2015 Ram 1500 MPG

•Average Fuel Economy value
•Range to Empty
Trip A
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow button until
the Trip A menu item is highlighted in the EVIC. The Trip
A information will display the following:
•Distance
•Average MPG
•Elapsed Time
Push and holdRIGHTarrow button to reset all informa-
tion.
Trip B
Push and release Up & Down arrow button until the Trip
B menu item is highlighted in the EVIC. The Trip B
information will display the following:
•Distance
•Average MPG
•Elapsed Time
Push and hold theRIGHTarrow button to reset all the
information.
Stop/Start – If Equipped
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow button until
the Stop/Start menu item is highlighted in the EVIC.
Push and release theRIGHTarrow button to display the
Stop/Start status.
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2. Audio / Phone Information and Sub-menu Informa-
tion — Whenever there are sub-menus available, the
position within the sub-menus is shown here.
3. Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range to
Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average MPG, Trailer Trip
(distance only), Trailer Brake Gain)
4. Telltales/Indicators
5. Shift Lever Status (PRNDL)
6. Selectable Menu Icons
7. Air Suspension Status – If Equipped
8. 4WD Status
9. Selectable Gauge 2 (Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Life,
Trailer Brake, Current MPG)
10. Selectable Gauge 1 (Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Life,
Trailer Brake, Current MPG)
The main display area will normally display the main
menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main
menu. The main display area also displays “pop up”
messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn-
ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall
into several categories:
•Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Most of
the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the “Messages” main menu item. As long
as there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in
the DID’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this
message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out”
and “Low Tire Pressure”.
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•If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service
Tire Pressure System” is displayed.
•Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be
reset.
•Refer to the#Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS)
under#Starting and Operating#for further informa-
tion.
•Air Suspension – If Equipped
•Transmission Temperature – Automatic Transmis-
sion Only
•Oil Temperature
•Oil Life
•Battery Voltage — If Equipped
•Gauge Summary:
•Coolant Temp.
•Transmission Temp. (automatic only)
•Oil Temperature
•Oil Pressure
•Engine Hours
Fuel Economy
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button until the Fuel Economy Menu icon/title
is highlighted. Push and hold theRIGHT
arrow button to reset feature.
•Range
•Current MPG or L/100 km
•Average MPG or L/100 km
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Trip A
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button until the Trip A icon/title is highlighted
in the DID. The Trip A information will display
the following:
•Distance MI or km
•Average MPG or L/100 km
•Average MPH or km/h
•Elapsed Time
Hold theRIGHTarrow button to reset all the informa-
tion.
Push theDOWNarrow button to enter Trip B.
Trip B
The Trip B information will display the
following:
•Distance MI or km
•Average MPG or L/100 km
•Average MPH or km/h
•Elapsed Time
Hold theRIGHTarrow button to reset all the informa-
tion.
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recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR® or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up.
NOTE:Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tempera-
ture is less than 32°F (0°C).
Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
(mpg)/Kilometers per liter and your driving range to
decrease by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
Replacement Parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are
designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure
that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
patible parts.
CAUTION!
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
compatible components can damage your vehicle.
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