2018 Ram 1500 ECO mode

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil In ambient temperatures above 0°F (-18°C), we recommend you use 15W-40 engine oil such as Mopar, Shell Rotella
and Shell Rimula that meets FCA Material Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.
Products meeting Cummins CES 20081 may also be used. The identification of these engine oils is typically located on
the back of the oil container.
In ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), we recommend you use 5W-40
syntheticengine oil such as Mopar, Shell
Rotella and Shell Rimula that meets FCA Material Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filters.
Fuel Filters We recommend you use Mopar Fuel Filter. Must meet 3 micron rating.
Using a fuel filter that does not meet the
manufacturers filtration and water separating requirements can severely impact fuel system life and reliability.
Crankcase Ventilation Filter We recommend you use Mopar CCV Filter.
Fuel Selection Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel this
vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur
Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions control system.
For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 Grade S15 will provide good
performance.
If climatized or diesel Number 1 ULSD fuel is not available, and you are operating below (20°F/-6°C), in sustained arctic
conditions, Mopar Premium Diesel Fuel Treatment (or equivalent) is recommended to avoid gelling.
This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel blends up to 5% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D-975.
Pickup models,
and Chassis Cab models configured with optional B20 capability, are additionally compatible with 20% biodiesel
meeting ASTM specification D-7467.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Mopar Diesel Exhaust Fluid (API Certified) (DEF) or equivalent that has been API Certified to the ISO 22241 standard.
Use of fluids not API Certified to ISO 22241 may result in system damage. You can receive assistance in locating DEF
in the United States by calling 866-RAM-INFO (866-726-4636). In Canada call 1–800–465–2001 (English) or
1–800–387–9983 (French).
Chassis
Component
Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped 6.7L Diesel with (Six-Speed
68RFE) – 2500/3500 Pickup models without PTO Only use ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid
may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recom-
mend Mopar ATF+4 fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped 6.7L Diesel with (Six-Speed
AS69RC) – Pickup models with PTO and All Chassis Cab models Only use Mopar ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure
to use the proper fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use Mopar BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (2500/3500) We recommend you use SAE 75W-85 HD Ram GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant. Limited slip additive is not required for Limited-Slip Rear
Axles.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500/5500) We recommend you use GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic (MS-9763). Limited
slip additive is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles.
Clutch Linkage We recommend you use Mopar Multi-Purpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P.
or equivalent.
Manual Transmission (G-56) – If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Clock Setting
1. Push the Menu button at the bottom ofthe radio, and push the Enter/Browse but-
ton for System Settings. Next, select the
Time and Format setting and then select
Set Time by pushing the Enter/Browse
button.
2. Adjust the hours or minutes by turning the Tune/Scroll knob, then pushing the Enter/
Browse button to move to the next entry.
You can also select 12hr or 24hr format by
turning the Tune/Scroll knob, then push-
ing the Enter/Browse button on the de-
sired selection.
3. Once the time is set, press the “Ok” button to exit the time screen.
Audio Setting
• Push the AUDIO button on the radio face-plate.
• The Audio Menu shows the following op- tions for you to customize your audio
settings. Treble, Mid, Bass, Fade, Balance, Speed Ad-
justed Volume, Loudness and AUX Offset
• Select the desired setting to adjust, then
push the ENTER/BROWSE button. Turn the
TUNE/SCROLL knob to adjust the setting +
or - . Push the “Back” button when done.
Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Push the up or down button to seek throughradio stations in AM, FM or SXM bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations with- out stopping.
Store Radio Presets Manually
The presets are available for all Radio Modes,
and are activated by pushing any of the six
preset buttons. The Radio stores up to
18 presets in each of the Radio modes. Push
the A-B-C button on the faceplate to select
the A, B, or C preset list.
To store a radio preset manually, follow the
steps below:
1. Tune to the desired station. 2. Push and hold the desired numbered but-
ton for more than two seconds, or until you
hear a confirmation beep.
Disc Operation — If Equipped
Your vehicle may have a remote CD player
located in the lower center console storage
bin, or in the lower center bench seat bin.
• CD/Disc Mode is entered by either insertinga CD/Disc or by pushing the MEDIA button
located on the side of the display. Once in
Media Mode, select “Disc.”
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with
the CD label facing as indicated on the illus-
tration located on the Disc player.
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Push to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
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Clock Setting
1. Push the Menu button at the bottom ofthe radio, and push the Enter/Browse but-
ton for System Settings. Next, select the
Time and Format setting and then select
Set Time by pushing the Enter/Browse
button.
2. Adjust the hours or minutes by turning the Tune/Scroll knob, then pushing the Enter/
Browse button to move to the next entry.
