2004 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS radio controls

The UConnectŸ system can be used with any Hands
Free Profile certified BluetoothŸ cellular phone. If your
cellular phone has a different profile (i.e. headset profile),
you will not be able to use any UConnectŸ features.
The UConnectŸ system is fully integrated into your
vehicle, including your vehicle's stereo system. All voice
prompts as well as the other party's voice in a conversa-
tion will be played over your vehicle's stereo system. The
volume of the UConnectŸ system can be controlled
through your normal stereo controls.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the UConnectŸ system such as caller ID.
Operation
Voice commands can be used in the operation of the
UConnectŸ system and to navigate through the UCon-
nectŸ menu structure. Voice commands should be given
after each UConnectŸ system prompt. You will beprompted for a specific command and then guided
through the available options. There are two ways to give
commands to the UConnectŸ system:
²You can say9Dial9at the9Ready9prompt. When
prompted for the phone number you wish to dial, say
the phone number (9123 456 78909).
Pairing a Cellular Phone to the UConnectŸ System
To begin using your UConnectŸ system, you must pair
your compatible BluetoothŸ enabled cellular phone. To
complete the registration process, you will need to refer-
ence your cellular phone owner's manual.
²Press the 'Phone' button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt, say9Setup9.
²When prompted, say ª Phone Pairingº.
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CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls.................141
mInstrument Cluster......................142
mInstrument Cluster Description.............143
mElectronic Digital Clock..................151
NClock Setting Procedure.................151
mSales Code RBBÐAM/FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
Capability............................151
NOperating Instructions..................151
NPower Button........................152NElectronic Volume Control...............152
NSeek..............................152
NTune ..............................152
NTo Set The Push-Button Memory..........153
NBalance............................153
NFade..............................153
NBass And Treble Tone Control............153
NAM/FM Selection.....................154
NMode Button........................1544

NCassette Player Features................154
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð If
Equipped...........................155
NRadio Display Messages................157
mSales Code RAZÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD
Changer Controls Ð If Equipped...........158
NOperating Instructions Ð Radio...........158
NPower Switch, Volume Control............158
NSeek Button (Radio Mode)...............158
NTuning.............................158
NPTY (Program Type) Button..............159
NBalance............................160
NFade..............................160NTone Control........................160
NAM/FM Selection.....................161
NScan Button.........................161
NTo Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......161
NTo Change From Clock To Radio Mode......162
NOperating Instructions Ð Tape Player.......162
NSeek Button.........................162
NFast Forward (FF).....................162
NRewind (RW)........................162
NTape Eject...........................163
NScan Button.........................163
NChanging Tape Direction................163
NMetal Tape Selection...................163
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NPinch Roller Release...................163
NNoise Reduction......................163
NOperating Instructions Ð CD Player........164
NInserting The Compact Disc..............164
NSeek Button.........................165
NEJT CD (Eject) Button..................165
NFF/Tune/RW........................165
NProgram Button 4 (Random Play)..........165
NMode..............................166
NTape CD Button......................166
NTime Button.........................166
NScan Button.........................166NCD Changer Control Capability Ð If
Equipped...........................166
mSales Code RBKÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls........168
NRadio Operation......................168
NCD Player Operation...................171
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð If
Equipped...........................173
NRadio Display Messages................174
mSales Code RBQÐAM/FM Stereo Radio With
6 - Disc CD Changer....................175
NRadio Operation......................175
NCD Player Operation...................177
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mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 181
NRadio Operation......................182
NTape Player.........................182
NCD Player..........................182
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......183
mCompact Disc Maintenance................184
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........184
mClimate Controls.......................185NHeater Only Ð Fleet Vehicles.............185
NAir ConditioningÐIf Equipped...........187
NElectric Rear Window Defroster And Heated
Sideview Mirrors Ð If Equipped..........191
NAir Conditioning With Dual Zone Temperature
Control Ð If Equipped.................191
NOperating Tips.......................196
NOperating Tips Chart...................198
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NOTE:When first learning the control functions, the
user should set the controls as shown in the following
list.
Tone Controls¼As illustrated.
Speaker Control¼Centered.
Power Button
The volume control/power button pops out when
pressed, this turns the sound system ON in the mode last
used. Pushing the button back in turns the sound system
OFF.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
volume control to the right increases the volume and to
the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.For your convenience, the volume can be turned down,
but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition
is ON.
Seek
Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The
radio will remain tuned to the new station until you
make another selection. Holding the button will bypass
stations without stopping until you release it.
Tune
Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or
decrease the frequency. If the button is pushed and held,
the radio will continue to tune until the button is
released. The frequency will be displayed and continu-
ously updated while the button is pushed.
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Selective Music Search
Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track
number to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections.
Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to
move 2 selections, etc.
Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons
Pressing the TUNE button up or down momentarily
activates Fast Forward or Rewind and makes the direc-
tional arrows appear on the display.
To stop Fast Forward or Rewind, press the TUNE button
again.
Time Button
Press the time button to toggle between station frequency
and time of day.
Pressing this button while playing a cassette tape will
change the side of the tape being played.
NR (Noise Reduction)
Pushing the Number 2 Pre-set button when a tape is
playing deactivates the Dolby Noise Reduction System*.
When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol appears on the
display. Each time a tape is inserted the Dolby will turn
ON.
* ªDolbyº noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories Licensing Corporation.
CD Changer Control Capability Ð If Equipped
This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD
changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol-
lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate
this CD changer.
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SALES CODE RAZÐAM/ FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER
AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS Ð IF EQUIPPED
Operating Instructions Ð Radio
NOTE:Power to operate the radio is controlled by the
ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to
operate the radio.
Power Switch, Volume Control
Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the
volume control clockwise to increase the volume. The
volume will be displayed and continuously updated
while the button is pressed.
Seek Button (Radio Mode)
Press and release the Seek button to search for the next
station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. Holding
the button will by pass stations until you release the
button.
Tuning
Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or
decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button,
the radio will continue to tune until you release the
button. The frequency will be displayed and continu-
ously updated while the button is pressed.
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