2017 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab remote control

The Instrument Cluster Display area will normally display
the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the
main menu. The main display area also displays “pop up”
messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn-
ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall
into several categories:
•Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds
and then returns to the previous screen. Most of the
messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the “Messages” main menu item. As long as
there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in the
Instrument Cluster Display’s compass/outside temp line.
Examples of this message type are “Right Front Turn Signal
Lamp Out” and “Low Tire Pressure.”
• Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal
is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle). •
Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition is
in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
“Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.”
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds
and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this
message type is “Automatic High Beams On.”
Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will
display in the Instrument Cluster Display after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is
duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal
driving style.
NOTE: Use the steering wheel Instrument Cluster Display
controls for the following procedure(s).
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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.
The button located in the center of the left hand control will
tune to the next pre-set station that you have programmed
in the radio pre-set buttons.
CD Player — If Equipped
Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next track
on the CD. Pushing the bottom of the switch once will go
to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of
the previous track if it is within eight seconds after the
current track begins to play.
Remote Sound System Controls (Rearview Of Steering
Wheel)
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
(CHASSIS CAB ONLY)
This vehicle when equipped with PTO Prep and the
AS66RC automatic six-speed, will allow for an aftermarket
upfit with a transmission driven PTO (power take off). The
customer will have the ability to operate the PTO in either
a “stationary” or “mobile” mode. The vehicles will be
factory set to the “stationary” mode. To select “mobile”
mode, you will need to enter the commercial vehicle menu
on the instrument cluster screen and select mobile PTO
mode. Details of the PTO selection modes and further PTO
information is available at the Ram Truck Bodybuilders
web site. www.rambodybuilder.com
AS66RC Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Only
The PTO drive gear (part of the AS66RC) operates at torque
converter turbine speed. The turbine speed will be less
than engine speed when the torque converter clutch is not
engaged and will be same as engine speed when the torque
converter clutch is engaged.
Stationary Mode
To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet the
following conditions:•
Transmission in PARK position (vehicles equipped with
automatic transmission.)
• PTO switch has been activated.
• Parking brake applied (vehicles equipped with manual
transmission).
• Brake pedal must not be applied.
• Vehicle engine must be running.
• No vehicle, brake or clutch switch faults present.
• PTO must be correctly installed using the vehicle pro-
vided circuits.
The instrument cluster will display a PTO Onmessage for
five seconds if the above conditions are met. Otherwise, the
instrument cluster will display a message To Operate PTO
Shift To Park indicating what operator action should be
taken to engage the PTO mode.
The customer has the choice to operate the PTO by utilizing
the cruise control switches or by utilizing a remote control
(provided by the PTO supplier). To operate the feature
using the cruise control switches, the customer must first
activate the PTO switch which will turn on the PTO. In
order to increase or decrease the engine idle speed, to
optimize the PTO function, the “RESUME/ACCEL” and
336 STARTING AND OPERATING

Door LocksDoor Locks ..............................30
KeyFob................................30
Remote ................................30
Remote Keyless Entry ......................30
Door Locks, Automatic .......................32
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .165
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .348
Dual Rear Wheels ....................387, 427, 434
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .172
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................186
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............342
Electronic Brake Control System ................353
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................353
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................361
Traction Control System ....................357
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................332
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........145
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............358
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........205
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .......161
Emergency Brake .......................... .350Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................439
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................426
Jump Starting .......................... .436
Tow Hooks ............................ .440
Emission Control System Maintenance ............449
Engine ................................. .447
Air Cleaner ............................ .454
Break-In Recommendations ................93, 94
Compartment Identification .................447
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .500
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................95, 399
Flooded, Starting ........................ .323
Fuel Requirements ....................... .396
Jump Starting .......................... .436
Oil .............................. .452,
500
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .453
Oil Filter .............................. .454
Oil Selection ........................... .452
Oil Synthetic ........................... .453
Overheating ........................... .426
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .453
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........68, 444
Entry System, Illuminated .....................21
Ethanol ................................. .39710
INDEX 519

Inverter Outlet (115V)...................... .177
Jack Location ............................ .429
Jump Starting ............................ .436
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....24
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......21
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................21
Key-In Reminder ............................16
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .34, 322
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................247, 264
Passive Entry ............................34
Passive Entry Programming ...........34, 247, 264
Keyless Entry System ........................21
Key, Replacement ...........................18
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................17
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................137
Lane Change Assist ........................ .138
Latches ..................................98
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .396
Leaks, Fluid ...............................98 Life Of Tires
............................. .383
Light Bulbs ................................98
Lights ............................... .98, 129
AirBag ......................... .55, 96, 201
Automatic Headlights .....................130
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .360
Brake Warning ......................... .202
Bulb Replacement .....................493, 494
Cap Top Clearance ...................... .498
Cargo................................ .137
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .496
Courtesy/Reading .................135, 136, 164
Cruise ......................... .220, 221, 222
Daytime Running ....................... .131
Engine Temperature Warning ................204
Exterior ................................98
Fog........................... .133, 216, 496
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .................341
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................426
Headlights ............................ .130
High

Beam ............................ .138
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................138
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............362
Illuminated Entry .........................21
Interior ..................... .134, 135, 136, 164
522 INDEX

Take-Off Adapter........................ .336
Take-Off Operation ...................... .336
Windows ...............................37
Power Seats Down .............................115,116
Forward ............................115,116
Rearward ...........................115,116
Recline ................................115
Tilt...................................116
Up................................115,116
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .502
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................51
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................52
Programmable Electronic Features ...............230
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......21
PTO (Power Take-Off) ...................... .336
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .378
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........472, 474
Radio Frequency General Information .............17, 19, 27, 30, 37
Radio Operation .......................... .275
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .273
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................140 Rear Axle (Differential)
...................477, 478
Rear ParkSense System ...................148, 155
Rear Window Features ...................... .186
Rear Window, Sliding ...................... .187
Reclining Rear Seats ........................ .120
Recreational Towing ........................ .418
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........420
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......422
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .396
Refrigerant .............................. .459
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................42
Remote Control Starting System ...........................27
Remote Keyless Entry ..................... .21, 22
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........274
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . .249, 266
Uconnect Settings .....................249, 266
Remote Starting System .......................27
Replacement

Keys ...........................18
Replacement Parts ......................... .450
Replacement Tires ......................... .384
Reporting Safety Defects .....................513
Restraint, Head ........................... .121
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INDEX 525

Shifting................................ .325
Automatic Transmission ....................327
Transfer Case .......................... .340
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N).................................. .420
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N).................................. .422
Shift Lever Override ....................... .441
Signals, Turn ....................... .98, 137, 220
Siri ................................ .312, 313
Sliding Rear Window Power ............................... .187
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................385
Snow Plow .............................. .415
Snow Tires .............................. .379
Spare Tire ........................ .380, 381, 382
Spark Plugs ............................. .500
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .147
Cancel ............................... .146
Resume .............................. .146
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................145
Starting .............................. .27, 321
Automatic Transmission ....................321
Cold Weather .......................... .323Engine Fails To Start
..................... .323
Remote ................................27
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ...............321
Steering Power ............................ .349, 350
Wheel, Heated ......................... .144
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .142
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................274
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .274
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............182
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .292, 493
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .493
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .362
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .453
System, Remote Starting ......................
27
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........291
Tilt Down .................................116
Up ...................................116
Tilt Steering Column ....................... .142
Tip Start ................................ .322
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........371, 372
Tire Markings ............................ .365
Tires.......................... .98, 376, 380, 388
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