2008 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL bluetooth

HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectT)Ð
IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte-
grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnectt) sys-
tem. Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for
UConnecttsystem operating instructions for this radio.
UConnecttis a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system. UConnecttallows you to dial a
phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,9Callº{ªMikeº{ºWork9or9Dialº
{ª248-555-12129). Your cellular phone's audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle's audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnecttsystem.
NOTE:The UConnecttsystem requires a cellular phone
equipped with the Bluetootht9Hands-Free Profile,9Ve r -
sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnecttwebsite for
supported phones.NOTE:For UConnecttcustomer support, visit the
following websites:²www.chrysler.com/uconnect
²www.dodge.com/uconnect
²www.jeep.com/uconnect
²or call 1±877±855±8400
UConnecttallows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle and enables you to mute the system's microphone
for private conversation.
The UConnecttphonebook enables you to store up to 32
names, with four numbers per name. Each language has
a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that
language. This system is driven through your Bluetootht
ªHands-Free profileº cellular phone. UConnecttfeatures
Bluetoothttechnology - the global standard that enables
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different electronic devices to connect to each other
without wires or a docking station, so UConnecttworks
no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your
purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is
turned on and has been paired to the vehicle's
UConnecttsystem. The UConnecttsystem allows up to
seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only
one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the
system at a time. The system is available in English,
Spanish, or French languages (as equipped).
PHONE Button
The rearview mirror contains the microphone
for the system (depending on the type of
mirror and radio equipped), and either the
radio or the mirror has the two control buttons
(PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button)
that will enable you to access the system.Voice Recognition Button
Actual button location may vary with radio.
The individual buttons are described in the
ªOperationº section.
The UConnecttsystem can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetoothtcellular phone. See the
UConnecttwebsite for supported phones. If your cellu-
lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset
Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnectt
features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the
phone manufacturer for details.
The UConnecttsystem is fully integrated with the vehi-
cle's audio system. The volume of the UConnecttsystem
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
switch), if so equipped.
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To activate the UConnecttsystem from idle, simply press
the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for
directions. All UConnecttsystem sessions begin with a
press of the PHONE button on the radio control head.
Cancel Command
At any prompt, after the beep, you can say9Cancel9and
you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a
few instances the system will take you back to the
previous menu.
Pair (Link) UConnecttSystem to a Cellular Phone
To begin using your UConnecttsystem, you must pair
your compatible Bluetoothtenabled cellular phone.
To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer-
ence your cellular phone Owner's Manual. The
UConnecttwebsite may also provide detailed instruc-
tions for pairing.The following are general phone to UConnecttsystem
pairing instructions:
²Press the PHONE button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Setup Phone Pairing.9
²When prompted, after the beep, say9Pair a Phone9and
follow the audible prompts.
²You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi-
fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to
enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any
four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN
after the initial pairing process.
²For identification purposes, you will be prompted to
give the UConnecttsystem a name for your cellular
phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be
given a unique phone name.
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The UConnecttsystem will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to
four associated phone numbers and designations. Each
language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible
only in that language.
Phonebook Download
UConnecttallows the user to download entries from
their phone via Bluetootht. To use this feature, press the
PHONE button and say ªPhonebook Download.º The
system prompts, ªReady to accept ªVº card entry via
Bluetootht¼º The system is now ready to accept phone-
book entries from your phone using the Bluetootht
Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone
Owner's Manual for specific instructions on how to send
these entries from your phone.
NOTE:
²The phone handset must support BluetoothtOBEX
transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.
²Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they
are already connected to any system via Bluetootht,
and you may see a message on the phone display that
the Bluetoothtlink is busy. In this case, the user must
first disconnect or drop the Bluetoothtconnection to
the UConnecttsystem, and then send the address
book entry via Bluetootht. Please see your phone
Owner 's Manual for specific instructions on how to
drop the Bluetoothtconnection.
²If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it
will only use the first 24 characters.
Edit Entries in the UConnecttPhonebook
NOTE:Editing names in the phonebook is recom-
mended when the vehicle is not in motion.
²Press the PHONE button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Phonebook Edit.9
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²Press the PHONE button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Setup Confirmations.9The UConnecttsystem will
play the current confirmation prompt status and you
will be given the choice to change it.
Phone and Network Status Indicators
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cell phone, the UConnecttsystem will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using UConnectt. The status is given for roaming, net-
work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad
You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone
keypad and still use the UConnecttsystem (while dial-
ing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise
caution and take precautionary safety measures). Bydialing a number with your paired Bluetoothtcellular
phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle's
audio system. The UConnecttsystem will work the same
as if you dial the number using voice recognition.
NOTE:Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the
dial ring to the UConnecttsystem to play it on the
vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this
situation, after successfully dialing a number the user
may feel that the call did not go through even though the
call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will
hear the audio.
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off)
When you mute the UConnecttsystem, you will still be
able to hear the conversation coming from the other
party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In
order to mute the UConnecttsystem:
²Press the ªVoice Recognitionº button.
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²Following the beep, say9Mute.9
In order to un-mute the UConnecttsystem:
²Press the ªVoice Recognitionº button.
²Following the beep, say9Mute off.9
Advanced Phone Connectivity
Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone
The UConnecttsystem allows ongoing calls to be trans-
ferred from your cellular phone to the UConnecttsystem
without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call
from your UConnecttpaired cellular phone to the
UConnecttsystem or vice versa, press the ªVoice Recog-
nitionº button and say9Transfer Call.9
Connect or Disconnect Link Between the
UConnecttSystem and Cellular Phone
Your cellular phone can be paired with many different
electronic devices, but can only be actively9connected9
with one electronic device at a time.
If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetootht
connection between a UConnecttpaired cellular phone
and the UConnecttsystem, follow the instructions de-
scribed in your cellular phone User's Manual.
List Paired Cellular Phone Names
²
Press the PHONE button to begin.
²After the ªReadyº prompt and the following beep, say
ªSetup Phone Pairing.º
²When prompted, say9List Phones.9
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²In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
compromised with the convertible top down.
Far End Audio Performance
²
Audio quality is maximized under:
²low-to-medium blower setting,
²low-to-medium vehicle speed,
²low road noise,
²smooth road surface,
²fully closed windows,
²dry weather conditions, and
²operation from the drivers seat.
²Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness
to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and
not the UConnecttsystem.
²Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by
lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
²In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
compromised with the convertible top down.
BluetoothtCommunication Link
Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to
the UConnecttsystem. When this happens, the connec-
tion can generally be re-established by switching the
phone off/on. Your cell phone is recommended to remain
in BluetoothtON mode.
Power-Up
After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON
or ACC position, or after a language change, you must
wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
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