RAM 5500 Chassis Cab (2021 year). Manual in english — page 3

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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,

and right. The mirror should be adjusted to

center on the view through the rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight

glare from vehicles behind you.

NOTE:

The Automatic Dimming feature is disabled

when the vehicle is in REVERSE to improve rear

view viewing.

The Automatic Dimming feature can be turned

on or off through the touchscreen.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View

Camera Display — If Equipped

A single ball joint mirror is provided in the

vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed

position at the windshield. The mirror installs on

the windshield button with a counterclockwise

rotation and requires no tools for mounting.

The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,

and right for various drivers. The mirror should

be adjusted to center on the view through the

rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight

glare from vehicles behind you.

When the vehicle is placed into reverse gear, a

video display illuminates to display the image

generated by the rear view camera (for the 3500,

4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab vehicles, the Rear

Backup Camera is shipped loose and not

installed. Please refer to the Ram Body Builders

Guide for more information). The auto dimming

feature is also disabled to improve rear view

viewing.

Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during

cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution

directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution

onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.

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Digital Rearview Mirror — If Equipped

The Digital Rearview Mirror provides a high

definition, wide and unobstructed view of the

road behind while driving.
To activate the Digital Rearview Mirror, push the

control on the bottom of the mirror forward.

Digital Rearview Mirror

Push the menu button next to the on/off control

to access the following mirror options:



Brightness



Tilt

Use the left and right buttons to scroll through

menu options.
When not in use, pull the on/off control back

toward the steering wheel to return the mirror to

the regular Automatic Dimming Mirror.

NOTE:

The Digital Rearview Mirror is not as effective

during night time driving in low light applications.

I

LLUMINATED

V

ANITY

M

IRROR

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

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 automatically. Closing the

mirror cover turns off the light.

Lift Cover For Illuminated Mirror

“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If

Equipped

The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for

additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor

to block out the sun.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

2. Unclip the visor from the corner clip.

3. Pivot the sun visor toward the side window.

1 — On/Off Control
2 — Menu Button
3 — Left Scroll Button
4 — Right Scroll Button

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4. Extend the sun visor for additional sun

blockage.

“Slide-On-Rod” Extender

NOTE:

The sun visor can also be extended while the

sun visor is against the windshield for additional

sun blockage through the front of the vehicle.

O

UTSIDE

M

IRRORS

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 puddle lamps

under the outside mirrors, they can be turned

off through the Uconnect system

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D

RIVER

'

S

O

UTSIDE

A

UTOMATIC

D

IMMING

M

IRROR

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

The driver’s outside mirror will automatically

adjust for glare from vehicles behind you.

This feature is controlled by the inside

automatic dimming mirror. The mirrors will

automatically adjust for headlight glare when

the inside mirror adjusts.

P

OWER

M

IRRORS

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

The controls for the power mirrors are located

on the driver's door trim panel.

Power Mirror Controls

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.

1 — Mirror Direction Control
2 — Right Mirror Selection
3 — Left Mirror Selection

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The power mirror controls consist of mirror

select buttons and a four-way mirror control

switch.
To adjust a mirror, push either the L (left) or

R (right) button to select the mirror that you

want to adjust.
Using the mirror control switch, push on any of

the four arrows for the direction that you want

the mirror to move.

Power Mirror Movement

P

OWER

C

ONVEX

M

IRROR

S

WITCH

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The Power Convex Mirror Switch is located on

the door trim panel, above the power mirror

controls. The switch enables the movement

of the convex portion of both the driver and

passenger outside mirrors.

Power Convex Mirror Switch

To adjust the convex portion of the outside

mirrors, push the Power Convex Mirror Switch.

Then, select the mirror you want to adjust by

using the L (left) or R (right) buttons.

To return the control to the large mirror, push

the Power Convex Mirror Switch a second time.

Trailer Tow Power Convex Mirror

NOTE:

If the Power Convex Mirror Switch is not pushed

a second time, the switch will automatically

default back to the larger portion of the outside

mirrors after a period of time.

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T

RAILER

T

OWING

M

IRRORS

These mirrors are designed with an adjustable

mirror head to provide a greater vision range

when towing extra-wide loads. To change

position inboard or outboard, the mirror head

should be rotated (flipped in or out).

Trailer Towing Position

NOTE:

Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to

entering an automated car wash.

A small blindspot mirror is located next to the

main mirror and can be adjusted manually.

