2016 Ram 1500 Start

Info. follow the directional prompts to access or reset any
of the following Vehicle Info submenu items:
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (1500 & 2500 Series)
A vehicle ICON is displayed with tire pressure values in
each corner of the ICON.
•Tire Pressure:
– Tire Pressure Information System (3500 Series
Heavy Duty Ram Trucks)
– A vehicle ICON is displayed with the tire pressure
values in each corner of the ICON.
– If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service
Tire Pressure System” is displayed.
– Tire Pressure is an information only function and
cannot be reset.
– Refer to theTire Pressure Information System
(TPIS)” underStarting and Operatingfor further
information.•Transmission Temperature – Automatic Transmission
Only
•Oil Temperature
•Oil Life
•Battery Voltage — If Equipped
•Gauge Summary:
– Coolant Temperature
– Transmission Temperature (automatic only)
– Oil Temperature
– Oil Pressure
•Engine Hours
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Stop/Start – If Equipped
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button until the Stop/Start icon is highlighted
in the DID. Push and release theRIGHTarrow
button to display the Stop/Start status.
Trailer Tow
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button until the Trailer Tow icon is highlighted.
Push and release theRIGHTarrow button and
the next screen will display the following
trailer trip information:
•Trailer Trip
•Trailer Brake
Audio
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow button
until the Audio display icon is highlighted in the
DID. Push and release theRIGHTarrow button
to display the active source.
Stored Messages
Push and release theUParrow button until the
Messages display icon is highlighted in the DID.
This feature shows the number of stored warning
messages. Pushing theRIGHTarrow button will
allow you to see what the stored messages are.
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NOTE:Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with
all the following settings.
Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
1 Language Select Language English, Spanish, French, Italian,
German, Dutch
2 Units Units U.S.; Metric
3 ParkSense ParkSense
•Notification — Sound Only;
Sound & Display
•Front Volume — Low;
Medium; High
•Rear Volume — Low;
Medium; High
4 Tilt Mirror in Reverse Tilt Mirror in R On; Off
5 Rain Sensing Wipers Auto Wipers On; Off
6 Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist On; Off
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
7 Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60
seconds; 90 seconds
8 Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60
seconds; 90 seconds
9 Headlights On with Wipers Lights w/ Wipers On; Off
10 Automatic Highbeams Auto Highbeams On; Off
11 Flash Lights with Lock Lights w/ Lock On; Off
12 Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock Doors On; Off
13 Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock Doors On; Off
14 Sound Horn with Remote Start Horn w/ Rmt Start On; Off
15 Sound Horn with Remote Lock Horn w/ Rmt Lock On; Off
16 Remote Unlock Sequence Remote Unlock Driver Door; All Doors
17 Key Fob Linked to Memory Key in Memory On; Off
18 Passive Entry Passive Entry On; Off
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
19 Remote Start Comfort System Rmt Start Comfort On; Off
20 Easy Exit Seat Easy Exit Seat On; Off
21 Key-off Power Delay Power Off Delay Off; 45 seconds; 5 minutes; 10
minutes
22 Commercial Settings Commercial
•Aux Switches
•Power Take-Off
•PIN Setup
23 Air Suspension Display Alerts Air Susp. Alerts All; Warnings Only
24 Aero Ride Height Mode Aero Mode On; Off
25 Tire/Jack Mode Tire/Jack Mode On; Off
26 Transport Mode Transport Mode On; Off
27 Wheel Alignment Mode Wheel Alignment On; Off
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button on the faceplate, then the “Safety & Driving
Assistance” button on the touchscreen. Press the
“Parkview Backup camera Delay” button on the touch-
screen to turn the ParkView Delay ON or OFF.
•Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped
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, press the
“Rain Sensing” button on the touchscreen and make your
selection.
•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, press
the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen and
make your selection.Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen,
the following settings will be available:
•Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the amount of time the headlights remain on after the
engine is shut off. To change the Headlight Off Delay
setting, press the “Headlight Off Delay” button on the
touchscreen and choose either “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90”
buttons on the touchscreen to select your desired time
interval.
•Headlight Illumination On Approach
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the amount of time the headlights remain on when the
doors are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status,
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(24 km/h). To make your selection, press the “Auto Door
Locks” button on the touchscreen and select from “On”
or “Off.”
•Auto Unlock On Exit
When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when
the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To
make your selection, press the “Auto Unlock On Exit”
button on the touchscreen and select from “On” or “Off.”
•Sound Horn With Lock
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the door locks are activated. To make your selection,
press the “Horn w/Lock” Button and choose “Off,” “1st
Press” or “2nd Press.”•Sound Horn With Remote Start
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the remote start is activated. To make your selection,
press the “Horn w/Remote Start” button on the touch-
screen and select from “On” or “Off.”
•Remote Door Unlock
This feature will allow you to program your remote door
locks to open “All doors” or only the “Driver door” with
the first push of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter or grabbing the Passive Entry door handle. To
make your selection, press the “Remote Door Unlock”
button on the touchscreen and choose from “All” or
“Driver.”
NOTE:If “Driver Door” is selected, the (RKE) transmitter
will have to be pushed two times in order to unlock all
doors.
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•Memory Linked to Fob — If Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, press the “Memory
Linked to Fob” button on the touchscreen and select from
“On” or “Off.”
NOTE:The seat will return to the memorized seat
location if “Memory Linked to Fob” is set to (ON) when
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to
unlock the door. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
•Passive Entry — If Equipped
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to push the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter lock or unlock buttons. It automatically
unlocks the doors when the outside door handle is
grabbed. To make your selection, press the “Passive
Entry” button on the touchscreen and select from “On” or
“Off.” Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
•Flash Lights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lights
w/Lock” button on the touchscreen, and select from
“On” or “Off.”
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