2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab instrument panel

4 Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What 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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4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What 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.
2WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light What 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 TelltaleLight What 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
Light What 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 TelltaleLight What It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal
as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the
multifunction 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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Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control has been set.
Blue Telltale Indicator Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue Telltale
Light What 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.
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White Telltale Indicator Light
Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
White TelltaleLight What 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
Light What 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.
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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)
• Trailer Tow
• Messages
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect 5.0 &
8.4 radio)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following EVIC Control buttons located on
the left side of the steering wheel:•
UP Arrow Button
Push and release the UParrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu items.
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the DOWNarrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu
items.
• RIGHT Arrow Button
Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to
access/select the information screens or sub-
menu screens of a main menu item. Push and
hold the RIGHTarrow button for two seconds
to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.
EVIC Control Buttons
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