Blindspot Mirror

H

EATED

M

IRRORS

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

These mirrors are heated to melt frost

or ice. This feature will be activated

whenever you turn on the rear window

defroster (if equipped)

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T

ILT

S

IDE

M

IRRORS

I

N

R

EVERSE

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

This feature provides automatic outside mirror

positioning which will assist with the driver’s

ground visibility. The outside mirrors will move

slightly downward from the present position

when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE.

The outside mirrors will then return to the

original position when the vehicle is shifted out

of REVERSE. If the vehicle is equipped with

Driver Memory Settings, this feature will be

linked to the programmable settings.

NOTE:

The Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse feature can be

turned on and off using the Uconnect system

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O

UTSIDE

M

IRRORS

F

OLDING

F

EATURE

All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be

manually folded both forward and rearward to

prevent damage.

Folding Mirror

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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink® Buttons



HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held

transmitters that operate devices such as

garage door openers, motorized gates,

lighting, or home security systems.

The HomeLink® unit is powered by

your vehicles 12 Volt battery.



The HomeLink® buttons that are located in

the overhead console or sunvisor designate

the three different HomeLink® channels.



To operate HomeLink®, push and release

any of the programmed HomeLink® buttons.

These buttons will activate the devices they

are programmed to with each press of the

corresponding HomeLink® button.



The HomeLink® indicator light is located

above the center button.

B

EFORE

Y

OU

B

EGIN

P

ROGRAMMING

H

OME

L

INK

®

For efficient programming and accurate

transmission of the radio frequency signal, it is

recommended that a new battery be placed in

the hand-held transmitter of the device that is

being programmed to the HomeLink® system.

Make sure your hand-held transmitter is

programmed to activate the device you are

trying to program your HomeLink® button to.
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of the

garage before you begin programming.
It is recommended that you erase all the

channels of your HomeLink® before you use it

for the first time.

E

RASING

A

LL

T

HE

H

OME

L

INK

®

C

HANNELS

To erase the channels, follow this procedure:

1. Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN

position.

2. Push and hold the two outside HomeLink®

buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds, or

until the HomeLink® indicator light flashes.

NOTE:

Erasing all channels should only be performed

when programming HomeLink® for the first

time. Do not erase channels when programming

additional buttons.

I

DENTIFYING

W

HETHER

Y

OU

H

AVE

A

R

OLLING

C

ODE

O

R

N

ON

-R

OLLING

C

ODE

D

EVICE

Before programming a device to one of your

HomeLink® buttons, you must determine

whether the device has a rolling code or

non-rolling code.

CAUTION!

It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the

full rearward position to resist damage when

entering a car wash or a narrow location.

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Rolling Code Devices
To determine if your device has a rolling code, a

good indicator is its manufacturing date.

Typically, devices manufactured after 1995

have rolling codes. A device with a rolling code

will also have a “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button

located where the antenna is attached to the

device. The button may not be immediately

visible when looking at the device. The name

and color of the button may vary slightly by

manufacturer.

NOTE:

The “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button is not the button

you normally use to operate the device.

Non-rolling Code Devices
Most devices manufactured before 1995 will

not have a rolling code. These devices will also

not have a “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button.

P

ROGRAMMING

H

OME

L

INK

® T

O

A

G

ARAGE

D

OOR

O

PENER

To program any of the HomeLink® buttons to

activate your garage door opener motor, follow

the steps below:

NOTE:

All HomeLink® buttons are programmed using

this procedure. You do not need to erase all

channels when programming additional

buttons.

1. Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN

position.

2. Place the garage door opener transmitter

1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the

HomeLink® button you wish to program,

while keeping the HomeLink® indicator

light in view.

3. Push and hold the HomeLink® button you

want to program while you push and hold

the garage door opener transmitter button

you are trying to replicate.

4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the

HomeLink® indicator light. The HomeLink®

indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.

Once this happens, release both buttons.

NOTE:

Make sure the garage door opener motor is

plugged in before moving on to the rolling

code/non-rolling code final steps.

Rolling Code Garage Door Opener Final Steps

NOTE:

You have 30 seconds in which to initiate rolling

code final step 2, after completing rolling code

final step 1.

1. At the garage door opener motor (in the

garage), locate the “LEARN” or “TRAIN”

button. This can usually be found where the

hanging antenna wire is attached to the

garage door opener motor. Firmly push and

release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button.

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2. Return to the vehicle and push the

programmed HomeLink® button three

times (holding the button for two seconds

each time). If the garage door opener motor

operates, programming is complete.

