headlights Ram 3500 2020 User Guide

142GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated
Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II. This
system monitors the performance of the
emissions, engine, and transmission control
systems. When these systems are operating
properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as
engine emissions well within current
government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD
II system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL). It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service
technician in making repairs. Although your
vehicle will usually be drivable and not need
towing, see an authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
(OBD II) C
YBERSECURITY
Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard
Diagnostic system (OBD II) and a connection
port to allow access to information related to
the performance of your emissions controls. Authorized service technicians may need to
access this information to assist with the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle and
emissions system.
For further information, refer to “Cybersecurity”
in “Multimedia”.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could
cause further damage to the emission
control system. It could also affect fuel
economy and driveability. The vehicle must
be serviced before any emissions tests can
be performed.
If the MIL is flashing while the vehicle is
running, severe catalytic converter damage
and power loss will soon occur. Immediate
service is required.
WARNING!
ONLY an authorized service technician
should connect equipment to the OBD II
connection port in order to read the VIN,
diagnose, or service your vehicle.
If unauthorized equipment is connected to
the OBD II connection port, such as a
driver-behavior tracking device, it may:
Be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could
be impaired or a loss of vehicle control
could occur that may result in an acci
-
dent involving serious injury or death.
Access, or allow others to access, infor -
mation stored in your vehicle systems,
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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.
NOTE:
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the inte -
rior 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 Occupant Restraint Controller (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 System
Unlock the power door locks
Your vehicle may also be designed to perform
any of these other functions in response to the
Enhanced Accident Response System:
Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the
HVAC Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circula -
tion Door
Cut off battery power to the:
Engine
Electric Motor (if equipped)
Electric power steering
Brake booster
Electric park brake
Automatic transmission gear selector
Horn
Front wiper
Headlamp washer pump
NOTE:
After an accident, remember to cycle the igni -
tion to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and
remove the key from the ignition switch to avoid
draining the battery. Carefully check the vehicle
for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on
the ground near the engine compartment and
fuel tank before resetting the system and
starting the engine. If there are no fuel leaks or
damage to the vehicle electrical devices (e.g.
headlights) after an accident, reset the system
by following the procedure described below. If
you have any doubt, contact an authorized
dealer.
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
assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Also, have the Occupant
Restraint Controller System serviced as well.
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represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than
21 days, we recommend that you take the
following steps to minimize the drain on your
vehicle's battery:
Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out
of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or
more, run the air conditioning system at idle
for about five minutes in the fresh air and
high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
A
GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according
to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals
that make roads passable in snow and ice and
those that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne
contaminants, road surfaces on which the
vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather
and other extreme conditions will have an
adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and
underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations
will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from
the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or
removal of paint and protective coatings from
your vehicle. The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
Stone and gravel impact.
Insects, tree sap and tar.
Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
BODY AND UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights
and fog lights that are lighter and less
susceptible to stone breakage than glass
headlights.
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 followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other aggressive
material to clean the lenses.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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Lights
After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If
Equipped On
Off
NOTE:

When the “Rain Sensing Auto Wipers” feature is selected, the system automatically activates the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the
windshield.
Hill Start Assist — If Equipped On Off
NOTE:
When the “Hill Start Assist” feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) system becomes active. Tire Fill Assist On Off
Setting Name Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Off Delay0 sec
30 sec
60 sec 90 sec
Headlight Illumination On Approach 0 sec
30 sec
60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on when
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Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped OnOff
Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped OnOff
Daytime Running Lights OnOff
Flash Lights With Lock OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lights flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob. This feature
may be selected with or without the Sound Horn On Lock feature selected. Steering Directed Lights - If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Steering Directed Lights” feature is selected, the headlights turn with the direction of the steering wheel. Rear Cargo Guidance Lights — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Rear Cargo Guidance Lights” feature is selected, the lights in the cargo and bed of the truck will come on either when the headlight switch
is pressed, or the button on the back bed of the truck is pressed.
Setting Name Selectable Options
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Language
After pressing the Language button on the touchscreen, the following setting will be available:
Display
After pressing the Display button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Set LanguageEnglishFrançais Español
NOTE:
When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English / Français / Español) for all display nomenclature,
including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the Set Language button on the touchscreen, then press the desired
language button on the touchscreen until a check mark appears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Display ModeAutoManual
NOTE:
When Auto or Manual is selected for the Display Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause the radio to activate the Display Brightness
Day control even though the headlights are on. Display Brightness With Headlights ON –+
NOTE:
To make changes to the "Display Brightness With Headlights ON" setting, the headlights must be on and the interior dimmer switch must not be in
the "party" or "parade" position.
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Units
After pressing the Units button on the touchscreen, you may select each unit of measurement independently displayed in the instrument cluster display,
and navigation system (if equipped). The following selectable units of measurement are listed below:Display Brightness With Headlights OFF
–+
NOTE:
To make changes to the "Display Brightness With Headlights OFF" setting, the headlights must be off and the interior dimmer switch must not be in
the "party" or "parade" position. Touchscreen Beep OnOff
Controls Screen Time-Out — If Equipped OnOff
Fuel Saver Display in Cluster — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When selected, the system displays fuel saver mode in the instrument cluster. Navigation Next Turn Pop-ups Displayed In Cluster — If Equipped On
Off
Phone Pop-ups Displayed in Cluster — If Equipped On
Off
Setting Name Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
UnitsUSMetric Custom
NOTE:
When the “Custom” setting is selected, units will appear according to your personally configured settings. To configure these settings, press the
Custom bar. The following settings will appear:

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Lights
After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped
OnOff
NOTE:
Automatically adjusts the wiper speed based on the amount of precipitation. Headlights with Wipers OnOff
Setting Name Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Off Delay–+
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting
the vehicle. Headlight Illumination On Approach –+
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the
doors are unlocked with the key fob. Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Headlights With Wipers” feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights turn on approximately 10
seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
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Doors & Locks
After pressing the Doors & Locks button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Auto Dim High Beams” feature is selected, the high beam headlights deactivate automatically under certain conditions. Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the daytime running lights can be turned On or Off. This feature is only available if allowed by
law in the country of the vehicle purchase. Flash Lights With Lock OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lamps flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob. This feature
may be selected with or without the Sound Horn On Lock feature selected. Rear Cargo Guidance Lights — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Rear Cargo Guidance Lights” feature is selected, the lights in the cargo and bed of the truck will come on either when the headlight switch
is pressed, or the button on the back bed of the truck is pressed.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Door Locks — If EquippedOn Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).

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Air Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the Air Suspension button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Headlight Off Delay
–+
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting
the vehicle.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Entry/Exit — If EquippedOnOff
Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Easy Exit Seat” feature is selected, the Driver’s seat will automatically move rearward once the engine is shut off.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Suspension MessagesAllWarnings Only
Tire Jack Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with changing a spare tire. Transport Mode On Off
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” feature is selected, the air suspension system lowers and then disables to assist with flat bed towing.

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