2015 OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT RAM TRUCK 1500/2500/3500 Compressed Natural Gas
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle.
SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 4 STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS ! INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This booklet is a supplement to the Ram Truck Gas 2500 Owner’s Manual. It contains information relative to the Compressed Natural Gas equipment installed on this vehicle by the manufacturer. You are urged to read this publication and the Owner’s Manual carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations provided herein will help assure safe and reliable operation of your vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ! GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ! MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 ! SAFETY WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY WARNINGS Your vehicle is designed to operate on gasoline or Com- Natural gas is safe and reliable, when used properly. For pressed Natural Gas (CNG). Compressed Natural Gas is safe operation of your vehicle, observe the following made up primarily of methane and is in a gaseous state precautions: at all times.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7 • Natural gas contains an odorant additive and persistent • Natural gas vapors at atmospheric pressure are lighter natural gas odor may indicate a leak. If a persistent than air and will rise and disperse in open areas. In natural odor is detected, the cause should be located and enclosed areas, natural gas vapor may collect and form corrected immediately by a qualified technician. a combustible mixture.
8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE The manual one-quarter turn shut off valve is located inside the protective cover for the tanks. It’s location is identified by a label on the top of the cover. This valve isolates the fuel containers from the rest of the fuel system.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 2 1 — Valve Off 1 — Valve On
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ! INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — 3.5” EVIC . . . . . . . .12 ▫ EVIC Amber Telltales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 ! INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — 7” DID . . . . . . . . . .13 ▫ EVIC White Telltales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 ! INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS . . . . .14 ▫ EVIC Selectable Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 ! ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION ! DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) . . CENTER (EVIC) — 3.5” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — 3.5” EVIC 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — 7” DID 3 7” Driver Information Display (DID)
14 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is 1. Tachometer not functioning and that service is required. However, The tachometer indicates engine speed in Revolutions the conventional brake system will continue to operate Per Minute (RPM x 1000). normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15 testing the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on for 15 seconds, then blink for 5 seconds, and remain on until the vehicle is started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the condition investigated promptly. If this light comes on and remains on while driving, it suggests a potential engine control problem and the need for system service.
16 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on. • Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator remains on and does not flash, or flashes at a rapid rate. 5. Engine Coolant Temperature This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. The gauge pointer will likely show higher temperatures when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or in heavy stop and go traffic.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17 WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle.” Follow the warnings under the “Cooling System Pressure Cap” paragraph. 6. Brake Warning Light In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
18 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 7.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19 if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the seat belt reminder light will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. 9. Air Bag Warning Light lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service should be obtained from an authorized dealer. If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of the gauge, the Check Gauges indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound.
20 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Fuel Gauge Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. 15. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed. 16.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
22 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The highest available transmission gear is displayed in the lower right corner of the EVIC/DID This indicator will illuminate when the front whenever the Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature is fog lights are on. active. Use the +/- selector on the shift lever to activate ERS. Refer to “Automatic Transmission” in “Starting And 18. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Operating” for further information. Information Display (DID) 20.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 22. TOW/HAUL The TOW HAUL button is located on the center stack upper switch bank. This light will illuminate when TOW HAUL mode is selected. 23. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the engine running.
24 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is This telltale is on when the Electric Power flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is Steering is not operating and needs service. required. You may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. 26.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25 28. EVIC Speedometer 30. 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/km/h). This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked 29. 4WD AUTO Indicator Light — If Equipped together forcing the front and rear wheels to This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in rotate at the same speed.
26 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — 3.5” • Screen Setup • Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect® The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) feaAccess 8.4 radio) tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the The system allows the driver to select information by instrument cluster.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27 • UP Arrow Button • BACK Arrow Button Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll Press the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu upward through the main menu and sub- from an info screen or sub-menu item. menus (Trip A, Trip B, Audio, Stored Messages, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Screen Set Up).
28 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL reviewed from the “Messages” main menu item. As long as there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out” and “Low Tire Pressure”. • Unstored Messages • Five Second Unstored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 29 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 EVIC controls for the following procedure(s) Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine.
