2017 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab navigation

CAUTION!
•ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to
recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the
sensors will not be detected when they are in close
proximity.
• The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when an
obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense.
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear
Back Up Camera that allows you to see a image of the rear
surroundings of your vehicle whenever the gear selector is
put into REVERSE or whenever it is initiated through
Backup Camera button in theControlsmenu. Whenever
the gear selector is put into REVERSE, the image will be
displayed in the rearview mirror display (if equipped) or Uconnect screen (if equipped) along with a caution note to
“check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen.
After five seconds this note will disappear.
NOTE:
For the 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab vehicles,
the Rear Backup Camera is shipped loose and not installed.
Please Refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide for more
information.
The ParkView Camera is located to the left of the tailgate
handle.
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 Camera image will be displayed
for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of REVERSEunless
the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the
transmission is shifted into PARKor the ignition is
switched to the OFF position.
Whenever the Rear View Camera image is activated
through Backup Camera button in theControlsmenu, a
display timer for the image is initiated. The image will
continue to be displayed until the display timer exceeds 10
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▫Radio Operation ....................... .274
▫ CD Player — If Equipped .................274
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ............275
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . . .275
▫ Regulatory And Safety Information ..........275
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....................277
▫ Manual Climate Controls Without A Touchscreen —
If Equipped ......................... .277
▫ Climate Controls With a Touchscreen .........282
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped ........................... .291
▫ Operating Tips ....................... .291
 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR ...............294
 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION .........294
▫ Introducing Uconnect ....................294
▫ Get Started .......................... .295
▫ Basic Voice Commands ...................297
▫ Radio .............................. .298▫
Media .............................. .300
▫ Phone .............................. .302
▫ Voice Text Reply ...................... .303
▫ Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV) ...................305
▫ Navigation (8.4 /8.4 NAV) ................306
▫ Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 NAV) .............306
▫ Vehicle Health Alert ....................307
▫ Register (8.4/8.4 NAV) ...................308
▫ Mobile App (8.4/8.4 NAV) ................308
▫ Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 NAV) ...............309
▫ Y

elp (8.4/8.4 NAV) ..................... .310
▫ SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV) ..........311
▫ Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped ..............312
▫ Do Not Disturb ....................... .314
▫ General Information .....................315
▫ Additional Information ...................316
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Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available.
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Mode AutoManual
Set Language English, Français, Español
Touchscreen Beep OnOff
Fuel Saver Display OnOff
NOTE: The “Fuel Saver Display” feature will allow you to enable fuel saver mode and will be displayed in the In-
strument Cluster Display.
Units
After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen, you
may select each unit of measure independently displayed
in the Instrument Cluster Display, and navigation system (if equipped). The following selectable units of measure are
listed below:
Setting Name
Selectable Options
Speed MPH km/h
Distance mi km
Fuel Consumption MPG (US)MPG (UK) L/100 km km/L
Capacity gal (US)gal (UK)L/100 km L
Pressure psikpabar
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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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Setting NameSelectable Options
Set Theme Pre-configured Themes
Set Language English, Français, Español
NOTE: Arabic is available for the navigation system (if equipped) only.
Touchscreen Beep
Navigation Turn-By-Turn
In Cluster — If Equipped
Controls Screen Time-Out — If Equipped
Fuel Saver Display — If Equipped
Units
After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen you
may select each unit of measure independently displayed
in the Instrument Cluster Display, and navigation system (if equipped). The following selectable units of measure are
listed below:
Setting Name
Selectable Options
Speed MPH km/h
Distance mi km
Fuel Consumption MPG (US)MPG (UK) L/100 km km/L
Capacity gal (US)gal (UK)L/100 km L
Pressure psikPabar
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2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger conver-sations are examples of noise that may impact recogni-
tion.
3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone is positioned in the
headliner and aimed at the driver.
4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone button, wait until afterthe
beep, then say your Voice Command.
5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice
Command from current category.
Two buttons are all you need to control your Uconnect
system with your voice.
Voice Recognition (VR)/Phone Buttons
1 — Push To Begin Radio, Media, Navigation, Apps And Climate
Functions
2 — Push To Initiate Or To Answer A Phone Call, Send Or Receive
A Text
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Navigation (8.4 /8.4 NAV)
The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and
become more productive when you know exactly how to
get to where you want to go. (Navigation is optional on the
Uconnect 8.4 system. See your dealer to activate navigation
at any time.)
1. To enter a destination, push the VR button
. After the
beep, say:
• For the 8.4 Uconnect System, say: “Enter state.”
• For the 8.4 NAV Uconnect System, say: “Find address
800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills, Michigan.”
2. Then follow the system prompts.
TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR button
. After
the beep, say: “ Find nearestcoffee shop.”
Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 NAV)
WARNING!
ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1
and Assist, will NOT work without an operable
1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network connection.
Uconnect 8.4 NAV Navigation
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To link your internet radio accounts:
1. Download the Uconnect Access App to your mobiledevice.
2. Press the Via Mobile icon on the navigation bar at the bottom of the app.
3. Press the app you’d like to connect to your vehicle.
4. Enter your login information for the selected app and press Link.
5. Next time you’re in your vehicle, enable Bluetooth, pair your phone and select the Via Mobile app you want to
play from the Uconnect touchscreen to stream your
personalized music.
NOTE:
• You can also complete this process on the web. Simply
visit moparownerconnect.com log in and click Set Up
Via Mobile Profile (under Quick Links).
• Once you download the app to your compatible mobile
device, you will also be able to start your vehicle and
lock/unlock its doors from virtually anywhere.Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 NAV)
1. To send a message, push the Phone button. After the
beep, say the following command: “Send messageto
John Smith.”
2. Listen to the prompt. After the beep, dictate the message you would like to send. Wait for Uconnect to process
your message.
3. The Uconnect system will repeat your message and provide a variety of options to add to, delete, send or
hear the message again. After the beep, tell Uconnect
what you’d like to do. For instance, if you’re happy with
your message, after the beep, say: “Send.”
You must be registered with Uconnect Access and have a
compatible MAP – enabled smartphone to use your voice
to send a personalized text message. For details about
MAP, visit UconnectPhone.com.4
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