Ram 1500 2016 (Special services) Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: RAM, Model Year: 2016, Model line: 1500, Model: Ram 1500 2016Pages: 32, PDF Size: 0.55 MB
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LIGHTS
Dome Light
The special service dome light has three positions. Posi-
tion one is used for white light, and position two is used
for red LED light. Always remember to return the dome
light switch to the OFF (center) position when finished
using to prevent discharging the vehicle battery.NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated
approach lights under the outside mirrors they can be
turned off through the instrument cluster or the Uconnect
radio. For further information refer to “EVIC” or ”DID”
and “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” in your owners manual on the DVD.
Dome Light
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .........................22
▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features). . .24
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) ......24
▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features). . .264
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful
information by pushing the switches mounted on the
steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following:
•
Digital Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Fuel Economy Info
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Stop/Start Info (If Equipped)
• Trailer Tow
• Stored Messages
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect 5.0 &
8.4 radio)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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•Settings
• Turn Menu Off
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel: •
UP Arrow Button
Push and release the UParrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and sub-
menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio,
Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the DOWNarrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Au-
dio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
• RIGHT Arrow Button
Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to
access/select the information screens or sub-
menu screens of a main menu item. Push and
hold the RIGHTarrow button for two seconds
to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.
EVIC Steering Wheels Buttons
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•LEFT Arrow Button
Push the LEFTarrow button to return to the
main menu from an info screen or submenu
item.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted
in the EVIC. Push and release the RIGHT
arrow button and Coolant Temp will be dis-
played. Push the RIGHTarrow button to scroll to the
Engine Hour information submenu:
Engine Hours
The Engine Hours submenu will display the following:
• Idle Hours
• Drive Hours
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)
The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.
Driver Information Display (DID)
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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) The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
DID Controls
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•UP Arrow Button
Push and release the UParrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and
submenus.
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the DOWNarrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus.
• RIGHT Arrow Button
Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to
access/select the information screens or sub-
menu screens of a main menu item. Push and
hold the RIGHTarrow button for two seconds
to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset. •
LEFT Arrow Button
Push and release the LEFTarrow button to
return to the main menu from an info screen or
submenu item.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted
in the DID. Push and release the RIGHTarrow
button and Coolant Temp will be displayed.
Push the RIGHTarrow button to scroll to the Engine
Hour information submenu:
Engine Hours
The Engine Hours submenu will display the following:
• Idle Hours
• Drive Hours
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ............28
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Special Service vehicles are equipped with heavy-duty
parts that are designed specifically for the varying de-
mands and unique requirements under which they are
operated. This booklet illustrates and describes the op-
eration of unique features and equipment that are either
standard or optional on this vehicle. A description of
features and equipment no longer available, or not
ordered on this vehicle, may also be included. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that is not on this vehicle.Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may reduce
vehicle performance and operational capabilities, ad-
versely affect the safety of you and your passengers, as
well as restrict your warranty coverage. Refer to the
“Maintenance Schedule” in the Owner ’s Manual for the
proper maintenance intervals.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products, without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
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INDEX
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