2012 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Owner's Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features............... 187
Instrument Cluster — Base............... 188
Instrument Cluster — Premium........... 189
Instrument Cluster Descriptions........... 190
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — If Equipped................... 204
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Displays..................... 206
▫Distance To Empty (DTE).............. 213▫EVIC Average Fuel Economy............ 213
▫Trip Functions...................... 213
▫Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features)......... 214
▫Units ............................. 215
▫Compass / Temperature Display......... 215
▫Customer-Programmable Features
(System Setup)...................... 218
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Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —
If Equipped.......................... 223
▫Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped................ 223
▫Operating Instructions
(Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped....... 223
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)......... 224
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 224
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 227
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 229
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 232Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC)................... 232
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 233
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 239
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 241
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 243
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 243
▫Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped........................ 244
iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped..... 249
▫Connecting The iPodOr External USB
Device............................ 250
▫Using This Feature................... 250
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▫Controlling The iPodOr External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons............. 251
▫PlayMode ......................... 251
▫List Or Browse Mode................. 253
▫Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)........ 255
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped (REN/RER/RES Radios Only).... 256
▫System Activation.................... 256
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID)......... 256
▫Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia
(Satellite) Mode..................... 257
▫Satellite Antenna..................... 257
▫Reception Quality.................... 257▫Operating Instructions - Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode............. 258
▫Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped)....................... 260
Steering Wheel Audio Controls —
If Equipped.......................... 260
▫Radio Operation..................... 261
▫CD Player......................... 261
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance.............. 262
Radio Operation And Mobile Phones....... 262
Climate Controls...................... 262
▫Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System............................ 263
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped........................ 267
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▫Summer Operation................... 272
▫Winter Operation.................... 272
▫Vacation/Storage.................... 273▫Window Fogging And Frosting.......... 273
▫Outside Air Intake................... 273
▫Operating Tips...................... 274
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch 7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Transfer Case Position Switch
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 14 — Ignition Switch
3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 15 — Hood Release
4 — Upper Switch Bank 10 — Cup Holders 16 — Parking Brake Release
5 — Upper Glove Compartment 11 — Climate Controls
6 — Lower Glove Compartment 12 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
The Tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM x 1000).
CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer
pointer at high RPM for extended periods. Engine
damage may occur.
2. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven
more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
3. Fuel Gauge
Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position.
4. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
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