2016 Ram 1500 Light panel

Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light
This telltale will turn on to indicate the Stop/Start system is not functioning properly and
service is required.
Air Suspension Off-Road 1 Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Air Suspension Off-Road 1 Indicator Light
This light will illuminate when the air suspension system is set to the Off-Road 1 setting.
For further information, refer to “Air Suspension System” in “Starting And Operating”.
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Air Suspension Off-Road 2 Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Air Suspension Off-Road 2 Indicator Light
This light will illuminate when the air suspension system is set to the Off-Road 2 setting.
For further information, refer to “Air Suspension System” in “Starting And Operating”.
Air Suspension Ride Height Raising Indicator Light— If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Air Suspension Ride Height Raising Indicator Light
This light will blink and alert the driver that the vehicle is changing to a higher ride height.
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Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering Indicator Light— If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering Indicator Light
This light will blink and alert the driver that the vehicle is changing to a lower ride height.
4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
4WD Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive mode, and the front
and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed.
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4 Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
4 Low Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front
and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide in-
creased torque at the wheels.
Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for fur-
ther information on four-wheel drive operation and proper use.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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