30 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button for one 5. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select second to access the ”Oil Life Reset” screen. “Yes”, then press and release the Right arrow button to select reset of the Oil Life. 5. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select “Yes”, then press and release the Right arrow button to 6. Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC select reset of the Oil Life. screen. 6.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 31 • Washer Fluid Low • Brake Fluid Low • Oil Change Due • Engine Temperature Hot • Oil Pressure Low • Fuel Low • Service Antilock Brake System • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Service Power Steering • Cruise Off • Cruise Ready • Cruise Set To XXX MPH • Service Electronic Braking System • Battery Voltage Low • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Lights On • Right Turn Signal Light Out • Left Turn Signal Light Out • Turn Signal On • Vehicle Not in Par
32 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Start Active Push Start Button • Door Open • Remote Start Aborted Too Cold • Gear Not Available • Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low • 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
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 33 • Engage Park Brake to Prevent Rolling • Oil Pressure Warning Light This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut • Washer Fluid Low off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the when this light turns on. white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
34 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle This light shows the status of the electrical charging has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the system. If the light stays on or comes on while PARK position. The light should turn off. driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 35 chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further • Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H, This telltale is on when the Trailer Brake has a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed been disconnected. to cool. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
36 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Low Coolant Level Indicator This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle coolant level is low. • Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale This telltale indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 37 EVIC White Telltales EVIC Selectable Menu Items • Electronic Speed Control Ready Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until the desired Selectable Menu item is highlighted in the This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON. For further information, EVIC. refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under- Speedometer standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.
38 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info – Coolant Temp. – Transmission Temp. (Automatic only) Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button(s) until the Vehicle Info menu item is highlighted in the EVIC. – Oil Temperature Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to enter the – Oil Pressure sub-menus items of Vehicle Info.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 39 Trip A • Average MPG Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until • Elapsed Time the Trip A menu item is highlighted in the EVIC. The Trip Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button to reset all the A information will display the following: information. • Distance Trailer Tow • Average MPG Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trailer Tow menu item is highlighted.
40 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC 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)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 41 • Battery Voltage Low • Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low • Lights On • Remote Start Aborted Door Open • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Right Turn Signal Light Out • Left Turn Signal Light Out • Turn Signal On • Remote Start Aborted Too Cold • Remote Start Aborted Hood Open • Remote Start Aborted Trunk Open • Remote Start Aborted Time Expired • Sound Horn with Remote Lock: Off; 1st Press; 2nd • Press • • Vehicle Not in Park • • Key in Ignition • • Key in I
42 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Doors Open • Transmission Too cold Idle with Engine On • Shift Not Allowed • Autostop Duration – If Equipped • Gear Not Available • Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse • Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req. • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake • Trans.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 43 Follow the prompts to display and set any of the followPersonal Settings allows the driver to set and recall ing Personal Settings. features when the transmission is in PARK. NOTE: Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with Press and release the UP and DOWN button until all the following settings. Personal Settings displays in the EVIC.
44 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7 Headlights Off Delay Setting Names Abbreviated (Left Submenu Layer) Lights Off Delay 8 Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Headlights On with Wipers Automatic Highbeams Daytime Running Lights Flash Lights with Lock Auto Lock Doors Auto Unlock Doors Sound Horn with Remote Start Sound Horn with Remote Lock Remote Unlock Sequence Key Fob Linked to Memory Lights w/ Wipers Auto Highbeams Daytime Lights Lights w/ Lock Auto Lock Doors
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 45 19 20 21 22 Passive Entry Remote Start Comfort System Easy Exit Seat Key-off Power Delay Setting Names Abbreviated (Left Submenu Layer) Passive Entry Rmt Start Comfort Easy Exit Seat Power Off Delay 23 Commercial Settings Commercial 24 25 26 27 28 29 Air Suspension Display Alerts Aero Ride Height Mode Tire/Jack Mode Transport Mode Wheel Alignment Mode Horn w/ Remote Lower Air Susp.
46 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 30 31 Lights w/ Remote Lower Trailer Select Setting Names Abbreviated (Left Submenu Layer) Lights w/ Rmt Lwr Trailer Select 32 Brake Type Brake Type 33 34 35 Trailer Name Compass Variance Calibrate Compass Trailer Name Compass Var Compass Cal 36 Fuel Saver Display Fuel Saver Setting Names Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer) On; Off Trailer 1; Trailer 2; Trailer 3; Trailer 4 Light Electric; Heavy Electric; Light EOH; Heavy EOH 1-15 increments of 1 Cancel; Cali
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 47 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) The DID Menu items consists of the following: The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver- • Digital Speedometer interactive display that is located in the instrument • Vehicle Info cluster. • Fuel Economy Info • Trip A • Trip B • Stop/Start Info (If Equipped) • Trailer Tow • Audio • Stored Messages Driver Information Display (DID) • Screen Setup • Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect® 5.0 & 8.
