2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Owner's Manual

Restore Settings
After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Restore Settings YesCancel
NOTE: When the “Restore Settings” feature is selected it will reset the Display, Clock, Audio, and Radio Settings to
their default settings. If “Yes” is selected a pop-up will appear asking Are you sure you want to reset your settings
to default?” select “Yes” to restore, or “Cancel” to exit.
Clear Personal Data
After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button on
the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Clear Personal Data YesCancel
NOTE: When this feature is selected it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets. If “Yes”
is selected a pop-up will appear asking Are you sure you want to clear all personal data?” select “Yes” to Clear, or
“Cancel” to exit.
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System Information
After pressing the “System Information” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
System Information System Software Information Screen
NOTE: When the “System Information” feature is selected, a “System Software Information” screen will appear, dis-
playing the system software version.
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
8.4/8.4 NAV Personal Settings
Press the “Apps” button on the touchscreen then press the
“Settings” button on the touchscreen to display the settings
menu screen. In this mode the Uconnect system allows you
to access programmable features that may be equipped
such as Display, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance,
Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort (if equipped),
Engine Off Options, Trailer Brake, Audio, Phone/
Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup (if equipped), Restore Settings,
Clear Personal Data and System Information.
NOTE: Only one category may be selected at a time.
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 until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that
setting has been selected. 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 close
out of the settings screen. Pressing 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 list of
available settings.
NOTE:
All settings should be changed with the ignition in
the RUN position.
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Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Mode DayNight Auto
NOTE: When Day or Night is selected for the Display Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause the
radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control even though the headlights are on.
Display Brightness With Headlights ON +–
NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and the
interior dimmer switch must not be in the partyorparade positions.
Display Brightness With Headlights OFF +–
NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights OFF setting, the headlights must be off and the
interior dimmer switch must not be in the partyorparade positions.
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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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Setting NameSelectable Options
Temperature °C °F
Power HP (US) HP (UK)kW
Torque lb-ft Nm
After the desired setting has been selected, press the back
arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
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
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Clock
After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable 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
REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 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.
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.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
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 Active (Dynamic) Guidelines which deflect with steering wheel angle 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 dis-
appear.
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 10 seconds, or 8 mph (13 km/h). Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped On
Off
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 On
Off
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