2011 Ram 1500 cruise control

•The pedalscannotbe adjusted when the vehicle is in
REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys-
tem is on. The following messages will be displayed
on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In-
formation System (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to
be adjusted when the system is locked out (“Adjust-
able Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged” or
“Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals
or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage
to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim-
ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the
adjustable pedal’s path.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over the
accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control lever is located
on the right side of the steering wheel.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button (located in the end of the lever)
once and the cruise indicator light (located in the mes-
sage window of the cluster) will illuminate showing that
the Electronic Speed Control system is on. To turn the
Electronic Speed Control system off, push the ON/OFF
button a second time and both the Electronic Speed
Control system and indicator will turn off.
Electronic Speed Control Lever
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135

This system conveniently allows the driver to select a
variety of useful information by pressing the switches
mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the
following:
•System Status display
•Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
•Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
•Compass Display
•Outside Temperature Display
•Trip Computer Functions
•Fuel Economy display
•Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode display
•Audio Modes displaySteering wheel EVIC control button, as
it appears on the left side of the steer-
ing wheel.
Press and release the UP button to scroll up-
ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy,
Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units,
System Setup) and sub-menus.
Press and release the DOWN button to scroll
downward through the main menus and sub-
menus.
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 547
Cooling System ......................... 544
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 546
Coolant Capacity ..................... 580
Coolant Level .................... 544,548
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 547
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 544
Inspection .......................... 548
Points to Remember .................. 549
Pressure Cap ........................ 547
Radiator Cap ....................... 547
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....545,580,582
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 134
Cupholders ............................ 169
Customer Assistance ..................... 605
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 66
Daytime Running Lights ................... 127
Dealer Service .......................... 531 Defroster, Rear Window
................... 180
Defroster, Windshield ................84,293,299
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 130
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 365
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 556
Power Steering ...................... 391
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 518
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 547
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 152
Driving Off-Pavement ....................... 347
Off-Road .......................... 347
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 366
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 235
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INDEX 617

Dual Rear Wheels..................... 429,507
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 286
E-85 Fuel ............................. 448
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 180
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 162
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 395
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 395
Brake Assist System ................... 396
Electronic Stability Program ............. 400
Traction Control System ................ 396
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............... 318
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 400
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 147,227
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........329,336
Emergency Brake ........................ 392 Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 514
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 491
Jump Starting ....................... 510
Tow Hooks ......................... 515
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 530
Engine .......................... 526,527,528
Air Cleaner ......................... 536
Block Heater ........................ 311
Break-In Recommendations .............. 81
Compartment Identification ........526,527,528
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 582
Exhaust Gas Caution ................82,447
Flooded, Starting ..................... 310
Fuel Requirements .................... 580
Jump Starting ....................... 510
Multi-Displacement ................... 392
Oil ......................... 533,580,582
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 534
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Sliding Rear WindowPower ............................ 181
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 425
Snow Plow ............................ 474
Snow Tires ............................ 427
Spare Tire .......................... 419,420
Spark Plugs ............................ 582
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 134
Speedometer ........................... 211
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ................ 344
Starting ............................. 26,309
Automatic Transmission ................ 309
Cold Weather ....................... 310
Engine Fails to Start .................. 310
Remote ............................ 26
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ 309
Steering Power .......................... 390,391
Wheel, Heated ...................... 132 Wheel, Tilt
......................... 131
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 288
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 288
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ........... 174
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 301,569
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 569
Sun Roof .............................. 158
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ 424
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 405
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 535
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 210
Tailgate ............................... 198
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 295
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 210
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............72,76
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 131
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