2017 RAM CHASSIS CAB Owners Manual

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).
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 down arrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the right arrow button to access the
”Vehicle Info” screen, then scroll up or down to select
“Oil Life.”
4. Push and hold the right arrow button to select “Reset”. 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223

5. Push and release the down arrow 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 up arrow 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 right arrow button to access the
“Vehicle Info” screen then scroll up or down to select
“Oil Life.”
4. Push and hold the right arrow 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 up arrow 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 up or down arrow button until the
desired selectable menu icon is highlighted in the instru-
ment cluster display.
Speedometer
Push and release the up or down arrow 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.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the up or down arrow 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 Temp224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

• Oil Pressure — If Equipped
• Oil Life
• Battery Voltage — If Equipped
• Gauge Summary — If Equipped
• Engine Hours
Fuel Economy
Push and release the up or down arrow 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 display the
Fuel Tank Level submenu item. Your instrument cluster
display will display the fuel levels of the Front and Rear
fuel tanks. The fuel is automatically 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. Trip A/Trip B
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the
Trip menu item is highlighted in the instrument 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 fuel economy
• Elapsed Time
Push and hold right arrow button to reset all information.
Trailer Tow
Push and release the up or down arrow 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 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 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225

Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow 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 up or down arrow 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.
Screen Setup Menu Item
Push and release the up or down arrow 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 and down button 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 dis-
play.
• If equipped with a Touchscreen radio, the Vehicle Set-
tings will be included in the radio head unit.226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Setting Names Setting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus
(Right Submenu Layer)
1 Language Select Language English, Spanish, French, Italian,
German, Dutch
2 Units Units U.S.; Metric
3 ParkSense ParkSense • Notification — Sound Only;
Sound & Display
• Front Volume — Low; Me-
dium; High
• Rear Volume — Low; Me-
dium; High
4 Tilt Mirror in Reverse Tilt Mirror in R On; Off
5 Rain Sensing Wipers Auto Wipers On; Off
6 Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist On; Off
7 Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay 0 seconds; 30 seconds;
60 seconds; 90 seconds
8 Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock 0 seconds; 30 seconds;
60 seconds; 90 seconds
9 Headlights On with Wipers Lights w/ Wipers On; Off
10 Automatic Highbeams Auto Highbeams On; Off
11 Daytime Running Lights Daytime Lights On; Off
12 Flash Lights with Lock Lights w/ Lock On; Off 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227

Setting Names Setting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus
(Right Submenu Layer)
13 Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock Doors On; Off
14 Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock Doors On; Off
15 Sound Horn with Remote Start Horn w/ Rmt Start On; Off
16 Sound Horn with Remote Lock Horn w/ Rmt Lock On; Off
17 Remote Unlock Sequence Remote Unlock Driver Door; All Doors
18 Key Fob Linked to Memory Key in Memory On; Off
19 Passive Entry Passive Entry On; Off
20 Remote Start Comfort System Rmt Start Comfort On; Off
21 Easy Exit Seat Easy Exit Seat On; Off
22 Key-off Power Delay Power Off Delay Off; 45 seconds; 5 minutes;
10 minutes
23 Commercial Settings Commercial • Aux Switches
• Power Take-Off
• PIN Setup
• ParkSense Setup
24 Aero Ride Height Mode Aero Mode On; Off
25 Tire/Jack Mode Tire/Jack Mode On; Off
26 Transport Mode Transport Mode On; Off
27 Wheel Alignment Mode Wheel Alignment On; Off228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Setting Names Setting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus
(Right Submenu Layer)
28 Horn w/ Remote Lower Horn w/ Rmt Lwr On; Off
29 Lights w/ Remote Lower Lights w/ Rmt Lwr On; Off
30 Trailer Select Trailer Select Trailer 1; Trailer 2; Trailer 3;
Trailer 4
31 Brake Type Brake Type Light Electric; Heavy Electric;
Light EOH; Heavy EOH
32 Trailer Name Trailer Name • Trailer # (# is equal to slot
position)
• Boat
• Car
• Cargo
• Dump
• Equipment
• Flatbed
• Gooseneck
• Horse
• Ta g
• Motorcycle
• Snowmobile
• Travel
• Utility
• 5th Wheel 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229

Setting Names Setting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus
(Right Submenu Layer)
33 Compass Variance Compass Var 1-15 increments of 1
34 Calibrate Compass Compass Cal Cancel; Calibrate
Turn Menu OFF — If Equipped
Push and release the right arrow 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 System230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL