2016 Ram 1500 Understanding

Setting NamesSetting Names Abbre-
viated (Left Submenu
Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
10 Automatic
HighbeamsAuto Highbeams On; Off
11 Flash Lights
with LockLights w/ Lock On; Off
12 Auto Lock
DoorsAuto Lock Doors On; Off
13 Auto Unlock
DoorsAuto Unlock Doors On; Off
14 Sound Horn
with Remote
StartHorn w/ Rmt Start On; Off
15 Sound Horn
with Remote
LockHorn w/ Rmt Lock Off; 1st Press; 2nd Press
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbre-
viated (Left Submenu
Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
16 Remote Unlock
SequenceRemote Unlock Driver Door; All Doors
17 Key Fob Linked
to MemoryKey in Memory On; Off
18 Passive Entry Passive Entry On; Off
19 Remote Start
Comfort SystemRmt Start Comfort Off; Remoter Start; All starts
20 Easy Exit Seat Easy Exit Seat On; Off
21 Key-off Power
DelayPower Off Delay Off; 45 seconds; 5 minutes; 10 minutes
22 Air Suspension
Display AlertsAir Susp. Alerts All; Warnings Only
23 Aero Ride
Height ModeAero Mode On; Off
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbre-
viated (Left Submenu
Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
24 Tire/Jack Mode Tire/Jack Mode On; Off
25 Transport Mode Transport Mode On; Off
26 Wheel Align-
ment ModeWheel Alignment On; Off
27 Horn w/ Re-
mote LowerHorn w/ Rmt Lwr On; Off
28 Lights w/ Re-
mote LowerLights w/ Rmt Lwr On; Off
29 Trailer Select Trailer Select Trailer 1; Trailer 2; Trailer 3; Trailer 4
30 Brake Type Brake Type Light Electric; Heavy Electric; Light EOH; Heavy EOH
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbre-
viated (Left Submenu
Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
31 Trailer Name Trailer Name
•Trailer # (# is equal to slot position)
•Boat
•Car
•Cargo
•Dump
•Equipment
•Flatbed
•Gooseneck
•Horse
•Livestock
•Motorcycle
•Snowmobile
•Travel
•Utility
•5th Wheel
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbre-
viated (Left Submenu
Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
32 Compass
VarianceCompass Var 1-15 increments of 1
33 Calibrate
CompassCompass Cal Cancel; Calibrate
34 Fuel Saver
DisplayFuel Saver On; Off
Turn Menu OFF
Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to exit the
main menu.
Push and release any EVIC control button to enter the
EVIC main menu again.
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DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)
The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.The DID Menu items consists of the following:
•Digital Speedometer
•Vehicle Info
•Fuel Economy Info
•Trip A
•Trip B
•Stop/Start Info (If Equipped)
•Trailer Tow
•Audio
•Stored Messages
•Screen Setup
•Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect 5.0 &
8.4 radio)
Driver Information Display (DID)
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Vehicle Information (Customer Information Features)
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:•UP Arrow Button
Push and release theUParrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and
submenus.
•DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release theDOWNarrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus.
•RIGHT Arrow Button
Push and release theRIGHTarrow button to
access/select the information screens or sub-
menu screens of a main menu item. Push and
hold theRIGHTarrow button for two seconds
to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.
DID Controls
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•LEFT Arrow Button
Push and release theLEFTarrow button to
return to the main menu from an info screen or
submenu item.
Driver Information Display (DID) Displays
The DID displays are located in the center portion of the
cluster and consists of eight sections:
1. Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will
illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for
non critical warnings, red for critical warnings, and
white for on demand information.
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, Time)
4. Telltales/Indicators
5. Shift Lever Status (PRNDL)
6. Selectable Menu Icons
7. Air Suspension Status – If Equipped
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