2019 Ram 2500 ignition

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PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and
audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia
and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g. during a
parking maneuver. Refer to “ParkSense System Usage
Precautions” in this section for limitations of this system and
recommendations.
ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is
changed to the ON/RUN position.
ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in
REVERSE. If ParkSense is enabled at this gear selector posi-
tion, the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is
increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above.
When in REVERSE and above the system's operating speed,
a warning will appear within the instrument cluster display
indicating the vehicle speed is too fast. The system will
become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to
speeds less than approximately 6 mph (9 km/h).
ParkSense Sensors
The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within
the sensors’ field of view.
The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately
18 inches (45 cm) up to 79 inches (200 cm) from the rear
fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction, depending on the
location, type and orientation of the obstacle.
NOTE:
If equipped as a dually, the ParkSense system has six rear
sensors to assist in detection around the dually flares.
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Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense
switch.When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and
the system is disabled, the instrument cluster
display will show the vehicle graphic with “Off”
over the arcs for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
NOTE:
The ParkSense system will automatically disable when the
system detects that a trailer with trailer brakes has been
connected to the Integrated Trailer Brake Module. The
instrument cluster display will show an “Off” message over
the arcs if the ParkSense system is off, or a “Trailer” message
if the system is on, for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
The ParkSense switch LED will be on when ParkSense is
disabled or defective. The ParkSense switch LED will be off
when the system is enabled.
If the ParkSense switch is pushed, and the system is disabled
or requires service, the ParkSense switch LED will blink
momentarily, and then the LED will be on.
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
During vehicle start up, when the Rear ParkSense System
has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster
display will show the "Rear ParkSense Unavailable Service
Required" or the "Rear ParkSense Unavailable Wipe Sensors"
message.
When the gear selector is moved into REVERSE, a vehicle
graphic will show in the instrument cluster display, along
with the display overlay “Rear ParkSense Unavailable Wipe
Sensors.” If the system needs service, the display overlay will
read “Rear ParkSense Unavailable Service Required” Under
this condition, ParkSense will not operate.
If "Rear ParkSense Unavailable Wipe Sensors" appears in the
instrument cluster display make sure the outer surface and
the underside of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of
snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction, and then cycle the
ignition. If the message continues to appear, see an autho -
rized dealer.
If "Rear ParkSense Unavailable Service Required" appears in
the instrument cluster display, see an authorized dealer.
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PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST
The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual and
audible indications of the distance between the rear, and/or
front fascia/bumper, and a detected obstacle when backing
up or moving forward, e.g. during a parking maneuver.
Refer to “ParkSense System Usage Precautions” in this
section for limitations of this system and recommendations.
ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is
changed to the ON/RUN position.
ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in
REVERSE or DRIVE. If ParkSense is enabled at one of these
gear selector positions, the system will remain active until
the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph
(11 km/h) or above. A warning will appear in the instrument
cluster display when the vehicle is in REVERSE, indicating
the vehicle is above ParkSense operating speed. The system
will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to
speeds less than approximately 6 mph (9 km/h).
• Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recommended
that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is discon -
nected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for
towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage
to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be
much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when
the loudspeaker sounds the continuous tone. Also, the
sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball
assembly, depending on its size and shape, giving a
false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
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 Park -
Sense 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.
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Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear ParkSense
Front ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the Front
ParkSense switch.
Rear ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the Rear
ParkSense switch.When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and
the Front or Rear system is disabled, the instrument
cluster display will show the “Off” message. This
vehicle graphic will be displayed for as long as the vehicle is
in REVERSE.
The Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will be on when
Front or Rear ParkSense is disabled or requires service. The
Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will be off when the
Front or Rear system is enabled. If the Front or Rear Park -
Sense switch is pushed, and the system requires service, the
Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will blink momentarily,
and then the LED will be on.
Service The ParkSense Front/Rear Park Assist
System
During vehicle start up, when the Front/Rear ParkSense
System has detected a faulted condition, the instrument
cluster display will show the "Front/Rear ParkSense
Unavailable Service Required" or the "Front/Rear ParkSense
Unavailable Wipe Sensors" message.

When the gear selector is moved into REVERSE, a vehicle graphic
will show in the instrument cluster display, along with the display
overlay “Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Wipe Sensors.” If the
system needs service, the display overlay will read “Front/Rear
ParkSense Unavailable Service Required.” Under this condition,
ParkSense will not operate.

If "Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Wipe Sensors"
appears in the instrument cluster display make sure the
outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper is
clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction,
and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to
appear, see an authorized dealer.
If "Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Service Required"
appears in the instrument cluster display, see an authorized
dealer.

