2017 Dodge Ram Pickup Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Ram Pickup is a powerful and reliable full-size truck that is tough and can be used for many different things. The exterior of the Ram Pickup is strong and stylish, giving it an air of confidence on and off the road. It also has great driving and hauling abilities. It has a choice of powerful engines, including a 3.6-liter V6, a 5.7-liter V8, and a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6, giving you a wide range of options for power and fuel economy. The interior of the 2017 Ram Pickup is well-made and comfortable for both the driver and the passengers. It has cutting-edge technology and luxury upgrades that can be added. The 2017 Ram Pickup is a top contender in the full-size truck market because of its strong build, advanced safety features, and ability to handle different terrains. This makes it a reliable and versatile partner for work and play.

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

1. Headlight Switch
2. Instrument Cluster
3. Radio
4. Hazard Switch
5. Upper Glove Compartment
6. Lower Glove Compartment
7. 115v Power Inverter Outlet
8. Power Outlet — If Equipped
9. Lower Switch Bank
10. Instrument Panel Drawer
11. Climate Controls
12. Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter — If Equipped
13. Gear Selector/Transfer Case Position Switch — If Equipped
14. Ignition Switch
15. Hood Release
16. Parking Brake Release

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1.  Tachometer
   • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Instrument Cluster Display
   • When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the instrument cluster display messages. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
3. Speedometer
   • Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge
   • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
   • The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located.
5. Temperature Gauge
   • The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature.
     Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
   • The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature
     when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Vehicle.” Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H,” turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized dealer for service.

1. Tachometer
   • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Voltmeter
   • When the engine is running, the gauge indicates the electrical system voltage. The pointer should stay within the normal range if the battery is charged. If the
     pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains there during normal driving, the electrical system should be serviced.
     NOTE: The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temperatures. This cycling operation is caused by the post-heat cycle of the intake manifold heater system. The number of cycles and the length of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control module. The post-heat operation can run for several minutes, and then the electrical system and voltmeter needle will stabilize.
3. Oil Pressure Gauge 
   • The pointer should always indicate some oil pressure when the engine is running. A continuous high or low reading under normal driving conditions may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service should be obtained from an authorized dealer.
4. 4. Speedometer
   • Indicates vehicle speed.
5. 5. Fuel Gauge
   • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
   • The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located.
6. Instrument Cluster Display
   • When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the instrument cluster display messages. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
7. Temperature Gauge
   • The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indi-cates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
   • The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.

Instrument Cluster Display Screens

The instrument cluster display screens are located in the center portion of the cluster and consists of seven sections:

1. Compass Display
   Displays the current direction. Refer to “Compass Settings” under “Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0/8.4 Settings” for further information.
2. Temperature Display
   Displays the outside temperature in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Main Screen
   Displays main menu, submenus, settings.
4. White Telltales
5. Amber Telltales
6. Red Telltales
7. Audio/Phone Information And Submenu Information

The instrument cluster display screens 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.
2. Audio / Phone Information and Submenu Information— Whenever there are submenus available, the position within the submenus is shown here.
3. Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range to Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average Fuel Economy, Trailer Trip (distance only), Trailer Brake Gain, Time)
4. Telltales/Indicators
5. Gear Selector Status
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 Fuel Economy)
10. Selectable Gauge 1 (Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Life, Trailer Brake, Current fuel economy)
    The instrument cluster 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 mes-sage 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 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 massage 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 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”.
  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. 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 Temp
• 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

FAQ