls the operation of the headlights,
parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and
fog lights (if equipped).
Headlight Switch Location
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Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog
light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less suscep-
tible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not as
scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens
cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated
approach lights under the outside mirrors they can be
turned off through the instrument cluster or the
Uconnect® radio. For further information refer to “EVIC”
or ”DID” and “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel”.CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents,
steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the
lenses.
Headlights
To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise to the headlight position.
When the headlight switch is on, the parking
lights, taillights, license plate light and instru-
ment panel lights are also turned on. To turn off the
headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off)
position.
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