2021 RAM CHASSIS CAB Owners Manual

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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. Push and release the
right or left arrow button to cycle through
stored messages.
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.
Current Gear — If Equipped
Off
On
Odometer
Unit Without Decimal
Unit With Decimal Favorite Menu
Speedometer
Vehicle Info
Driver Assist (Show/Hide) — If Equipped
Fuel Economy (Show/Hide)
Trip Info (Show/Hide)
Trailer Tow (Show/Hide)
Audio (Show/Hide)
Messages
Screen Setup
Vehicle Settings — If Equipped
Commercial Settings — If Equipped
NOTE:
Menus with (Show/Hide) can push the right
arrow button to choose whether to show or hide
this menu in the instrument cluster display. Upper Left — If Equipped
None
Compass — If Equipped
Outside Temp — If Equipped
Time
Range To Empty
Average Econ
Current Econ
Trip A Distance
Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip — If Equipped
Trailer Brake — If Equipped
Oil Pressure — If Equipped
Coolant Temperature — If Equipped
Oil Temperature — If Equipped
Battery Voltage — If Equipped
Transmission Temperature — If Equipped
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Oil Life — If Equipped
Exhaust Brake — If Equipped
Turbo Boost — If Equipped
Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
Center
None
Compass
Outside Temp
Time
Range To Empty
Average Econ
Current Econ
Trip A Distance
Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip — If Equipped
Audio
Speedometer
Menu Title Upper Right
None
Compass — If Equipped
Outside Temp
Time
Range To Empty
Average Econ
Current Econ
Trip A Distance
Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip — If Equipped
Trailer Brake — If Equipped
Oil Pressure — If Equipped
Coolant Temperature — If Equipped
Oil Temperature — If Equipped
Battery Voltage — If Equipped
Transmission Temperature — If Equipped
Oil Life — If Equipped
Exhaust Brake — If Equipped
Turbo Boost — If Equipped
Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
Left Side — If Equipped
None
Range
Average Econ
Menu Icon
Coolant Temperature
Oil Temperature
Transmission Temperature
Oil Life
Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped

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Right Side — If Equipped
None
Range
Average Econ
Menu Icon
Coolant Temperature
Oil Temperature
Transmission Temperature
Oil Life
Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
Lower Left — If Equipped
None
Compass
Outside Temp
Time
Range To Empty
Average Econ
Current Econ
Trip A Distance
Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip
Trailer Brake
Oil Pressure
Coolant Temperature
Oil Temperature
Battery Voltage
Transmission Temperature
Oil Life
Exhaust Brake — If Equipped
Turbo Boost — If Equipped
Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
Lower Right — If Equipped
None
Compass
Outside Temp
Time
Range To Empty
Average Econ
Current Econ
Trip A Distance
Trip B Distance
Trailer Trip
Trailer Brake
Oil Pressure
Coolant Temperature
Oil Temperature
Battery Voltage
Transmission Temperature
Oil Life
Exhaust Brake — If Equipped
Turbo Boost — If Equipped
Fuel Filter Life — If Equipped
Restore Defaults
Cancel
Restore
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Settings — If Equipped
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and
recall features when the transmission is in
PARK. Push and release the
up or down arrow
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-Touch
-
screen) Vehicle Settings will be included in
the instrument cluster display.
If equipped with a Touchscreen radio, the
Vehicle Settings will be included in the radio
head unit.
Setting Names Setting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Submenus (Right Submenu Layer)
Language Select
Language English, Spanish, French, Arabic
Units Units U.S.; Metric
ParkSense ParkSense
Front Volume — Low; Medium; High
Rear Volume — Low; Medium; High
Tilt Mirror in Reverse Tilt Mirror in R On; Off
Rain Sensing Wipers Auto Wipers On; Off
Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist On; Off
Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds; 90 seconds
Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 seconds; 90 seconds
Headlights On with Wipers Lights w/ Wipers On; Off
Automatic High beams Auto High beams On; Off

