2022 RAM 1500 Owner’s Manual

The 2022 RAM 1500 continues to be a great full-size pickup by combining speed, style, and new technology in a way that works well together. Building on its name, the new model year has a wide range of high-tech features, such as an updated infotainment system with a touchscreen interface and better ways to connect. The outer design is still bold and unique, and the interior is made more comfortable with high-quality materials and more space. The powertrain choices for the 2022 RAM 1500 are great for towing and hauling. They range from efficient V6 engines to strong V8s to meet a wide range of performance needs. The 2022 RAM 1500 is a good choice in the competitive pickup truck market because it has a good mix of features, technology, and comfort.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

BASE / MIDLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS — GASOLINE

1. Tachometer
   • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Voltmeter
   • When the vehicle is in the RUN state, 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: In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, a reduced voltage may be present during an Autostop.
3. Instrument Cluster Display
   • When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the instrument cluster display messages.
   • The display always shows one of the main menu items after ignition.
4. Oil Pressure Gauge
   • The pointer should always indicate the 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.
     NOTE: In vehicles equipped with Stop/Start, an oil pressure indication of zero is normal during an Autostop.
5. Speedometer
   1. Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Temperature Gauge
   • The pointer shows the engine coolant temperature. The pointer positioned within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
   • The 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
     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.
7. 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.

PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE

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.
   • The display always shows one of the main menu items after ignition.
3. Speedometer
   • Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Temperature Gauge
   • The pointer shows the engine coolant temperature. The pointer positioned within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
   • The 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.
     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.
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.

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 for five 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, depending on your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and release the OK or arrow buttons. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following procedure:

1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition in 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 ”Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the OK button to reset the oil life. If conditions are met, the gauge and numeric display will update to show 100%. If conditions are not met a pop-up message of “To reset oil life engine must be off with ignition in run” will be displayed (for five seconds), and the user will remain at the Oil Life screen.
5. Push and release the up or down arrow button to exit the submenu screen.
   NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system does not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

DISPLAY MENU ITEMS
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the desired selectable menu icon is highlighted in the instrument 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 OK 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 icon is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the left or right arrow button to scroll through the information submenus and push and release the OK button to select or reset the resettable submenus.

• Tire Pressure Monitor System
• Air Suspension — If Equipped
• Coolant Temperature — If Equipped
• Trans Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Oil Pressure — If Equipped
• Oil Life
• Battery Voltage — If Equipped
• Gauge Summary — If Equipped
  • Coolant Temp
  • Trans Temp
  • Oil Temp
  • Oil Pressure
• Engine Hours

Off Road – If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Off-Road menu icon is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the left or right arrow button to scroll through the information submenus.

• Drivetrain
  • Front Wheel Angle: displays the graphical and numerical value of the calculated average front wheel angle from the steering wheel orientation.
  • Transfer Case Lock Status: displays “Lock” graphic only during 4WD High, 4WD High Part-Time, and 4WD Low status.
  • Axle Lock And Sway Bar Status (If Equipped): displays front and rear or rear only axle locker graphic, and sway bar connection graphic with text message (connected or disconnected).
• Pitch And Roll
  • Displays the pitch and roll of the vehicle in the graphic with the angle number on the screen.

NOTE: When vehicle speed becomes too high to display the pitch and roll, “- -” will display in place of the numbers, and the graphic will be grayed out. A message indicating the necessary speed for the feature to become available will also be displayed.
Driver Assist — If Equipped
The Driver Assist menu displays the status of the ACC and LaneSense systems.
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Driver Assist menu is displayed in the instrument cluster display.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Feature
The instrument cluster display displays the current ACC system settings. The information displayed depends on the ACC system status.
Push the ACC on/off button (located on the steering wheel) until one of the following displays in the instrument cluster display:

1. Adaptive Cruise Control Off When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”
2. Adaptive Cruise Control Ready: When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.”
   Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering wheel) and the following will display in the instrument cluster display:

ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the instrument cluster Ú page 180.
The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC activity occurs, which may include any of the following:

1. Distance Setting Change
2. System Cancel
3. Driver Override
4. System Off
5. ACC Proximity Warning
6. ACC Unavailable Warning

LaneSense — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current LaneSense system settings. The information displayed depends on the LaneSense system status and the conditions that need to be met.

Performance Features — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Performance icon/title is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push
and release the left or right arrow button to scroll through the performance feature submenus.

WARNING: Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Performance Features is intended for
off-highway or track use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the performance pages must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.