2011 Ram 2500 cruise control

Adjustment
1. Position the driver’s seat so that you are at least 10 in
(25.4 cm) away from the airbag, located in the center of
the steering wheel.
2. Fasten and adjust the seatbelts.
3. Move the adjustable pedal switch in the direction you
desire the pedals to move.
NOTE:The pedalscannotbe adjusted when the vehicle
is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control
System is on. The following messages will be displayed
on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation System (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be
adjusted when the system is locked out (“Adjustable
Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged” or “Adjust-
able 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.
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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.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.
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Coolant Level......................534,537
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 537
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 534
Inspection........................... 537
Points to Remember.................... 538
Pressure Cap......................... 536
Radiator Cap......................... 536
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......535,569,571
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 135
Cupholders............................ 166
Customer Assistance..................... 593
Data Recorder, Event...................... 67
Daytime Running Lights................... 127
Dealer Service.......................... 522
Defroster, Rear Window................... 176
Defroster, Windshield................84,288,294
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 130
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 360Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 544
Power Steering........................ 386
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 508
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 537
Door Locks............................. 29
Door Opener, Garage..................... 151
Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 343
Off-Road............................ 343
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 362
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 231
Dual Rear Wheels.....................423,498
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 282
E-85 Fuel............................. 440
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 176
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INDEX 605

Electrical Power Outlets................... 160
Electronic Brake Control System............. 390
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 390
Brake Assist System.................... 392
Electronic Stability Program............... 396
Traction Control System................. 391
Electronic Range Select (ERS)............... 316
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 135
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 396
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................147,223
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case........327,334
Emergency Brake........................ 387
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 505
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 482
Jump Starting......................... 501
Tow Hooks.......................... 507
Emission Control System Maintenance......520,574Engine..........................516,517,518
Air Cleaner.......................... 526
Block Heater......................... 307
Break-In Recommendations................ 81
Compartment Identification.........516,517,518
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 571
Exhaust Gas Caution..................83,440
Flooded, Starting...................... 306
Fuel Requirements..................... 569
Jump Starting......................... 501
Multi-Displacement.................... 387
Oil ...........................523,569,571
Oil Filler Cap......................... 524
Oil Selection.......................524,569
Oil Synthetic......................... 525
Temperature Gauge.................... 206
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 64
Ethanol............................... 437
Event Data Recorder...................... 67
606 INDEX

Seats..............................100,109
Adjustment.......................... 100
Child............................... 71
Folding Floor......................... 177
Heated............................. 103
Memory............................. 116
Power.............................. 101
Rear Folding....................... 110,111
Reclining............................ 108
Reclining Rear........................ 110
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........535,571
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 16
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 593
Service Contract......................... 595
Service Manuals........................ 597
Setting the Clock.....................246,256Settings, Personal........................ 238
Shifting............................... 308
Automatic Transmission............... 311,316
Transfer Case......................... 326
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)....................474,476
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)....................475,479
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 48
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Signals, Turn......................86,128,206
Sliding Rear Window
Power.............................. 177
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 418
Snow Plow............................ 466
Snow Tires............................ 420
Spare Tire............................. 414
Spark Plugs............................ 571
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 135
616 INDEX