2016 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

Service 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Service 4WD Indicator Light
If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not func-
tioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the nearest ser-
vice center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
2WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
2WD Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the two-wheel drive mode.
4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327

Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
Green Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Front Fog Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Green Tell-
tale LightWhat It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as se-
lected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multi-
function lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either
turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329

Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light
This telltale will illuminate when the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop” mode.
Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control has been set.
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

4WD AUTO Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
LightWhat It Means
4WD AUTO Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive auto mode, and the
front axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is sent to the rear wheels. Four-wheel drive
will be automatically engaged when the vehicle senses a loss of traction.
For further information on four-wheel drive operation and proper use, refer to “Four-Wheel
Drive Operation — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating.”
4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331

White Telltale Indicator Light
Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
White Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON.
Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped
White Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is set. Refer to “Electronic Speed
Control” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
White Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when Hill Descent Control (HDC) has been selected using the
Hill Descent Control Switch. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in “Starting And Operat-
ing” for further information.
Blue Telltale Indicator Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue Telltale
LightWhat It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control
lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.The EVIC Menu items consists of the following:
•Speedometer
•Vehicle Info
•Fuel Economy Info
•Trip A
•Trip B
•Stop/Start Info (If Equipped)
•Air Suspension (If Equipped)
•Trailer Tow
•Messages
•Screen Setup
•Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect 5.0 &
8.4 radio)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL