Dodge Ram 2500 (2016 year). Manual

Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the
steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired.
Release the lever to lock the steering column firmly in
place.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.

HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED

The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps
warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for
approximately 30 to 80 minutes before automatically
shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early
or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already
warm.

Tilt Steering Lever

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The heated steering wheel control button is located on
the center of the instrument panel below the climate
controls.

If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the heated
steering wheel control button is located within the cli-
mate or controls screen of the touchscreen.

• Press the heated steering wheel button

once to

turn the heating element On.

• Press the heated steering wheel button

a second

time to turn the heating element Off.

NOTE:

The engine must be running for the heated

steering wheel to operate.

Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start

On models that are equipped with remote start, the
heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on
during a remote start.

If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the Uconnect sys-
tem. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information
Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin

because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion, or other physical conditions must exercise

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care when using the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods.

• Do not place anything on the steering wheel that

insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering
wheel covers of any type and material. This may
cause the steering wheel heater to overheat.

DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED

The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a
greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and
seat position. This feature allows the brake, accelerator,
and clutch pedals (if equipped) to move toward or away
from the driver to provide improved position with the
steering wheel.

The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left side of
the steering column.

• The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
• The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in

REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys-
tem is on. The following messages will be displayed on
vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion System (EVIC) or Driver Information Display

Adjustable Pedals Switch

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(DID) if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted when
the system is locked out (“Adjustable Pedal Disabled
— Cruise Control Engaged” or “Adjustable Pedal
Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”).

NOTE:

• Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows full

pedal travel.

• Further small adjustments may be necessary to find

the best possible seat/pedal position.

• For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you

can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob or
the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to
return the adjustable pedals to pre-programmed posi-
tions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understand-
ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals
or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage
to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim-
ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the
adjustable pedal’s path.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).

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The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.

NOTE:

In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-

tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.

To Activate

Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system
off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
turned off when not in use.

Electronic Speed Control Switches

1 — ON/OFF

3 — SET -

2 — RES +

4 — CANCEL

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WARNING!

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.

To Set A Desired Speed

Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, push the SET (-) button
and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.

NOTE:

The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed

and on level ground before pushing the SET (-) button.

To Deactivate

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the
vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with-
out erasing the set speed from memory.

Pushing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition
switch OFF erases the set speed from memory.

To Resume Speed

To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+)
button and release. Resume can be used at any speed
above 20 mph (32 km/h).

To Vary The Speed Setting

To Increase Speed

When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in-
crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button.

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The drivers preferred units can be selected through the
instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information.
The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen
speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):

To Decrease Speed

When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de-
crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button.

To Accelerate For Passing

Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills

The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the
vehicle set speed.

NOTE:

The Electronic Speed Control system maintains

speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on
moderate hills is normal.

On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so
it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed
Control.

WARNING!

Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-
hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
could lose control and have an accident. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

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PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED

The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual
and audible indications of the distance between the rear
fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
during a parking maneuver. Refer to “ParkSense System
Usage Precautions” in this section for limitations of this
system and recommendations.

ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is
changed to the ON/RUN position.

ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in
REVERSE. If ParkSense is enabled at this gear selector
position, the system will remain active until the vehicle
speed is increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or
above. When in REVERSE and above the system’s oper-
ating speed, a warning will appear within the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information

Display (DID) indicating the vehicle speed is too fast. The
system will become active again if the vehicle speed is
decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph
(9 km/h).

ParkSense Sensors

The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is
within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles from approximately 18 in (45 cm) up to 79 in
(200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal
direction, depending on the location, type and orienta-
tion of the obstacle.

ParkSense Warning Display

The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver
Information Display (DID). It provides visual warnings
to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper
and the detected obstacle. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle

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Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display
(DID) Settings” in Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.

The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if
Sound and Display is selected.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen,

this feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information
Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.

ParkSense Display

When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display
will turn ON indicating the system status.

The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing
a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on
the object’s distance and location relative to the vehicle.

