2017 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab instrument panel

Setting NameSelectable Options
Temperature °C °F
Power HP (US) HP (UK) kW
Torque lb-ft Nm
Voice
After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Voice Response Length Brief Detailed
Show Command List AlwaysWith Help Never
Clock & Date
After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Set Time 12 hour24 hour
NOTE: Within the “Set Time” feature, press the corresponding arrow above and below the current time to adjust,
then select “AM” or “PM.”
Set Date Up ArrowDown Arrow
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Safety/Assistance
After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
ParkSense — If Equipped Sound Only Sounds and Display
NOTE: The ParkSense system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in RE-
VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). It will provide an alert (audible and/or visual) to indi-
cate the proximity to other objects.
Front ParkSense Chime Volume Low
Med High
Rear ParkSense Chime
Volume — If Equipped Low Med High
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
NOTE: When the “Tilt Mirrors In Reverse” feature is selected, the exterior 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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ParkView Backup CameraActive Guidelines
NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to
see active guidelines over the ParkView Back up camera display 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.
ParkView Backup Camera Delay
NOTE: When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited
and the navigation or audio screen appears again. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay
turned ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of
REVERSE unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK or the
ignition is switched to the OFF position.
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped
NOTE: When the “Rain Sensing Auto Wipers” feature is selected, the system will automatically activate the wind-
shield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield.
Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
NOTE: When the “Hill Start Assist” feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) system becomes active.
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Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 030609 0
Headlight Illumina- tion On Approach 03
0609 0
NOTE: When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount
of time the headlights remain on when the doors are unlocked with the key fob.
Headlights WithWipers — IfEquipped On
Off
Auto Dim High Beams — IfEquipped On
Off
Flash Lights With Lock On
Off
NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked
or unlocked 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 touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Door Locks On Off
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 On Off
NOTE: When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped, the
transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.
Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Remote Door Unlock All Driver
NOTE: The “Remote Door Unlock” feature will allow you to program your remote door locks to open “All doors” or
only the “Driver door” with the first push of the key fob or grabbing the Passive Entry door handle.
Sound Horn With Remote Start On
Off
NOTE: When the “Sound Horn With Remote Start” feature is selected, the horn will sound when the remote start is
activated.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Memory Linked To Fob — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
•The “Memory Linked To 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 “Memory Linked To Fob” is set to (On) when the key fob is
used to unlock the door. Passive Entry — If Equipped On Off
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. It automatically unlocks the doors when the outside door handle is grabbed.
Flash Lights With Lock On Off
NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lights 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” feature se-
lected.
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Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated
Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE: When the “Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start” feature is selected
the driver’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40° F
(4.4° C). When temperatures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn on.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Easy Exit Seats — If Equipped
Headlight Off Delay 0 sec30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
Engine Off Power Delay 0 sec
45 sec 5 min10 min
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Trailer Brake
After pressing the “Trailer Brake” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Trailer Select Trailer 1Trailer 2Trailer 3 Trailer 4
Trailer Brake Type Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOHHeavy EOH
Audio
After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Balance/Fade Speaker Icon (Arrow Buttons) C
NOTE: The “Balance/Fade” feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade settings. Press and drag the speaker
icon or use the arrows to adjust, tap the “C” icon to readjust to the center.
Equalizer +–
NOTE: When in the “Equalizer” display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble settings.
Speed Adjusted Vol- ume Off
12 3
NOTE: The “Speed Adjusted Volume” feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed.
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