3. Push the programmed HomeLink® button

to confirm that the garage door opener

motor operates. If the garage door opener

motor does not operate, repeat the final

steps for the rolling code procedure.

Non-Rolling Code Garage Door Opener Final

Steps

1. Push and hold the programmed

HomeLink® button and observe the

HomeLink® indicator light. If the

HomeLink® indicator light stays on

constantly, programming is complete.

2. Push the programmed HomeLink® button

to confirm that the garage door opener

motor operates. If the garage door opener

motor does not operate, repeat the steps

from the beginning.

P

ROGRAMMING

H

OME

L

INK

® T

O

A

M

ISCELLANEOUS

D

EVICE

The procedure on how to program HomeLink®

to a miscellaneous device follows the same

procedure as programming to a garage door

opener

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page 48. Be sure to determine if the

device has a rolling code, or non-rolling code

before beginning the programming process.

NOTE:

Canadian radio frequency laws require trans

-

mitter signals to time-out (or quit) after several

seconds of transmission, which may not be long

enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal

during programming. Similar to this Canadian

law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to

time-out in the same manner. The procedure may

need to be performed multiple times to success

-

fully pair the device to your HomeLink® buttons.

R

EPROGRAMMING

A S

INGLE

H

OME

L

INK

® B

UTTON

To reprogram a single HomeLink® button that

has been previously trained, without erasing

all the channels, follow the procedure below.

Be sure to determine whether the new device

you want to program the HomeLink® button to

has a rolling code, or non-rolling code.

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position,

without starting the engine.

2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink®

button until the HomeLink® Indicator light

begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not

release the button.

3. Without releasing the button, proceed with

Step 2 in “Programming HomeLink® To A

Garage Door Opener”

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follow all remaining steps.

WARNING!



Your motorized door or gate will open and

close while you are programming the

universal transceiver. Do not program the

transceiver if people or pets are in the path

of the door or gate.



Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage

or confined area while programming the

transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle

contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is

odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is

poisonous when inhaled and can cause you

and others to be severely injured or killed.

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C

ANADIAN

/G

ATE

O

PERATOR

P

ROGRAMMING

For programming transmitters in Canada/

United States that require the transmitter

signals to “time-out” after several seconds of

transmission.
Canadian radio frequency laws require

transmitter signals to time-out (or quit) after

several seconds of transmission – which may

not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up

the signal during programming. Similar to this

Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are

designed to time-out in the same manner.
It may be helpful to unplug the device during the

cycling process to prevent possible overheating

of the garage door or gate motor.

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to

3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the

HomeLink® button you wish to program

while keeping the HomeLink® indicator

light in view.

3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink®

button, while you press and release (cycle)

your hand-held transmitter every

two seconds until HomeLink® has

successfully accepted the frequency signal.

The indicator light will flash slowly and then

rapidly when fully trained.

4. Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to

change flash rates. When it changes, it is

programmed. It may take up to 30 seconds or

longer in rare cases. The garage door may

open and close while you are programming.

5. Press and hold the programmed

HomeLink® button and observe the

indicator light.

NOTE:



If the indicator light stays on constantly,

programming is complete and the garage

door/device should activate when the

HomeLink® button is pressed.



To program the two remaining HomeLink®

buttons, repeat each step for each remaining

button. DO NOT erase the channels.

If you unplugged the garage door opener/

device for programming, plug it back in at this

time.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button

(Canadian/Gate Operator)
To reprogram a channel that has been

previously trained, follow these steps:

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink®

button until the indicator light begins to

flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the

button.

3. Without releasing the button, proceed with

“Canadian/Gate Operator Programming”

step 2 and follow all remaining steps

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS

H

EADLIGHT

S

WITCH

The headlight switch is located on the left side

of the instrument panel. This switch controls the

operation of the headlights, parking lights,

automatic headlights (if equipped), instrument

panel light dimming, cargo light/trailer spotter

lights (if equipped), and fog lights (if equipped).

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51

Headlight Switch

To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight

switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is

on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate

light and instrument panel lights are also turned

on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the

headlight switch back to the O (off) position.

M

ULTIFUNCTION

L

EVER

The multifunction lever is located on the left

side of the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

D

AYTIME

R

UNNING

L

IGHTS

(DRL

S

)

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

Uconnect system

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

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).

H

IGH

/L

OW

B

EAM

S

WITCH

Push the multifunction lever toward the

instrument panel to switch the headlights to

high beam. Pulling the multifunction lever back

toward the steering wheel will turn the low

beams back on.

