2016 Ram 1500 brake

Screen Setup
Push and release theUPorDOWNar-
row button until the Screen Setup display icon
is highlighted in the DID. Push and release the RIGHT
arrow button to enter the Screen Setup sub-
menu. The Screen Setup feature allows you to change
what information is displayed in the instrument cluster
as well as the location that information is displayed.
Settings Options
1 Upper Left
•None
• Compass
• Outside Temp.
• Time
• Range to Empty
• Average MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Current MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake Gain
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SettingsOptions
2 Upper Right
•None
• Compass
• Outside Temp. (Default)
• Time
• Range to Empty
• Average MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Current MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake Gain
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SettingsOptions
3 Lower Left
•None (Default)
• Compass
• Outside Temp.
• Time
• Range to Empty
• Average MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Current MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Trailer Brake Gain
4 Lower Right•None (Default)
• Compass
• Outside Temp.
• Time
• Range to Empty
• Average MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Current MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Trailer Brake Gain
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SettingsOptions
5 Upper Gauge
•None (Default)
• Trans Temp.
• Oil Temp.
• Oil Life
• Fuel Filter Life (HD diesel only)
• Battery Voltage (diesel & CNG only)
• Exhaust Brake (HD diesel only)
• Turbo Boost (HD diesel only)
• Current MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Trailer Brake Gain
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SettingsOptions
6 Lower Gauge
•None (Default)
• Trans Temp.
• Oil Temp.
• Oil Life
• Fuel Filter Life (HD diesel only)
• Battery Voltage (diesel & CNG only)
• Exhaust Brake (HD diesel only)
• Turbo Boost (HD diesel only)
• Current MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Trailer Brake Gain
7 Odometer•000
• 000.0
8 Restore Defaults•Cancel
• OK
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, both inside
and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
The starter is allowed to crank for up to 30-second
intervals. Waiting a few minutes between such intervals
will protect the starter from overheating.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK and apply the parking
brake. Always make sure the keyless ignition node
is in the “OFF” mode, remove the Key Fob from the
vehicle and lock the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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NOTE:Engine start up in very low ambient temperature
could result in evident white smoke. This condition will
disappear as the engine warms up.
CAUTION!
• The engine is allowed to crank as long as 30
seconds. If the engine fails to start during this
period, please wait at least two minutes for the
starter to cool before repeating start procedure.
• If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains on,
DO NOT START engine before you drain the water
from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage. Refer
to “Maintenance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water
Separator Filter” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for
further information.
Normal Starting
Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is
obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key fob to the START position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, turn the
key fob to the OFF position, wait five seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the transmission gear selector in the
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Tip Start Feature
Do not press the accelerator. Cycle the ignition switch
briefly to the START position and release it. The starter
motor will continue to run but will automatically disen-
gage when the engine is running.
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Keyless Enter-N-Go
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob is
in the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting Procedure — Keyless Enter-N-Go
Observe the instrument panel cluster lights when starting
the engine.
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal
1. Always apply the parking brake. 2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the
ENGINE START/STOP button once.
NOTE: A delay of the start of up to five seconds is
possible under very cold conditions. The Wait to Start
telltale will be illuminated during the pre-heat process,
When the engine Wait To Start light goes off the engine
will automatically crank.
CAUTION!
If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO
NOT START the engine before you drain the water
from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage. Refer to
“Maintenance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water Sepa-
rator Filter” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
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