Dodge Ram 2500 (2016 year). Manual

Setting Names

Setting Names Ab-

breviated (Left Sub-

menu Layer)

Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)

Sound Horn with

Remote Lock

Horn w/ Rmt Lock

Off; 1st Press; 2nd Press

Remote Unlock Se-

quence

Remote Unlock

Driver Door; All Doors

Key Fob Linked to

Memory

Key in Memory

On; Off

Passive Entry

On; Off

Remote Start Com-

fort System

Rmt Start Comfort

Off; Remoter Start; All starts

Easy Exit Seat

On; Off

Key-off Power Delay

Power Off Delay

Off; 45 seconds; 5 minutes; 10 minutes

Air Suspension Dis-

play Alerts

Air Susp. Alerts

All; Warnings Only

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Setting Names

Setting Names Ab-

breviated (Left Sub-

menu Layer)

Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)

Aero Ride Height

Mode

Aero Mode

On; Off

Tire/Jack Mode

On; Off

Transport Mode

On; Off

Wheel Alignment

Mode

Wheel Alignment

On; Off

Horn w/ Remote

Lower

Horn w/ Rmt Lwr

On; Off

Lights w/ Remote

Lower

Lights w/ Rmt Lwr

On; Off

Trailer Select

Trailer 1; Trailer 2; Trailer 3; Trailer 4

Brake Type

Light Electric; Heavy Electric; Light EOH; Heavy

EOH

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Setting Names

Setting Names Ab-

breviated (Left Sub-

menu Layer)

Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)

Trailer Name

• Trailer # (# is equal to slot position)

• Boat

• Car

• Cargo

• Dump

• Equipment

• Flatbed

• Gooseneck

• Horse

• Livestock

• Motorcycle

• Snowmobile

• Travel

• Utility

• 5th Wheel

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Setting Names

Setting Names Ab-

breviated (Left Sub-

menu Layer)

Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)

Compass Variance

Compass Var

1-15 increments of 1

Calibrate Compass

Compass Cal

Cancel; Calibrate

Fuel Saver Display

Fuel Saver

On; Off

Turn Menu OFF

Push and release the RIGHT

arrow button to exit the

main menu.

Push and release any EVIC control button to enter the
EVIC main menu again.

DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)

The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.

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The DID Menu items consists of the following:

• Digital Speedometer

• Vehicle Info
• Fuel Economy Info
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Stop/Start Info (If Equipped)
• Trailer Tow
• Audio
• Stored Messages
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect 5.0 &

8.4 radio)

Driver Information Display (DID)

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Vehicle Information (Customer Information Features)

The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:

• UP Arrow Button

Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll
upward

through

the

main

and

submenus.

• DOWN Arrow Button

Push and release the DOWN arrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus.

DID Controls

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• RIGHT Arrow Button

Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to
access/select the information screens or sub-
menu screens of a main menu item. Push and
hold the RIGHT arrow button for two seconds

to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.
• LEFT Arrow Button

Push and release the LEFT arrow button to
return to the main menu from an info screen or
submenu item.

Driver Information Display (DID) Displays

The DID displays are located in the center portion of the
cluster and consists of eight sections:

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
white for on demand information.

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2. Audio / Phone Information and Sub-menu Informa-

tion — Whenever there are sub-menus available, the
position within the sub-menus is shown here.

3. Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range to

Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average MPG, Trailer Trip
(distance only), Trailer Brake Gain, Time)

4. Telltales/Indicators

5. Gear Selector Status (PRNDL)

6. Selectable Menu Icons

7. Air Suspension Status – If Equipped

8. 4WD Status

9. Selectable Gauge 2 (Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Life,

Trailer Brake, Current MPG)

10. Selectable Gauge 1 (Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Life,

Trailer Brake, Current MPG)

The main 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
message 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 DID’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this
message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out”
and “Low Tire Pressure.”

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• 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
message 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
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the DID display for approximately 10
seconds 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 DID controls for the

following procedure(s).

Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry

1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE

START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).

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2. Push and release the DOWN

arrow button to

scroll downward through the main menu to “Ve-
hicle Info.”

3. Push and release the RIGHT

arrow button to

access the “Oil Life” screen.

4. Push and hold the RIGHT

arrow button for one

second to access the “Oil Life Reset” screen.

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.

6. Push and release the UP

arrow button to exit the

DID 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 “Ve-
hicle Info.”

3. Push and release the RIGHT

arrow button to

access the “Oil Life” screen.

4. Push and hold the RIGHT

arrow button for one

second to access the “Oil Life Reset” screen.

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.

6. Push and release the UP

arrow button to exit the

DID screen.