1 — Rotate Headlight Control
2 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control
3 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
4 — Push Fog Light Switch
5 — Push Cargo Light Switch

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A

UTOMATIC

H

IGH

B

EAM

H

EADLAMP

C

ONTROL

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E

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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

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page 228, 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

Headlamp 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

recommended), on vehicles equipped with

mirror controlled automatic high beams and

without the forward facing camera, toggle the

high beam lever six full on/off cycles within

10 seconds of placing the ignition in the ON

position. The system will return to the default

setting when the ignition is placed in the OFF

position.

F

LASH

-T

O

-P

ASS

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.

A

UTOMATIC

H

EADLIGHTS

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

This system automatically turns your headlights

on or off based on ambient light levels. To turn

the system on, rotate the headlight switch to the

AUTO position.
When the system is on, the Headlight Delay

feature is also on. This means the headlights

will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place

the ignition into the OFF position. To turn the

automatic headlights off, turn the headlight

switch out of the AUTO position.

NOTE:

The engine must be running before the head

-

lights will come on in the Automatic mode.

D

IRECTIONAL

LED H

EADLAMP

S

YSTEM

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F

E

QUIPPED

This is a system consisting of LED (low/high

beam) headlights that incorporate dynamic

cornering with 5-degree inboard/15-degree

outboard swivel. The headlights continuously and

automatically adapt to the driving conditions

around bends or when cornering based on

steering wheel angle.

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The system directs the headlights to light up the

road in the best way, taking into account the

speed of the vehicle and the bend or corner

angle, as well as the speed of the vehicle while

the steering wheel is being turned.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated

when the vehicle is traveling above approximately

5 mph (8 km/h).
This system can be turned on/off through the

Uconnect Settings under “Steering Directed

Lights”

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P

ARKING

L

IGHTS

A

ND

P

ANEL

L

IGHTS

To turn on the parking lights and instrument

panel lights, rotate the headlight switch

clockwise. To turn off the parking lights, rotate

the headlight switch back to the O (off) position.

A

UTOMATIC

H

EADLIGHTS

W

ITH

W

IPERS

If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic

Headlights, it also has this customer-programmable

feature. When your headlights are in the automatic

mode and the engine is running, they will

automatically turn on when the wiper system is on.

This feature is programmable through the Uconnect

system

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If your vehicle is equipped with the Rain Sensing

Wiper system

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page 58, and it is activated, the

headlights will automatically turn on after the wipers

complete five wipe cycles within approximately one

minute, and they will turn off approximately four

minutes after the wipers completely stop.
NOTE:

When your headlights come on during the

daytime, the instrument panel lights will auto

-

matically dim to the lower nighttime intensity.

H

EADLIGHT

D

ELAY

To assist when exiting the vehicle, the headlight

delay feature will leave the headlights on for up to

90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition

is placed in the OFF position while the headlight

switch is on, and then the headlight switch is cycled

off. Headlight delay can be cancelled by either

turning the headlight switch on then off, or by

placing the ignition in the ON position.
NOTE:



This feature can be programmed through the

Uconnect system

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

The headlight delay feature is automatically

activated if the headlight switch is left in the

AUTO position when the ignition is placed in

the OFF position.

L

IGHTS

-O

N

R

EMINDER

If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights

are left on after the ignition is placed in the OFF

position, a chime will sound and a message will

appear in the instrument cluster display when

the driver’s door is opened.

F

RONT

F

OG

L

IGHTS

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

To activate the front fog lights, turn on the

parking lights or low beam headlights and push

in the center of the headlight switch control

knob. Pushing the headlight switch control knob

a second time will turn the front fog lights off.

Front Fog Light Switch

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T

URN

S

IGNALS

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 defec

-

tive outside light bulb.

L

ANE

C

HANGE

A

SSIST

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F

E

QUIPPED

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.

C

ARGO

L

IGHTS

/T

RAILER

S

POTTER

L

IGHTS

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F

E

QUIPPED

The cargo lights (if equipped) and trailer spotter

lights (if equipped) are turned on by pushing the

cargo lights button located on the lower half of

the headlight switch.

Cargo Lights Button On Headlight Switch

The cargo lights will turn on for approximately

60 seconds when a key fob unlock button is

pushed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature.
When these lights are activated using the

button on the headlight switch, the trailer

spotter lights will remain illuminated when

the vehicle transmission is in PARK, NEUTRAL,

or REVERSE. The trailer spotter lights will turn

off when the vehicle transmission is placed in

DRIVE.

