Ram 1500 2019 Owner's Manual

Up And Down Arrow Buttons:
Using theupordown arrows allows you to cycle through
the Main Menu Items.
Left And Right Arrow Buttons:
Using the leftorright arrow button allows you to cycle
through the submenu items of the Main menu item.
NOTE:
• Holding the up/downorleft/right arrow button will
loop the user through the currently selected menu or
options presented on the screen.
•
Main menu and submenus wrap for continuous scrolling.
• Upon returning to a main menu, the last submenu
screen viewed within that main menu will be displayed.
OK Button:
For Digital Speedometer:
• Pushing the OKbutton changes units (mph or km/h).
For Screen Setup:
• OK button allows user to enter menu and submenus.
• Within each submenu layer, the upand down arrows
will allow the user to select the item of interest. •
Pushing the OKbutton makes the selection and a
confirmation screen will appear (returning the user to
the first page of the submenu).
• Pushing the leftarrow button will exit each submenu
layer and return to the main menu.
Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will
display in the instrument cluster display for five seconds
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indi-
cator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine
oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your
personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. To
turn off the message temporarily, push and release the OK
or arrow buttons. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure:
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition in the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
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2. Push and release thedownarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the rightarrow button to access the
”Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the OKbutton to reset oil life. If
conditions are met, the gauge and numeric display will
update to show 100%. If conditions are not met a popup
message of To reset oil life engine must be off with
ignition in run will be displayed (for five seconds), and
the user will remain at the Oil Life screen.
5. Push and release the upordown arrow button to exit
the submenu screen.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Display Menu Items
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
desired selectable menu icon is highlighted in the instru-
ment cluster display.
Speedometer
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
speedometer menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the OKbutton to cycle the
display between mph and km/h.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Vehicle Info menu icon is displayed in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the leftorright arrow
button to scroll through the information submenus and
push and release the OKbutton to select or reset the
resettable submenus.
• Tire Pressure
• Transmission Temperature (Automatic only)
• Oil Temperature
• Oil Life
• Air Suspension — If Equipped
• Coolant Temperature — If Equipped
• Oil Pressure — If Equipped
• Battery Voltage — If Equipped
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•Gauge Summary — If Equipped
• Engine Hours
Driver Assist — If Equipped
The Driver Assist menu displays the status of the ACC and
LaneSense systems.
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Driver Assist menu is displayed in the instrument cluster
display.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Feature
The instrument cluster display displays the current ACC
system settings. The information displayed depends on
ACC system status.
Push the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button
(located on the steering wheel) until one of the following
displays in the instrument cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adaptive
Cruise Control Off.” Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has
not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise
Control Ready.”
Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering
wheel) and the following will display in the instrument
cluster display:
ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the
instrument cluster.
The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC
activity occurs, which may include any of the following:
•
Distance Setting Change
• System Cancel
• Driver Override
• System Off
• ACC Proximity Warning
• ACC Unavailable Warning
For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating.”
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LaneSense — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current Lane-
Sense system settings. The information displayed depends
on LaneSense system status and the conditions that need to
be met. For further information, refer to “LaneSense — If
Equipped” in “Starting And Operating.”
Fuel Economy
Push and release theupordown arrow button until the
Fuel Economy menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and hold the OKbutton to reset
Average Fuel Economy.
• Current Fuel Economy Gauge
• Average Fuel Economy Value
• Range To Empty
Trip
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Trip menu item is highlighted in the instrument cluster
display. Push and release the rightorleft arrow buttons to
enter the submenus of Trip A and Trip B. The Trip A or Trip
B information will display the following:
• Distance •
Average Fuel Economy
• Elapsed Time
Push and hold OKbutton to reset all information.
Stop/Start — If Equipped
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Stop/Start icon/title is highlighted in the instrument clus-
ter display. The screen will display the Stop/Start status.
Trailer Tow
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Trailer Tow menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the rightorleft arrow
buttons to cycle through the following trailer trip
information:
• Trip (trailer specific) Distance: Push and hold the OK
button to reset the distance.
• Trailer Brake
• Output
• Type
• Gain
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Audio
Push and release theupordown arrow button until the
Audio Menu icon/title is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. This menu will display the audio source
information, including the Song name, Artist name, and
audio source with an accompanying graphic.
Phone Call Status
When a call is incoming, a Phone Call Status pop-up will
display on the screen. The pop-up will remain until the
phone is answered or ignored.
NOTE: The call status will temporarily replace the previ-
ous media source information displayed on the screen.
When the pop-up is no longer displayed, the display will
return to the last used screen.
