Ram Cargo Van 2012 Owner's Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 283
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 284
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 285
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 286
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — If Equipped ................... 300
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Displays ..................... 302
▫ EVIC White Telltale Lights .............. 305
▫ EVIC Amber Telltale Lights ............. 306▫
EVIC Red Telltale Lights ............... 306
▫ Oil Change Required .................. 309
▫ Fuel Economy ...................... 310
▫ Vehicle Speed ....................... 311
▫ Trip Info .......................... 311
▫ TirePSI ........................... 312
▫ Units ............................. 312
▫ Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features) ......... 312
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▫Messages # ......................... 313
▫ Compass / Temperature Display ......... 313
▫ Customer-Programmable Features
(System Setup) ...................... 315
 Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —
If Equipped .......................... 322
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped ................ 322
▫ Operating Instructions
(Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped ....... 322
 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......... 322
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 323
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 326 ▫
Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 328
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 330
 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC) ................... 331
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 331
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 337
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 339
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 341
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 341
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped ........................ 342
▫ Operating Instructions
(Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped ....... 346
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iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 346
▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device ............................ 347
▫ Using This Feature ................... 348
▫ Controlling The iPod Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ............. 348
▫ Play Mode ......................... 349
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 350
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ........ 352
 Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment
System (VES)™ — If Equipped ............ 353
▫ Getting Started ...................... 353
▫ Play Video Games .................... 354 ▫
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2
While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 .... 357
▫ Dual Video Screen ................... 359
▫ Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen
Radio ............................. 359
▫ Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player
(If Equipped) ....................... 362
▫ Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is
Playing ........................... 365
▫ Third Row Swivel Screen (If Equipped) ..... 367
▫ Important Notes For Dual Video Screen
System ............................ 368
▫ Remote Control ..................... 368
▫ Remote Control Storage ................ 371
▫ Locking The Remote Control ............ 371
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▫Replacing The Remote Control Batteries .... 372
▫ Headphones Operation ................ 372
▫ Controls ........................... 373
▫ Replacing The Headphone Batteries ....... 374
▫ Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime
Limited Warranty .................... 374
▫ System Information ................... 376
 Steering Wheel Audio Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 390
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 391
▫ CD Player ......................... 391
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 392
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 392
Climate Controls ...................... 393
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System — If Equipped ................. 393
▫ Rear Manual Climate Control —
If Equipped ........................ 398
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .......................... 400
▫ Summer Operation ................... 411
▫ Winter Operation .................... 411
▫ Vacation/Storage .................... 412
▫ Window Fogging .................... 412
▫ Outside Air Intake ................... 412
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 413
▫ A/C Air Filter ...................... 413
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Vents5 — Upper Glove Compartment 9 — Storage Bin 13 — Hood Release
2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Lower Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Dimmer Switch
3 — Shift Lever 7 — Climate Controls 11 — Switch Bank15 — Headlight Switch
4 — Radio 8 — DVD – If Equipped 12 — Ignition Switch
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
The red segments indicate the maximum permissible
engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear
range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the
accelerator.
2. Front Fog Light Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
3. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.
4. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated. If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with
either turn signal on, a continuous chime will sound to
alert you to turn the signal off. If either indicator flashes
at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
5. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward
to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward
yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
6. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped
Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
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odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.
This also displays Trip A and Trip B, DTE, MPG or
L/100km, OAT (Outside Air Temperature) information to
Base Cluster, use STEP and RESET button (on steering
wheel) to access or reset the display. For further informa-
tion refer to “Compass Mini-Trip Computer”.Message Display Area
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
odometer messages will display:
door
............................. Door Ajar
gATE ........................... Liftgate Ajar
LoW tirE ..................... LowTirePr essure
gASCAP ....................... Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE .......................... Fuse Fault
CHAngE OIL ............... Oil Change Required
LoCOOL ........................ Low Coolant
NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display Area
located in the instrument cluster.
Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display — If Equipped” for further information.
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LoW tirE
When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer
display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three
cycles.
gASCAP
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display
area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
STEP button on the steering wheel to turn off the
message. If the problem continues, the message will
appear the next time the vehicle is started.
noFUSE
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the
Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or
damaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom-
eter display area. For further information on fuses and
fuse locations refer to “Fuses” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”.CHAngE OIL
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The
CHAngE OILmessage will flash in
the instrument cluster odometer for approximately
12 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle-based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the STEP button on the steering wheel. To reset
the oil change indicator system (after performing the
scheduled maintenance), perform the following steps.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do
not start the engine).
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