2016 Ram ProMaster display

Clock
Pushing the DISP button for more than two seconds
enables or disables the clock display. When this feature is
enabled, the display showsCLK ONand the clock is
displayed whenever the ignition is switched on, even if
the radio is off. This function takes priority in the display
whenever you access any of the radio functions. If no
buttons are pushed within 10 seconds, the display will go
back to showing the clock. When this function is dis-
abled, the display shows CLK OFF.
USB Mode (MP3/WMA/AAC)
CAUTION!
To remove devices connected to the USB port, first
select the other audio source. Failure to follow this
procedure can cause damage to the connected device.
Due to the extensive range of makes and models of
storage devices available on the market, not all
devices have compatibility required for proper func-
tioning of Car Radios. Use only quality USB devices.
Due to the extensive range of brands and models of
storage devices available on the market, not all devices
are compatible with proper functioning of the car radio.
NOTE: The car radio is only compatible with USB mass
storage devices that are fully compatible with the USB 2.0
standard. Use quality USB devices only.
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In USB mode, the radio plays MP3, WMA and AAC files
stored on the device connected to the USB port that is
located on the lower right side of the steering wheel on
the instrument panel.
To enter USB mode, you must push the SRC button.
When you enter USB mode, the display showsLOAD-
ING while the radio checks whether the connected
device is valid.
If there is no USB device, an invalid USB device, or a
valid device that is defective, the display will show ERR
USB for two seconds and the radio remains in TUNER
mode. If a valid device does not contain any playable
files (i.e. MP3, WMA or AAC), the display will show NO
MUSIC for two seconds and the radio remains in
TUNER mode. If playable files are found, the radio will also check that
the connected device is the same as the one used imme-
diately before the USB function. If this is the case, music
playback will start from the point where it was inter-
rupted (file and music runtime). If not, the file played
will be the first valid file, in the sequence shown in the
following example:
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Forward/Reverse Track
When you push
for less than two seconds, the radio
will advance to the next audio file on the device. When
you push
for less than two seconds, the radio will
skip back to the beginning of the track. If this button is
pushed again, the radio will skip back to the previous
audio file on the device.
When these buttons are pushed, the display will show a
TRKyyy message, where yyy is the track number. If any
of these buttons is briefly pushed again, the number in
the display will continue changing according to the
selected track. While the track is being selected, that is,
when
orare pushed briefly, the information
contained in the ID3 tag will not be processed (the ID3
tag can store information such as the title, artist,
album, track number, etc.). If neither
orare
pushed down and held, the track will be selected and
the ID3 tag will be processed and begin playing. In
this case, the display will show TRKyyyfor twoseconds and then return to the DISP function view.
Whenever the radio switches from one folder to
another, the display will show the name of the folder
you are moving to for at least 500 ms (seek button
movements are ignored during this time), and no
longer than three seconds.
When you reach the final song in the last folder and push
again, the radio will advance to the first song in the
first folder on the USB device. When you reach the
first song in the first folder and push
again, the
radio will advance to the final song in the last folder
on the USB device.
Forward/Reverse Along The Track:
When
oris pushed for more than two seconds,
the radio will reverse or forward the music for as long
as the button is held down. The display shows the
runtime of the music in the format 003 01:32(track
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number and runtime). When the operation is com-
pleted, the display will continue to display the music
runtime for two seconds. After that it returns to the
previous view.
Mute/Pause
Pushing this knob stops music playback and mutes the
sound. The display will switch betweenPAUSEDand
the current view (three seconds).
Push this button again to resume music playback from
the point where it left off, without changing the original
volume level. The display will show PLAYfor three
seconds. It then returns to the previous mode.
When
or, Audio, 1, 2, and SRC are pushed in
Mute/Paused mode, playback (where applicable)
will resume and the sound will be restored without
changing the original volume level.
Turn the ROTARY knob to resume playing the music and
change the volume accordingly. The display will feature
the information described in the volume function.
Pushing the F-TRACK button will not resume play, but
using the (F-TRK + rotation) function will start or resume
play.
The other buttons should be implemented when pushed,
but the radio will remain in Mute/Pausedmode.
Fast Track: Pushing the F-TRK button activates FAST
TRACK mode and the display will show the name of the
current folder. If the ROTARY knob is not activated, the
radio returns to its previous state.
If the ROTARY knob is turned, the display shows the
TRKyyy message, where yyy is the track number.
Turning the knob clockwise will forwards the tracks and
turning it counterclockwise will reverse the tracks. While
this is being performed, the information contained in the
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ID3 tag is not processed. As the knob is turned, the
TRKyyymessage changes to the track selected.
