2008 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL manual radio set

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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TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press this button to change the display from elapsed
playing time to time of day. The time of day will display
for five seconds.
RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
RND/SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
Mode Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the
CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped).
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone Ð If
Equipped
Refer to the ªHands-Free Phone (UConnectt)º section of
this Owner's Manual.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Ð If
Equipped
Refer to the ªSatellite Radioº section of this Owner's
Manual.
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TUNE Control (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
Pressing the TUNE control allows the adjustment of
Tone, Balance, and Fade.
AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
Switches back to Radio mode.
RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
Pressing this button plays files randomly.
SET/DIR Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
Press the SET/DIR Button to display folders, when
playing an MP3 discs that have a file/folder structure.
Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or
move through available folders. Press the TUNE control
to select a folder.
Buttons1-6(CDMode for MP3 Play)
Selects disc positions1-6forPlay/Load/Eject.
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If
Equipped)
Refer to Hands Free Phone in Section 3 of this Owner's
Manual.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If
Equipped)
Refer to the Satellite Radio section of this Owner's
Manual.
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VESŸ) (If Equipped)
Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VESŸ)
Guide.
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menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina-
tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD
changer with MP3 capability.
Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a
DVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD covers
all of North America. Refer to your ªNavigation User's
Manualº for detailed operating instructions.
Operating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio Ð If
Equipped
Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for detailed
operating instructions.
REC Setting the Clock
GPS Clock
The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to
the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites. The
satellites' clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This isthe worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys-
tem's clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone
and daylight savings information is set.
1. At theMain Menuscreen, highlight ªClock Setupº
and press ENTERORpress and hold for three seconds
the TIME button on the unit's faceplate. TheClock Setup
screen appears.
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3. To decrease the clock by one hour, use the Select
Encoder to highlight the ª-º sign. Press ENTER. Press
ENTER again to decrease the clock by another hour.
4. To increase the clock by minutes, make sure ªMIN +º
is highlighted and press ENTER. Press ENTER again to
increase the clock by another minute.
5. To decrease the clock by minutes, use the Select
Encoder to highlight the ª-ª sign. Press ENTER. Press
ENTER again to decrease the clock by another minute.
6. Select ªDONEº to exit from the clock setting mode.
Press ENTER to save your changes. If you press CAN-
CEL or NAV then your changes will not be saved.VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE
XRV) Ð IF EQUIPPED
The optional Video Entertainment SystemŸ (VESŸ)
consists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display)
screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head-
sets. The system is located in the headliner behind the
front row seat. Refer to your VESŸ User's Manual for
detailed operating instructions.
SATELLITE RADIO Ð IF EQUIPPED
Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast-
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
coast. The subscription service provider is SiriusŸ Satel-
lite Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
NOTE:Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has
limited coverage in Alaska.
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when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned
OFF, or five minutes have passed since any button was
pushed.
ESN/SID Access with REC Navigation Radios
Please refer to your Navigation User's Manual.
With the ignition in the ACC position and the radio off,
press the CD Eject and SET buttons simultaneously until
the 12 digits of the ESN/SID appear on the screen.
Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, And RAK
Radios
Selecting Satellite Mode Ð REF Radio
Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word9SAT9
appears in the display.
A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
mode.
Selecting Satellite Mode Ð RAQ and RAK Radio
Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word9SAT9
appears in the display.
These radios will also display the current station name
and program type. For more information, such as song
title and artist, press the MSG or INFO button.
A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the
Satellite radio mode.
Selecting A Channel
Press and release the SEEK or TUNE knob to search for
the next channel. Press the top of the button to search up
and the bottom of the button to search down. Holding the
TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until
the button is released.
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