instrument panel Ram 3500 2011 Owner's Guide

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features............... 201
Switch Bank Button Description........... 202
▫Upper Switch Bank................... 202
▫Lower Switch Bank................... 203
Instrument Cluster — Base............... 204
Instrument Cluster — Premium........... 205
Instrument Cluster Descriptions........... 206
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped.......................... 223▫EVIC Displays...................... 225
▫Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance
To Empty (DTE) — If Equipped.......... 231
▫Trip Functions...................... 233
▫Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features)......... 234
▫TirePsi ........................... 234
▫Units............................. 235
▫Compass / Temperature Display......... 236
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▫Customer-Programmable Features
(System Setup)...................... 238
Media Center 730N/430/430N (RER/RBZ/
RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped . . . 244
▫Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped................ 244
▫Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped...................... 245
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)......... 245
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 245
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 248
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 251
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 253Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales
Code RES+RSC)....................... 254
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 254
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 260
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 262
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 265
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 265
▫Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped........................ 266
▫Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped...................... 270
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Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 0.5 —
If Equipped.......................... 270
▫Connecting The iPod................. 271
▫Using This Feature................... 272
▫Controlling The iPodUsing
Radio Buttons....................... 272
▫Play Mode......................... 272
▫List Or Browse Mode................. 274
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 1.0 —
If Equipped.......................... 276
▫Connecting The iPodOr External USB
Device............................ 276
▫Using This Feature................... 277▫Controlling The iPodOr External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons............. 277
▫Play Mode......................... 277
▫List Or Browse Mode................. 279
▫Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)........ 281
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ —
If Equipped.......................... 282
Steering Wheel Audio Controls —
If Equipped.......................... 283
▫Radio Operation..................... 284
▫CD Player......................... 284
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance.............. 285
Radio Operation And Mobile Phones....... 285
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Climate Controls...................... 285
▫Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System............................ 286
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
— If Equipped...................... 290
▫Summer Operation................... 295▫Winter Operation.................... 295
▫Vacation/Storage.................... 296
▫Window Fogging And Frosting.......... 296
▫Outside Air Intake................... 296
▫Operating Tips...................... 297
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Transfer Case Position Switch
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 14 — Ignition Switch
3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 15 — Hood Release
4 — Upper Switch Bank 10 — Cup Holders 16 — Parking Brake Release
5 — Upper Glove Compartment 11 — Climate Controls
6 — Lower Glove Compartment 12 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter
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SWITCH BANK BUTTON DESCRIPTION
Upper Switch Bank
The upper switch bank is located on the center of the
instrument panel.1. TOW/HAUL
Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information.
2. ESC OFF
Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information.
3. HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
Refer to “What To Do In Emergencies” for more infor-
mation.
4. 115V POWER INVERTER
Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”
for more information.
5. REAR PARK ASSIST
Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”
for more information.
6. TPMS LIGHT LOAD — IF EQUIPPED
Refer to “Starting And Operating” for more information.
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Lower Switch Bank
The lower switch bank is located on the center of the
instrument panel.1. HEATED SEATS
Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”
for more information.
2. VENTILATED SEATS
Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”
for more information.
3. HEATED STEERING WHEEL
Refer to “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”
for more information.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in Revolutions
Per Minute (RPM).
CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer
pointer at high RPM for extended periods. Engine
damage may occur.
2. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven
more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either
indicator remains on and does not flash, or flashes at a
rapid rate.
3. Fuel Gauge
Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position.
4. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
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