2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab radio controls

▫DID Messages ....................... .291
▫ DID Selectable Menu Items ..............294
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ..................307
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ................308
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ..............309
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
5.0 Personal Settings ...................309
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
8.4A/8.4AN Personal Settings ............323
 UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED ......339
 iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .340
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .341
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .341▫
CD Player — If Equipped ................342
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........342
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . .343
▫ Regulatory And Safety Information .........343
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................344
▫ Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .345
▫ Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If
Equipped .......................... .350
▫ Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .355
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............361
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......363
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .364
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Gear Selector/Transfer Case Position Switch — If Equipped
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet — If Equipped 14 — Ignition Switch
3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 15 — Hood Release
4 — Hazard Switch 10 — Instrument Panel Drawer 16 — Parking Brake Release
5 — Upper Glove Compartment 11 — Climate Controls
6 — Lower Glove Compartment 12 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter — If Equipped
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The DID Menu items consists of the following:
•Digital Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Fuel Economy Info
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Stop/Start Info (If Equipped)
• Trailer Tow
• Audio
• Stored Messages
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect 5.0 &
8.4 radio) Vehicle Information (Customer Information Features)
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
DID Controls
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the back
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a
push-button in the center. Pushing the top of the switch
will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom of the
switch will decrease the volume.
The button located in the center of the right hand control
will switch modes to Radio, CD or other valid audio
sources.
The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a
push-button in the center. The function of the left hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch
will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
Remote Sound System Controls (Rearview Of Steering
Wheel)
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE:
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
• If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician
for help.
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, push 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
Buttons On The Faceplate
The buttons on the faceplate are located below the radio
touchscreen.
Climate Controls — Buttons On The Faceplate
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Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the radio.Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Buttons On The
Faceplate and Buttons On The Touchscreen)
1. MAX A/C Button
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the
prior settings. The button on the touchscreen 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 — Buttons On The Touchscreen
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Programming Additional Transmitters.........20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........341
Remote Starting
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features. .317, 335
Uconnect Settings ....................317, 335
Remote Starting System ......................32
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .562
Replacement Tires ........................ .478
Reporting Safety Defects ....................639
Restraint, Head .......................... .147
Restraints, Child ...........................82
Restraints, Occupant ........................49
Rotation, Tires .......................... .482
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................115
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................117
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................639
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................114 Safety Information, Tire
.....................455
Safety Tips ..............................114
Schedule, Maintenance .....................626
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......58
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........64
Energy Management Feature ................64
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................55
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............57
Pregnant Women ........................63
Seat Belt Extender .......................62
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................64
Seat Belt Reminder .......................51
Seat Belt System .........................49
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .603
Seat Belt Reminder .........................51
Seat Belts ............................ .50, 115
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................58
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