Ram 1500 Dashboard Light Guide

Whether you’re enjoying a drive in your Ram 1500, or you’re hauling some significant materials to the next job site, it helps to know your vehicle in and out. One of the most important aspects about your truck you need to know is its dashboard lights, with what they mean and what you should do when they appear. At Waldorf Dodge, we’re here to help drivers and workers in Waldorf, Bowie, and Saint Charles learn about these lights.

In this Ram 1500 dashboard light guide, we’ll go over the meanings behind the warning lights. We’ll be breaking it down by color so you can get a strong sense of the urgency of the light and the meaning for it coming on while you’re driving.

Red Warning Lights

• Brake Warning Light- If this light comes on, it indicates a malfunction with your braking system. It could mean that there’s low brake fluid, a problem with your anti-lock braking system, or that your parking brake is still engaged. You should contact your Ram dealer right away.

• Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light- If your engine temperature is getting higher and bordering on overheating, this light will appear. You should pull over to safety and let the engine cool. If the light continues to come on, contact your Ram dealer immediately.

• Battery Charge Warning Light- This light will appear when your battery is failing to keep a charge. Pull over to safety and restart your car. If the light persists, contact your Ram dealer.

• Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light- When this light appears, pull over to safety and immediately contact your Ram dealer. It means that your power steering is malfunctioning and safely maneuvering your vehicle will become increasingly difficult.

Yellow Warning Lights

• Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light- This light will appear if your Onboard Diagnostics System detects a possible issue that could require servicing soon.

• Low Fuel Warning- When your fuel level drops below 1.5 gallons, this light will come on. Once you see the light, you’ll want to find a gas station as soon as possible.

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light- If this light comes on, it means that one or more of your tires has dropped below the recommended PSI and that they’ll require air.

White Indicator Lights

• Cruise Control Ready Indicator- If you’ve activated your cruise control system, this light will appear to acknowledge that the system is ready.

• Hill Descent Control Indicator Light- When your Hill Descent Control system is activated, this light will appear to let you know that the system is on.

Blue Indicator Lights

• High Beam Indicator- If you’ve turned on your high beams, this light will show up to remind you to turn the lights off when a vehicle is approaching or when you’re about to turn off your vehicle.

Contact Waldorf Dodge for Assistance

Now that you’re familiar with the Ram 1500 dashboard lights, you’ll be prepared for the day that one appears while you’re out on the road. When this happens, you can always give us a call at Waldorf Dodge. We’re here to help drivers for when it’s time for service and maintenance to get their vehicle back out on the road performing at its best!

At Waldorf Dodge, we’re here to help drivers in Waldorf, Bowie, and Saint Charles with their automotive needs. Schedule your service with us today!