You can also select 12hr or 24hr format
by turning the Tune/Scroll knob, then
pushing the Enter/Browse button on the
desired selection.
3. Once the time is set, press the “Ok” button to exit the time screen.
Audio Setting
• Push the AUDIO button on the radio face-plate.
• The Audio Menu shows the following op- tions for you to customize your audio
settings. Treble, Mid, Bass, Fade, Balance, Speed Ad-
justed Volume, Loudness and AUX Offset
• Select the desired setting to adjust, then
push the ENTER/BROWSE button. Turn the
TUNE/SCROLL knob to adjust the setting +
or - . Push the “Back” button when done.
Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Push the up or down button to seek throughradio stations in AM, FM or SXM bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations with- out stopping.
Store Radio Presets Manually
The presets are available for all Radio Modes,
and are activated by pushing any of the six
preset buttons. The Radio stores up to
18 presets in each of the Radio modes. Push
the A-B-C button on the faceplate to select
the A, B, or C preset list. To store a radio preset manually, follow the
steps below:
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Push and hold the desired numbered but-
ton for more than two seconds, or until
you hear a confirmation beep.
Disc Operation — If Equipped
Your vehicle may have a remote CD player
located in the lower center console storage
bin, or in the lower center bench seat bin.
• CD/Disc Mode is entered by either insertinga CD/Disc or by pushing the MEDIA button
located on the side of the display. Once in
Media Mode, select “Disc.”
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with
the CD label facing as indicated on the illus-
tration located on the Disc player.
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Push to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
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Seek Previous/Next Buttons
Seek Up
Press and release the “Seek Up”button
on the touchscreen to tune the radio to the
next listenable station or channel.
During a Seek Up function, if the radio
reaches the starting station after passing
through the entire band two times, the radio
will stop at the station where it began.
Fast Seek Up
Press and hold the “Seek Up”button on
the touchscreen to advance the radio through
the available stations or channels at a faster
rate, the radio stops at the next available
station or channel when the button on the
touchscreen is released.
Seek Down
Press and release the “Seek Down”but-
ton on the touchscreen to tune the radio to
the next listenable station or channel.
During a Seek Down function, if the radio
reaches the starting station after passing
through the entire band two times, the radio
will stop at the station where it began. Fast Seek Down
Press and hold the “Seek Down”button
on the touchscreen to advance the radio
through the available stations or channel at a
faster rate, the radio stops at the next avail-
able station or channel when the button on
the touchscreen is released.
Store Radio Presets
The Radio stores up to 12 presets in each of
the Radio modes. There are four visible pre-
sets at the top of the radio screen. Pressing
the “All” button on the touchscreen on the
radio home screen will display all of the
preset stations for that mode.
To store a radio preset manually, follow the
steps below:
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press and hold the desired numbered but- ton on the touchscreen for more than two
seconds or until you hear a confirmation
beep.
Media Mode
Audio Source Selection
Uconnect Media Hub
1 — USB Port One
2 — Audio/AUX Jack
3 — USB Port Two
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Media Mode is entered by pushing the ME-
DIA button located on the faceplate. Once in
Media Mode, press the “Source” button on
the touchscreen and the desired mode button
on the touchscreen. Disc (if equipped), USB,
AUX, and Bluetooth (if equipped), are theMedia sources available. When available, you
can select the “Browse” button on the touch-
screen to be given these options:
• Now Playing
• Artists
• Albums
• Genres
• Songs
• Playlists
• Folders
Source
Press the “Source” button on the touch-
screen to select the desired audio source:
Disc (if equipped), USB, AUX and Bluetooth
(if equipped). This screen will time out after a
few seconds and return to the main radio
screen if no selection is made.
You can press the “Source,” “Pause/Play” or
the “Info” button on the touchscreen for
artist information on the current song play-
ing. Disc Mode — If Equipped
Your vehicle may have a remote Disc player
located in the center console storage bin.
Disc Mode is entered by either inserting a
CD/Disc or by pushing the MEDIA button on
the faceplate. Once in Media Mode, press the
“Source” button on the touchscreen and se-
lect “Disc.”
Inserting Compact Disc
Gently insert one disc into the disc player
with the disc label following the illustration
indicated on the player. The disc will auto-
matically be pulled into the disc player and
the disc icon will illuminate on the radio
display. If a disc does not go into the slot
more than 1.0 inch (2.5 cm), a disc may
already be loaded and must be ejected before
a new disc can be loaded.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and
the radio ON, the unit will switch to disc
mode and begin to play when you insert the
disc. The display will show the track number
and index time in minutes and seconds. Play
will begin at the start of track one.
