2013 Ram 1500 brake

•Average Speed
• Elapsed Time
Hold the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to reset all the
information.
Fuel Economy
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Fuel Economy icon is
highlighted.
• Average Fuel Economy/Miles Per Gallon (MPG Bar-
graph)
• Range To Empty (RTE)
• Current Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Stop/Start – If Equipped
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Stop/Start icon is highlighted
in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT/
RIGHT arrow button to display the Stop/Start
status.
Trailer Tow
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Trailer Tow icon is highlighted.
Press the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button and
the next screen will display the following
trailer trip information:
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake
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check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated. When the system is deactivated, the system
reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to
“Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And
Operating” for system function and operating informa-
tion. To make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, scroll
up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted,then press and release the SELECT button until a check-
mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting
has been selected.
Illuminated Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your
selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is
highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button
until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing
that the setting has been selected.
Headlamps With Wipers
When this feature is selected and the HEADLIGHT
switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn
on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make
your selection, press and release the SELECT button until
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Wheel Alignment Mode – If Equipped
Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be
enabled. Refer to your authorized dealer for further
information.
Horn with Remote Lower – If Equipped
When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will
occur when the RKE transmitter REMOTE LOWER but-
ton is pressed. To make your selection, press and release
the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to
the feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated.
Lights with Remote Lower – If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the RKE transmitter REMOTE
LOWER button is pressed. This feature may be selected
with or without the sound horn on lower feature selected.To make your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Trailer Select
When this feature is selected, the Trailer Type can be
selected between “Trailer 1”, “Trailer 2”, “Trailer 3” and
“Trailer 4”. To make your selection, scroll up or down
until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and
release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears
next to the setting, showing that the setting has been
selected.
Trailer Brake Type
When this feature is selected, the Trailer Brake Type can
be changed between “Light Electric”, “Heavy Electric”,
“Light EOH” and “Heavy EOH”. To make your selection,
scroll up or down until the preferred setting is high-
lighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a
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check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the
setting has been selected. Refer to “Integrated Trailer
Brake Module” in “Starting And Operating.”
Trailer Name
When this feature is selected, the Trailer name can be
selected from 16 names. To make your selection, scroll up
or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then
press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark
appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has
been selected.
Calibrate Compass
Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
Compass Variance
Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Odometer
•000
• 000.0
Upper Left
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp (default setting)
• Trans Temp
• Oil Temp
• Time
• Range To Empty (RTE)
• Average MPG
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•Current MPG
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Trailer Trip (distance only)
• Trailer Brake Gain
Upper Right
• None
• Compass (default setting)
• Outside Temp
• Trans Temp
• Oil Temp
• Time
• Range To Empty (RTE) •
Average MPG
• Current MPG
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Trailer Trip (distance only)
• Trailer Brake Gain
Lower Left
• None (default setting)
• Compass
• Outside Temp
• Trans Temp
• Oil Temp
• Time
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•Range
• AVG MPG
• Current MPG
• Trailer Brake Gain
Lower Right
• None (default setting)
• Compass
• Outside Temp
• Trans Temp
• Oil Temp
• Time
• Range
• AVG MPG •
Current MPG
• Trailer Brake Gain
Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default
Settings)
• Cancel
• Okay
Uconnect® ACCESS SETTINGS
The Uconnect® Access system uses a combination of soft
and hard keys located on the center of the instrument
panel that allows you to access and change the customer
programmable features.
Hard-Keys
Hard-Keys are located below the Uconnect® Access
system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition,
there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right
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until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key
to return to the previous menu.
•Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
When this feature is selected, the system will automati-
cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your selection, touch the
Rain Sensing soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
• Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA)
system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function
and operating information. To make your selection, touch
the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
•
Four Corner Air Suspension Modes — If Equipped
There are four air suspension modes designed to protect
the system in unique situations. Tire Jack Mode is se-
lected to assist in changing a spare tire. Transport Mode
is selected to assist when the vehicle is being flat bed
towed. Wheel Alignment Mode is selected before per-
forming a wheel alignment, refer to your authorized
dealer for information. Protection Mode will automati-
cally be selected in order to “protect” the air suspension
system when the payload has been exceeded or load
leveling cannot be achieved.
Lights
After pressing the Lights soft-key the following settings
will be available.
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▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .354
▫ Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission — If
Equipped .......................... .354
▫ Six–Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped —
1500 Models Only .....................361
▫ Six–Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine)
— 2500/3500 Models Only ..............373
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .384
▫ Manually Shifted Transfer Case –
If Equipped ......................... .384
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position
Switch) – If Equipped ..................388
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position
Switch) – If Equipped ..................394 ▫
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position
Switch) – If Equipped ..................398
 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .406
▫ Description ......................... .406
▫ Air Suspension Modes ..................410
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display Messages .....................411
▫ Operation .......................... .412
 AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM (2500 MODELS ONLY) —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .413
 STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER
WAGON ONLY ....................... .416
 SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON
ONLY.............................. .418
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