2017 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Owner's Manual

Voice
After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Voice Response Length Brief Detailed
Show Command List AlwaysWith Help Never
Clock
After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Sync Time With GPS — If Equipped
Set Time Hours +–
Set Time Minutes +–
Time Format 12hrs24hrs
Show Time In Status Bar — If Equipped
NOTE:
The “Show Time In Status Bar” feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar.
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Safety & Driving Assistance
After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
ParkSense Sound Only Sound and Display
NOTE:
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in RE-
VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (11 km/h). Front ParkSense Chime Volume Low
Med High
Rear ParkSense Chime Volume Low
Med High
Tilt Side Mirrors In Re- verse — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse” feature is selected, the outside side-view mirrors will tilt downward when
the ignition is in the RUN position and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will
move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
ParkView Backup Camera
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of
the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed
on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of the
screen. After five seconds, this note will disappear. The ParkView camera is located on the rear of the vehicle above
the rear License plate. ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines On
Off
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see Ac-
tive (Dynamic) Guidelines which deflect with steering wheel angle over the ParkView Back up Camera display when-
ever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with
a caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will disappear. ParkView Backup Camera Delay On
Off
NOTE:
When the “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” feature is enabled, it will allow the ParkView Backup Camera display to
remain on while in drive for up to ten seconds, or 8 mph (12 km/h).
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Rain Sensing Auto Wipers” feature is selected, the system will automatically activate the windshield wip-
ers if it senses moisture on the windshield. Hill Start Assist — If Equipped On
Off
Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Headlight Off Delay +–
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30,
60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. Headlight Illumination On Ap- proach +–
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for 0,
30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the key fob.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Headlights With Wipers” feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the head-
lights will turn on approximately ten seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when
the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Auto Dim High Beams” feature is selected, the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under
certain conditions.
Flash Lights With Lock
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lamps will flash when the doors are locked or un-
locked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected.
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Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Door Locks
NOTE:
When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of
15 mph (24 km/h). Auto Unlock On Exit
NOTE:
When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the trans-
mission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.Flash Lights With Lock
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are
locked or unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the “Sound Horn With Lock” fea-
ture selected.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Sound Horn With Remote Start
1st Press Of Key FobUnlocks Driver Door All Doors
NOTE:
•When “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press
of the key fob unlock button. You must push the key fob unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors.
•When “All Doors” is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first push of the key fob unlock button.
•If the vehicle is programmed “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: All Doors”, all doors will unlock no matter which
Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is programmed,
only the driver ’s door will unlock when the driver ’s door is grasped.
•With Passive Entry, if “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is programmed pushing the handle more than
once will only result in the driver ’s door opening. If “Driver Door” is selected, once the driver ’s door is opened,
the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use key fob).
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Passive Entry — If Equipped
NOTE:
The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the key fob
lock or unlock buttons.
Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob — IfEquipped
NOTE:
•The “Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob” feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver
mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
•The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if “Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob” is set to on) when
the key fob is used to unlock the door.
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto-On Driver Heated/
Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped Off
Remote Start All Starts
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