instrument panel Ram 1500 2016 Workshop Manual

CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED
A removable cigar lighter and ash receiver are available.
For vehicles with a bench seat the cupholder tray can be
used to hold the ash receiver.
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
A 115 Volt (150 Watts Maximum) outlet is located on the
center stack of the instrument panel, to the right of the
radio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics
and other low power devices requiring power up to 150
Watts. Certain high-end video game consoles will exceed
this power limit, as will most power tools.
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded,
the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset.
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AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED
There can be up to five auxiliary switches located in the
lower switch bank of the instrument panel which can be
used to power various electronic devices and PTO
(Power Take Off) – If Equipped. If Power Take Off is
equipped, it will take the place of the fifth Auxiliary
switch. Connections to the switches are found under the
hood in the connectors attached to the auxiliary Power
Distribution Center.
You have the ability to configure the functionality of the
auxiliary switches via the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID). All
switches can now be configured for setting the switch
type operation to latching or momentary, power source of
either battery or ignition, and ability to hold last state
across key cycles.NOTE:Holding last state conditions are met when
switch type is set to latching and power source is set to
ignition.
For further information on using the auxiliary switches,
please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing
www.rambodybuilder.com and choosing the appropriate
links.
CUPHOLDERS
Front Seat Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats)
The cupholders are located on the backside of the center
portion of the front seat (20). Fold down the center
section of the front seat to gain access to the cupholders.
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Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor
Storage Bin
For vehicles equipped with bucket seats two cupholders
are located next to the center console storage bin.
Rear Cupholders — If Equipped
Some vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders located
in the center armrest.
Some vehicles may be equipped with a rear cupholder
that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger conve-
nience.
Front Cupholders For Bucket Seats
Rear Armrest Cupholder
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STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side
of the instrument panel and features both an upper and
lower storage area.To open the upper glove compartment push upward on
the handle release. The glove compartment door will
automatically open.
Rear Cup WellsGlove Compartment1 — Upper Glove Compartment
2 — Lower Glove Compartment
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES..........290
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE (EVIC) . .291
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM (DID) . .294
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS.......297
▫Red Telltale Indicator Lights..............298
▫Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights............310
▫Green Telltale Indicator Lights............328
▫White Telltale Indicator Light.............332
▫Blue Telltale Indicator Light..............333ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)..............................334
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays — 3.5” Display................336
▫Oil Life Reset........................338
▫EVIC Selectable Menu Items.............339
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID).....355
▫Driver Information Display (DID) Displays . . .357
▫Oil Life Reset........................359
▫DID Messages........................3604

▫DID Selectable Menu Items..............365
UCONNECT SETTINGS..................379
▫Buttons On The Faceplate................381
▫Buttons On The Touchscreen..............381
▫Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0
Personal Settings......................381
▫Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
8.4A/8.4AN Personal Settings............398
UCONNECT RADIOS...................417
iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .417
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED...........................418
▫Radio Operation......................419
▫CD Player — If Equipped................419CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE...........419
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . .420
▫Regulatory And Safety Information.........420
CLIMATE CONTROLS...................422
▫Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen —
If Equipped.........................422
▫Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If
Equipped...........................427
▫Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen —
If Equipped.........................432
▫Climate Control Functions...............438
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......440
▫Operating Tips.......................441
PERSONALIZED MENU BAR.............445
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UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION........445
▫Introducing Uconnect...................445
▫Get Started..........................447
▫Basic Voice Commands..................449
▫Radio..............................451
▫Media..............................452
▫Phone..............................454
▫Voice Text Reply......................455
▫Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)..................457
▫Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)................458▫Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN)............459
▫Register (8.4A/8.4AN)..................460
▫Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)...............461
▫Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)..............462
▫Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN).....................464
▫SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN).........465
▫Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped.............466
▫Do Not Disturb......................466
▫General Information...................467
▫Additional Information.................467
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Gear Selector/Transfer Case Position
Switch — If Equipped
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet — If Equipped 14 — Ignition Switch
3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 15 — Hood Release
4 — Hazard Switch 10 — Instrument Panel Drawer 16 — Parking Brake Release
5 — Upper Glove Compartment 11 — Climate Controls
6 — Lower Glove Compartment 12 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter — If
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE (EVIC)
Midline EVIC Instrument Cluster — If Equipped
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1. Tachometer
•Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000).
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
•When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) messages. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
3. Speedometer
•Indicates vehicle speed.4. Fuel Gauge
•The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
5. Temperature Gauge
•The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
•The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem-
perature 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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