2017 Ram 3500 reset

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...........235
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..................236
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........240
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ...............241
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............249
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ..............262
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ..............264
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ...............266
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........267
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Controls .........267
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Screens ..........270
▫ Oil Life Reset ......................... .272
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .......................... .273▫
Instrument Cluster Display Messages .........280
▫ Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ......................... .282
 CYBERSECURITY ....................... .285
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ...................286
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate .................288
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ...............288
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 5.0 Personal Settings ..............288
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Personal Settings ......307
 UCONNECT RADIOS ....................326
 IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . . .326
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .3274

The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following instrument cluster display 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, submenu
screen, and vehicle settings.
• Down Arrow Button
Push and release the downarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu items, sub-
menu screen, and vehicle settings.
• 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 RIGHT arrow button for two seconds to
reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.
• Left Arrow Button
Push and release the leftarrow button to access/
select the information screens, submenu screens
of a main menu item, or to return to the main
menu.
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
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•Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition is
in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
“Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.”
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds
and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this
message type is “Automatic High Beams On.”
Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will
display in the instrument cluster display after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is
duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal
driving style.
NOTE: Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display
controls for the following procedure(s). Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and place the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the downarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the rightarrow button to access the
”Vehicle Info” screen, then scroll up or down to select
“Oil Life.”
4. Push and hold the rightarrow button to select “Reset”.
5. Push and release the downarrow button to select “Yes,”
then push and release the rightarrow button to select
reset of the Oil Life to 100%.
6. Push and release the uparrow button to exit the
instrument cluster display screen.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the downarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
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3. Push and release therightarrow button to access the
“Vehicle Info” screen then scroll up or down to select
“Oil Life.”
4. Push and hold the rightarrow button to select “YES” by
pushing the rightarrow then push and release the right
arrow button to select reset of the Oil Life to 100%.
5. Push and release the uparrow button to exit the
instrument cluster display 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.
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
desired selectable menu icon is highlighted in the instru-
ment cluster display.
Speedometer
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
speedometer menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the rightarrow button to
cycle the display between mph and km/h.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Vehicle Info menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. push and release the rightarrow button to
enter the submenus items of Vehicle Info. follow the
directional prompts to access or reset any of the following
Vehicle Info submenu items:
• Tire Pressure
• Air Suspension — If Equipped
• Coolant Temp — If Equipped
• Transmission Temp (Automatic only)
• Oil Temp
• Oil Pressure — If Equipped
• Oil Life
• Battery Voltage — If Equipped
• Gauge Summary — If Equipped
• Engine Hours
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Fuel Economy
Push and release theupordown arrow button until the
Fuel Economy menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and Hold the rightarrow button to
reset Average Fuel Economy.
• Current Fuel Economy Gauge
• Average Fuel Economy Value
• Range To Empty
Trip A/Trip B
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Trip menu item is highlighted in the instrument cluster
display. Push and release the rightarrow button to enter
the submenus of Trip A and Trip B. The Trip A or Trip B
information will display the following:
• Distance
• Average MPG
• Elapsed Time
Push and hold rightarrow button to reset all information.
Stop/Start – If Equipped
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Stop/Start menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the rightarrow button to
display the Stop/Start status.
Air Suspension — If Equipped
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the Air
Suspension menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the rightarrow button to
display the Air Suspension status.
Trailer Tow
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Trailer Tow menu item is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the rightarrow button
and the next screen will display the following trailer trip
information:
• Trip (trailer specific) Distance: Push and hold the right
arrow button to reset the distance.
• Trailer Brake
• Output
• Type
• Gain
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•Turn Signal On
• Sound Horn With Remote Lock: Off; 1st Press; 2nd Press
• Vehicle Not In Park
• Key In Ignition
• Key In Ignition Lights On
• Remote Start Active Key To Run
• Remote Start Active Push Start Button
• Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
• Remote Start Aborted Door Open
• Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted Trunk Open
• Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
• Remote Start Disabled Start To Reset
• Service Airbag System
• Service Airbag Warning Light
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled •
Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Door Open
• Doors Open
• Gear Not Available
• Shift Not Allowed
• Shift To Neutral Then Drive Or Reverse
• Autostick Unavailable Service Required
• Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req.
• Transmission Getting Hot Push Brake
• Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift To Park Wait To Cool
• Transmission Cool Ready To Drive
• Trailer Brake Disconnected
• Service Transmission
• Service Shifter
• Engage Park Brake To Prevent Rolling
• Transmission Too Cold Idle With Engine On
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Perform Compass Calibration On
Off
NOTE: Press the “Calibration” button on the touchscreen to change this setting. This compass is self-calibrating,
which eliminates the need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic
until it is calibrated. You may also calibrate the compass by pressing the “ON” button on the touchscreen and com-
pleting one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects). The compass will now
function normally.
Compass Variance Map
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Subscription Info Sirius ID
NOTE:
New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your
radio. Following the expiration of the free services, it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription
Information screen to re-subscribe.
1. Press the “Subscription Info” button on the touchscreen to access the Subscription Information screen.
2. Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online.
SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription and is available for U.S. residents only.
Restore Settings
After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Restore Settings YesCancel
NOTE: When the “Restore Settings” feature is selected it will reset the Display, Clock, Audio, and Radio Settings to
their default settings. If “Yes” is selected a pop-up will appear asking Are you sure you want to reset your settings
to default?” select “Yes” to restore, or “Cancel” to exit.
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