2007 Ram 2500 (Diesel) trip computer

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......139
▫To Activate..........................139
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............140
▫To Deactivate........................140
▫To Resume Speed.....................140
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............140
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............141

Overhead Console — If Equipped...........142
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................142

Overhead Console With Compass/Temperature
Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped..........143
▫US/M Button........................143
▫Reset Button.........................144▫Global Reset.........................144
▫Step Button.........................144
▫Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)........145
▫Distance To Empty (DTE)...............145
▫Trip Odometer (ODO)..................146
▫Elapsed Time (ET).....................146
▫C/T Button.........................146
▫Automatic Compass Calibration...........147
▫Manual Compass Calibration.............147
▫Recalibrating The Compass..............148
▫Outside Temperature...................149

Overhead Console With Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — Diesel Only.....150
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
The two optional overhead consoles may consist of the
following features:
•Courtesy/Reading Lights
•Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
— If Equipped
•Universal Garage Door Opener — If Equipped
Courtesy/Reading Lights
In the middle of the console are two courtesy/reading
lights.
Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is
opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the
courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when
the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter, if so equipped. These lights are also
operated individually as reading lights by pressing the
recessed area of the corresponding lens.
NOTE:The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior
lights are left on after the vehicle is turned off, they will
extinguish after 15 minutes.
Overhead Console Features
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH
COMPASS/TEMPERATURE MINI-TRIP COMPUTER
— IF EQUIPPED
This optional overhead console consists of the following:
•Courtesy Lights
•Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)This overhead console allows you to choose between a
compass/temperature display and one of four trip con-
ditions being monitored.
US/M Button
Use this button to change the display from U.S. to metric
measurement units.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143
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Car Washes............................ 463
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 76,190
CargoLight ............................ 132
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 255
Catalyst Full Message..................... 434
CD (Compact Disc) Player............209,217,231
Cellular Phone.......................... 89
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 481
Center Lap Belts......................... 43
Center Seat Storage Compartment.........176,177
Certification Label....................... 355
Charge Air Cooler....................... 450
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 327
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 202
Child Restraint........................ 60,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 65,69
Child Seat............................ 61,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 171Cleaning
Wheels............................. 465
Climate Control......................... 257
Clock .....................207,211,219,232,245
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 453
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 256
Compact Spare Tire...................... 338
Compass...........................146,147
Compass Calibration..................147,158
Compass Variance....................148,158
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 143
Console, Overhead....................142,150
Contract, Service........................ 526
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 447
Cooling System......................... 444
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 447
Coolant Capacity...................... 487
Coolant Level...................444,445,448
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 448
536 INDEX

Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 363
Torque Converter Clutch................296,302
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 403
Tow/Haul............................. 294
Towing ............................... 358
Disabled Vehicle....................... 404
Guide .............................. 363
Recreational.......................... 377
Weight .............................. 363
Traction.............................. 318
Traction Control......................... 455
TrailerTowing .......................... 358
Cooling System Tips.................... 371
Hitches............................. 362
Minimum Requirements................. 364
Mirrors ........................... 88,371
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 363
Wiring .............................. 368
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 363TrailerWeight .......................... 363
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted.................... 310
Fluid ............................... 491
Transmission
Automatic......................291,297,455
Fluid ............................... 491
Maintenance.......................... 455
Manual........................275,303,455
Shifting ............................. 291
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 160
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 340
Trip Computer.......................... 143
Trip Odometer.......................201,206
Turn Signals...................133,199,474,478
INDEX 549
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