Ram 1500/2500/3500: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features
a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
The EVIC 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)
The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
EVIC Steering Wheels Buttons
Press and release the UP arrow
button to scroll
upward through the main menu and submenus
(Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio,
Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
Press and release the DOWN arrow
button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B,
Audio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
- SELECT/RIGHT Arrow Button
Press and release the
SELECT/RIGHT arrow
button to access/select the information screens
or sub-menu screens of a main menu item.
Press and hold the SELECT/RIGHT arrow
button for two seconds to reset displayed/selected features
that can be reset.
Press the LEFT arrow button to
return to the
main menu from an info screen or sub-menu
item.
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The EVIC displays are located in the center portion of the
cluster and consists of seven sections:
1. Compass Display
Displays the current direction. For further information,
refer to "Compass Settin
The EVIC 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, yell
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
SEE MORE:
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the transmission
and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles
may also be towed as described under "Recreational
Towing" in the "Starting and Operating" section.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with air
If power assist is lost for any reason (for example,
repeated brake applications with the engine off), the
brakes will still function. However, you will experience a
substantial increase in braking effort to stop the vehicle.
If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normal
braking capabil