Stored Messages
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Messages Menu item is highlighted. This feature shows the
number of stored warning messages. Push and release the
right orleft arrow buttons to cycle through stored
messages.
Screen Setup
NOTE: The Screen Setup feature can only be used while
the vehicle is in PARK.
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Screen Setup Menu Icon/Title is highlighted in the instru-
ment cluster display. Push and release the OKbutton to
enter the sub-menus and follow the prompts on the screen
as needed. The Screen Setup feature allows you to change
what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as
well as the location that information is displayed.
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Upper Left
• None
• Compass (default setting – Premium)
• Outside Temp (default setting – Base)
• Time
• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Current Fuel Economy
• Trip A Distance
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•Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip – If Equipped
• Trailer Brake – If Equipped
• Oil Pressure – If Equipped
• Coolant Temperature – If Equipped
• Oil Temperature – If Equipped
• Battery Voltage – If Equipped
• Transmission Temperature – If Equipped
• Oil Life – If Equipped
Upper Center
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp
• Time
• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Current Fuel Economy
• Trip A Distance •
Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip – If Equipped
• Audio
• Speedometer (default setting)
• Menu Title
Upper Right
• None
• Compass (default setting – Premium)
• Outside Temp (default setting – Base)
• Time
• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Current Fuel Economy
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip – If Equipped
• Trailer Brake – If Equipped
• Oil Pressure – If Equipped
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•Coolant Temperature – If Equipped
• Oil Temperature – If Equipped
• Battery Voltage – If Equipped
• Transmission Temperature – If Equipped
• Oil Life – If Equipped
Left Side – If Equipped
• None
• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Menu Icon (default setting)
• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Transmission Temperature
• Oil Life
Right Side – If Equipped
• None
• Range (default setting)
• Average Fuel Economy •
Menu Icon
• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Transmission Temperature
• Oil Life
Lower Left – If Equipped
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp
• Time
• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Current Fuel Economy
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake
• Oil Pressure
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•Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Battery Voltage (default setting)
• Transmission Temperature
• Oil Life
Lower Right – If Equipped
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp
• Time
• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Current Fuel Economy
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake •
Oil Pressure (default setting)
• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Battery Voltage
• Transmission Temperature
• Oil Life
Favorite Menus
• Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Driver Assist (show/hide) – If Equipped
• Fuel Economy (show/hide)
• Trip Info (show/hide)
• Stop/Start
• Trailer Tow (show/hide)
• Audio (show/hide)
• (Stored) Messages
• Screen Setup
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Current Gear
•Off (Default)
• On
Odometer
• No Decimal Point (Default)
• Decimal Point
Defaults
• Cancel
• Restore
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor
(IBS) to perform additional monitoring of the electrical
system and status of the vehicle battery.
In cases when the IBS detects charging system failure, or
the vehicle battery conditions are deteriorating, electrical
load reduction actions will take place to extend the driving
time and distance of the vehicle. This is done by reducing
power to or turning off non-essential electrical loads. Load reduction is only active when the engine is running.
It will display a message if there is a risk of battery
depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to
lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the current
drive cycle.
When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery
Saver On Some Systems May Have Reduced Power” will
appear in the instrument cluster.
These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state
of charge and continues to lose electrical charge at a rate
that the charging system cannot sustain.
NOTE:
•
The charging system is independent from load reduc-
tion. The charging system performs a diagnostic on the
charging system continuously.
• If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may indicate
a problem with the charging system. Refer to “Battery
Charge Warning Light” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
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The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped),
and vehicle functions which can be affected by load
reduction:
•Heated Seats/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
• Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
• HVAC System
• 115V AC Power Inverter System
• Audio and Telematics System
Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the
following conditions:
• The charging system cannot deliver enough electrical
power to the vehicle system because the electrical loads
are larger than the capability of charging system. The
charging system is still functioning properly.
• Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g.
HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights,
overloaded power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports)
during certain driving conditions (city driving, towing,
frequent stopping).
• Installing options like additional lights, upfitter electri-
cal accessories, audio systems, alarms and similar de-
vices. •
Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long
parking periods).
• The vehicle was parked for an extended period of time
(weeks, months).
• The battery was recently replaced and was not charged
completely.
• The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on
when the vehicle was parked.
• The battery was used for an extended period with the
engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers,
+12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaners, game
consoles and similar devices.
What to do when an electrical load reduction action
message is present (“Battery Saver On” or “Battery Saver
Mode”)
During a trip:
• Reduce power to unnecessary loads if possible:
– Turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior).
– Check what may be plugged in to power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports.
– Check HVAC settings (blower, temperature).
– Check the audio settings (volume).
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