lights Ram ProMaster City 2016 Owner's Guide

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet7 — Upper Dash Storage13 — Climate Controls
2 — Multifunction Lever (External Lights) 8 — Radio14 — USB Charger/AUX
3 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Passenger Air Bag15 — Driver Air Bag
4— Horn 10 — Lower Dash Storage 16 — Uconnect Phone Buttons
5— Electronic Speed Control Switches 11 — Glove compartment 17 — Shift Lever
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4. Tachometer•Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000).
5. 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 informationWARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on
in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes-
sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These
indications are indicative and precautionary and as such
must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative
to the information contained in the Owner Manual,
which you are advised to read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in this chapter in the
event of a failure indication.
All active telltales will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based upon
equipment options and current vehicle status. Some
telltales are optional and may not appear.
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Red Telltale Indicator Lights
Engine Temperature Warning Light
Red WarningLight What It Means
Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and
the gauge approaches
H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after
reaching a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H,a
continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool or the 4 minutes duration is
expired, whichever come first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system
is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the tem-
perature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for ser-
vice. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further infor-
mation.
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Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Low Fuel Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Low Fuel Indicator Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 2–6 gal (9–11 L) this light will turn on, and re-
main on until fuel is added.
Generic Warning Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Generic Warning Indicator Light
The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Engine
Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Fail-
ure.
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Rear Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Rear Fog Light Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the rear fog lights are on.
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Green Telltale Indicator Lights
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.
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Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
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.
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Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the cruise control has been engaged.
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.
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•Daylights
• Exit Menu
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the instru-
ment panel to the right of the steering column:
NOTE: If equipped with Uconnect(R) 5.0/5.0N radio,
some customer programmable features will display and
managed by the Uconnect (R) 5.0/5.0N system. Refer to
the radio supplement for further Uconnect (R) 5.0/5.0N
information.
•MENU Button
Push and HOLD the MENUbutton for a time longer than
1 second to access/select the information screens or
submenu screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the
MENU button for two seconds to reset displayed/
selected features that can be reset.
EVIC Control Buttons
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•UP Arrow Button
Push and release the UParrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and
submenus.
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the DOWNarrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus.
Dimmer:
With headlights on and without entering in the menu,
push the UP
orDOWNarrow button to increase
or decrease the brightness of the instrument panel,
graphics and command buttons.
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Submenu:
1. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to display
the first submenu option. 2. Push and release the
UP
orDOWNarrow
button (by single pushes) to scroll through all the
submenu options.
3. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to select
the displayed submenu option and to open the rel-
evant setup menu.
4. Push and release the UP
orDOWNarrow
button (by single pushes) to select the new setting
for this submenu option.
5. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to store the
new setting and go back to the previously selected
submenu option.
6. Push and hold the MENUbutton to return to the main
menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer hold).
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