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PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
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 the
"Backup Camera" button in the "Controls" menu. 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). If the image is displayed in
the Uconnect screen, a caution note to “check entire
surroundings” will display across the top of the screen. After
five seconds this note will disappear.
Manual Activation Of The Rear View Camera:
1. Press the "Controls" button located on the bottom of theUconnect display.
2. Press the "Backup Camera" button to turn the Rear View Camera system on.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with Camera
delay turned off), the rear Camera mode is exited and the
previous 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 to another gear, unless the
vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is
shifted into PARK, the ignition is switched to the OFF posi
-
tion, or the touchscreen button “X” to disable display of the
Rear View Camera image is pressed.
Whenever the Rear View Camera image is activated through
the "Backup Camera" button in the "Controls" menu, and the
vehicle speed is greater than, or equal to, 8 mph (13 km/h), a display timer for the image is initiated. The image will
continue to be displayed until the display timer exceeds 10
seconds.
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", the trans -
mission is shifted into PARK, or the ignition is cycled to
the OFF position.
• The touchscreen button "X" to disable display of the camera image is made available ONLY when the vehicle is
not in REVERSE.
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• The display will always default to the Trailer Cameradisplay (AUX 1).
• The “X” button is not available when the vehicle is in REVERSE unless it is acting as a back button within
camera views. The camera image must always be
displayed when the vehicle is in REVERSE.
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Surround View Camera
System that allows you to see an on-screen image of the surround -
ings and top view of your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put
into REVERSE or a different view is selected through the "on screen
soft buttons". The top view of the vehicle will show which doors are
open. The image will be displayed on the touchscreen display along
with a caution note “Check Entire Surroundings” across the top of
the screen. After five seconds, this note will disappear. The
Surround View Camera System is comprised of four sequential
cameras located in the front grille, rear tailgate and side mirrors.

NOTE:
• The Surround View Camera System has programmable settings that may be selected through the Uconnect
System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, the rear camera
view and top view is the default view of the system (Auto
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matic Activation).
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera
delay turned on), the camera image will continue to be
displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of REVERSE
unless the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the
vehicle is shifted into PARK or the ignition is switched to the
OFF position. There is a touch screen button (X) to disable the
display of the camera image.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera
delay turned off), the surround view camera mode is exited
and the last known screen appears again.
While the “rear view” is displayed, and if enabled, active
guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate the width
of the vehicle, including the side view mirrors and its
projected backup path based on the steering wheel position.
Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear of
the vehicle.
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When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is in
REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera delay view will
display the standard Backup Camera view. If the vehicle is
then returned to REVERSE gear from DRIVE, the Zoom
View selection will automatically resume.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain the
selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as the vehicle is
below 8 mph (13 km/h).
If the vehicle is in PARK, Zoom View is available until the
gear selector is placed in DRIVE or REVERSE and speeds are
at or above 8 mph (13 km/h).
NOTE:
• If the vehicle in is DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE, and speed is greater than or equal to 8 mph (13 km/h), ZoomView is unavailable and the icon will appear grey.
• While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be visible. Deactivation
The system is deactivated in the following conditions if it
was activated
automatically:
• When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned on), the camera image will continue to be
displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of
REVERSE unless the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/
h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK or the ignition is
switched to the OFF position. There is a touch screen
button (X) to disable the display of the camera image.
• When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned off), the surround view camera mode is
exited and the last known screen appears again.
The system is deactivated in the following conditions if it
was activated manually from the Uconnect controls menu
via Surround View button or Backup Camera button:
• The "X" button on the display is pressed
• Vehicle is shifted into PARK
• Ignition is cycled to OFF
• Vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h) for 10 seconds
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Forward Facing Camera With Tire Lines — If Equipped
The Forward Facing Camera displays a front view image of
the road ahead, along with tire lines to guide the driver when
driving on narrow roads.
Activation
The Forward Facing Camera can be activated by pressing the
Forward Camera soft button on the touchscreen.
Once activated, the camera image will remain on as long as
the vehicle speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
Deactivation
The Forward Facing Camera is deactivated in the following
conditions:
• The vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h) for 10seconds.
• The “X” button on the display is pressed.
• Vehicle is shifted into PARK.
• Ignition is cycled to OFF.
NOTE:
The Forward Facing Camera cannot be deactivated when the
vehicle is in 4LO. Trailer Reverse Guidance — If Equipped
The Trailer Reverse Guidance feature assists the driver in
backing up a trailer by providing adjustable camera views of
the trailer and surrounding area. The cameras are mounted
on the side mirrors and the images will be displayed
side-by-side on the touchscreen. Left and right camera
images are swapped and mirrored on the touchscreen to
show the equivalent area behind the vehicle as though the
driver is using the side mirrors.
Activation
The Trailer Reverse Guidance feature can be activated by
pressing the Trailer Reverse Guidance button on the touch
-
screen.
Deactivation
Once activated, the image will continue to be displayed in
any gear until the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h).
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