Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 User Manual
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Vehicle Warning Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
messages will display in the odometer:
ECO
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Saver Indicator
door
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Ajar
LoW tirE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Tire Pressure
CHAngE OIL
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Change Required
ESPOFF
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ESP Off
gASCAP
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse Fault
LoWASH
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Washer Fluid
NOTE:
There is also an engine hour function. This
indicates the total number of hours the engine has been
running. To display the engine hours on the base cluster,
perform the following: Place the ignition in RUN, but do
not start the engine. With the odometer value displayed,
hold the TRIP button down for a period of six seconds.
The odometer will change to trip value first, then it will
display the engine hour value. The engine hours will be
displayed for a period of 30 seconds until the ignition is
turned OFF or the engine is started.
Some of the above warnings will be displayed in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
Area located in the instrument cluster. Refer to ”Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped”
in this section for more information.
ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped
The ECO indicator will illuminate when you are driving
in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to modify
driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. The
ECO display will toggle on and off depending on driving
habits and vehicle usage.
LoW tirE
When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer
display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three
cycles.
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