2023 RAM 1500 Classic Instrument Panel User Guide
The 2023 RAM 1500 Classic instrument panel displays vital vehicle data. This tutorial describes your truck’s layout, gauges, and warning lights for safer, more informed driving.
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BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
- Tachometer
- Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
- Instrument Cluster Display
- When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the instrument cluster display messages.
- Speedometer
- Indicates vehicle speed.
- Temperature Gauge
- The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
- The pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
- WARNING: A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. It is recommended to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats.
- CAUTION: Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage 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.
- Fuel Gauge
- The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located.
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- Tachometer
- Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
- Voltmeter
- When the engine is running, the gauge indicates the electrical system voltage. The pointer should stay within the normal range if the battery is charged. If the pointer moves to either extreme left or right and remains there during normal driving, the electrical system should be serviced.
- NOTE: The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temperatures. This cycling operation is caused by the post-heat cycle of the intake manifold heater system. The number of cycles and the length of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control module. Post-heat operation can run for several minutes, and then the electrical system and voltmeter needle will stabilize.
- Oil Pressure Gauge
- The pointer should always indicate some oil pressure when the engine is running. A continuous high or low reading under normal driving conditions may indicate a lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service should be obtained from an authorized dealer.
- Speedometer
- Indicates vehicle speed.
- Temperature Gauge
- The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
- The pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
- WARNING: A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. It is recommended to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats.
- CAUTION: Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage 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
- When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the instrument cluster display messages.
- Fuel Gauge
- The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
- The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located.
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