2016 Ram ProMaster lights

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

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
5. Fuel Gauge •The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located.
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
IMPORTANT: The warning light switches on in the
instrument panel together with a dedicated message
and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These indica-
tions are indicative and precautionary and as such must
not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner Manual, which you
are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to
the information in this chapter in the event of a failure
indication.
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Red Telltale Indicator Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains un-
buckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Occu-
pant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
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Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Stop Light Failure Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Stop Light Failure Indicator Light
This light will illuminate if one or more of the stop light bulb fails.
The failure relating to this light could be:
•
One or more blown bulbs
• A blown protection fuse
• A break in the electrical connection 4
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External Light Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
External Light Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped
The External Light Failure Indicator will come on when a failure to one of the following
lights is detected:
•
Direction Indicators
• Backup Lights
• Parking Lights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Clearance Lights
• License Plate Lights
The failure relating to these lights could be:
•One or more blown bulbs
• A blown protection fuse
• A break in the electrical connection
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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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Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Front Fog Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
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Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light
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. If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights or park lights are
left on, the high beam indicator light will remain illuminated, and a chime will sound.
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