2017 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab instrument cluster

The Instrument Cluster Display area will normally display
the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the
main menu. The main display area also displays “pop up”
messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn-
ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall
into several categories:
•Five Second Stored 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. Most of the
messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the “Messages” main menu item. As long as
there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in the
Instrument Cluster Display’s compass/outside temp line.
Examples of this message type are “Right Front Turn Signal
Lamp Out” and “Low Tire Pressure.”
• Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal
is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle). •
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).
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Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINESTART/STOP button and place 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 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 RIGHT
arrow
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 DOWN
arrow 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
“YES” by pushing the RIGHT
arrow 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 UPorDOWNarrow button
until the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in
the Instrument Cluster Display.
Speedometer
Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow button
until the speedometer menu item is highlighted in the
Instrument Cluster Display. Push and release the
RIGHT
arrow button to cycle the display between
MPH and km/h. 4
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Vehicle Info
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow button
until the Vehicle Info menu item is highlighted in the
Instrument Cluster Display. Push and release the
RIGHT
arrow 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
Fuel Economy
Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow button
until the Fuel Economy menu item is highlighted in the
Instrument Cluster Display. Push and Hold the RIGHT
arrow button to reset Average Fuel Economy.
•Current Fuel Economy Gauge
• Average Fuel Economy value
• Range to Empty
• Dual Fuel Tank levels — If Equipped
• Push and release the RIGHT
arrow button to dis-
play the Fuel Tank Level submenu item. Your Instru-
ment Cluster Display will display the fuel levels of
the Front and Rear fuel tanks. The fuel is automati-
cally transferred from the Rear tank to the Front tank
based on both tank levels. Fuel transfer is complete
once the Front Fuel Level is greater than the Rear Fuel
Level.
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Trip A/Trip B
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow button
until the Trip menu item is highlighted in the Instru-
ment Cluster Display. Push and release the RIGHT
arrow 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 RIGHT
arrow button to reset all
information.
Trailer Tow
Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow button
until the Trailer Tow menu item is highlighted in the
Instrument Cluster Display. Push and release the
RIGHT
arrow button and the next screen will dis-
play 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
Audio
Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow button
until the Audio display icon is highlighted in the
Instrument Cluster Display. Push and release the
RIGHT
arrow button to display the active source.
Stored Messages
Push and release the UPorDOWNar-
row button until the Messages Menu item is
highlighted. This feature shows the number of
stored warning messages. Pushing the RIGHT
arrow button will allow you to see what the stored
messages are.
When no messages are present, main menu icon will be a
closed envelope.
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Screen Setup Menu Item
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow button
until the Screen Setup menu item is highlighted in the
Instrument Cluster Display. Push and release the
RIGHT
arrow button to enter the Screen Setup
submenu. The Screen Setup feature allows you to
change what information is displayed in the instrument
cluster as well as the location that information is
displayed.
Vehicle Settings Menu Item
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features
when the transmission is in PARK. Push and release the
UP
andDOWNbutton until
Settings displays in the Instrument Cluster Display.
Follow the prompts to display and set any of the following
Vehicle Settings.
NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with the following
settings.
• If equipped with a base radio (Non-Touchscreen) Vehicle
Settings will be included in the Instrument Cluster
Display.
• If equipped with a Touchscreen radio, the Vehicle Set-
tings will be included in the radio head unit.
Setting Names Setting Names Abbreviated (Left
Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
1 Language Select LanguageEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian,
German, Dutch
2 Units UnitsU.S.; Metric
3 ParkSense ParkSense
•Notification — Sound Only;
Sound & Display
• Front Volume — Low; Me-
dium; High
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Turn Menu OFF — If Equipped
Push and release theRIGHTarrow button to exit the
main menu.
Push and release any Instrument Cluster Display control
button to enter the Instrument Cluster Display main menu
again.
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
• Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Service Airbag System
• Traction Control Off
• Washer Fluid Low
• Oil Pressure Low
• Oil Change Due
• Fuel Low
• Service Antilock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Service Power Steering •
Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire To
XX”
• Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS)
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Lights On
• Right Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Turn Signal Light Out
• Turn Signal On
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The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, yellow telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor
(IBS) to perform additional monitoring of the electrical
system and status of the vehicle battery.
In cases when the IBS detects charging system failure, or
the vehicle battery conditions are deteriorating, electrical
load reduction actions will take place to extend the driving
time and distance of the vehicle. This is done by reducing
power to or turning off non-essential electrical loads.
Load reduction is only active when the engine is running.
It will display a message if there is a risk of battery
depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to
lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the current
drive cycle.
When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery
Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will appear in the
Instrument Cluster.These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state
of charge and continues to lose electrical charge at a rate
that the charging system cannot sustain.
NOTE:
•
The charging system is independent from load reduc-
tion. The charging system performs a diagnostic on the
charging system continuously.
• If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may indicate
a problem with the charging system. Refer to “Battery
Charge Warning Light” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped),
and vehicle functions which can be effected by load
reduction:
• Heated Seat/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
• Heated/Cooled Cup Holders — If Equipped
• Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
• HVAC System
• 115V AC Power Inverter System
• Audio and Telematics System
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Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available.
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Mode AutoManual
Set Language English, Français, Español
Touchscreen Beep OnOff
Fuel Saver Display OnOff
NOTE: The “Fuel Saver Display” feature will allow you to enable fuel saver mode and will be displayed in the In-
strument Cluster Display.
Units
After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen, you
may select each unit of measure independently displayed
in the Instrument Cluster Display, and navigation system (if equipped). The following selectable units of measure are
listed below:
Setting Name
Selectable Options
Speed MPH km/h
Distance mi km
Fuel Consumption MPG (US)MPG (UK) L/100 km km/L
Capacity gal (US)gal (UK)L/100 km L
Pressure psikpabar
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