Dodge Ram 2500 (2016 year). Manual

CAUTION!

It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the full
rearward position to resist damage when entering a
car wash or a narrow location.

Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped

Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror
positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the
ground rearward of the front doors. The outside mirrors
will move slightly downward from the present position
when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. The outside
mirrors will then return to the original position when the
vehicle is shifted out of the REVERSE position. Each
stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mir-
rors in Reverse position.

NOTE:

The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not turned

on when delivered from the factory.

If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the Uconnect sys-
tem. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information
Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.

Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped

If equipped with power folding mirrors, they can be
electrically folded rearward and unfolded into the drive
position.

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The switch for the power folding mirrors is located
between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
Push the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, push
the switch a second time and the mirrors will return to
the normal driving position.

If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled,
a potential extra button push is required to get the
mirrors back to the home position. If the mirror does not
electrically fold check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot
area which can cause excessive drag.

Power Folding Mirror Switch

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Resetting the Power Folding Outside Mirrors

You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if the
following occurs:

• The mirrors are accidentally blocked while folding.
• The mirrors are accidentally manually folded/

unfolded.

• The mirrors come out of the unfolded position.
• The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving

speeds.

To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and unfold them
by pushing the button (this may require multiple button
pushes). This resets them to their normal position.

NOTE:

• The power fold mirrors are designed to operate while

the vehicle is stationary or traveling at moderate
speeds. If you attempt to power fold the mirrors at
high speeds they may not fully open or close. You
should slow down to a moderate speed and complete
the operation.

• When pushing the power fold button 10 or more times

in one minute the system shuts down for one minute
to protect the motors from over heating.

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Power Mirrors — If Equipped

The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.

The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but-
tons and a four-way mirror control switch.

To adjust a mirror, push either the L (left) or R (right)
button to select the mirror that you want to adjust.

Power Mirror Controls Location

Power Mirror Controls

1 — Mirror Select Buttons
2 — Four-Way Mirror Control Switch

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Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to
move.

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature can be activated whenever you turn on the

rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear
Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.

Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped

The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside automatic dimming mirror and will auto-
matically adjust for headlight glare when the inside
mirror adjusts.

Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror
head to provide a greater vision range when towing

Power Mirror Movement

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extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-
board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped in or
out).

NOTE:

Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to

entering an automated car wash.

A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror
and can be adjusted separately.

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

Trailer Towing Position

Blindspot Mirror

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the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto-
matically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.

“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If
Equipped

The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi-
tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the
sun.

To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor
downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the
“Slide-On-Rod” until the sun visor is in the desired
position.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

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SEATS

Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.

WARNING!

• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or

outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

“Slide-On-Rod” Extender

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Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped

Some models may be equipped with an eight-way power
driver’s seat. The power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. There are two
power seat switches that are used to control the move-
ment of the seat cushion and the seatback.

Power Seat Switches

1 — Power Seat Switch
2 — Power Seatback Switch

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Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward

The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
Push the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position has been reached.

Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down

The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch. The seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.

Tilting The Seat Up Or Down

The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front
or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position is reached.

Reclining The Seatback

The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward,
the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position is reached.

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.

Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.

• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat

belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the

shoulder belt is no longer resting against your

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WARNING! (Continued)

chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt, which could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to
the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s
path.

Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped

Some models are equipped with a six-way power pas-
senger seat. The power seat switch is located on the
outboard side of the seat. The switch is used to control
the movement of the seat and seat cushion.

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward

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Power Lumbar — If Equipped

Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats
may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power
lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the
power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the
lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease
the lumbar support.

Heated Seats — If Equipped

On some models, the front and rear seats may be
equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions and
seat backs.

Lumbar Control Switch

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WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin

because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that

insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface tempera-
ture of the seat.

Front Heated Seats

The front heated seats control buttons are located on the
center instrument panel below the climate controls.

If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the front
heated seats control buttons are also located within the
climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.

• Press the heated seat button

once to turn the HI

setting On.

• Press the heated seat button

a second time to turn

the LO setting On.

• Press the heated seat button

a third time to turn

the heating elements OFF.

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time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating
the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automati-
cally after approximately 45 minutes.

NOTE:

The engine must be running for the heated seats

to operate.

Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start

On models that are equipped with Remote Start, the
drivers seat can be programmed to come on during a
remote start.

Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.

Rear Heated Seats

On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped
with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these
seats are located on the rear of the center console.

There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. You can
choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. Amber indica-
tor lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use.
Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for LO
and none for OFF.

Push the switch once to select HI-level heating.
Push the switch a second time to select LO-
level heating. Push the switch a third time to
shut the heating elements OFF.

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NOTE:

• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within

two to five minutes.

• The engine must be running for the heated seats to

operate.

When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes
of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the
normal HI-level. If the HI-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to LO-level after ap-
proximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that
time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two
to one, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will
turn OFF automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

Ventilated Seats — If Equipped

Located in the seat cushion are small fans that draw the
air from the passenger compartment and move air

through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep
the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient
temperatures. The fans operate at two speeds, HI and LO.

The front ventilated seats control buttons are located on
the center instrument panel below the climate controls.

If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the front
ventilated seats control buttons are also located within
the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.

• Press the ventilated seat button

once to choose HI.

• Press the ventilated seat button

a second time to

choose LO.

• Press the ventilated seat button

a third time to

turn the ventilated seat OFF.

NOTE:

The engine must be running for the ventilated

seats to operate.

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Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start

On models that are equipped with remote start, the
ventilated seats can be programmed to come on during a
remote start.

Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped

Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The
manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat
cushion at the front edge of each seat.

Manual Seat Adjuster

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