Ram 1500/2500/3500: To Open And Close The Hood
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel.
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Hood Release
2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push the safety latch lever to the left to release it, before raising the hood.
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Safety Latch Location (1500 Series Shown)
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.
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Lights
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The headlight
switch controls the operation of the headlights,
parking lights, instrument panel li
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 instrument
panel
Headlight Delay
To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a
headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for
approximately up to 90 seconds. This delay is initiated
when the ignition is turned OFF while
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Slide-In Campers
Camper Applications
Certain truck models are not recommended for slide-in
campers. To determine if your vehicle is excluded, please
refer to the "Consumer Information Truck-Camper Loading"
document available from your authorized dealer.
For safety reasons, follow all instructions in this important
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 automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
"Slide-On-Rod" Features Of Sun Visor - If
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