2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 153

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 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. 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 for 10 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated right for 10 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off. If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled OFF, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after Multifunction Lever eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior steering column. lights will automatically turn off. NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles) The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is in any gear except PARK. This provides a constant ЉLights ONЉ condition until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the parking brake is applied, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn OFF. Also, if a turn signal is activated, the 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 Once the turn signal is no longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate. 3