B

ATTERY

S

AVER

Timers are set to both the interior and exterior

lights to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery.
If the ignition is OFF, the interior lights will

automatically turn off when:



Any door is left ajar for 10 minutes.



The Dome Off button is pushed.



The cargo and spotter lights are manually

activated by the headlight switch.

NOTE:

Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is

ON.

If the headlights remain on while the ignition is

placed in the OFF position, the exterior lights will

automatically turn off after eight minutes. If the

headlights are turned on and left on for eight

minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior

lights will automatically turn off.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS

C

OURTESY

L

IGHTS

The courtesy, dome, and cargo lights are turned

on when any door is opened or the Dome On

button is pushed on the overhead console. Also,

if your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless

Entry, and the unlock button is pushed on the

key fob, the courtesy, dome, and cargo lights

will turn on.

Courtesy/Reading Lights

The overhead console lights can also be

operated individually as reading lights by

pushing the corresponding buttons.

Front Courtesy/Reading Lights

NOTE:

On vehicles equipped with an LED overhead

console, if both the Dome On and Dome Off

buttons are pushed, the Illuminated Entry with

door ajar feature will be disabled, but the Dome

Lights inside the vehicle will turn on.

Three types of Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights

are available for your vehicle:



Push button on/off



Push lens on/off



No on/off button, just Courtesy Light

NOTE:

The Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights will remain

on until the switch is pushed a second time, so

be sure they have been turned off before exiting

the vehicle. If the interior lights are left on after

the ignition is turned off, they will automatically

turn off after 10 minutes.

Dimmer Control

The dimmer controls are part of the headlight

switch and are located on the left side of the

instrument panel.

1 — Driver’s Reading Light On/Off Button
2 — Dome Off Button
3 — Dome On Button
4 — Passenger’s Reading Light On/Off Button

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Dimmer Controls

With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating

the right dimmer control upward will increase

the brightness of the instrument panel lights.

Rotating the left dimmer control will adjust the

interior and ambient light levels.

NOTE:

The ambient lights are only active when the

headlights or parking lights are on.

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LLUMINATED

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NTRY

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the

key fob to unlock the doors (if the vehicle is

equipped with remote power door locks) or

open any door.
This feature also turns on the puddle

lamps located beneath the outside mirrors

(if equipped).
The lights will fade to off after approximately

30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to off

once the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN

from the OFF position.
The front courtesy overhead console and door

courtesy lights will not turn off if the Dome On

button on the overhead console is pushed.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if

the Dome Off button on the overhead console is

pushed.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with Illuminated

Approach lights under the outside mirrors, they

will also be turned off by pushing the Dome Off

button.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

The windshield wiper/washer controls are

located on the multifunction lever on the left

side of the steering column. The front wipers are

operated by rotating a switch, located on the

end of the lever.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

1 — Ambient Light Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control

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IPER

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PERATION

Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first

detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed

wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever upward

to the second detent past the intermittent settings

for high-speed wiper operation.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

Intermittent Wipers
The intermittent feature of this system was

designed for use when weather conditions

make a single wiping cycle, with a variable

pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum

delay between cycles, rotate the control knob

upward to the first detent.
The delay interval decreases as you rotate the

knob until it enters the low continual speed

position. The delay can be regulated from a

maximum of about 18 seconds between cycles,

to a cycle every one second. The delay intervals

will double in duration when the vehicle speed

is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Windshield Washers
To use the windshield washer, push the washer

knob, located on the end of the multifunction

lever, inward to the second detent. Washer fluid

will be sprayed and the wiper will operate for

two to three cycles after the washer knob is

released from this position.
If the washer knob is depressed while in the

delay range, the wiper will operate for several

seconds after the washer knob is released.

It will then resume the intermittent interval

previously selected. If the washer knob is

pushed while in the off position, the wiper will

turn on and cycle approximately three times

after the wash knob is released.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer

system in cold weather, select a solution or

mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature

range of your climate. This rating information

can be found on most washer fluid containers.

Mist
When a single wipe to clear off road mist or

spray from a passing vehicle is needed, push

the washer knob, located on the end of the

multifunction lever, inward to the first detent

and release. The wipers will cycle one time and

automatically shut off.

NOTE:

The mist feature does not activate the washer

pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed

on the windshield. The wash function must be

used in order to spray the windshield with

washer fluid.

For information on wiper care and replacement,

see

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page 380.

WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield

could lead to a collision. You might not see other

vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing

of the windshield during freezing weather, warm

the windshield with the defroster before and

during windshield washer use.

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