If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear region,
the display will show a single solid arc in the left and/or
right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As
the vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will
show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the
tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to
fast, to continuous.

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WARNING ALERTS

Rear Distance

(in/cm)

Greater than

79 in (200 cm)

79-45 in

(200-115 cm)

45-31 in

(115-80 cm)

31-18 in

(80-45 cm)

Less than

18 in (45 cm)

Audible Alert

Chime

None

Single 1/2

Second Tone

Slow

Fast

Continuous

Arc

None

4th Solid

3rd

Solid

2nd

Flashing

1st

Flashing

Radio Volume

Reduced

Yes

NOTE:

ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if

on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.

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Adjustable Chime Volume Settings

The Rear chime volume settings are programmable.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the

settings may be programmed through the Uconnect
System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings ” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

• If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, the

settings may be programmed through the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

Enabling And Disabling ParkSense

ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the
ParkSense switch.

When the ParkSense switch is pushed to dis-
able the system, the instrument cluster will
display the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for
approximately five seconds. Refer to “Elec-

tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Infor-
mation Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information. When the gear
selector is moved to REVERSE and the system is dis-
abled, the EVIC/DID will display the “PARKSENSE
OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.

NOTE:

The ParkSense system will automatically disable

when the system detects that a trailer with trailer brakes
has been connected to the Integrated Trailer Brake Mod-
ule. The EVIC/DID will display “PARKSENSE OFF”
message for as long as the vehicle is in reverse.

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The ParkSense switch LED will be ON when ParkSense is
disabled or defective. The ParkSense switch LED will be
OFF when the system is enabled.

If the ParkSense switch is pushed, and the system is
disabled or requires service, the ParkSense switch LED
will blink momentarily, and then the LED will be ON.

Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System

During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense Rear Park
Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the
instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per
ignition cycle, and it will display the

⬙PARKSENSE

UNAVAILABLE

WIPE

REAR

SENSORS

⬙ or the

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED⬙
message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the
system has detected a faulted condition, the EVIC/DID

will display the

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE

REAR SENSORS

⬙ or the ⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE

SERVICE REQUIRED

⬙ message for as long as the vehicle

is in REVERSE. Under this condition, ParkSense will not
operate.

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS⬙

appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) make sure
the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/
bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other
obstruction, and then cycle the ignition. If the message
continues to appear, see an authorized dealer.

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED⬙

appears in the EVIC/DID, see your authorized dealer.

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Cleaning The ParkSense System

Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap
and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not
scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could dam-
age the sensors.

ParkSense System Usage Precautions

NOTE:

• Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud,

dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operating
properly.

• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could

affect the performance of ParkSense.

• When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster

will display

⬙PARKSENSE OFF⬙. Furthermore, once

you turn ParkSense off, it remains off until you turn it
on again, even if you cycle the ignition key.

• When you move the gear selector to the REVERSE

position and ParkSense is turned off, the instrument
cluster will display

⬙PARKSENSE OFF⬙ message for as

long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.

• ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of the

radio when it is sounding a tone.

• Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not

to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be
covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Failure to do so can result in the system not working
properly. The ParkSense system might not detect an
obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide
a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/
bumper.

• Ensure the ParkSense system is OFF if objects such as

bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc., are placed within
18 in (45 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper while
driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in the

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system misinterpreting a close obstacle as a sensor
problem, causing the

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE

SERVICE REQUIRED

⬙ message to be displayed in the

instrument cluster.

• On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense

should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered
or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A
lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that
an obstacle is behind the vehicle.

WARNING!

• Drivers must be careful when backing up even

when using ParkSense. Always check carefully
behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure
to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
obstructions, and blind spots before backing up.
You are responsible for safety and must continue to

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pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death.

• Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recom-

mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem-
bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the
vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can
result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles
because the hitch ball will be much closer to the
obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker
sounds the continuous tone. Also, the sensors
could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem-
bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false
indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.

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