key Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2017 Workshop Manual

Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System
called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will
illuminate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not
come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illuminate the
light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical
driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing.
When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to im-
mediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as
soon as possible if this occurs.
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Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped
White TelltaleLight What It Means
Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is set. Refer to “Electronic Speed Con-
trol” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an Instrument Cluster
Display, which offers useful information to the driver. With
the ignition in the STOP/OFF position (and the key
removed, for vehicles with mechanical key), 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 impor-
tant information about your vehicle’s systems and features.
Using a driver interactive display located on the instru-
ment panel, your Instrument Cluster Display can show you
how systems are working and give you warnings when
they aren’t. The steering wheel mounted controls allow
you to scroll through and enter the main menus and
submenus. You can access the specific information you
want and make selections 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
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated (Left
Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
•Rear Volume — Low; Me-
dium; High
4 Tilt Mirror in Reverse Tilt Mirror in R On; Off
5 Rain Sensing Wipers Auto WipersOn; Off
6 Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist On; Off
7 Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 sec-
onds; 90 seconds
8 Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 sec-
onds; 90 seconds
9 Headlights On with Wipers Lights w/ WipersOn; Off
10 Automatic Highbeams Auto Highbeams On; Off
11 Daytime Running Lights Daytime LightsOn; Off
12 Flash Lights with Lock Lights w/ Lock On; Off
13 Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock Doors On; Off
14 Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock Doors On; Off
15 Sound Horn with Remote Start Horn w/ Rmt StartOn; Off
16 Sound Horn with Remote Lock Horn w/ Rmt LockOn; Off
17 Remote Unlock Sequence Remote UnlockDriver Door; All Doors
18 Key Fob Linked to Memory Key in MemoryOn; Off
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated (Left
Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
19 Passive Entry Passive Entry On; Off
20 Remote Start Comfort System Rmt Start ComfortOn; Off
21 Easy Exit Seat Easy Exit Seat On; Off
22 Key-off Power Delay Power Off DelayOff; 45 seconds; 5 minutes;
10 minutes
23 Commercial Settings Commercial
•Aux Switches
• Power Take-Off
• PIN Setup
• ParkSense Setup
24 Aero Ride Height Mode Aero ModeOn; Off
25 Tire/Jack Mode Tire/Jack Mode On; Off
26 Transport Mode Transport Mode On; Off
27 Wheel Alignment Mode Wheel AlignmentOn; Off
28 Horn w/ Remote Lower Horn w/ Rmt LwrOn; Off
29 Lights w/ Remote Lower Lights w/ Rmt LwrOn; 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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•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
• 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
• 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
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Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 030609 0
Headlight Illumina- tion On Approach 03
0609 0
NOTE: When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount
of time the headlights remain on when the doors are unlocked with the key fob.
Headlights WithWipers — IfEquipped On
Off
Auto Dim High Beams — IfEquipped On
Off
Flash Lights With Lock On
Off
NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked
or unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected.
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Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Door Locks On Off
NOTE: When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a
speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
Auto Unlock On Exit On Off
NOTE: When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped, the
transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.
Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Remote Door Unlock All Driver
NOTE: The “Remote Door Unlock” feature will allow you to program your remote door locks to open “All doors” or
only the “Driver door” with the first push of the key fob or grabbing the Passive Entry door handle.
Sound Horn With Remote Start On
Off
NOTE: When the “Sound Horn With Remote Start” feature is selected, the horn will sound when the remote start is
activated.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Memory Linked To Fob — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
•The “Memory Linked To Fob” feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when
entering and exiting the vehicle.
•The seat will return to the memorized seat location if “Memory Linked To Fob” is set to (On) when the key fob is
used to unlock the door. Passive Entry — If Equipped On Off
NOTE: The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the
key fob lock or unlock buttons. It automatically unlocks the doors when the outside door handle is grabbed.
Flash Lights With Lock On Off
NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked
or unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the “Sound Horn With Lock” feature se-
lected.
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Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Off Delay +–
NOTE: When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on
for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
Headlight Illumination On Ap- proach +–
NOTE: When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain
on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the key fob.
Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
NOTE: When the “Headlights With Wipers” feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the
headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off
when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
NOTE: When the “Auto Dim High Beams” feature is selected, the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically
under certain conditions.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Flash Lights With Lock
NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lamps will flash when the doors are
locked or unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Door Locks
NOTE: When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a
speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
Auto Unlock On Exit
NOTE: When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and
the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.
Flash Lights With Lock
NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the
doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the “Sound Horn With
Lock” feature selected.
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