2016 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
7 Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60
seconds; 90 seconds
8 Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60
seconds; 90 seconds
9 Headlights On with Wipers Lights w/ Wipers On; Off
10 Automatic Highbeams Auto Highbeams On; Off
11 Flash Lights with Lock Lights w/ Lock On; Off
12 Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock Doors On; Off
13 Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock Doors On; Off
14 Sound Horn with Remote Start Horn w/ Rmt Start On; Off
15 Sound Horn with Remote Lock Horn w/ Rmt Lock On; Off
16 Remote Unlock Sequence Remote Unlock Driver Door; All Doors
17 Key Fob Linked to Memory Key in Memory On; Off
18 Passive Entry Passive Entry On; Off
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
19 Remote Start Comfort System Rmt Start Comfort On; Off
20 Easy Exit Seat Easy Exit Seat On; Off
21 Key-off Power Delay Power Off Delay Off; 45 seconds; 5 minutes; 10
minutes
22 Commercial Settings Commercial
•Aux Switches
•Power Take-Off
•PIN Setup
23 Air Suspension Display Alerts Air Susp. Alerts All; Warnings Only
24 Aero Ride Height Mode Aero Mode On; Off
25 Tire/Jack Mode Tire/Jack Mode On; Off
26 Transport Mode Transport Mode On; Off
27 Wheel Alignment Mode Wheel Alignment On; Off
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
28 Horn w/ Remote Lower Horn w/ Rmt Lwr On; Off
29 Lights w/ Remote Lower Lights w/ Rmt Lwr On; Off
30 Trailer Select Trailer Select Trailer 1; Trailer 2; Trailer 3;
Trailer 4
31 Brake Type Brake Type Light Electric; Heavy Electric;
Light EOH; Heavy EOH
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
32 Trailer Name Trailer Name
•Trailer # (# is equal to slot
position)
•Boat
•Car
•Cargo
•Dump
•Equipment
•Flatbed
•Gooseneck
•Horse
•Ta g
•Motorcycle
•Snowmobile
•Travel
•Utility
•5th Wheel
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
33 Compass Variance Compass Var 1-15 increments of 1
34 Calibrate Compass Compass Cal Cancel; Calibrate
35 Fuel Saver Display Fuel Saver On; Off
36 Park Assist Front Chime
VolumePark Assist Front Chime
VolumeOn; Off
37 Park Assist Rear Chime Volume Park Assist Rear Chime Volume On; Off
UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on
the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on
the center of the instrument panel that allows you to
access and change the customer programmable features.
Many features can vary by vehicle.
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Uconnect 5.0 Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons
On The Faceplate
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Buttons On The Touchscreen And
Buttons On The Faceplate
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
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Buttons On The Faceplate
Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect
system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition,
there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right
side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instru-
ment panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through
menus and change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the
center of the control knob one or more times to select or
change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Your Uconnect system may also have Screen Off and
Back buttons located below the Uconnect system.
Push the Screen Off button to turn off the Uconnect
touchscreen. Push the Screen Off button a second time to
turn the touchscreen on.
Push the Back button to exit out of a Menu or certain
option on the Uconnect system.
Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the
Uconnect display.
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
5.0 Personal Settings
Push the MORE or SETTINGS button on the faceplate,
then press the “Settings” button on the touchscreen (if
equipped) to display the settings menu screen. In this
mode the Uconnect system allows you to access pro-
grammable features that may be equipped such as Dis-
play, Units, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance,
Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort (if equipped),
Engine Off Options, Suspension, Trailer Brake, Audio,
Compass Settings, Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup (if
equipped), Restore Settings, Clear Personal Data and
System Information.
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When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting until the
button is highlighted. Once the setting is complete, either
press the back arrow or Done button on the touchscreen
or the Back button on the faceplate to return to the
previous menu. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow buttons
on the touchscreen on the right side of the screen will
allow you to toggle up or down through the list of
available settings.
NOTE:All settings should be changed with the ignition
in the “Run” position.
Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available.•Display Mode
When in this display you may select the Auto or Manual
display settings. To change Mode status, press and re-
lease the “Auto” or “Manual” button on the touchscreen.
•Set Language
When in this display, you may select one of multiple
languages (English/Français/Español) for all display no-
menclature, including the trip functions and the naviga-
tion system (if equipped). Press the “Language” button
on the touchscreen and select from “English,” “Français,”
or “Español.”
•Touchscreen Beep
When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the
sound heard when a touchscreen button is pressed. To
change the Mode status, press and release the “On” or
“Off” button on the touchscreen.
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