fuel Ram 1500 2015 Owner's Guide

Setting Names
Setting Names Ab-
breviated (Left Sub-
menu Layer)
Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
33 Compass Variance Compass Var1-15 increments of 1
34 Calibrate Compass Compass CalCancel; Calibrate
35 Fuel Saver Display Fuel SaverOn; Off
Turn Menu OFF
Push and release theRIGHTarrow button to exit the
main menu.
Push and release any EVIC control button to enter the
EVIC main menu again.
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DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)
The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.
The DID Menu items consists of the following:
•Digital Speedometer
•Vehicle Info
•Fuel Economy Info
•Trip A
•Trip B
•Stop/Start Info (If Equipped)
•Trailer Tow
•Audio
•Stored Messages
•Screen Setup
•Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect® 5.0
& 8.4 radio)
Driver Information Display (DID)
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•Traction Control Off
•Washer Fluid Low
•Oil Pressure Low
•Oil Change Due
•Fuel Low
•Service Antilock Brake System
•Service Electronic Throttle Control
•Service Power Steering
•Cruise Off
•Cruise Ready
•Cruise Set To XXX MPH
•Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to
XX”
•Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS)
•Service Tire Pressure System
•Parking Brake Engaged
•Brake Fluid Low
•Service Electronic Braking System
•Engine Temperature Hot
•Battery Voltage Low
•Service Electronic Throttle Control
•Lights On
•Right Turn Signal Light Out
•Left Turn Signal Light Out
•Turn Signal On
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•Sound Horn with Remote Lock: Off; 1st Press; 2nd
Press
•Vehicle Not in Park
•Key in Ignition
•Key in Ignition Lights On
•Remote Start Active Key to Run
•Remote Start Active Push Start Button
•Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
•Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
•Remote Start Aborted Door Open
•Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
•Remote Start Aborted Trunk Open
•Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
•Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset
•Service Airbag System
•Service Airbag Warning Light
•Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
•Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
•Door Open
•Doors Open
•Gear Not Available
•Shift Not Allowed
•Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse
•Autostick Unavailable Service Required
•Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req.
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•Stop/Start Not Ready – If Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Hood Open – If Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Battery Charging – If Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Trailer Tow/Haul Selected – If
Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready 4WD/Low Range Selected – If
Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Fuel Level Low – If Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Steep Incline – If Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Extreme Outside Temperature –
If Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Engine Temperature Too High –
If Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Engine Temperature Too Low –
If Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled – If
Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Driver Door Open – If Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Cabin Cooling Or Heating – If
Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Not Ready Max Cooling Or
Heating – If Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Max Cooling Or Heating Se-
lected – If Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Front Defrost Selected – If
Equipped
•Stop/Start Not Ready Steering Wheel Turned – If
Equipped
•Stop/Start Autostop Active – If Equipped
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•Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap-
proachesH,this indicator will illuminate and a single
chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further
overheating will cause the temperature gauge to passH,
a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed
to cool.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for more information.
•Electric Power Steering Malfunction Warning Light
This telltale is on when the Electric Power
Steering is not operating and needs service.
•Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light
This telltale is on when the Trailer Brake has
been disconnected.
DID Yellow Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable yellow caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Low Fuel Telltale
When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal
(11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
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•Air Suspension Payload Protection Telltale — If
Equipped
This telltale will turn on to indicate that the
maximum payload may have been exceeded or
load leveling cannot be achieved at its current
ride height.
Protection Mode will automatically be selected in order
to “protect” the air suspension system, air suspension
adjustment is limited due to payload.
•Service Stop/Start System Telltale — If Equipped
This telltale will turn on to indicate that the
Stop/Start is Unavailable, service Stop/Start
system.
•Loose Fuel Filler Cap
This telltale will turn on to indicate that the fuel
filler cap may be loose.
DID White Telltales
•Electronic Speed Control Ready
This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is ON. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
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•If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service
Tire Pressure System” is displayed.
•Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be
reset.
•Refer to the#Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS)
under#Starting and Operating#for further informa-
tion.
•Air Suspension – If Equipped
•Transmission Temperature – Automatic Transmis-
sion Only
•Oil Temperature
•Oil Life
•Battery Voltage — If Equipped
•Gauge Summary:
•Coolant Temp.
•Transmission Temp. (automatic only)
•Oil Temperature
•Oil Pressure
•Engine Hours
Fuel Economy
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button until the Fuel Economy Menu icon/title
is highlighted. Push and hold theRIGHT
arrow button to reset feature.
•Range
•Current MPG or L/100 km
•Average MPG or L/100 km
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)
Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
33Compass VarianceCompass Var1-15 increments of 1
34Calibrate CompassCompass CalCancel; Calibrate
35Fuel Saver DisplayFuel SaverOn; Off
36 Park Assist Front Chime Vol-
ume
Park Assist Front Chime Vol-
ume
On; Off
37 Park Assist Rear Chime Volume Park Assist Rear Chime VolumeOn; Off4
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Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available.
•Display Mode
When in this display you may select the Auto or Manual
display settings. To change Mode status, press and re-
lease the “Auto” or “Manual” button on the touchscreen.
Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu.
•Set Language
When in this display, you may select one of multiple
languages (English/Français/Español) for all display no-
menclature, including the trip functions and the naviga-
tion system (if equipped). Press the “Language” button
on the touchscreen and select from “English,” “Français,”
or “Español.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•Units
When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC/
DID, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped)
changed between US and Metric units of measure. Press
“US” or “Metric” to make your selection. Press the back
arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
•Touchscreen Beep
When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the
sound heard when a touchscreen button is pressed. To
change the Mode status, press and release the “On” or
“Off” button on the touchscreen. Press the back arrow/
Done button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu
•Fuel Saver Display — If Equipped
This feature will allow you to enable fuel saver mode and
will be displayed in the EVIC/DID. Press the “Fuel Saver
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