Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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Engine Temperature Warning Light

This light warns of an overheated engine condi-

tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap-

proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a

single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.

Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to

pass H, a continuous chime will occur until the engine is

allowed 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 PARK 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 further information.
Electric Power Steering Malfunction Warning Light

This telltale is on when the Electric Power

Steering is not operating and needs service.

Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light

This telltale is on when the Trailer Brake has

been disconnected.

7. Audio/Phone Information And Sub-menu Information
Whenever there are sub-menus available, the position

within the sub-menu is shown here.
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

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