When the ROTARY knob is pushed or if its position is not
changed for five seconds, the track is selected, the ID3 tag
is processed and the music will start playing. In this case,
the display will show the TRKyyymessage for two
seconds and then return to the default display defined by
the DISP function.
When the radio skips from one folder to another, the
display will show the name of the folder to which you are
moving for a few milliseconds (the rotary movements are
ignored during this period) and a maximum of three
seconds. When you reach the final track in the last folder
and turn the ROTARY knob clockwise, the radio will
advance to the first track in the first folder on the USB
device. When you reach the first track in the first folder
and turn the ROTARY knob counterclockwise, the radio
will advance to the last track in the last folder on the USB
device. Forward/Reverse Folder
When you push the memory 1 button, the radio will
advance to the first track in the next folder containing
audio files, if you push button 2, the radio will return to
the first track in the previous folder containing audio
files.
When this operation is complete, the display shows the
name of the selected folder. If you push any of these
buttons again quickly, the name shown is updated as you
select folders on the USB device. While the track is being
selected, that is, when you push buttons 1 or 2 quickly,
the information contained in ID3 tag is not processed. If
you do not push and hold 1 or 2, the track is selected, the
ID3 tag is processed and the music will start playing. In
this case, the display will continue showing the name of
the selected folder for two seconds and then return to the
default display defined by the DISP function.
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Whenever the radio skips from one folder to another, the
display will show the name of the folder to which you are
going for a few milliseconds (the rotary movements are
ignored during this period) and a maximum of three
seconds. When you reach the last folder and push Button
1 again, the radio will advance to the next folder on the
USB device. When you reach the first folder and push
Button 2 again, the radio will advance to the next folder
on the USB device.
Shuffle (Random Playback)
Pushing the RND button enables or disables theshuffle
feature. When enabled, the RND indicator is switched on
and the display will show RND ONfor two seconds.
The display will then revert to the previous view.
When you push this button again, the function is dis-
abled, the RND indicator is turned off and the display
will show RND OFF for two seconds. The display then
reverts to the previous view. If the RND function is enabled, the music forward/
reverse will be random, both in normal mode and Fast
Track mode. In this case, Buttons 1 and 2 (forward/
reverse folder) have the exact same function as
or
(music forward/reverse), respectively.
Switching Between Display Modes
When you push the DISP button for less than two
seconds, information about the track being played will
alternate in the following sequence: Track
Time
TitleAlbumArtistFileFolder
Track. At the first touch of the button, the display
now shows the information type related to the track
being played, for example, if the current information is
track, the display will show TIME. If you push any
other buttons or if the DISP button is not pushed for
two seconds, the information type that is on the
display will be selected. When the file that is being
played does not contain the selected information, the
radio will display NO NAME. 4
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Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the
Uconnect display.
Customer Programmable Features/Personal
Settings
Push the Settings button on the faceplate to display the
menu setting screen. In this mode the Uconnect system
allows you to access programmable features that may be
equipped such as Display, Clock & Date, Safety & Driv-
ing Assistance (if equipped), Lights, Doors & Locks,
Audio, Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup (if equipped),
Restore Settings and Clear Personal Data.
NOTE:
•Only one category may be selected at a time.
• The Back arrow will change into a Done button if any
changes are made. 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. Once the
setting is complete, either press the Back Arrow button
on the touchscreen or the Back button on the faceplate to
return to the previous menu or press the X button on the
touchscreen to return to the Main Settings screen. Press-
ing 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 available settings.
Display
After pressing the Display button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available:
•
Display Mode
Press the display mode button to set the display bright-
ness according to manual or auto condition. In auto mode
the display brightness is aligned to that of the instrument
panel.
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•Display Brightness With Headlights ON
This feature allows you to select the display brightness
when the headlights are on. Adjust the brightness with
the Up orDown arrow buttons on the touchscreen.
This feature is only available in manual display mode.
• Display Brightness With the Headlights Off
This feature allows you to select the display brightness
when the headlights are off. Adjust the brightness with
the Up orDown arrow buttons on the touchscreen.
This feature is only available in manual display mode.
• Set Language
This feature allows you to select one of multiple lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press
the Set Language button on the touchscreen, then press
the desired language button. The button will highlight showing that setting has been selected. Press the arrow
back/Done button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
•
Touchscreen Beep
This feature allows you to turn on or shut off the sound
heard when a button on the touchscreen is pressed. To
make your selection, press the “Touchscreen Beep” but-
ton on the touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or “No.” The
button will highlight indicating that the setting has been
selected.
• Display Trip B
Press the relevant button to activate/deactivate the dis-
playing of the Trip B on the instrument panel display.
• Units — If Equipped
Press the Units button to select the correct unit for
Temperature (°F or °C), Distance (mi or km) and Fuel
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