2011 Ram 2500 instrument panel

High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument
panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the
multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn
the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wipers
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the
multifunction lever. Turn the end of the handle to select
the desired wiper speed.
High/Low Beam SwitchWindshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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Enabling and Disabling Park Sense
ParkSensecan be enabled and disabled with a switch
located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or
through the Customer-Programmable Features section of
the EVIC. The available choices are: OFF, Sound Only, or
Sound and Display. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
When the ParkSenseswitch is pressed to
disable the system, the instrument cluster will
display the “PARK ASSIST OFF” message for
approximately five seconds. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the
system is disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARK
ASSIST OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in
REVERSE.The ParkSenseswitch LED will be ON when Park-
Senseis disabled or defective. The ParkSenseswitch
LED will be OFF when the system is enabled.
The ParkSensesystem uses four sensors located in the
rear bumper fascia to scan for obstacles up to 79 in
(200 cm) away from the rear bumper fascia. The warning
display located above in the Instrument Cluster ’s EVIC
provides both visual and audible warnings to indicate
the range of the object.
Service the ParkSenseRear Park Assist System
When the ParkSenseRear Park Assist System is mal-
functioning, the instrument cluster will actuate a single
chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the
“CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When
the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has
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For vehicles equipped with an optional floor shifter.
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
A 115 Volt (150 Watts Maximum) outlet is located on the
center stack of the instrument panel, to the right of theradio. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics
and other low power devices requiring power up to 150
Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-
tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will
most power tools.
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded,
the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter
may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter
manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON.
To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings
on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
Optional Floor Shifter
1 — Cigar Lighter
2 — Ash Receiver 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CUPHOLDERS
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — (40–20–40
Seats)
The cupholders are located in the pull-out tray at the bottom
of the center stack. The pull-out tray must be secured when
opened. To secure the tray push down until it “clicks”.
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor
Mounted Shifter
For vehicles equipped with bucket seats and a floor
mounted shifter there are two cupholders located in the
floor console.
Front Cupholders
Cupholders (Floor Mounted Shifter)
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STORAGE
Glove Box Storage
The glove box is located on the passenger side of the
instrument panel and features both an upper and lower
storage area.
Glove Box
1 — Upper Glove Box
2 — Lower Glove Box 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control panel. Press this button to turn on
the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.
NOTE:To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features............... 201
Switch Bank Button Description........... 202
▫Upper Switch Bank................... 202
▫Lower Switch Bank................... 203
Instrument Cluster — Base............... 204
Instrument Cluster — Premium........... 205
Instrument Cluster Descriptions........... 206
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped.......................... 223▫EVIC Displays...................... 225
▫Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode / Distance
To Empty (DTE) — If Equipped.......... 231
▫Trip Functions...................... 233
▫Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features)......... 234
▫TirePsi ........................... 234
▫Units............................. 235
▫Compass / Temperature Display......... 236
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▫Customer-Programmable Features
(System Setup)...................... 238
Media Center 730N/430/430N (RER/RBZ/
RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped . . . 244
▫Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped................ 244
▫Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped...................... 245
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)......... 245
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 245
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 248
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 251
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 253Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales
Code RES+RSC)....................... 254
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 254
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 260
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 262
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 265
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 265
▫Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped........................ 266
▫Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped...................... 270
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