2016 Ram 2500 engine

minutes, you can remedy the condition in the particu-
late filter system and allow your diesel engine and
exhaust after-treatment system to cleanse the filter to
remove the trapped PM and restore the system to
normal operating condition.
• Exhaust System — Regeneration In Process Exhaust
Filter XX% Full — This message indicates that the
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is self-cleaning. Main-
tain your current driving condition until regeneration
is completed.
• Exhaust System — Regeneration Completed — This
message indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) self-cleaning is completed. If this message is
displayed, you will hear one chime to assist in alerting
you of this condition.
• Exhaust Service Required — See Dealer Now — This
messages indicates regeneration has been disabled due
to a system malfunction. At this point the engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) will register a fault
code, the instrument panel will display a MIL light.
CAUTION!
See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust
system could occur soon with continued operation.
• Exhaust Filter Full — Power Reduced See Dealer —
This message indicates the PCM has derated the
engine to limit the likelihood of permanent damage to
the after-treatment system. If this condition is not
corrected and a dealer service is not performed, exten-
sive exhaust after-treatment damage can occur. To
correct this condition it will be necessary to have your
vehicle serviced by your local authorized dealer.
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CAUTION!
See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust
system could occur soon with continued operation.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages
Your vehicle will begin displaying warning messages
when the DEF level reaches a driving range of approxi-
mately 500 miles (800 km). If the following warning
message sequence is ignored, your vehicle may not
restart unless DEF is added with in the displayed mileage
shown in the Cluster message.
•Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill
Soon — This message will display when DEF driving
range is less than 500 miles, DEF fluid top off is
required with in the displayed mileage. The message
will be displayed in the cluster during vehicle start up
with the current allowed mileage and accompanied by a single chime. The remaining mileage can be pulled
up anytime by way of the “Messages” list within the
EVIC/DID
• Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF —
This message will display when DEF driving range is
less than 200 miles. It is also displayed at 150 miles and
100 miles. DEF fluid top off is required with in the
displayed mileage. The message will be displayed in
the EVIC/DID during vehicle start up with an up-
dated distance mileage, and it will be accompanied by
a single chime. Starting at 100 miles, remaining range
will be continuously displayed while operating the
vehicle. Chimes will also accompany the 75, 50 and 25
mile remaining distances. The DEF Low telltale will be
on continuously until DEF fluid is topped off.
• Engine Will Not Restart Refill DEF — This message
will display when the DEF driving range is less than 1
mile, DEF fluid top off is required or the engine will
not restart. The message will be displayed in the
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EVIC/DID during vehicle start up, and it will be
accompanied by a single chime. The DEF Low telltale
will be illuminated continuously until DEF fluid tank
is filled with a minimum of two gallons of DEF.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning
Messages
There are different messages which are displayed if the
vehicle detects that the DEF system has been filled with
a fluid other than DEF, has experienced component
failures, or when tampering has been detected.
When the DEF system needs to be serviced the following
warnings will display:
•Service DEF System See Dealer — This message will
display when the fault is initially detected and each
time the vehicle is started. The message will be accom-
panied by a single chime and the Malfunction Indica-
tor Light. We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced
immediately. If not corrected in 50 miles, vehicle will
enter the “Engine Will not restart in XXXmi Service
DEF See dealer” warning stage and message.
• Engine Will Not Restart in XXX mi Service DEF See
Dealer — This message is first displayed if the fault
detected is not serviced after 50 miles of operation. It is
also displayed at 150 miles 125 miles and 100 miles.
System service is required within the displayed mile-
age. The message will be displayed during vehicle
start up with an updated distance mileage, and it will
be accompanied by a single chime. Starting at 100
miles, remaining range will be continuously displayed
while operating the vehicle. Chimes will also accom-
pany the 75, 50 and 25 mile remaining distances. We
recommend you drive to your nearest authorized
dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
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•Engine Will Not Restart Service DEF System See
Dealer — This message will display if DEF system
issue detected is not serviced during the allowed
period. Your engine will not restart unless your vehicle
is serviced by your authorized dealer. This message
will be displayed when under 1 mile until engine will
not start and each time the vehicle is started, and will
be continuously displayed. The message will be ac-
companied by a single chime. Your Malfunction Indi-
cator Light will be continuously illumined. We highly
recommend you drive to your nearest authorized
dealer if the message appears while engine is running.