48 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by • UP Arrow Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll wheel: upward through the main menu and submenus. • DOWN Arrow Button Press and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and submenus.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 49 • LEFT Arrow Button The DID displays are located in the center portion of the cluster and consists of eight sections: Press the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu from an info screen or submenu item. 1. Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for non critical warnings, red for critical warnings and Driver Information Display (DID) Displays white for on demand information. 2.
50 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. 4WD Status reviewed from the “Messages” main menu item. As long as there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in 9. Selectable Gauge 2 (Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Life, the DID’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this Trailer Brake, Current MPG) message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out” 10. Selectable Gauge 1 (Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Life, and “Low Tire Pressure”.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 51 • Five Second Unstored Messages Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the message takes control of the main display area for five ON/RUN position (do not start the engine.) seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams 2.
52 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry DID Messages 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to • the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine.) • 2. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu to “ Vehicle Info”. • 3. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to access • the ” Oil Life” screen.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 53 • Service Power Steering • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Cruise Ready • Right Turn Signal Light Out • Cruise Off • Cruise Set To XXX MPH • Lights On • Left Turn Signal Light Out • Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to • Turn Signal On XX” • Sound Horn with Remote Lock: Off; 1st Press; 2nd • Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) Press • Service Tire Pressure System • Parking Brake Engaged • Brake Fluid Low • Service Electronic Brakin
54 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low • Doors Open • Remote Start Aborted Door Open • Shift Not Allowed • Remote Start Aborted Too Cold • 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 • Gear Not Available • Shift to Neu
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 55 • Washer Fluid Low • Oil Pressure Warning Light This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound white telltales area on the right, yellow telltales in the when this light turns on. middle, and red telltales on the left. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
56 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an authorized dealer. vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 57 If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for more information.
58 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale WARNING! This telltale indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may If you continue operating the vehicle when the occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing. Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumiIf this telltale turns on, safely pull over and nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in stop the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 59 DID White Telltales Vehicle Info • Electronic Speed Control Ready Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow This light will turn on when the electronic button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted speed control is ON. For further information, in the DID. Push and release the RIGHT arrow refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Underbutton to enter the submenus items of Vehicle standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.” Info.
60 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be • Engine Hours reset. Fuel Economy • Refer to the #Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) under #Starting and Operating# for further information. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Fuel Economy Menu icon/title • Transmission Temperature – Automatic Transmission is highlighted.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 61 • Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to display Hold the RIGHT arrow button to reset all the informathe Fuel Tank Level submenu item. Your DID will tion. display the fuel levels of the Front and Rear fuel tanks. Push the DOWN arrow button to enter Trip B. • The fuel is automatically transferred from the Rear Trip B tank to the Front tank based on both tank levels.
62 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trailer Tow Stored Messages Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Press and release the UP arrow button until the button until the Trailer Tow icon is highlighted. Messages display icon is highlighted in the Press the RIGHT arrow button and the next DID. This feature shows the number of stored screen will display the following trailer trip warning messages. Pressing the RIGHT arrow information: button will allow you to see what the stored messages are.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 63 Vehicles Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Follow the prompts to display and set any of the following Personal Settings. Personal Settings allows the driver to set and NOTE: Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with recall features when the transmission is in PARK. all the following settings. 3 Press and release the UP and DOWN button until Personal Settings displays in the DID.
