2016 Ram ProMaster instrument cluster

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................14
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........17
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ...............18
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............29
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights .............44▫
Blue Telltale Indicator Light ...............46
▫ White Telltale Indicator Light ..............47
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ........................48
▫ EVIC — Displays ......................494

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Diesel Instrument Cluster
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Engine Temperature Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the engine coolant temperature is too
high, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on,
turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature
reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to
“If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information.
For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster, this indicator will display in the DID. Refer to
”Driver Information Display (DID) — If Equipped” for further information.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the en-
gine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously
with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light
remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilo-
meters) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as
possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
•
The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
• Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON even if it was
manually turned off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds and flash the ESC activation light
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive
following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. 4
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Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Green Tell-tale Light What 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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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 system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the instru-
ment panel to the left of the steering column:
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center — If
Equipped” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
the Owner’s Manual for further information.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
EVIC Control Buttons
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•The driver will be informed about the speed restriction
also when about 150 and 125 miles are left to empty the
DEF Tank.
• When 100 miles are left to empty, the DEF Tank, a
continuous message display with chimes will be there
on dashboard.
•
When count down is over (0 mile left), continuous
message Speed limited at refuel or next engine start is
shown on EVIC. In this case, if an engine restart or a
diesel refuel action in engine-on condition is performed,
vehicle’s speed will be limited to 5 mph and continuous
message Speed limited DEF low is shown on EVIC.
• The restriction becomes inactive as soon as the DEF
refill event is detected (minimum quantity to be added
is 1 gallon).
Transmission Messages
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Messages” under “Automated
Manual Transmission” in “Starting And Operating” for
detailed information on transmission warning messages.
• Gear unavailable
• Shift not allowed
• Manual unavailable
• Automatic unavailable
• Reduce gear changes
• Press brake and try again
• Transmission temperature high
• Press brake pedal
• Press brake pedal startup delayed
• Shift to neutral
• Tow/Haul ON
• Service transmission
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES .................53
▫ Normal Starting Procedure ................54
▫ Starting Fluids ........................55
▫ Extreme Cold Weather ...................56
 NORMAL OPERATION ...................57
▫ Cold Weather Precautions ................57
▫ Engine Idling .........................59
▫ Stopping The Engine ...................59
▫ Cooling System Tips — Automated Manual
Transmission .........................60 
ENGINE BLOCK/TRANSMISSION HEATER —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................61
 AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION .....62
▫ Gear Ranges .........................64
▫ Parking The Vehicle .....................70
▫ Instrument Cluster Messages ..............72
▫ Towing The Vehicle .....................76
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................76
▫ Fuel Specifications .....................78
▫ Biodiesel Fuel Requirements ...............79
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