Ram 1500/2500/3500: ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
The "ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator
Light" in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. It should go out with the engine
running. If the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light" comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been
detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized
dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.
The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" (located in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" also flashes when TCS is active. If the "ESC Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light" begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
NOTE:
- The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" and the "ESC OFF Indicator Light" come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
- Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
- The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation.
The "ESC OFF Indicator Light"
indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially
off.
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Trailer Sway Control (TSC) - If Equipped
The TSC system uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize
an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate
actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system
may reduce engine power and apply t
Tire Markings
U.S. DOT Safety Standards
Code (TIN)
Size Designation
Service Description
Maximum Load
Maximum Pressure
Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades
NOTE:
P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing
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Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen - If
Equipped
Hard-Keys
The hard-keys are located below the radio touchscreen.
Climate Controls - Hard-Keys
Soft-Keys
Soft-keys are accessible on the radio touchscreen.
Temperature Controls - Soft-Keys
Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-Keys And
Soft-Keys)
1. MAX A/C Button
Press and release to toggle be
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - If
Equipped
The transmission is controlled using a rotary electronic
gear selector located on the instrument panel. The transmission
gear range (PRND) is displayed both above the
gear selector and in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC). To select a gear range, simply rotate the
gear selector. You m