NOTE:

If the indicator message illuminates when you

start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

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DID 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

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• Lights On
• Right Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Turn Signal Light Out
• Turn Signal On
• Sound Horn with Remote Lock: Off; 1st Push; 2nd

Push

• Vehicle Not in Park
• Key in Ignition
• Key in Ignition Lights On
• Remote Start Active Key to Run
• Remote Start Active Push Start Button
• Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted Too Cold

• 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 Open
• Doors Open
• Gear Not Available

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• Shift Not Allowed
• Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse
• Autostick Unavailable Service Required
• Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req.
• Transmission Getting Hot Push Brake
• Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool
• Transmission Cool Ready to Drive
• Trailer Brake Disconnected
• Service Transmission
• Service Shifter
• Engage Park Brake to Prevent Rolling
• Transmission Too cold Idle with Engine On
• Washer Fluid Low

• Service Air Suspension System
• Heavy Duty Air Suspension System Disabled
• Selected Ride Height Not Permitted Due To Speed
• Selected Ride Height Not Permitted Due To Payload
• Selected Ride Height Not Permitted - Payload Too

Light

• Battery Low Start Engine To Change Ride Height
• Normal Ride Height Achieved
• Aerodynamic Ride Height Achieved
• Off Road 1 Ride Height Achieved
• Off Road 2 Ride Height Achieved
• Entry/Exit Ride Height Achieved
• Selected Ride Height Not Permitted

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• Service Air Suspension System Immediately
• Reduce Speed To Maintain Selected Ride Height
• Air Suspension System Cooling Down Please Wait
• Vehicle Cannot Be Lowered Door Open
• Off Road 2 Watch For Clearance
• Entry/Exit Watch For Clearance
• Air Suspension Temporarily Disabled For Jacking And

Tire Change

• Battery Low Start Engine To Change Ride Height
• Stop/Start Ready – If Equipped
• Stop/Start Not Ready – If Equipped
• Stop/Start Not Ready Hood Open – If Equipped
• Stop/Start Not Ready Battery Charging – If Equipped

• Stop/Start Not Ready Trailer Tow/Haul Selected – If

Equipped

• Stop/Start Not Ready 4WD/Low Range Selected – If

Equipped

• Stop/Start Not Ready Fuel Level Low – If Equipped
• Stop/Start Not Ready Steep Incline – If Equipped
• Stop/Start Not Ready Extreme Outside Temperature –

If Equipped

• Stop/Start Not Ready Engine Temperature Too High –

If Equipped

• Stop/Start Not Ready Engine Temperature Too Low –

If Equipped

• Stop/Start Not Ready Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled – If

Equipped

• Stop/Start Not Ready Driver Door Open – If Equipped

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• Stop/Start Not Ready Cabin Cooling Or Heating – If

Equipped

• Stop/Start Not Ready Not Ready Max Cooling Or

Heating – If Equipped

• Stop/Start Not Ready Max Cooling Or Heating Se-

lected – If Equipped

• Stop/Start Not Ready Front Defrost Selected – If

Equipped

• Stop/Start Not Ready Steering Wheel Turned – If

Equipped

• Stop/Start Autostop Active – If Equipped
• Stop/Start To Restart Push Clutch Or Shift To Neutral

– If Equipped

• Stop/Start Req’d Fault Detected – If Equipped

• Stop/Start Cannot Autostart Hood Open – If

Equipped

• Stop/Start Unavailable Service Battery – If Equipped
• Stop/Start Unavailable Service Stop/Start System – If

Equipped

• Stop/Start To Restart Shift Out Of Park – If Equipped
• Stop/Start Off – If Equipped
• Autostop Duration – If Equipped
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.

DID Selectable Menu Items

Push and release the UP

or DOWN

arrow but-

tons until the desired Selectable Menu icon/title is
highlighted in the DID.

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Digital Speedometer

Push and release the UP

or DOWN

ar-

row button until the Digital display icon is
highlighted in the DID. Push and release the
RIGHT

arrow button to change the dis-

play between mph and km/h.

Vehicle Info

Push and release the UP

or DOWN

ar-

row button until the Vehicle Info icon is
highlighted in the DID. Push and release the
RIGHT

arrow button to enter the sub-

menus items of Vehicle Info. follow the directional
prompts to access or reset any of the following Vehicle
Info submenu items:

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (1500 & 2500 Series)

A vehicle ICON is displayed with tire pressure values in
each corner of the ICON.
• Tire Pressure:

– Tire Pressure Information System (3500 Series

Heavy Duty Ram Trucks)

– A vehicle ICON is displayed with the tire pressure

values in each corner of the ICON.

– If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service

Tire Pressure System” is displayed.

– Tire Pressure is an information only function and

cannot be reset.

– Refer to the

⬙Tire Pressure Information System

(TPIS)” under

⬙Starting and Operating⬙ for further

information.

• Transmission Temperature – Automatic Transmission

Only

• Oil Temperature

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