2014 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab radio controls

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .266
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .267
▫ CD Player .......................... .267
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........267
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .268
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................268
▫ Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .269
▫ Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If
Equipped .......................... .274▫
Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen —
If Equipped ......................... .279
▫ Summer Operation ....................286
▫ Winter Operation ..................... .286
▫ Vacation/Storage .....................287
▫ Window Fogging and Frosting ............287
▫ Outside Air Intake .....................287
▫ Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather
Conditions ......................... .288
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet13 — Gear Selector/Transfer Case Position
Switch — If Equipped
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet14 — Ignition Switch
3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank15 — Hood Release
4 — Hazard Switch 10 — Instrument Panel Drawer16 — Parking Brake Release
5 — Upper Glove Compartment 11 — Climate Controls
6 — Lower Glove Compartment 12 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter
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3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high.
NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular
disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat-
ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile phone operation when
not using Uconnect® (if equipped).
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
instrument panel below the radio.
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Economy Mode
If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to
turn off the LED indicator and the A/C compressor.
Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired tem-
perature. Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or
Floor modes.
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
While in an Autostop, the Climate Controls system may
automatically adjust airflow to maintain cabin comfort.
Customer settings will be maintained upon return to an
engine running condition.
Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If
Equipped
Hard-Keys
The hard-keys are located below the radio touchscreen.
Climate Controls — Hard-Keys
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Soft-Keys
Soft-keys are accessible on the radio touchscreen.Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-Keys And
Soft-Keys)
1. MAX A/C Button
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the
prior settings. The soft-key illuminates when MAX A/C
is ON. In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position
can be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other
settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to
the prior settings and the MAX A/C indicator will turn
off.
2. A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the
indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this
function again will cause the A/C operation to switch
into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys
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Power Steering Fluid...................... .506
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................63
Programmable Electronic Features .............239
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .359
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........462
Radio Operation ......................... .268
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................164
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................471
Rear Window Features .....................192
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .193
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .142
Recorder, Event Data .......................73
Recreational Towing ...................... .410
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........413
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......415
Reformulated Gasoline .....................381
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................62 Remote Control
Starting System .........................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
FCC General Information ..................31
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........266
Remote Starting Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features . . .258
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .258
Remote Starting System ......................31
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .449
Replacement Tires ........................ .366
Reporting Safety Defects ....................521
Restraint, Head .......................... .141
Restraints, Child ...........................74
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
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