brake Ram 2500 2016 Owner's Guide

•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.
• Transmission Getting Hot Push Brake
• Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool
• Transmission Cool Ready to Drive
• Trailer Brake Disconnected
• Service Transmission
• Service Shifter
• Engage Park Brake to Prevent Rolling •
Transmission Too cold Idle with Engine On
• Washer Fluid Low
• Service Air Suspension System
• Heavy Duty Air Suspension System Disabled
• Selected Ride Height Not Permitted Due To Speed
• Selected Ride Height Not Permitted Due To Payload
• Selected Ride Height Not Permitted - Payload Too
Light
• Battery Low Start Engine To Change Ride Height
• Normal Ride Height Achieved
• Aerodynamic Ride Height Achieved
• Off Road 1 Ride Height Achieved
• Off Road 2 Ride Height Achieved
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•Average MPG or L/100 km
• Average MPH or km/h
• Elapsed Time
Hold the RIGHT
arrow button to reset all the
information.
Trip B
Push and release the UPorDOWNar-
row button until the Trip B icon/title is
highlighted in the DID. The Trip B informa-
tion will display the following:
• Distance MI or km
• Average MPG or L/100 km
• Average MPH or km/h
• Elapsed Time Hold the
RIGHT
arrow button to reset all the
information.
Stop/Start – If Equipped
Push and release the UPorDOWNar-
row button until the Stop/Start icon is high-
lighted in the DID. The DID will display the
Stop/Start status.
Trailer Tow
Push and release the UPorDOWNar-
row button until the Trailer Tow icon is high-
lighted. Push and release the RIGHT
arrow
button and the next screen will display the
following trailer trip information:
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake
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SettingsOptions
1 Upper Left
•None
• Compass
• Outside Temp.
• Time
• Range to Empty
• Average MPG (not available for CNG
models)
• Current MPG (not available for CNG
models)
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake Gain 4
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SettingsOptions
2 Upper Right
•None
• Compass
• Outside Temp. (Default)
• Time
• Range to Empty
• Average MPG (not available for CNG
models)
• Current MPG (not available for CNG
models)
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake Gain
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SettingsOptions
3 Lower Left
•None (Default)
• Compass
• Outside Temp.
• Time
• Range to Empty
•
Average MPG (not available for CNG models)
•Current MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Trailer Brake Gain
4 Lower Right•None (Default)
• Compass
• Outside Temp.
• Time
• Range to Empty
•
Average MPG (not available for CNG models)
•Current MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Trailer Brake Gain 4
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SettingsOptions
5 Upper Gauge
•None (Default)
• Trans Temp.
• Oil Temp.
• Oil Life
• Current MPG (not available for CNG
models)
• Trailer Brake Gain
6 Lower Gauge•None (Default)
• Trans Temp.
• Oil Temp.
• Oil Life
• Current MPG (not available for CNG
models)
• Trailer Brake Gain
7 Odometer•000
• 000.0
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
31 Brake Type Brake TypeLight Electric; Heavy Electric;
Light EOH; Heavy EOH
32 Trailer Name Trailer Name
•Trailer # (# is equal to slot
position)
• Boat
• Car
• Cargo
• Dump
• Equipment
• Flatbed
• Gooseneck
• Horse
• Livestock
• Motorcycle
• Snowmobile
• Travel 4
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Buttons On The Faceplate
Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect
system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition,
there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right
side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instru-
ment panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through
menus and change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the
center of the control knob one or more times to select or
change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Your Uconnect system may also have Screen Off and
Back buttons located below the Uconnect system.
Push the Screen Off button to turn off the Uconnect
touchscreen. Push the Screen Off button a second time to
turn the touchscreen on.
Push the Back button to exit out of a Menu or certain
option on the Uconnect system.
Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the
Uconnect display.
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
5.0 Personal Settings
Push the MORE or SETTINGS button on the faceplate,
then press the “Settings” button on the touchscreen (if
equipped) to display the settings menu screen. In this
mode the Uconnect system allows you to access pro-
grammable features that may be equipped such as Dis-
play, Units, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance,
Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort (if equipped),
Engine Off Options, Suspension, Trailer Brake, Audio,
Compass Settings, Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup (if
equipped), Restore Settings, Clear Personal Data and
System Information.
NOTE:Only one category may be selected at a time.
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or the ignition is switched to the OFF position. To set the
ParkView Backup Camera Delay push the SETTINGS
button on the faceplate, then the “Safety & Driving
Assistance” button on the touchscreen. Press the
“Parkview Backup camera Delay” button on the touch-
screen to turn the ParkView Delay ON or OFF.
•Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the system will automati-
cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your selection, press the
“Rain Sensing” button on the touchscreen and make your
selection.
• Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA)
system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function and operating information. To make your selection, press
the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen and
make your selection.
Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen,
the following settings will be available:
•
Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the amount of time the headlights remain on after the
engine is shut off. To change the Headlight Off Delay
setting, press the “Headlight Off Delay” button on the
touchscreen and choose either “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90”
buttons on the touchscreen to select your desired time
interval.
• Headlight Illumination On Approach
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the amount of time the headlights remain on when the4
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•Automatic Aero Mode (1500 Model Only)
When this feature is selected the Ride Height will auto-
matically be adjusted depending on the vehicle speed. To
make your selection, press the “Aero Mode” button on
the touchscreen, select “On” or “Off.”
• Tire Jack Mode
When this feature is selected the air suspension system is
disabled to prevent auto leveling of the suspension, while
the vehicle is on a jack changing a tire. To make your
selection, press the “Tire Jack Mode” button on the
touchscreen, select “On” or “Off.”
• Transport Mode
When this feature is selected the air suspension system is
disabled to assist with flat bed towing. To make your
selection, press the “Transport Mode” button on the
touchscreen, select “On” or “Off.” •
Wheel Alignment Mode
This feature prevents auto leveling of the air suspension
while performing a wheel alignment service. Before
performing a wheel alignment this mode must be en-
abled. Refer to your authorized dealer for further infor-
mation.
Trailer Brake
After pressing the “Trailer Brake” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
• Trailer Select
When this feature is selected, the Trailer Type can be
selected between “Trailer 1,” “Trailer 2,” “Trailer 3” and
“Trailer 4.”
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