instrument panel Ram 1500 2019 Owner's Guide

Front Bench Seat Storage — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with a front bench seat, storage
can be found by folding down the center seat back. A
console storage area and cupholders are available. With the
seatback in the upright position, lifting the seat bottom also
reveals a storage location.There is a storage drawer located in the lower center of the
instrument panel. It can be released by pushing the access
button above it. The drawer is actuator assisted once the
access button is pushed. Pull drawer outward to the fully
open position.
Front Bench Seat Storage
1 — Console Storage Latch
2 — Storage Below Seat Bottom
Storage Drawer
1 — Access Button
2 — Storage Drawer
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If equipped, a 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum) inverter may
be located inside the ram box of your vehicle. The inverter
can be turned on by the Instrument Panel Power Inverter
switch located to the left of the steering wheel. This
inverter can power cellular phones, electronics and other
low power devices requiring power up to 400 Watts.
Certain high-end video game consoles exceed this power
limit, as will most power tools.If equipped, there may be a 115 Volt (400 Watts Maximum)
inverter located to the right of the center stack, just below
the climate controls. This inverter can power cellular
phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring
power up to 400 Watts. Certain high-end video game
consoles exceed this power limit, as will most power tools.
Ram Box Power Inverter
Instrument Panel Power Inverter Switch
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .....162
▫ Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions .162
 PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........165
▫ Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions .....165
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........167
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Controls .........167
▫ Oil Life Reset ......................... .169
▫ Display Menu Items .....................170
▫ Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ......................... .177
 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .........179▫
Red Warning Lights .....................179
▫ Yellow Warning Lights ...................184
▫ Yellow Indicator Lights ...................189
▫ Green Indicator Lights ...................191
▫ White Indicator Lights ...................192
▫ Blue Indicator Lights ....................193
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .194
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................ .194
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .......................... .1954

BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Tachometer•Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000). 2. Voltmeter
•When the vehicle is in the RUN state, the gauge
indicates the electrical system voltage. The pointer
should stay within the normal range if the battery is
Base / Midline Instrument Cluster
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charged. If the pointer moves to either extreme left or
right and remains there during normal driving, the
electrical system should be serviced.
NOTE: In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, a reduced
voltage may be present during an Autostop.
3. Instrument Cluster Display
•When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the instrument cluster display messages. Refer
to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
4. Oil Pressure Gauge •The pointer should always indicate the oil pressure
when the engine is running. A continuous high or low
reading under normal driving conditions may indicate
a lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service
should be obtained from an authorized dealer.
NOTE: In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, an oil pres-
sure indication of zero is normal during an Autostop. 5. Speedometer
•Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Fuel Gauge •The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located.
7. Temperature Gauge
•The gauge pointer shows engine coolant temperature.
The pointer positioned 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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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for
service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look
under the hood yourself, see “Servicing And Mainte-
nance.” Follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam-
age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H,” turn the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Tachometer•Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000). 2. Instrument Cluster Display
•When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the instrument cluster display messages. Refer
to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Premium Instrument Cluster
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3. Speedometer•Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge •The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located.
5. Temperature Gauge
•The gauge pointer shows engine coolant temperature.
The pointer positioned 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.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for
service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look
under the hood yourself, see “Servicing And Mainte-
nance.” Follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam-
age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H,” turn the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle will be equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the driver. With
the ignition in the STOP/OFF mode, opening/closing of a
door will activate the display for viewing, and display the
total miles, or kilometers, in the odometer. Your instrument
cluster display is designed to display important informa-
tion about your vehicle’s systems and features. Using a
driver interactive display located on the instrument panel,
your instrument cluster display can show you how sys-
tems are working and give you warnings when they are
not. The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to
scroll through the main menus and submenus. You can
access the specific information you want and make selec-
tions and adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Controls
The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive
display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Base Instrument Cluster Display
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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The instrument cluster display menu items may consist of
the following:
•Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Driver Assist
• Fuel Economy Info
• Trip •
Stop/Start
• Trailer Tow
• Audio
• Stored Messages
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect touch-
screen radio)
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following instrument cluster display control
buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel:
Premium Instrument Cluster Display
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
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