2009 Ram 1500 radio

Commands
The Voice Recognition (VR) system understands two
types of commands. Universal commands are available at
all times. Local commands are available if the supported
radio mode is active.
Changing the Volume
1. Start a dialogue by pressing the VR button.
2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).
3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the
volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Recogni-
tion (VR) system is speaking. Please note the volume
setting for VR is different than the audio system.
Main Menu
Start a dialogue by pressing the VR button. You may say
“Main Menu” to switch to the main menu.In this mode, you can say the following commands:
•“Radio” (to switch to the radio mode)
•“Disc” (to switch to the disc mode)
•“Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder)
•“System Setup” (to switch to system setup)
Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium
Wave — If Equipped)
To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:
•“Frequency” (to change the frequency)
•“Next Station” (to select the next station)
•“Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
•“Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
•“Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
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Radio FM
To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:
•“Frequency” (to change the frequency)
•“Next Station” (to select the next station)
•“Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
•“Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
•“Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
Satellite Radio
To switch to satellite radio mode, say “Sat” or “Satellite
Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com-
mands:
•“Channel Number” (to change the channel by its
spoken number)
•“Next Channel” (to select the next channel)
•“Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel)
•“List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels)
•“Select Name” (to say the name of a channel)
•“Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
•“Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
Disc
To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you
may say the following commands:
•“Track” (#) (to change the track)
•“Next Track” (to play the next track)
•“Previous Track” (to play the previous track)
•“Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
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DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
The memory seat buttons are located on the outboard
side of the drivers seat cushion.
The memory buttons 1 and 2 can be programmed to
recall the driver’s seat position, driver’s outside mirror
position, adjustable brake, accelerator pedals position,Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) temperature set-
ting and radio station preset settings. Your Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro-
grammed to recall the same positions when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed.
NOTE:
The power lumbar option is not programmable
with driver memory seats.
Your vehicle was delivered with two RKE transmitters.
One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either
memory position. The memory system can accommodate
up to two RKE transmitters, each RKE transmitter linked
to either of the two memory positions.
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE
Transmitter to Memory
NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered
button (1 or 2) are pressed, you erase the memory settings
for that button and store new settings.
Memory Seat Buttons
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1. Turn the vehicle key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and both sideview
mirrors to the desired positions.
NOTE:Not all motors may be moved at one time. Refer
to the eight-way power seat description in this section.
3. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired
positions.
4. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up
to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set).
5. Adjust the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
while the ATC is in Auto mode.
6. Press and release the SET button located on the
driver’s seat.
7. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY
button 1 or 2 on the driver’s seat. The next steps must be performed within 10 seconds if you desire to also use a
RKE transmitter to recall memory positions.
8. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key.
9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the RKE
transmitters.
10. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory
position using the other numbered memory button or to
link another RKE transmitter to memory.
NOTE:
A chime sound may be heard if Setting Memory
was inhibited for any reason.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:
•The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory posi-
tions.
•Not all motors may be moved at one time. Please refer
to the eight-way power seat description in this section.
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The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by rotating the dimmer control right (brighter)
or left (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can
supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom-
eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control
to the right until you hear a click. This feature is termed
the “Parade” mode and is useful when headlights are
required during the day.Cargo Light
The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargo
button.
The cargo lights will also turn on for approximately
30 seconds when a RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is
pressed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature.
Dimmer Control
Cargo Light Switch
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WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES
DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNALREAR CORNERS REAR CENTER
Inner LED 79 in (200 cm)YellowYes, Half Second
1st LED 51.1 in (130 cm)YellowNone
2nd LED 45.2 in (115 cm)YellowNone
3rd LED 31.5 in (80 cm) 39.3 in (100 cm) YellowNone
4th LED 25.5 in (65 cm) 33.5 in (85 cm) YellowNone
5th LED 20 in (50 cm) 27.6 in (70 cm) YellowNone
6th LED 16 in (40 cm) 19.7 in (50 cm) RedYes, Intermittent
7th LED 6 in (15 cm) 11.81 in (30 cm) RedYes, Continuous
NOTE: The Rear Park Assist will MUTE the radio, if on,
when the system is sounding an audio tone.
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On vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC) the message “Park Assist Dis-
abled” will be displayed on the EVIC when the system
has been disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” in Section 4.
Service The Rear Park Assist
When the Rear Park Assist is defective, the EVIC will
display the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message
along with a single chime once per ignition cycle. The
Park Assist display will also light the red LEDs indicating
a problem. Under this condition the Rear Park Assist will
not operate.
If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak-
ing sure the rear bumper is clean, please see your
authorized dealer.
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist
Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water, car wash
soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths.
Do not scratch or poke the sensors, you could damage the
sensors.
REAR BACKUP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
The Rear Camera system allows you to see an on-screen
image (located in the screen of your uconnect™ tunes
radio) of the rear of your vehicle whenever it is put into
REVERSE. The camera is located next to the tailgate
handle on the rear of the vehicle.
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Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — With
Navigation Radio
1. Press themenuhard key.
2. Select system setup soft key.
3. Press the “camera setup” soft key.
4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting
enable rear camera in reverse soft key.
5. Press the “save” soft key.
6. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of
the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to
check entire surroundings displayed across the top of
the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear.
7. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen
appears again.
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — Without
Navigation Radio
1. Press the menuhard key.
2. Select system setup soft key.
3. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting
enable rear camera in reverse soft key.
4. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of
the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to
check entire surroundings displayed across the top of
the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear.
5. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
camera mode is exited and the audio screen appears
again.
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