2016 Ram 2500 instrument panel

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INTRODUCTION .............................................................7
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ............................11
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...................................15
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STARTING AND OPERATING ..................................................95
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................123
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................................151
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REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE:
• The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
• Obstructions between the vehicle and the RKE trans-
mitter may reduce this range.
• The Remote Start system will wait for the “Wait To
Start” amber telltale to extinguish before cranking the
engine. This allows time for the engine pre-heat cycle
to pre-heat the cylinder air, and is normal in cold weather. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Dis-
play (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information on the “Wait To Start”
amber telltale and the pre-heat cycle.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
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Shift lever in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• HAZARD switch off
• BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• RKE PANIC button not pressed
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE (EVIC) .....17
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM (DID) . . .20
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........23
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ...............24
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............36
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights .............56
▫ White Telltale Indicator Light ..............60
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Light ...............62
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) ...............................63
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays — 3.5” Display .................64
▫ Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages ......71
▫ Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages . .73
▫ Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning
Messages ............................74
▫ EVIC/DID Displays .....................75
▫ Oil Life Reset .........................763

▫Vehicle Information (Customer Information
Features) ............................77
 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) ......79▫
Driver Information Display (DID) — 7” Display
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE (EVIC)
Base EVIC Instrument Cluster — If Equipped
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1. Tachometer•Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000).
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display •When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) messages. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
3. Speedometer •Indicates vehicle speed. 4. Fuel Gauge
•The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
5. DEF Gauge •The DEF Gauge displays the actual level of Diesel
Exhaust Fluid in the DEF tank. Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) is required to maintain normal vehicle opera-
tion and emissions compliance. If something is
wrong with the gauge, a DEF Warning Message or
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) will be displayed.
More information is available in the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information (EVIC) or Driver Information Dis-
play (DID) section under the heading of Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages.
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NOTE:
•The gauge may take up to five seconds to update after
adding a gallon or more of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
to the DEF tank. If you have a fault related to the DEF
system, the gauge may not update to the new level. See
your authorized dealer for service.
• The DEF gauge may also not immediately update after
a refill if the temperature of the DEF fluid is below 12F
(-11C). The DEF line heater will possibly warm up the
DEF fluid and allow the gauge to update after a period
of run time. Under very cold conditions, it is possible
that the gauge may not reflect the new fill level for
several drives. •
Outside temperature can affect DEF consumption. In
cold conditions, 12° F (-11° C) and below, the DEF
gauge needle can stay on a fixed position and may not
move for extended periods of time. This is a normal
function of the system.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM (DID)
Premium DID Instrument Cluster — If Equipped
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