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Ram 1500/2500/3500: Illuminated Entry

Ram Truck 1500 2500 3500 (2009 - 2018) Owner's Manual / Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle / Illuminated Entry

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the doors or open any door.

This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to "Mirrors" in "Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle" for further information.

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.

NOTE:

  • The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in the "Dome ON" position (rotate horizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch to the far right detent position).
  • The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the "Dome OFF" position (rotate horizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch to the far left detent position).

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