RAM 2500 Diesel (2007 year). Instruction — part 10

Recalibrating The Compass
Turn on the ignition and set the display to “Compass/
Temperature.” Press and hold the RESET button to
change the display between VAR (compass variance) and
CAL (compass calibration) modes. When the CAL sym-
bol is displayed complete one 360° turn in an area free
from large metal objects or power lines. The CAL symbol
will turn off and the compass will function normally.

Compass Variance

is the difference between magnetic

north and geographic north. In some areas of the country,
the difference between magnetic and geographic north is
great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.
If this occurs, the compass variance must be set according
to the Compass Variance Map.

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NOTE:

The default for the compass variance is zone 8.

To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the
display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold the
RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari-
ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP
button to select the new variance zone and press the
RESET button to resume normal operation.

Outside Temperature
Because the ambient temperature sensor is located un-
derhood, engine temperature can influence the displayed
temperature, therefore, temperature readings are slowly
updated when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30
km/h) or during stop and go driving.

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) —
DIESEL ONLY
The overhead console contains dome/reading lights, and
an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

Dome/Reading Lights

Located in the overhead console are two dome/reading
lights.

The dome/reading lights illuminate when a door is
opened or when the interior lights are turned on by
rotating the dimmer control located on the Headlight
Switch.

The reading lights are activated by pressing on the
recessed area of the corresponding lens.

NOTE:

The dome/reading lights will remain on until

the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle.

Dome/Reading Lights

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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If
Equipped

Pressing the menu button will change the
display to one of the following features:

Trip Functions
Pressing the STEP button allows you to scroll through
one of the following Trip Function features:

• TRIP – Shows the total distance traveled since the last

reset. To reset the TRIP function, press and hold the
RESET button.

• ELAPSED TIME – Shows the total elapsed time of

travel since the last reset. Elapsed time will increment
when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or START
positions.

• UNIT IN US/METRIC – Press the RESET button to

toggle between US and METRIC.

• AVG. MPG – Shows the average fuel economy since

the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the
display will show dashes for two seconds. Then the
history information will be erased, and the averaging
will continue from the last fuel average reading before

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the reset. (Example: If your Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) displays 18 AVG. MPG and the
RESET button is pressed, the previous averaging his-
tory will be erased and the display will return to the 18
AVG. MPG, not to 0 AVG. MPG). The display may take
several miles for the value to change dependent upon
driving habits.

• MI TO EMPTY (Distance To Empty) – Shows the

estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel
remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of fuel economy,
according to the current fuel tank level. MI TO EMPTY
cannot be reset through the RESET button.

NOTE:

Significant changes in driving style or vehicle

loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.

• When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)

estimated driving distance, the DTE display will
change to a text display of

⬙LOW FUEL.⬙ This display

will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding
a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off
the

⬙LOW FUEL⬙ text and a new DTE value will

display.

System Status (EVIC Displays)
When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages:

• TURN SIGNALS ON (with a continuous warning

chime)

• PERSONAL SETTINGS NOT AVAILABLE – Vehicle

Not in Park or Vehicle in Motion (instruction transmis-
sions only)

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• LEFT/RIGHT FRONT DOOR AJAR (one or more,

with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph)

• LEFT/RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (one or more, with

a single chime if speed is above 1 mph)

• DOOR(S) AJAR (with a single chime if vehicle is in

motion)

• LOW WASHER FLUID (with a single chime)
• OIL CHANGE REQUIRED (with a single chime)
• CATALYST FULL SEE OWNER MANUAL
• CATALYST STAT lllllll 90%
• CATALYST FULL SERVICE REQUIRED
• SERVICE AIR FILTER
• PERFORM SERVICE

Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK. If the trans-
mission is not in PARK the EVIC will display NOT
AVAILABLE and VEHICLE NOT IN PARK.

Press and release the menu button until the
Personal Settings displays on the EVIC.

Use the STEP button to display one of the following:

• “LANGUAGE” – When in this display you may select

one of three languages for all display nomenclature,
including the trip functions. Press the RESET button
while in this display to select English, Espanol, or
Francais. Then, as you continue, the information will
display in the selected language.

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• “AUTO DOOR LOCKS > YES” – When ON is selected,

all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle
reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make your
selection, press and release the RESET button until
“ON” or “OFF” appears.

• “AUTO UNLOCK ON EXIT > YES” – When ON is

selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position and the driver’s door is opened. To
make your selection, press and release the RESET
button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.

• “RKE UNLOCK DRV DR 1st” – When DRV DR 1st is

selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first
press of the remote keyless entry unlock button. When
Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press of the
remote keyless entry unlock button twice to unlock the
passenger’s doors. To make your selection, press and
release the RESET button until “DRV DR 1st ” appears.

• “RKE UNLOCK ALL DR 1ST” – When All ALL DR

1ST

is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first

press of the remote keyless entry unlock button. To
make your selection, press and release the RESET
button until “All DR 1st” appears.

• “SOUND HORN W/LOCK > YES” – When ON is

selected, a short horn sound will occur when the
remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pressed. This
feature may be selected with or without the flash lights
on lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, press
and release the RESET button until “ON” or “OFF”
appears.

• “FLASH LIGHTS w/LOCK > YES” – When ON is

selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the remote
keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be selected
with or without the sound horn on lock feature

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selected. To make your selection, press and release the
RESET button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.

• “HEAD LAMP OFF DELAY > 0 SEC” – When this

feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the
headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and
release the RESET button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90”
appears.

