2012 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab instrument panel

For vehicles equipped with a floor console the cuphold-
ers may be used.
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 the
radio. 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.
Power Inverter Outlet
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CUPHOLDERS
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —
(40–20–40 Seats)
The cupholders are located in the pull-out tray on the
center stack of the instrument panel.
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders —
Floor Storage Bin
For vehicles equipped with bucket seats two cupholders
are located in the floor storage bin.
Front Cupholders
Cupholders
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Rear Cupholder — Crew Cab
Crew Cab vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders
located in the center armrest.
STORAGE
Glove Box Storage
The glove box is located on the passenger side of the
instrument panel and features both an upper (if
equipped) and lower storage area.
Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder
Glove Box
1 — Upper Glove Box (If Equipped)
2 — Lower Glove Box
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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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