instrument panel Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2016 Workshop Manual

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.
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.
Front Cupholders For Bucket Seats
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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.
Glove Compartment
1 — Upper Glove Compartment
2 — Lower Glove Compartment
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control panel. Push this button to turn
on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, push the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........228
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE ..........229
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM ......232
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS .......235
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ..............236
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ............248
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ............262
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Light ..............264
▫ White Telltale Indicator Light .............265
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) ............................. .266
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays — 3.5” Display ................268
▫ Oil Life Reset ....................... .270
▫ EVIC Messages ...................... .271
▫ EVIC Selectable Menu Items .............274
 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) .....285
▫ Driver Information Display (DID) Displays . . .288
▫ Oil Life Reset ....................... .2904

▫DID Messages ....................... .291
▫ DID Selectable Menu Items ..............294
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ..................307
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ................308
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ..............309
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
5.0 Personal Settings ...................309
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
8.4A/8.4AN Personal Settings ............323
 UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED ......339
 iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .340
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .341
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .341▫
CD Player — If Equipped ................342
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........342
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . .343
▫ Regulatory And Safety Information .........343
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................344
▫ Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .345
▫ Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If
Equipped .......................... .350
▫ Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .355
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............361
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......363
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .364
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PERSONALIZED MENU BAR .............368
 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION ........369
▫ Introducing Uconnect ...................369
▫ Get Started ......................... .371
▫ Basic Voice Commands ..................372
▫ Radio ............................. .374
▫ Media ............................. .375
▫ Phone ............................. .377
▫ Voice Text Reply ..................... .378
▫ Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) ..................380
▫ Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) ................381 ▫
Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN) ............382
▫ Register (8.4A/8.4AN) ..................383
▫ Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN) ...............384
▫ Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN) ..............385
▫ Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN) .....................387
▫ SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN) .........388
▫ Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped .............389
▫ Do Not Disturb ..................... .389
▫ General Information ...................390
▫ Additional Information .................390
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — 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
Base EVIC Instrument Cluster
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1. Tachometer•Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000).
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) •When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) messages. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center” 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 switch is in the ON/RUN position.
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 or up moun-
tain grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the
upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage 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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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
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
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