light Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2016 Owner's Manual

•Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS)
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Lights On
• Right Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Turn Signal Light Out
• Turn Signal On •
Sound Horn with Remote Lock: Off; 1st Press; 2nd
Press
• Vehicle Not in Park
• Key in Ignition
• Key in Ignition Lights On
• Remote Start Active Key to Run
• Remote Start Active Push Start Button
• Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
• Remote Start Aborted Door Open
• Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted Trunk Open
• Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
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•Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset
• Service Airbag System
• Service Airbag Warning Light
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Door Open
• Doors Open
• Gear Not Available
• Shift Not Allowed
• Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse
• Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req.
• Transmission Getting Hot Press 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
• Autostop Duration – If Equipped
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, yellow telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
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DID Selectable Menu Items
Push and release theUPorDOWN arrow buttons until
the desired Selectable Menu icon/title is highlighted in
the DID.
Digital Speedometer
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Digital display icon is high-
lighted in the DID. Push and release the
RIGHT arrow button to change the display
between mph and km/h.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted
in the DID. Push and release the RIGHTarrow
button to enter the submenus items of Vehicle Info. follow the directional prompts to access or reset any
of the following Vehicle Info submenu items:
•
Tire Pressure:
– Tire Pressure Information System (3500 Series Heavy Duty Ram Trucks)
– A vehicle ICON is displayed with the tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON.
– If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service Tire Pressure System” is displayed.
– Tire Pressure is an information only function and cannot be reset.
– Refer to the Tire Pressure Information System
(TPIS)” under Starting and Operating for further
information.
• Transmission Temperature – Automatic Transmission
Only
• Oil Temperature
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•Oil Life
• Battery Voltage — If Equipped
• Gauge Summary:
– Coolant Temperature
– Transmission Temperature (automatic only)
– Oil Temperature
– Oil Pressure
• Engine Hours
Fuel Economy
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Fuel Economy Menu icon/title
is highlighted. Submenu item:
•
Range
• Current MPG or L/100 km
• Average MPG or L/100 km
• To reset the following features (Range, Current MPG
or L/100 km, or Average MPG / L/100 km), push hold
the RIGHT arrow button till features are reset.
• Dual Fuel Tank levels — If Equipped
• Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to display
the Fuel Tank Level submenu item. Your DID will
display the fuel levels of the Front and Rear fuel tanks.
• The fuel is automatically transferred from the Rear
tank to the Front tank based on both tank levels. Fuel
transfer is complete once the Front Fuel Level is
greater than the Rear Fuel Level.
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Trip A
Push and release theUPorDOWN arrow
button until the Trip A icon/title is highlighted
in the DID. The Trip A information will display
the following:
• Distance MI or km
• Average MPG or L/100 km
• Average MPH or km/h
• Elapsed Time
Hold the RIGHTarrow button to reset all the informa-
tion.
Trip B
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Trip B icon/title is highlighted
in the DID. The Trip B information will display
the following:
• Distance MI or km
• Average MPG or L/100 km
• Average MPH or km/h
• Elapsed Time
Hold the RIGHTarrow button to reset all the informa-
tion.
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Trailer Tow
Push and release theUPorDOWN arrow
button until the Trailer Tow icon is highlighted.
Push and release the RIGHTarrow button and
the next screen will display the following
trailer trip information:
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake
Audio
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Audio display icon is high-
lighted in the DID. Push and release the
RIGHT arrow button to display the active
source.
Stored Messages
Push and release the UParrow button until the
Messages display icon is highlighted in the
DID. This feature shows the number of stored
warning messages. Pushing the RIGHTarrow
button will allow you to see what the stored messages
are.
Screen Setup
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Screen Setup display icon is
highlighted in the DID. Push and release the
RIGHT arrow button to enter the Screen Setup
submenu. 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.
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbrevi-
ated (Left Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
5 Rain Sensing Wipers Auto Wipers On; Off
6 Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist On; Off
7 Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds; 90
seconds
8 Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds; 90
seconds
9 Headlights On with Wipers Lights w/ Wipers On; Off
10 Automatic Highbeams Auto HighbeamsOn; Off
11 Daytime Running Lights Daytime LightsOn; Off
12 Flash Lights with Lock Lights w/ LockOn; Off
13 Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock DoorsOn; Off
14 Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock Doors On; Off
15 Sound Horn with Remote Start Horn w/ Rmt Start
On; Off
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbrevi-
ated (Left Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
26 Transport Mode Transport ModeOn; Off
27 Wheel Alignment Mode Wheel Alignment On; Off
28 Horn w/ Remote Lower Horn w/ Rmt Lwr On; Off
29 Lights w/ Remote Lower Lights w/ Rmt Lwr On; Off
30 Trailer Select Trailer SelectTrailer 1; Trailer 2; Trailer 3; Trailer 4
31 Brake Type Brake TypeLight Electric; Heavy Electric; Light
EOH; Heavy EOH
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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, Trailer Brake, Audio, Compass Set-
tings, Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup (if equipped),
Restore Settings, Clear Personal Data and System Infor-
mation.
NOTE:Only one category may be selected at a time.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting until the
button is highlighted. Once the setting is complete, either
press the back arrow or Done button on the touchscreen or
the Back button on the faceplate to return to the previous
menu. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow buttons on the
touchscreen on the right side of the screen will allow you to
toggle up or down through the list of available settings.
NOTE:All settings should be changed with the ignition
in the “Run” position.
Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available.
• Display Mode
When in this display you may select the Auto or Manual
display settings. To change Mode status, press and re-
lease the “Auto” or “Manual” button on the touchscreen.
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•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 touch-
screen 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 the
doors are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status,
press the “Illuminated Approach” button on the touch-
screen and choose either “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” buttons
on the touchscreen to select your desired time interval.
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