• Engine Will Not Start Service DEF System See
Dealer — This message will display when the fault
detected is not serviced after the Engine will not restart
Service DEF System See Dealer message is displayed
on the next subsequent restart. Your engine will not
start unless your vehicle is serviced by your autho-
rized dealer. The message will be accompanied by a single chime. Your Malfunction Indicator Light will be
continuously illuminated. If the message appears and
you can not start the engine, we recommend you have
your vehicle towed to your nearest authorized dealer
immediately.
EVIC/DID Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC/DID
displays the following messages:
•
System Setup Unavailable – Vehicle Not in Park
• System Setup Unavailable – Vehicle in Motion
• Exhaust Filter Full Safely Drive at Highway Speeds To
Remedy
• Exhaust Filter XX% Full – Power Reduced See Dealer
• Exhaust Service Required – See Dealer Now
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•Exhaust System – Filter XX% Full Service Required See
Dealer
• Exhaust System – Regeneration In Process Exhaust
Filter XX% Full
• Exhaust System – Regeneration Completed
• Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill
Soon
• Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF
• Engine Will Not Restart Refill DEF
• Service DEF System See Dealer
• Incorrect DEF Detected See Dealer
• Engine Will Not Restart in XXX mi Service DEF See
Dealer
• Engine Will Not Restart Service DEF System See
DealerOil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will display in the EVIC after a single chime has sounded,
to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The
engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based,
which means the engine oil change interval may fluctu-
ate, dependent upon your personal driving style.
NOTE: Use the steering wheel EVIC controls for the
following procedure(s).
Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the DOWNarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
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3. Push and release theRIGHTarrow button to access
the ”Vehicle Info” screen, then scroll UP or DOWN to
select “Oil Life.”
4. Push and hold the RIGHTarrow button to select
“Reset,” then push and release the Rightarrow button
to select “NO”or“YES” to reset the Oil Life to 100%.
5. Push and release the UParrow button to exit the EVIC
screen.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without depressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the DOWNarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to access
the “Vehicle Info” screen then scroll UPorDOWN to
select “Oil Life.” 4. Push and hold the
RIGHTarrow button to select
“Reset,” then select “NO” or “YES” by pushing the
RIGHT arrow then push the RIGHTarrow button to
select reset of the Oil Life to 100%.
5. Push and release the UParrow button to exit the EVIC
screen.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the Oil Life indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Vehicle Information (Customer Information
Features)
Push and release the UParrow orDOWNarrow
button until “Vehicle Info” displays in the EVIC. Push the
RIGHT
arrow or LEFTarrow button to scroll
through the available Vehicle Information submenu(s) to
display anyone of the following choices.
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Vehicle Information Submenus
•Battery Voltage
Displays the actual battery voltage.
• Fuel Filter Life
Displays the life of the fuel filter. •
Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
• Oil Temperature
Displays the actual oil temperature.
• Trans Temperature
Displays the actual transmission sump temperature.
• Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
• Tire Pressure Monitor System
Displays the actual tire pressure.
• Engine Hours
Displays the actual engine hours.
Gauge Summary (Coolant Temp, Trans Temp, Oil Temp,
Oil Pressure)
EVIC Controls
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•Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal
is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
“Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start”.
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An
example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams
On”.Diesel Indicator Lights
This area will show reconfigurable amber telltales that
relate to your diesel. These telltales include:
NOTE: “Refer to your OM on DVD for additional telltale
information”
Water In Fuel Indicator Light
The “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will illu-
minate when there is water detected in the fuel
filters. If this light remains on, DO NOT start
the vehicle before you drain the water from the
fuel filters to prevent engine damage. Refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water Separator Fil-
ters” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
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