high beam Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2015 User Guide

•Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An
example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams
On.”
Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will display for approximately 10 seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator system
is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal
driving style.
NOTE: Use the steering wheel controls for the following
procedure(s) Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the DOWNarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “ Vehicle Info”.
3. Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to access
the “ Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the RIGHTarrow button for one
second to access the “ Oil Life Reset” screen.
5. Push and release the DOWNarrow button to select “
Ye s ”, then push and release the RIGHTarrow button
to select reset of the Oil Life.
6. Push and release the Uparrow button to exit the EVIC
screen.
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Setting NamesSetting Names
Abbreviated (Left Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
3 ParkSense ParkSense
•Notification — Sound Only; Sound & Display
• Front Volume — Low; Medium; High
• Rear Volume — Low; Medium; High
4 Tilt Mirror in
Reverse Tilt Mirror in R
On; Off
5 Rain Sensing Wipers Auto Wipers On; Off
6 Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist On; Off
7 Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds; 90 seconds
8 Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds; 90 seconds
9 Headlights On with Wipers Lights w/ Wipers
On; Off
10 Automatic Highbeams Auto Highbeams
On; Off
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as there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in
the DID’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this
message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out”
and “Low Tire Pressure.”
•Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal
is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
“Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.” •
Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds
and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this
message type is “Automatic High Beams On.”
Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the DID display for approximately 10
seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
NOTE: Use the steering wheel DID controls for the
following procedure(s).
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus
(Right Submenu Layer)
3 ParkSense ParkSense
•Notification — Sound Only;
Sound & Display
• Front Volume — Low;
Medium; High
• Rear Volume — Low;
Medium; High
4 Tilt Mirror in Reverse Tilt Mirror in R On; Off
5 Rain Sensing Wipers Auto WipersOn; Off
6 Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist On; Off
7 Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay0 seconds; 30 seconds;
60 seconds; 90 seconds
8 Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock0 seconds; 30 seconds;
60 seconds; 90 seconds
9 Headlights On with Wipers Lights w/ WipersOn; Off
10 Automatic Highbeams Auto HighbeamsOn; Off
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The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off, if they were turned on by this feature. To
make your selection, press the “Headlights With Wipers”
button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears
next to the setting, showing that setting has been se-
lected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu.
•Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press the “Auto High Beams”
button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears
next to the setting, showing that setting has been se-
lected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu. Refer to “Automatic High
Beam — If Equipped” in “Understanding The Features
Of Your Vehicle” for further information. •
Flash Lamps With Lock
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the Sound Horn on Lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lamps
with Lock” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark
appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen
to return to the previous menu.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
• Auto Unlock On Exit
When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when
the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is in the PARK
or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.
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▫Exhaust System ......................511
▫ Cooling System ..................... .513
▫ Brake System ....................... .521
▫ Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle
Fluid Level ........................ .523
▫ Transfer Case ....................... .524
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....524
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .528
 FUSES ............................. .535
▫ Power Distribution Center ...............536
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................545
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................546 
BULB REPLACEMENT ..................547
▫ Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park
And Turn — If Equipped ...............547
▫ Fog Lamps — If Equipped ..............549
▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
With Cargo Lamp .....................550
▫ Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped . . . .552
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................554
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .555
▫ Engine ............................ .555
▫ Chassis ........................... .558
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F90/F91 20 Amp Yellow
Power Outlet (Rear seats) Customer Selectable
F9320 Amp YellowCigar Lighter
F94 10 Amp RedShifter / Transfer Case Module
F95 10 Amp RedRear Camera / Park Assist
F96 10 Amp RedRear Seat Heater Switch
F97 25 Amp Clear Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering Wheel
– If Equipped
F98 25 Amp ClearFront Heated Seats – If Equipped
F99 10 Amp RedClimate Control
F100 10 Amp RedUpfitters – If Equipped
F101 15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart High Beams
– If Equipped
F104 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument Panel/Center
Console)
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved.
LIGHT BULBS — Interior
Bulb Number
Overhead Console Lamps TS 212-2
Dome Lamp 7679
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions.
LIGHT BULBS — Exterior
Bulb Number
Quad Headlamp – Low Beam H11
Bulb Number
Quad Headlamp – High Beam 9005
Quad Headlamp – Front Turn Signal Lamp 3157NA
Premium Headlamp – Low Beam HIR2
Premium Headlamp – High Beam 9005
Premium Headlamp –
Front Turn Signal Lamp LED (See authorized
dealer for service)
Horizontal Fog Lamp 9145 Vertical Fog Lamp 9006
Cab Roof Marker Lamps 194NA Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 921
Rear Cargo Lamp 921
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Bulb Number
Box Off Tail Lamps –
Stop/Turn/Tail/License Plate 1157
Box Off Tail Lamps – Back Up 1156
BULB REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process.
Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And
Turn — If Equipped
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the six plastic push-in fasteners that secure the upper radiator seal to the grille support and both
fender ledges.
4. Remove the two plastic push-in rivets that secure the upper radiator seal to the radiator.
5. Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle.
6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment screws.
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Auto Down Power Windows..................44
Automatic Door Locks ......................37
Automatic Headlights ..................... .151
Automatic High Beams .....................153
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........301
Automatic Transmission ....................524
Adding Fluid ......................... .527
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................528
Fluid Level Check ...................... .526
Fluid Type ........................... .524
Shifting ............................. .336
Special Additives ...................... .525
Axle Fluid ............................. .523
Axle Lubrication ......................... .523
Battery ................................ .502
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Belts, Seat ...............................110
Body Builders Guide ........................6 Body Mechanism Lubrication
.................505
B-Pillar Location ......................... .389
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............371
Brake Fluid ............................ .521
Brake System ........................... .370
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .371
Fluid Check .......................... .521
Master Cylinder ....................... .521
Parking ............................. .367
Warning Light ........................ .203
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................336
Bulb Replacement ........................ .547
Bulbs, Light .............................112
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................552
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........554
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .554
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .495
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