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Daytime Running Lights Daytime Lights On; Off
Flash Lights with Lock Lights w/ Lock On; Off
Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock Doors On; Off
Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock Doors On; Off
Sound Horn with Remote Start Horn w/ Rmt Start On; Off
Sound Horn with Remote Lock Horn w/ Rmt Lock Off; 1st Press; 2nd Press
Remote Unlock Sequence Remote Unlock Driver Door; All Doors
Key Fob Linked to Memory Key in Memory On; Off
Passive Entry Passive Entry On; Off
Remote Start Comfort System Rmt Start Comfort Off; Remote Start; All starts
Easy Exit Seat Easy Exit Seat On; Off
Key-off Power Delay Power Off Delay Off; 45 seconds; 5 minutes; 10 minutes
Commercial Settings Commercial
Aux Switches
Power Take-Off
PIN Setup
NOTE:
If the vehicle’s PIN is forgotten or not known, see an authorized dealer to have
the PIN reset.
Trailer Select Trailer Select Trailer 1; Trailer 2; Trailer 3; Trailer 4
Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Submenus (Right Submenu Layer)
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Brake TypeBrake Type Light Electric; Heavy Electric; Light EOH; Heavy EOH
Trailer Name Trailer Name
Trailer # (# is equal to slot position)
Boat
Car
Cargo
Dump
Equipment
Flatbed
Gooseneck
Horse
Livestock
Motorcycle
Snowmobile
Travel
Utility
5th Wheel
Compass Variance Compass Var 1-15 increments of 1
Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Submenus (Right Submenu Layer)

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Commercial Settings — If Equipped
Commercial Settings allows the driver to set
and recall additional features when the
transmission is in PARK.
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until Commercial Settings displays in the
instrument cluster display.
Follow the prompts to enter the required PIN
and enter the Commercial Settings submenu.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen
radio, “Commercial Settings” will replace
“Vehicle Settings” in the instrument cluster
display. The Commercial Settings menu will only
include the settings below Ú page 228.Commercial Settings allows you to access the
following features (if equipped):
Power Take Off (PTO)
Remote Ignition
Idle Control
Backup Alarm
ParkSense
Aux Switches
PIN Setup
NOTE:
If the vehicle’s PIN is forgotten or not known,
see an authorized dealer to have the PIN reset.
DIESEL MESSAGES AND WARNINGS
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages
The Cummins diesel engine meets all diesel
emissions standards, resulting in one of the
lowest emitting diesel engines ever produced.
To achieve these emissions standards, your
vehicle is equipped with a state-of-the-art
engine and exhaust system. These systems are
seamlessly integrated into your vehicle and
managed by the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). The PCM manages engine combustion
to allow the exhaust system’s catalyst to trap
and burn Particulate Matter (PM) pollutants,
with no input or interaction on your part.
Calibrate Compass
Compass Cal Cancel; Calibrate
Fuel Saver Display Fuel Saver On; Off
Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Submenus (Right Submenu Layer)
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Your vehicle has the ability to alert you to
additional maintenance required on your
vehicle or engine. The following messages may
display in your instrument cluster display:

Perform Service — Your vehicle will require
emissions maintenance at a set interval.
To help remind you when this maintenance
is due, the instrument cluster display will
display “Perform Service”. When the “Perform
Service” message is displayed in the instru -
ment cluster display it is necessary to have the
emissions maintenance performed. Emissions
maintenance may include replacing the
Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) filter
element. The procedure for clearing and reset -
ting the "Perform Service" indicator message is
located in the appropriate Service Information.
Exhaust System — Regeneration Required
Now — "Exhaust Filter XX% Full Safely Drive at
Highway Speeds to Remedy" will be displayed
in the instrument cluster display if the exhaust
particulate filter reaches 80% of its maximum
storage capacity. Under conditions of exclu -
sive short duration and low speed driving
cycles, your Cummins diesel engine and
exhaust after-treatment system may never
reach the conditions required to remove the
trapped PM. If this occurs, the “Exhaust Filter
XX% Full Safely Drive at Highway Speeds to
Remedy” message will be displayed in the
instrument cluster display. If this message is
displayed, you will hear one chime to assist in
alerting you of this condition

By simply driving your vehicle at highway
speeds for as little as 45 minutes, you can
remedy the condition in the particulate filter
system and allow your Cummins diesel
engine and exhaust after-treatment system
to remove the trapped PM and restore the
system to normal operating condition.Exhaust System — Regeneration In Process
Exhaust Filter XX% Full — Indicates that the
DPF is self-cleaning. Maintain your current
driving condition until regeneration is
completed.

Exhaust System — Regeneration Completed —
This message indicates that the DPF
self-cleaning is completed. If this message is
displayed, you will hear one chime to assist in
alerting you of this condition.
Exhaust Service Required — See Dealer
Now — This message indicates regeneration
has been disabled due to a system malfunc -
tion. At this point the engine Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) will register a fault code,
the instrument panel will display a MIL light.

WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you
park over materials that can burn. Such
materials might be grass or leaves coming
into contact with your exhaust system. Do not
park or operate your vehicle in areas where
your exhaust system can contact anything
that can burn.
CAUTION!
See an authorized dealer, as damage to
the exhaust system could occur soon with
continued operation.

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