2011 RAM CHASSIS CAB battery

17. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal
(11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi-
cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC). Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information.
18. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that headlights are on high
beam. Push the multifunction lever forward to
switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward
yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
19. Voltmeter — If Equipped
When the engine is running, the gauge indicates the
electrical system voltage. The pointer should stay within
the normal range if the battery is charged. If the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains there
during normal driving, the electrical system should be
serviced.
NOTE: The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at
various engine temperatures. This cycling operation is
caused by the post-heat cycle of the intake manifold
heater system. The number of cycles and the length of the
cycling operation is controlled by the engine control
module. Post-heat operation can run for several minutes,
and then the electrical system and voltmeter needle will
stabilize.
20. Cargo Light
The cargo light will illuminate when the cargo
light is activated by pressing the cargo light
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
• Left front turn signal lamp out
• Right front turn signal lamp out
• Left rear turn signal lamp out
• Right rear turn signal lamp out
• Service air filter
• Check Tire Pressure
• Perform service
• ESP Off
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Coolant Low • Check Trailer Brake Wiring
• Service Trailer Brake System
• Trailer Brake Connected
• Trailer Brake Disconnected
• Lights On
• Keyfob Battery Low
• ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped
• Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in
motion)
• Wrong Key
• Damaged Key
• Key not programmed
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• Turn Signal On
• RKE Battery Low
• LOW WASHER FLUID
• Oil Change Due > Dealer Info
• Park Assist On
• Park Assist Off
• Warning Object Detected
• Left Front Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out
• Right Front Turn Signal Light Out
• Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out
• Service Park Assist System
• Park Assist System Blinded • Trailer Brake (with icon and voltage readout)
• Personal Settings Not Available — Vehicle Not in Park
• Remote start aborted — Door ajar
• Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
• Remote start aborted — Fuel low
• Remote start disabled — System fault
• Remote start disabled — Turn key
• Remote start active — Key to Run
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
• Remote Start Active — Insert Key and Turn to RUN
• Memory 1 Profile Set
• Memory 2 Profile Set
• Memory System Unavailable — Not in Park196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

UCI supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod  and
iPhone  devices. Some iPod  software versions may not
fully support the UCI features. Please visit Apple’s
website for software updates.
NOTE:
• If the radio has a USB port, connecting an iPod  to this
port does not play the media. For playing an iPod  ,
use the separate 16–pin connector port (in the glove
compartment on some vehicles).
• Connecting an iPod  to the AUX port located in the
radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the UCI
feature to control the connected device.
Connecting The iPod 
Use the provided connection cable to connect an iPod  to
the vehicle’s 16–pin connector port (which is located in
the glove compartment on some vehicles). Once the
iPod  is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s UCI system (iPod  may take a few seconds to connect), the
iPod  starts charging and is ready for use by pressing
radio switches, as described below.
NOTE:
• It may be necessary to remove the connector pin
protection cap from the 16–pin connector port, prior to
connecting the cable.
• If the iPod  battery is completely discharged, it may
not communicate with the UCI system until a mini-
mum charge is attained. Leaving the iPod  connected
to the UCI system may charge it to the required level.
Using This Feature
By using the provided connection cable to connect an
iPod  to the vehicle’s UCI 16–pin connector port:
• The iPod  audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
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• The iPod  can be controlled using the radio buttons to
Play, Browse, and List the iPod  contents.
• The iPod  battery charges when plugged into the UCI
connector (if supported by the specific iPod  device)
Controlling The iPod  Using Radio Buttons
To get into the UCI (iPod  ) mode and access a connected
iPod  , press the “AUX” button on the radio faceplate.
Once in the UCI (iPod  ) mode, iPod  audio tracks (if
available from iPod  ) start playing over the vehicle’s
audio system.
Play Mode
When switched to UCI mode, the iPod  automatically starts
Play mode. In Play mode, use the following buttons on the
radio faceplate to control the iPod  and display data:
• Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or
previous track.
• Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while
playing a track, skips to the next track. • Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one
click, during the first two seconds of the track, will
jump to the previous track in the list. Turning this
button at any other time in the track, will jump to
the beginning of the current track.
• Jump backward in the current track by pressing and
holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW
button long enough will jump to the beginning of
the current track.
• Jump forward in the current track by pressing and
holding the FF >> button.
• A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will
jump backward or forward respectively, for five
seconds.
• Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the
previous or next track. If the << SEEK button is
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If Engine Fails To Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it
there while cranking the engine. This should clear any
excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again. WARNING!• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer
to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emergen-
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WARNING! (Continued)• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should
always shift the transmission into PARK, remove
the key fob from the ignition, and apply the
parking brake. Once the key fob is removed from
the ignition, the shift lever is locked in the PARK
position, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement. Furthermore, you should never leave
unattended children inside a vehicle.
Key Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-
lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK
prior to rotating the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion. The key fob can only be removed from the ignition switch when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position
and once removed the shift lever is locked in PARK.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the
PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK
position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK
position, the ignition switch must be turned to any other
ignition switch position (ACC, ON, or START) (engine
running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed.
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
There is an override for the BTSI that allows you to move
the shift lever out of the PARK position if an electrical
system malfunction occurs (i.e., dead battery).
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position
without starting the engine.
2. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position
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E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain-
ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol
content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85
fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
• operate in a lean mode
• OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on
• poor engine performance
• poor cold start and cold drivability
• increased risk for fuel system component corrosion
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E-85 perform the following:
• drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer)
• change the engine oil and oil filter • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the
engine controller memory
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
exposure to E-85 fuel.
MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without
MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug
life and reduces emission system performance in some
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
or not the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more
important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada,
because MMT can be used at levels higher than those
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