instrument panel Ram 2500 2017 Workshop Manual

CAUTION!(Continued)
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories 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 cup holder 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.
Power Inverter Outlet
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To turn on the power outlet, simply plug in the device. The
outlet automatically turns off when the device is un-
plugged.
NOTE:Due to built-in overload protection, the power
inverter will shut down if the power rating is exceeded.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
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. Connec-
tions 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 instrument cluster display. 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.
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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.
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.
Front Cupholders For Bucket Seats
Rear Armrest Cupholder
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Some vehicles may be equipped with a rear cupholder that
consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience.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.
Rear Cup Wells
Glove Compartment
1 — Upper Glove Compartment
2 — Lower Glove Compartment
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...........235
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..................236
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........240
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ...............241
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............249
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ..............262
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ..............264
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ...............266
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........267
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Controls .........267
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Screens ..........270
▫ Oil Life Reset ......................... .272
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .......................... .273▫
Instrument Cluster Display Messages .........280
▫ Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ......................... .282
 CYBERSECURITY ....................... .285
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ...................286
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate .................288
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ...............288
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 5.0 Personal Settings ..............288
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Personal Settings ......307
 UCONNECT RADIOS ....................326
 IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . . .326
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .3274

▫Radio Operation ....................... .327
▫ CD Player — If Equipped .................327
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ............328
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . . .328
▫ Regulatory And Safety Information ..........328
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....................330
▫ Manual Climate Controls Without
A Touchscreen — If Equipped .............330
▫ Climate Controls With a Touchscreen .........335
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ......................... .345
▫ Operating Tips ....................... .346
 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR ...............349
 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION .........350
▫ Introducing Uconnect ....................350
▫ Get Started .......................... .351
▫ Basic Voice Commands ...................352
▫ Radio .............................. .354▫
Media .............................. .356
▫ Phone .............................. .358
▫ Voice Text Reply ...................... .360
▫ Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV) ...................361
▫ Navigation (8.4 /8.4 NAV) ................362
▫ Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 NAV) .............363
▫ Vehicle Health Alert ....................363
▫ Register (8.4/8.4 NAV) ...................364
▫ Mobile App (8.4/8.4 NAV) ................365
▫ Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 NAV) ...............366
▫ Y

elp (8.4/8.4 NAV) ..................... .367
▫ SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV) ..........368
▫ Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped ..............369
▫ Do Not Disturb ....................... .372
▫ General Information .....................373
▫ Additional Information ...................373
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet13 — 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 Equipped
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Base Instrument Clusters
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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 “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 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 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.
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 “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. 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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