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Dome Lights
The interior lights can be set to three different positions
(Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right Position).
Using the switch on the bottom of the overhead console:
•Push the switch to the on/right position from its center
position and the lights are always on.
• Push the switch to the off/left position from its center
position and the lights are always off.
• Leave the switch in the center position, and the lights
are turned on and off when the doors are opened or
closed. Map Lights
The switches on the left and right sides of the overhead
console controls the map or reading function of the lights.
Push the switch on the right to turn the right light on and
push the switch on the left to turn the left light on.
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
switch is in the center position or that the lights are
off to avoid draining the battery.
Ambient Light
The vehicle is equipped with ambient light on the dome
lamp, the ambient light will be on all the time with the
option of dimming it with the dimmer controls.
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POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED
Passenger Compartment Power Outlet
The cigar lighter and the power outlet are located in the
center console. It only operates with the ignition key at
MAR/ON.Load Compartment Power Outlet
The Load Compartment Power Outlet is located on the
left rear side of the rear cargo compartment. The outlet
can be is used for powering 12 Volt adaptive accessories
and recharging communications devices.
NOTE:
Do not connect devices with power higher than
180 W to the socket. Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable adaptors.
Passenger Compartment Power Outlet
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CAUTION!(Continued)
prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat-
tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with two auxiliary
switches located on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering column which can be used to power various electronic devices. Connections to the switches are found
in the right central pillar fuse panel at the base of the
passenger side B pillar.Auxiliary Upfitter Switches
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Auxiliary Switch 1 is configured to constant battery feed,
while Auxiliary Switch 2 is configured to ignition feed.
For further information on using the auxiliary switches,
please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing
www.rambodybuilder.com and choosing the appropriate
links.CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED
A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available.
Optional Ash Receiver And Cigar Lighter
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........128
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................129
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS .......132
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ..............133
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ............145
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ............157
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Light ..............159
▫ White Telltale Indicator Light .............160
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) .............................. .161▫
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu ........................ .163
▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System ........165
▫ Trip Computer ...................... .166
▫ Trip Button ......................... .166
▫ Trip Functions ...................... .167
▫ Values Displayed ..................... .167
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... .168
Uconnect RH3 ........................ .1694
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Instrument Panel Features Will Vary As Equipped
1 — Air Outlet10 — Lower Glove Compartment 19 — Uconnect Phone Buttons
2 — Multifunction Lever (External Lights) 11 — Cup Holder20 — Tilt Steering Column Release Lever
3 — Instrument Cluster 12 — USB Charger/12V21 — Horn
4—
Multifunction Lever (Front/Rear Wiper, Trip Computer)13 — Climate Controls 22 —Mute/Uconnect Voice Command Buttons5 — Radio (As Equipped) 14 — Lower Switch Ban23 — Cruise Control Switches
6 — Clip Board 15 — Cup Holders24 — Fuse Box Lid
7 — Upper Glove Compartment 16 — Shift Lever25 —
Electronic Vehicle information Center (EVIC) Controls8 — Passenger Air Bag 17 — USB / AUX26 — Hood Release
9 — Storage Compartment 18 — Ignition Switch
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
IMPORTANT:The warning / indicator light switches on
in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes-
sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These
indications 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. All active telltales will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based upon
equipment options and current vehicle status. Some
telltales are optional and may not appear.
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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 and a chime will
sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.4
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