Uconnect Media Mode
1 — SEEK Down
2 — SEEK Up
3 — Additional Functions
4 — Info
5 — Pause/Play
6 — Source
7 — Browse
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Browse
Press the “Browse” button on the touch-
screen to scroll through and select a desired
track on the Disc. Press the “Exit” button on
the touchscreen if you wish to cancel the
browse function.
Eject Button — Ejecting a Disc
Push the eject button to eject the disc. If you
have ejected a disc and have not removed it
within ten seconds, it will be reloaded. If the
Disc is not removed, the radio will reinsert the
disc but will not play it.
A disc can be ejected with the radio and
ignition OFF.
USB/iPod Mode
USB/iPod Mode is entered by either inserting
a USB Jump Drive or iPod cable into the USB
port, or by pushing the MEDIA button located
on the faceplate. Once in Media Mode, press
the “Source” button on the touchscreen and
select “USB/iPod.”Inserting USB/iPod Device
Gently insert the USB/iPod device into the
USB Port. If you insert a USB/iPod device
with the ignition ON, the unit will switch to
USB/iPod mode and begin to play when you
insert the device. The display will show the
track number and index time in minutes and
seconds. Play will begin at the start of track
one.
Browse
Press the “Browse” button on the touch-
screen to select Artist, Albums, Genres,
Songs, Playlists or Folders from the USB/
iPod device. Once the desired selection is
made you can chose from the available media
by pressing the button on the touchscreen.
Press the “Exit” button on the touchscreen if
you wish to cancel the browse function.
AUX Mode
AUX Mode is entered by inserting a AUX
device using a stereo cable with a 3.5 mm
audio jack into the AUX port, or by pushing
the MEDIA button located on the faceplate.
Once in Media Mode, press the “Source”
button on the touchscreen and select “AUX.”Inserting Auxiliary Device
Gently insert the Auxiliary device cable into
the AUX Port. If you insert a Auxiliary device
with the ignition ON, the unit will switch to
AUX mode and begin to play when you insert
the device cable.
Controlling The Auxiliary Device
The control of the Auxiliary device (e.g., se-
lecting playlists, play, fast forward, etc.) can-
not be provided by the radio; use the device
controls instead. Adjust the volume with the
VOLUME/MUTE rotary knob, or with the vol-
ume of the attached device.
The vehicle radio unit is acting as the ampli-
fier for audio output from the Auxiliary de-
vice. Therefore if the volume control on the
Auxiliary device is set too low, there will be
insufficient audio signal for the radio unit to
play the music on the device.
Track Selection
Seek Up/Seek Down
Press and release the “Right Arrow”but-
ton on the touchscreen for the next selection.
Press and release the “Left Arrow”
button
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on the touchscreen to return to the beginning
of the current selection, or return to the
beginning of the previous selection if the
Disc is within the first second of the current
selection.
Fast Seek Up
Press and hold the “Right Arrow”button
on the touchscreen and the desired mode will
begin to fast forward through the current
track until the button on the touchscreen is
released.
Fast Seek Down
Press and hold the “Left Arrow”button
on the touchscreen and the desired mode will
begin to rewind through the current track
until the button on the touchscreen is re-
leased.
Info
Press the “Info” button on the touchscreen to
display the current track information. Press
the “X” button on the touchscreen to cancel
this feature. Shuffle
Press the “Shuffle” button on the touch-
screen to play the selections on the USB/iPod
device in random order to provide an interest-
ing change of pace. Press the “Shuffle” but-
ton on the touchscreen a second time to turn
this feature off.
Repeat
Press the “Repeat” button on the touch-
screen to repeat the song selection. To cancel
repeat, press the “Repeat” button on the
touchscreen a second time.Bluetooth Source
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) or
Bluetooth Mode is entered by pairing a
Bluetooth device containing music to the
Uconnect system.
Before proceeding, the Bluetooth device
must be paired with the Uconnect Phone to
communicate with the Uconnect system.
See the “Pairing Procedure” in this manual
for further details. Once the Bluetooth device is paired to the
Uconnect system, push the MEDIA button
located on the faceplate. Once in Media
Mode, press the “Source” button on the
touchscreen and select “Bluetooth.”
NOTE:
For mobile phone compatibility and pairing
instructions, please visit
UconnectPhone.com.
Pairing A Bluetooth Audio Device
To begin using your audio device, you must
pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled au-
dio device. Pairing is the process of estab-
lishing a wireless connection between a de-
vice and the Uconnect system.
NOTE:
• You must have Bluetooth enabled on your
device to complete this procedure.
• The vehicle must be in PARK.
1. Place the ignition in the ACC or ON position.
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