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2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Owners Manual - Lights



Lights

The headlight switch is located on instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

Headlight Switch Location

Interior Lights

Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the upward detent position, or by pressing the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (if equipped).

When a door is open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the off detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the "Party" mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery.

The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odometer, radio and overhead console by rotating the control up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when headlights are required during the day

Dimmer Control

Battery Saver

To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.

If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar, or if the dimmer control is rotated upwards for approximately 10 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.

If the headlights are left on, or turned on, when the ignition is turned OFF, the headlights will automatically turn off after approximately eight minutes.

NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON.

Headlight Delay

To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for approximately 90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the ignition is turned OFF 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 turning the ignition ON.

Headlights, Parking Lights and Panel Lights

 When the headlight switch is rotated to the first position, the parking lights, taillights, side marker lights, license plate light and instrument panel lights are all turned on. The headlights will turn on when the switch is rotated to the second position.

Headlight Switch Rotation

Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass. 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 the lenses with a mild soap solution followed by rinsing.

NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the lenses.

Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles)

DRL lamp on the same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is no longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate.

Lights-on Reminder

If the headlights, parking lights or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened.

Fog Lights — If Equipped

 The fog lights are turned on by placing the headlight rotary control in the parking light or low beam headlight position and pushing in the headlight rotary control. An indicator light, located in the instrument cluster, will illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the high beam headlights are activated.

NOTE: The fog lights will only operate when the parking lights or low beam headlights are on.

Cargo Light — If Equipped

The cargo lights are turned on by pressing the cargo button. The interior lights will also turn on when the cargo lights are on. The cargo lights will also turn ON, for approximately 30 seconds, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Cargo Light Switch

Multifunction Lever

The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering column, is used to activate the turn signals and high beams headlights.

Turn Signals

Move the lever up or down to signal a right-hand or left-hand turn.

The arrow on either side of the instrument cluster flashes to indicate the direction of the turn and proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the turn signal system, the arrow indicators will flash at a faster rate. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, see your authorized dealer.

Turn Signal Lever

Lane Change Assist

Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (left or right) will flash three times then automatically turn off.

Flash-to-Pass

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel. This will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is released.

High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch

Pull the multifunction lever fully toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low beam.

High Beam/Low Beam