RAM TRUCK 2500 2017, Owner'S Manual Supplement

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. CNG Gauge
Shows level of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) in the
tanks when ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
Depending on operating/ambient temperature
conditions the CNG gauge may fluctuate.
2. Engine Coolant Temperature
This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. The
gauge pointer will likely show higher temperatures when
driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or in heavy
stop and go traffic. If the red Warning Light turns on while
driving, safely bring the vehicle to a stop, and turn off the
engine. DO NOT operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected.
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
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under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle.” Follow the warnings under the “Cooling Sys-
tem Pressure Cap” paragraph.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam-
age 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.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the driver. With
the ignition in the STOP/OFF position, opening/closing of
a door will activate the display for viewing, and display
the total miles (kilometers) in the odometer. Your instru-
ment cluster display is designed to display important
information about your vehicle’s systems and features.
12 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL