2012 RAM CHASSIS CAB Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS  Instrument Panel Features ............... 186
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 187
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 188
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 189
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — If Equipped ................... 203
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Displays ..................... 205
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 211 ▫ EVIC Average Fuel Economy ............ 212
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 212
▫ Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features) ......... 213
▫ Units ............................. 213
▫ Compass / Temperature Display ......... 214
▫ Customer-Programmable Features
(System Setup) ...................... 216
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 Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If
Equipped ............................ 222
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped ................ 222
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 222
 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......... 222
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 223
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 226
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 228
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 230  Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC) ................... 231
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 231
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 237
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 239
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 241
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 241
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped .......................... 242
 iPod  /USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 246
▫ Connecting The iPod  Or External USB
Device ............................ 247
▫ Using This Feature ................... 248184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

▫ Controlling The iPod  Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ............. 248
▫ Play Mode ......................... 249
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 250
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ........ 252
 Steering Wheel Audio Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 253
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 254
▫ CD Player ......................... 254
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 255
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 255  Climate Controls ...................... 256
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System ............................ 256
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .......................... 260
▫ Summer Operation ................... 265
▫ Winter Operation .................... 265
▫ Vacation/Storage .................... 266
▫ Window Fogging And Frosting .......... 266
▫ Outside Air Intake ................... 266
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 267
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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 Lighter186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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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CAUTION!Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an autho-
rized dealership for service. WARNING!A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer-
ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you
decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Main-
taining Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
5. Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per
hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/km/h).
6. 4 LOW
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and
rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to-
gether forcing the front and rear wheels to190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL