2017 RAM CHASSIS CAB Owners Manual

SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV)
Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check
a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? SiriusXM
Travel Link is a suite of services that brings a wealth of
information right to your Uconnect 8.4 NAV system. (Not
available for 8.4 system or vehicles sold in the Canadian
market.)
Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the
following commands:
• Show fuel prices
• Show 5 - day weather forecast
• Show extended weather
TIP: Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Command.
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
Siri lets you use your voice to send text messages, select
media, place phone calls and much more. Siri uses your
natural language to understand what you mean and will
respond back to confirm your requests. The system is
designed to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on
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To enable Siri push and hold, then release the Uconnect
Voice Recognition (VR) button on the steering wheel. After
you hear a double beep, you can ask Siri to play podcasts
and music, get directions, read text messages, and many
other useful requests. Getting Started
Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
1. Pair your Siri enabled device to the vehicles sound
system. Refer to your Uconnect Owner ’s Manual
Supplement for a detailed pairing procedure.Siri Eyes Free Available Siri Enable Screens1 — Select Settings On Your
iPhone
2 — Select General 3 — Select Siri
4 — Enable Siri312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

NOTE: A push and release of the button will start
normal embedded VR functions. The push and hold,
then release of the button will start Siri functions.
2. After the double beep, begin speaking to Siri.
Examples of Siri commands and questions:
•  Play Rolling Stones 
•  Send text message to John  •  Read text message from Sarah 
•  Take me to the nearest coffee shop 
NOTE:
• Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing
straight ahead to ensure your command is understood.
• Siri is available on iPhone 4S and later.
Voice Recognition (VR)/Phone Buttons1 — 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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Do Not Disturb
With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifications from
incoming calls and texts, allowing you to keep your eyes
on the road and hands on the wheel. For your convenience,
there is a counter display to keep track of your missed calls
and text messages while you were using Do Not Disturb.
Do Not Disturb can automatically reply with a text mes-
sage, a call or both, when declining an incoming call and
send it to voicemail.
Automatic reply messages can be:
• “I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.”
• Create a custom auto reply message up to 160 characters.
NOTE: Only the first 25 characters can been seen on the
touchscreen while typing a custom message.
While in Do Not Disturb, Conference Call can be selected
so you can still place a second call without being inter-
rupted by incoming calls.
NOTE:
• Reply with text message is not compatible with iPhones.
• Auto reply with text message is only available on
phones that support Bluetooth MAP. General Information
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE:
• The transmitter has been tested and it complies with
FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user ’s authority to operate the
device.
• The term IC before the certification/registration number
only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica-
tions were met.314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Additional Information
© 2016 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and
Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner
Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a
trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. Yelp, Yelp
logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered trade-
marks of Yelp.
Uconnect System Support:
• U.S. residents visit DriveUconnect.com or call: 1-877-
855-8400(24 hours a day 7 days a week)
• Canadian residents visit DriveUconnect.ca or call: 1-800-
465-2001(English) or 1-800-387-9983(French)
Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, ET
Sat., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, ET
Sun., Closed
Uconnect Access services support, call: 1-855-792-4241
Please have your Uconnect Security PIN ready when you
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STARTING AND OPERATINGCONTENTS  STARTING PROCEDURES ................ .321
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .321
▫ Automatic Transmission ................. .321
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ............ .322
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .322
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or 29°C) . .323
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ................. .323
▫ After Starting ......................... .324
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED .... .324
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............. .325
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ............... .326
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .327
▫ Six–Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped ......................... .327  POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
(CHASSIS CAB ONLY) ................... .336
▫ Stationary Mode ...................... .336
▫ Mobile Mode ......................... .337
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .338
▫ Manually Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped . .338
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
(Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped ....... .342
 LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL ............. .346
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ......... .347
▫ Acceleration .......................... .347
▫ Traction ............................. .347
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER ............. .348
▫ Flowing/Rising Water .................. .3485

▫ Shallow Standing Water ................. .348
 POWER STEERING ..................... .349
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check .............. .350
 PARKING BRAKE ...................... .350
 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................... .352
▫ Hydraulic Brake Assist .................. .352
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .... .353
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) ..... .353
▫ Brake System Warning Light .............. .353
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............ .353
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............ .354
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ............... .355
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................. .355
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............ .358
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .......... .358
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) .......... .362
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) — If Equipped . . . .362 ▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . . .363
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ............. .365
▫ Tire Markings ........................ .365
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ........... .369
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions .......... .370
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ........... .371
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........ .376
▫ Tire Pressure ......................... .376
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ................. .377
▫ T ir e Pressures For High Speed Operation .... .378
▫ Tire Maintenance And Replacement ......... .378
▫ Radial Ply Tires ....................... .378
▫ Tire Types ........................... .379
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped ............. .380
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ............... .380
▫ Tire Spinning ........................ .382
▫ Tread Wear Indicators .................. .383318 STARTING AND OPERATING