2016 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab oil filter

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE (EVIC) .....16
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM (DID) . . .19
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........22
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............23
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) ...............................25
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays — 3.5” Display .................26
▫ Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages ......32
▫ Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages . .34 ▫
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning
Messages ............................35
▫ EVIC/DID Displays .....................37
▫ Oil Life Reset .........................38
▫
Vehicle Information (Customer Information
Features) .............................39
DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) ......41
▫ Vehicle Information (Customer Information
Features) ............................42
▫ Oil Life Reset .........................44
▫ Driver Information Display (DID) —
7” Display ...........................45
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CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi-
nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust components and
cause a fire.
• Air Suspension Payload Protection Telltale — If
Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate that the
maximum payload may have been exceeded or
load leveling cannot be achieved at its current
ride height. Protection Mode will automatically be selected in
order to “protect” the air suspension system, air
suspension adjustment is limited due to payload.
• Water In Fuel Indicator Light — Diesel Only
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
information.
• Wait To Start Light
The “Wait To Start” telltale will illuminate for ap-
proximately two seconds when the ignition is turned
to the RUN position. It’s duration may be longer based on
colder operating conditions. Vehicle will not initiate start
until telltale is out. Refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Start-
ing And Operating” for further information.
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6. Push and release theUParrow 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 DOWN
arrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the RIGHT
arrow button to
access the “Vehicle Info” screen then scroll up or down
to select “Oil Life.”
4. Push and hold the RIGHT
arrow 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 UP
arrow 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)
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.3
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mounted on the steering wheel. Refer to “Driver Infor-
mation Display– If Equipped” in the Owner’s Manual for
further information.
Vehicle Information (Customer Information
Features)
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)
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The Driver Information Display (DID) display is located
in the center portion of the cluster and consists of eight
sections:
1. Main Screen — The inner ring of the display willilluminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for
non critical warnings, red for critical warnings and
white for on demand information.
2. Audio Information and Submenu Information — Whenever there are submenus available, the position
within the submenus is shown here.
3. Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range to Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average MPG, Trailer Trip
(distance only), Trailer Brake Gain).
4. Air Suspension Status – If Equipped
5. Transmission Gear Position Indicator (PRND)
6. Status Menu Icons 7. Telltales/Indicators
8. 4WD Status
9. Selectable Gauge (Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Life,
Trailer Brake, Current MPG, Fuel Filter Life, Turbo
Boost, Exhaust Brake, Battery Voltage)
10. Main Menu Items (Digital Speedometer, Vehicle Info, Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Trailer Tow, Audio,
Stored Messages, Screen Setup, Vehicle Settings)
11. Selectable Gauge (Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Life, Trailer Brake, Current MPG, Fuel Filter Life, Turbo
Boost, Exhaust Brake, Battery Voltage)
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SettingsOptions
5 Upper Gauge
•None (Default)
• Trans Temp.
• Oil Temp.
• Oil Life
• Fuel Filter Life (HD diesel only)
• Battery Voltage (diesel & CNG only)
• Exhaust Brake (HD diesel only)
• Turbo Boost (HD diesel only)
• Current MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Trailer Brake Gain
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SettingsOptions
6 Lower Gauge
•None (Default)
• Trans Temp.
• Oil Temp.
• Oil Life
• Fuel Filter Life (HD diesel only)
• Battery Voltage (diesel & CNG only)
• Exhaust Brake (HD diesel only)
• Turbo Boost (HD diesel only)
• Current MPG (not available for CNG models)
• Trailer Brake Gain
7 Odometer•000
• 000.0
8 Restore Defaults•Cancel
• OK
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3. The system will automatically engage the starter tocrank the engine. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after 25 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
5. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned off.
6. Release the parking brake.
Extreme Cold Weather
The engine block heater is a resistance heater installed in
the water jacket of the engine. It requires a 110–115 Volt
AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire exten-
sion cord. Its use is recommended for environments that
routinely fall below -10°F (-23°C). It should be used when
the vehicle has not been running overnight or longer periods and should be plugged in two hours prior to
start. Its use is required for cold starts with temperatures
under -20°F (-28°C).
NOTE: The engine block heater cord is a factory in-
stalled option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater
cords are available from your authorized MOPAR
dealer.
•
A 12 Volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids in
preventing fuel gelling. It is controlled by a built-in
thermostat.
• A Diesel Pre-Heat system both improves engine start-
ing and reduces the amount of white smoke generated
by a warming engine.
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