64 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3 ParkSense Setting Names Abbreviated (Left Submenu Layer) ParkSense 4 5 6 7 Tilt Mirror in Reverse Rain Sensing Wipers Hill Start Assist Headlights Off Delay Tilt Mirror in R Auto Wipers Hill Start Assist Lights Off Delay 8 Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock 9 10 Headlights On with Wipers Automatic Highbeams Lights w/ Wipers Auto Highbeams Setting Names Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer) • Notification — Sound Only; Sound & Display • Front Volume — Low;
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 65 Setting Names 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Flash Lights with Lock Auto Lock Doors Auto Unlock Doors Sound Horn with Remote Start Sound Horn with Remote Lock Remote Unlock Sequence Key Fob Linked to Memory Passive Entry Remote Start Comfort System Easy Exit Seat Key-off Power Delay Setting Names Abbreviated (Left Submenu Layer) Lights w/ Lock Auto Lock Doors Auto Unlock Doors Horn w/ Rmt Start Horn w/ Rmt Lock Remote Unlock Key in Memory Passive Entry Rmt Start C
66 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22 Commercial Settings Setting Names Abbreviated (Left Submenu Layer) Commercial 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Air Suspension Display Alerts Aero Ride Height Mode Tire/Jack Mode Transport Mode Wheel Alignment Mode Horn w/ Remote Lower Lights w/ Remote Lower Trailer Select Air Susp.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 67 Setting Names 32 Trailer Name Setting Names Abbreviated (Left Submenu Layer) Trailer Name Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer) • Trailer # (# is equal to slot position) • Boat • Car • Cargo • Dump • Equipment • Flatbed • Gooseneck • Horse • Tag • Motorcycle • Snowmobile • Travel • Utility • 5th Wheel 3
68 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting Names 33 34 35 36 37 Compass Variance Calibrate Compass Fuel Saver Display Park Assist Front Chime Volume Park Assist Rear Chime Volume Setting Names Abbreviated (Left Submenu Layer) Compass Var Compass Cal Fuel Saver Park Assist Front Chime Volume Park Assist Rear Chime Volume Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer) 1-15 increments of 1 Cancel; Calibrate On; Off On; Off On; Off
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ! STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 ! ADDING FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 ! FUEL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 ▫ Adding Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) . . . . . .73 ▫ United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 ! TRAILER TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 ▫ Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES FUEL REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle uses the same starting procedures as de- United States scribed in the Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500 Owner’s Use only natural gas which meets the requirements for Manual. No special starting instructions are required.
STARTING AND OPERATING 71 ADDING FUEL 1. Open the fuel filler door. 2. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refueling. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full. 4. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door. Emergency Fuel Can Refueling Most fuel cans will not open the flapper door. A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can. 1.
72 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting back in the jack kit. CAUTION! To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. WARNING! Fuel Fill Funnel Location 2500/3500 Models 2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle. NOTE: Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door open. 3. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
STARTING AND OPERATING 73 WARNING! (Continued) • A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be burned. Always place fuel containers on the ground while filling. Adding Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) The NGV 1 fuel fill receptacle is mounted in the standard location behind the fuel filler door. The fill dispenser seals to the receptacle with an O-ring.
74 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Do not attempt to force open or tamper with the fuel fill receptacle. A sudden release of natural gas may occur, possibly causing injury. • Your vehicle fuel system has a maximum capacity of 3600 pounds per square inch gauge (24.8 MPa) compensated to a temperature of 70°F (21°C). Exceeding the fuel system capacity may result in fuel system damage and possibly cause injury. • Your vehicle should not be fueled if damage to the container has occurred.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ! MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 ▫ Container Inspection And Testing . . . . . . . . . . .
76 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The inspection shall be performed only by a qualified person in accordance with the container manufacturers Container Inspection And Testing established re-inspection criteria and the appropriate Inspection Compressed Gas Association, Inc. guideline. Retest dates It is recommended that the fuel system components be must be marked on a label securely affixed to the inspected periodically for leaks and/or excessive wear.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Container Retest Requirements (Canada) Each container must be re-qualified by inspection or testing after a motor vehicle accident and at least every 36 months or 57,000 km whichever comes first, or at the time of any reinstallation in accordance with Canadian Standards Association B51–97, Part 2. Retest dates must be marked on a label securely affixed to the container and over-coated with epoxy near the original test date.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONTENTS ! MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . .
80 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every 36,000 Miles (57,000 km) Required Maintenance Intervals • Inspect each CNG fuel container. Each container must be re-qualified and inspected every 36 months or 36,000 Mile, whichever comes first. At Each Stop For Fuel • Inspect the fuel receptacle O-ring for cracks, tears, and Refer to “Maintenance Schedules” in your Owner’s deformation before attaching the fuel station fill line to Manual for the complete maintenance schedule. the fill port.
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82 INDEX Adding Fuel. . . . . . . . . . Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . Anti-Lock Warning Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 .19 .20 Gauges .14 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 83 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Tires .20 Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . .20 Turn Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
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