2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Back up camera

▫To Resume Speed ..................... .146
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................146
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................147
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .148
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .148
▫ ParkSense Warning Display ................149
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .149
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........152
▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System. .152
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System .............153
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........153
 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .155
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .155
▫ ParkSense Warning Display ................156
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .156▫
Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense ........................... .158
▫ Service The ParkSense Park Assist System .....158
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System .............159
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........159
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED ........................... .161
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED ......164
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .................164
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .165
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . . .166
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ..............167
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code ..........168
▫ Canadian/Gate

Operator Programming .......169
▫ Using HomeLink ...................... .170
▫ Security ............................. .170
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....................171
▫ General Information .....................171
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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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seconds and the vehicle speed is above 8 mph (13 km/h) or
the touchscreen buttonXto disable display of the Rear
View Camera image is pressed.
NOTE: If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph
(13 km/h), the Rear View Camera image will be displayed
continuously until deactivated via the touchscreen button
X.
If Equipped — Cargo Camera Icons:
•
— Backup Camera Touchscreen Button
•— Cargo Camera Touchscreen Button
If equipped with a Cargo Camera, a touchscreen button
to indicate the current active Camera image being
displayed is made available whenever the Rear View
Camera image is displayed.
If equipped with a Cargo Camera, a touchscreen button
to switch the display to Cargo Camera image is made
available whenever the Rear View Camera image is
displayed.
A touchscreen button Xto disable display of the Camera
image is made available when the vehicle is not in RE-
VERSE gear. When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the image
to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its projected
backup path based on the steering wheel position. The
active guide lines will show separate zones that will help
indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle.
NOTE:
For further information about how to access and
change the programmable features of the ParkView Rear
Backup Camera, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
The following table shows the approximate distances for
each zone:
Zones Distance to the rear of
the vehicle
Red 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2m)
Green 6.5 ft or greater (2 m or
greater)
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always
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WARNING!(Continued)
check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstruc-
tions, or blind spots before backing up. You are re-
sponsible for the safety of your surroundings and must
continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
•To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only be
used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is unable
to view every obstacle or object in your drive path.
• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven
slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in
time when an obstacle is seen. It is recommended
that the driver look frequently over his/her shoulder
when using ParkView. NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds
up on the Camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and
dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.
Turning Rear View Camera image On:
1. Press the Controlsbutton located on the bottom of the
Uconnect display.
2. Press the Backup Camera button
to turn the Rear
View Camera system ON.
NOTE: Once initiated by the Backup Camerabutton, the
Rear View Camera image may be deactivated by pressing
the Xbutton on the touchscreen. On deactivation, the
previous selected screen will appear.
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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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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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Fluid Type......................... .478, 502
Shifting .............................. .327
Special Additives ........................ .479
Axle Fluid ........................ .477, 478, 502
Axle Lubrication ....................... .477, 478
Back-Up Camera .......................... .161
Battery .............................. .204, 457
Charging System Light ....................204
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................24
Belts, Seat .................................96
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................465
B-Pillar Location .......................... .371
Brake Assist System ........................ .355
Brake Control System, Electronic ................353
Brake Fluid .......................... .476, 502
Brake System ......................... .352, 475
Fluid Check ........................... .476
Master Cylinder ........................ .476
Parking .............................. .350
Warning Light .......................... .202
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................327
Bulb Replacement ......................... .494Bulbs, Light
........................... .98, 493
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................498
Camera, Rear ............................ .161
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........499
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .499
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................... .453
Power Steering ......................... .350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................474
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................95, 399
Cargo Light ............................. .137
Car Washes .............................. .481
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............496
Center

Seat Storage Compartment ...............182
Certification Label ......................... .401
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .367
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .449
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................95
Checks, Safety .............................95
Child Restraint .............................70
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................74
Child Restraints ..........................70
Child Seat Installation .................83, 84, 85
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