Features Index
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 RAM 3500 HD and 2019 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
FEATURES INDEX
| Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) | The AFLS functions is composed of an AFLS module connected to the CAN-C network and two slave modules, one for each headlamp. The AFLS module communicates with each of the slaves via a local LIN subnetwork. Each of the two slave modules move a stepper motor for orientating the headlamp horizontally, which is known as Dynamic Bending Light. The Dynamic Bending Light is enabled by default. The user can disable the Dynamic Bending Light in the customer programmable options menu located in the radio. For further information on this system, select. Refer to ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM . |
| Automatic Headlamp | The automatic headlamp feature is designed to automatically turn the exterior lights either ON or OFF depending on the ambient lighting conditions. The auto headlamps feature operates when the ignition is in the RUN position, the engine rpm is greater than 450 RPMS and the headlamp switch is in the AUTO position. The BCM outputs a LIN message for the Humidly Light Raid Sensor (HLRS) ACTIVE. The HLRS acquires a vehicle speed value LIN signal to improve the system performance. When HLRS receives the BCM signal for light sensor active, the HLRS will command the BCM through a LIN signal to activate the headlamps based on exterior ambient light levels detected by the HLRS. When the BCM receives the HLRS command to activate the lamps, the BCM will then turn on the lamps. When exterior light levels are no longer in range for auto headlamps, the HLRS will send the command to the BCM to deactivate the headlamps. |
| Automatic High Beams | The automatic high beam feature is a customer programmable to either ON or OFF. This feature is available for vehicles equipped with a Combined Rear View Mirror Module (CRVMM) or with a DASM. With either component equipped, the auto high beam feature monitors road conditions and ambient lighting levels to determine the appropriate times to activate or deactivate the high beam lamps. for further operation information. Refer to AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMS . |
| Cornering Lamps | The Cornering Lights function comprises two algorithms, one based on the steering angle or one based on the turn signal. Both functionalities are be used when the cornering lights function is active. In case a conflict arises between the two, the functionality based on the steering angle is given priority to the expense of the strategy based on the turn lights. For steering angle, the BCM looks at the actual angle to determine when to turn on the cornering lamp. The average steering able resting range is 100 degrees. The minimum angle threshold is 40 degrees or lower while the maximum is 160 degrees or higher. When the steering angle meets the minimum or maximum threshold, the cornering lamps are activated until the angle falls back within the normal range. For the turn signal strategy, the fog lamps are activated according to the status of the signal lamps. When the turn signal lamps are active, so is the respective side cornering lamp. The cornering lamps have requirements to be met before they will operate. Those requirements are:
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| Daytime Running Lamps | DRLs are standard equipment on vehicles manufactured for sale in Canada and optional on vehicles manufactured for the United States. Canadian "Sport" vehicles illuminate the high beam filament of each headlamp bulb at a reduced intensity to serve as the DRL units. When the vehicle is equipped with the fender mounted two bulb lamp or LED lamp, the DRL is the white portion of the fender mounted lamp. Select for operation information. Refer to DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) . Certain models are can be equipped with optional mirror running lamps that operate in tandem with the DRL system. |
| Exterior Lamp Fail-Safe Operation | The IPC and the BCM provide a fail-safe feature which will automatically turn ON the low beam headlamps and all park lamps when the ignition position is in the ON position and there is no detected communication over the LIN or CAN data buses. |
| Exterior Lamp Load Shedding | The BCM provides a battery saver feature which will automatically turn OFF all exterior lamps that remain ON with the ignition position in the LOCK position after a timed interval of about eight minutes. For further load shed operation information. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) . |
| Hazard Warning Lamps | The hazard warning lamps include the bulbs, reflectors and lenses of each lamp in the right and left, front and rear turn signal circuits. Select for operation information. Refer to HAZARD WARNING LAMPS . |
| Headlamp Delay | The standard equipment low or high beam headlamps remain illuminated for a customer-programmable delay period of 0 (disabled), 30, 60 or 90 seconds when the headlamps are turned OFF after the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position. Select for operation information. Refer to HEADLAMP DELAY . |
| Headlamps ON with Wipers (HOWW) | HOWW is a feature designed to automatically turn on the headlamps when the wiper system is activated. This is a customer programmable option. HOWW is active when the option is enabled, the headlamp switch is in the AUTO position, the ignition state is RUN and the engine RPM is at or above 450 RPM. HOWW is cancelled by rotating the headlamp switch out of the AUTO position or disabling in the customer programmable options menu. |
| Illuminated Approach | Illuminated approach activates the exterior lamps up to 90 seconds to help see obstacles when approaching the vehicle. This is a customer programmable feature that allows the customer to set this feature into one of four different selections:
Refer to ILLUMINATED APPROACH for operation information. |
| Manual Headlamp Leveling - Export Only | Headlamp leveling is available only in certain markets where it is required equipment. A headlamp leveling actuator motor attached to each headlamp mounting collar and a headlamp leveling switch is located on the instrument panel next to the dimmer control switch. This headlamp leveling switch is a rotated by the driver to select one of four headlight leveling options. Each selectable option corresponds to a load chart provided to the customer in the owners manual. By selecting any of these options, the customer is allowed to maintain proper headlight beam position with the road surface regardless of the vehicle load. |
| Optical Horn | Also known as flash-to-pass, the beam selection function of the left multifunction switch control stalk has a momentary intermediate position that allows the headlamp high beams to be flashed momentarily, without changing the headlamp beam selection. |
| Remote Start Lighting | Remote start lighting is a customer programmable feature. If the BCM receives a remote start request from the RFH module, the BCM activates all of the vehicle park lamps after the ignition state transitions from START to RUN. During a remote start event, the BCM will still honor an illuminated approach request. |
| Signature Lighting | The signature lighting is used as a decorative lighting feature to enhance the vehicles styling and visibility. Signature lighting is not a customer programmable feature. Select for operation information. Refer to SIGNATURE LIGHTING . |