Ram 2500 Dashboard Symbol Guide
Ram 2500 Dashboard Symbol Guide
The Ram 2500 has the brains and the brawns to get you around New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading, PA, with ease. Still, if you see a new symbol light up on the dashboard, you might not know what your truck is trying to tell you.
Luckily, this Ram 2500 dashboard light guide from New Holland CDJR can help you decipher the new symbol you see so you can get back to towing, hauling, and adventuring in your Ram 2500. Check it out below!
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Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
What it Looks Like: The letters “ABS” with a circle and parentheses around it.
What it Means: There is an error with the Anti-Lock Braking System and the system has been shut off.
Next Action: Seek service immediately. If the BRAKE light is not on, your brakes will still work without the ABS function.
Battery Charge Warning Light
What it Looks Like: A tiny battery symbol.
What it Means: The truck battery is not charging properly.
Next Action: First, uplug any electrical devices that may be drawing power. Then, seek service for your Ram 2500.
Brake Warning Light
What it Looks Like: The word “BRAKE”.
What it Means: The parking brake is in use or brake fluid is low.
Next Action: First, release the parking brake. Secondly, top off brake fluid. Then, if light remains lit, get certified service.
Check Engine Light
What it Looks Like: The outline of an engine shape.
What it Means: There is an issue related to the system that monitors your Ram 2500’s engine and transmission control systems.
Next Action: If this light stays on for more than one drive, bring your truck to a Ram service center near you.
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
What it Looks Like: A lightning bolt inside two concave lines.
What it Means: There is a problem with the Ram 2500’s ETC system.
Next Action: Park the truck and cycle the ignition. If the light stays on, drive with care to a Ram service provider.
Engine Temperature Warning Light
What it Looks Like: A thermometer in wavy water lines.
What it Means: The engine temperature is rising past safe limits.
Next Action: Immediately pull over and stop the truck. Then, turn off the A/C and shift into Neutral.
Service 4WD Indicator Light
What it Looks Like: The words SERV 4WD in all caps.
What it Means: The four-wheel drive system isn’t working properly.
Next Action: Seek certified service ASAP.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
What it Looks Like: An exclamation point inside a tire shape.
What it Means: One or more of your Ram 2500’s tires have low tire pressure.
Next Action: Stop at a safe location and check tire pressure with a manual gauge. If needed, inflate to the proper tire pressure levels.
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
What it Looks Like: A thermometer symbol inside a gear.
What it Means: Your Ram 2500’s transmission fluid temperature is running dangerously hot.
Next Action: Immediately stop the truck and run the engine at idle with the transmission set to Neutral. If light remains on, seek service.
Get Your Ram 2500 the Care It Needs, Stat!
Knowing the dashboard symbols that could appear in your Ram 2500 can help you stay calm when a new light comes on and if needed, make your way to a Ram service center you can trust.
For those driving New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading, PA, that’s New Holland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Request an appointment with one of our expert technicians today to get the problem resolved.
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| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Thursday | 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Friday | 7:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Saturday | 7:00AM - 12:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Thursday | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Friday | 7:00AM - 5:30PM |
| Saturday | 8:00AM - 12:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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