RAM CHASSIS CAB 2016 Owners Manual

CAUTION!Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi-
nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust components and
cause a fire.
Rear Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Rear Fog Light Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the rear fog lights are on. 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259

Low Coolant Level Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Low Coolant Level Indicator Light
This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle coolant level is low.
TOW/HAUL Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
TOW/HAUL Indicator Light
This light will illuminate when TOW HAUL mode is selected.260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Cargo Light — If Equipped
Yellow Tell-
tale Light What It Means
Cargo Light
The cargo light will illuminate when the cargo light is activated by pressing the cargo light but-
ton on the headlight switch.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light will illuminate when fuel filler cap is loose. Properly close the filler cap to disen-
gage the light. If the light does not turn off, please see your authorized dealer. 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261

Service 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Service 4WD Indicator Light
If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not func-
tioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the nearest ser-
vice center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
4 Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
4 Low Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and
rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the
same speed. Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the
wheels.
Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for fur-
ther information on four-wheel drive operation and proper use.262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
4WD Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive mode, and the front
and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263

2WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
2WD Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the two-wheel drive mode.
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Green Tell-
tale Light What It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn
signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when
the multifunction lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
NOTE:
• A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either
turn signal on.
• Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate. 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265

Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control has been set.
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue Telltale
Light What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control
lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam. Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high
beam on,  flash to pass  scenario.266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

White Telltale Indicator Lights
Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
White Telltale
Light What It Means
Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON.
Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped
White Telltale
Light 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
Control” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster. The EVIC Menu items consists of the following:
• Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Fuel Economy Info
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Stop/Start Info (If Equipped)
• Trailer Tow
• Messages
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect 5.0 &
8.4 radio)Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL