2012 Ram Cargo Van Owner's Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors ............................. 112
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . 112
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . 112
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... 113
▫ Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped .......................... 114
▫ Outside Mirror Folding Feature .......... 114
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ........... 114
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ........... 115▫
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped ........ 116
▫ Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped ..... 116
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . 116
 Blind Spot Monitoring — If Equipped ....... 117
▫ Rear Cross Path ..................... 123
▫ Modes Of Operation .................. 124
 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped .......... 125
▫ Operation ......................... 128
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▫Phone Call Features .................. 135
▫ Uconnect™ Phone Features ............. 138
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 142
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone .................... 144
▫ General Information .................. 155
 Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 155
▫ Voice Command System Operation ........ 155
▫ Commands ........................ 156
▫ Voice Training ...................... 160
 Seats .............................. 160
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ............. 160
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ........... 162▫
Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 163
▫ Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster . . . 166
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ..... 167
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 167
▫ Stow ’n Go Seating — If Equipped ....... 172
▫ Quad Seats — If Equipped ............. 178
▫ Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped .... 184
▫ Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped . . . 186
▫ Third Row Power Folding Seat — If
Equipped .......................... 186
▫ Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If
Equipped .......................... 188
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks ....... 191
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Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 192
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory ................ 192
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat Only) ................... 195
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 196
 Lights ............................. 198
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 198
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 199
▫ Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped . . 199
▫ Headlight Delay — If Equipped .......... 199
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 200
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 200
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......... 200▫
Dimmer Controls .................... 201
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 203
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 203
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 204
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 204
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 204
▫ Battery Protection .................... 204
 Windshield Wiper And Washers ........... 204
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 205
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 206
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 206
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 206
▫ Rear Wiper And Washer ............... 206
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107

▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 207
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 208
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 209
 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 210
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 212
▫ To Activate ......................... 213
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 213
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 213
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 214
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 214
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 214
 Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 215
▫ Parksense Sensors................... 216 ▫
Parksense Warning Display ............ 216
▫ Parksense Display................... 217
▫ Enabling/Disabling Parksense .......... 220
▫ Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist
System ............................ 221
▫ Cleaning The Parksense System......... 221
▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ...... 221
 Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If
Equipped ............................ 224
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — With
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 226
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 227
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Overhead Consoles .................... 227
▫ Front Overhead Console ............... 227
▫ Courtesy/Interior Lighting ............. 228
▫ Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) ...... 228
▫ Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If
Equipped .......................... 230
▫ Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped .... 230
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 231
▫ Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink ........................ 233
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ........... 234
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ........ 236
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .... 237
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 238 ▫
Security ........................... 239
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 239
▫ General Information .................. 240
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 241
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 242
▫ Opening The Sunroof — Manual Mode ..... 242
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 242
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 242
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 242
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 243
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 243
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 243
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 243
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109

▫Sunroof Maintenance ................. 244
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 244
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 244
 Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped ...... 244
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 249
 Cupholders .......................... 250
▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders ............ 250
▫ Super Console — If Equipped ........... 251
▫ Premium Console Cupholders —
If Equipped ........................ 252
▫ Interior Bottle Holders ................ 252
▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped ...... 253
Storage ............................. 254
▫ Glove Compartments ................. 254
▫ Door Trim Panel Storage ............... 255
▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped .... 256
▫ Umbrella Holder ..................... 256
▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins —
If Equipped ........................ 257
▫ Storage Bin Safety Warning ............. 258
▫ Coat Hooks ........................ 260
▫ Cargo Area Storage ................... 260
 Console Features ...................... 261
▫ Basic Console ....................... 261
▫ Premium Console — If Equipped ......... 262
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