2015 Ram 2500 Owner's Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........282
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE (EVIC) . .283
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM (DID) . .284
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....285
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) ............................. .297
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays — 3.5” Display ................299
▫ Oil Life Reset ....................... .301
▫ EVIC Messages Menu Item ...............302 ▫
EVIC Red Telltales .....................307
▫ EVIC Yellow Telltales ...................309
▫ EVIC White Telltales ...................311
▫ EVIC Selectable Menu Items .............312
 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) .....325
▫ Driver Information Display (DID) Displays . . .327
▫ Oil Life Reset ....................... .329
▫ DID Messages ....................... .330
▫ DID Red Telltales ..................... .335
▫ DID Yellow Telltales ....................3384

▫DID White Telltales ....................339
▫ DID Selectable Menu Items ..............340
 Uconnect® SETTINGS ...................351
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ................352
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ..............353
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect®
5.0 Personal Settings ...................353
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect®
8.4A/8.4AN Personal Settings ............370
 Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED ........390
 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . .390
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .391
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .391▫
CD Player — If Equipped ................392
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........392
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .393
▫ Regulatory And Safety Information .........393
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................395
▫ Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .395
▫ Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If
Equipped .......................... .400
▫ Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .405
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............411
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......413
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .414
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Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION ..........417
▫ Introducing Uconnect® .................417
▫ Get Started ......................... .418
▫ Basic Voice Commands ..................419
▫ Radio ............................. .421
▫ Media ............................. .422
▫ Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) ..................424
▫ Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) ................425
▫ Phone ............................. .426▫
Voice Text Reply ..................... .427
▫ Uconnect® Access (8.4A/8.4AN) ...........428
▫ Register (8.4A/8.4AN) ..................429
▫ Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN) ...............430
▫ Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN) ..............431
▫ Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN) ....................431
▫ SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN) .......433
▫ Additional Information .................434
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet13 — Gear Selector/Transfer Case Position
Switch — If Equipped
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet — If Equipped14 — Ignition Switch
3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank15 — Hood Release
4 — Hazard Switch 10 — Instrument Panel Drawer16 — Parking Brake Release
5 — Upper Glove Compartment 11 — Climate Controls
6 — Lower Glove Compartment 12 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter — If
Equipped
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE (EVIC)
Electronic Vehicle Information Display (EVIC)
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM (DID)
Driver Information Display (DID)
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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
operation over 3200 RPM (Redline) can result in
significant damage that will not be covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.2. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is
not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
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3. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of
an onboard diagnostic (OBDII) system which
monitors the emissions and engine control sys-
tem. If the vehicle is ready for emissions testing,
the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on
and remain on, as a bulb check, until the engine is started.
If the vehicle is not ready for emissions testing the light will
come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on
for 15 seconds, then blink for 5 seconds, and remain on
until the vehicle is started. If the bulb does not come on
during starting, have the condition investigated promptly.
If this light comes on and remains on while driving, it
suggests a potential engine control problem and the need
for system service.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect fuel economy and
driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced
above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal
operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive
slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry
plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result in death
or serious injury to the driver, occupants or others.
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