• “KEY OFF POWER DELAY > OFF” – When this

feature is selected, the power window switches, radio,
hands–free system (if equipped), and power outlets
will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle door
will cancel this feature. To make your selection, press
and release the RESET button until “Off,” “45 sec.,” “5
min.,” “10 min appears.

• “ILLUMINATED APRCH > OFF” – When this feature

is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on
for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with
the remote keyless entry transmitter. To make your
selection, press and release the RESET button until
“OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90 sec.” appears.

NOTE:

If this feature is enabled, the headlamps will be

on during the engine pre-heat and cold crank; therefore,
it is recommended that the feature be disabled when
overnight ambient temperature is at or below 20F (-7C) to
prevent excessive drain on batteries during cold cranking

• “UNIT IN > US/METRIC” – The EVIC, odometer can

be changed between English and Metric units of
measure. To make your selection, press and release the
RESET button until “US” or “METRIC” appears.

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• “COMPASS VARIANCE > 1” – Press the RESET

button to change the compass variance setting. Refer
to Compass Variance, in this section for additional
information.

• “COMPASS CALIBRATE > YES” – Press the RESET

button to calibrate the compass. Refer to Instruction
Compass Calibration, in this section for additional
information.

• OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — If Equipped

Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. This system will alert you when it is
time to change your engine oil by displaying the
words “Oil Change Required” on your Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

Oil Change Indicator – Reset (If Equipped)

To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing
the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following proce-
dure:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine).

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2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three
times within 10 seconds.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.

NOTE:

If the indicator message illuminates when you

start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.

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• PERFORM SERVICE — Your vehicle will require emis-

sions maintenance at a set interval. To help remind you
when this maintenance is due, the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) will display “Perform Ser-
vice”. When the “Perform Service” message is dis-
played on the EVIC it is necessary to have the emis-
sions maintenance performed. Emissions maintenance
includes replacing the Closed Crankcase Ventilation
(CCV) filter element, cleaning or replacement of the
EGR Cooler, and cleaning or replacement of the EGR
Valve. The procedure for clearing and resetting the

⬙Perform Service⬙ indicator message is located in the
appropriate Service Information.

Compass/Temperature Button

Pressing the Compass/Temperature button
will return the display to the normal compass/
temperature display.

NOTE:

Temperature accuracy can be effected from heat

soak. For best accuracy, the vehicle should be driven at a
speed greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) for several min-
utes.

Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the
need to set the compass instructionly. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will
display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may
also calibrate the compass by completing one or more
360° turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic
objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC
turns off. The compass will now function normally.

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Instruction Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” message
does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the
compass into the Calibration Mode instructionly as follows:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

2. Press the menu button until Personal Settings is dis-
played.

3. Press the STEP button until “Calibrate Compass YES”
is displayed.

4. Press and release the RESET button to start the cali-
bration. The message “CAL” will display in the EVIC.

5. Slowly drive the vehicle 5 mph in a complete 360°
circle (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects)
until the “CAL” message turns off. The compass will now
function normally.

Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic
North and Geographic North. In some areas of the
country, the difference between magnetic and geographic
North is great enough to cause the compass to give false
readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set
using the following procedure:

NOTE:

Magnetic materials should be kept away from

the overhead console. This is where the compass sensor is
located.

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

2. Press the menu button until Personal Settings is dis-
played.

3. Press the STEP button until “Compass Variance” is
displayed.

4. Press and release RESET button until the proper
variance zone is selected according to the map.

5. Press and release the compass button to exit.

Compass Variance Map

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GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
The HomeLink

威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to

three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-
ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off
your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries
are needed.

For additional information on HomeLink

威, call 1–800–

355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.

HomeLink

威 Programming Buttons

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WARNING!

A moving garage door can cause injury to people and
pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be
seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver
with a garage door opener that has a “stop and
reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan-
dards. This includes most garage door opener models
manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door
opener without these safety features it could cause
injury or death. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on
the Internet at www.homelink.com for safety infor-
mation or assistance.

WARNING!

Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-
ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while
training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri-
ous injury or death.

WARNING!

Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do
not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the
path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can
cause serious injury or death to people and pets or
damage to objects.

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Programming HomeLink

NOTE:

When programming a garage door opener, it is

advised to park outside the garage. It is also recom-
mended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held
transmitter of the device being programmed to
HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmis-
sion of the radio-frequency signal.

1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, and
release only when the indicator light begins to flash (after
20 seconds). Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30
seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second
and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two
HomeLink buttons.

2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1-3
inches (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink buttons while
keeping the indicator light in view.

Outer HomeLink buttons

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3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink
button that you want to train and the hand-held trans-
mitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 4
has been completed.

NOTE:

Some gate operators and garage door openers

may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with
procedures noted in the

⬙Gate Operator/Canadian Pro-

gramming

⬙ section.

4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly and
then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the
frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release
both buttons after the indicator light changes from the
slow to the rapid flash.

5. Press and hold the just trained HomeLink button and
observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on
constantly, programming is complete

and your device

should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed
and released.

NOTE:

To program the remaining two HomeLink but-

tons, begin with

⬙Programming⬙ step two. Do not repeat

step one.

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and
then turns to a constant light, continue with

ⴖProgram-

ming

ⴖ steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a rolling

code equipped device (most commonly a garage door
opener).

6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit)
in the garage, locate the

⬙learn⬙ or ⬙smart⬙ button. This

can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the motor-head unit.

7. Firmly press and release the

⬙learn⬙ or ⬙smart⬙ button.

(The name and color of the button may vary by manu-
facturer.)

NOTE:

There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step

eight.

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