2020 Ram 3500 radio

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POWER DOOR LOCKS — IF EQUIPPED
The power door lock switches are on each front
door trim panel. Use these switches to lock or
unlock the doors.
NOTE:
The key fob may not be able to be detected by
the vehicle Keyless Enter-N-Go system if it is
located next to a mobile phone, laptop or other
electronic device; these devices may block the
key fob’s wireless signal and prevent the
Keyless Enter-N-Go system from starting the
vehicle.

Power Door Lock Switches

While the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN
position, if you push the power door lock switch,
and any front door is open, the power locks will
not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking your key fob in the vehicle. Removing
the key fob or closing the door will allow the
locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key
fob is inside the vehicle and a door is open, as
a reminder to remove the key fob.
POWER SIDE STEPS — IF EQUIPPED
The Power Side Steps will extend a step for
easier entry and exit of the vehicle.
When configured for “Auto” mode, under
“Safety And Driving Assistance” within
Uconnect Settings, the Power Side Steps will
deploy when either the driver’s or passenger’s
side door is opened, or when the deploy setting
is activated through the touchscreen. When
configured for “Store” mode, the steps will stay
in their position but can also be deployed
manually through the “controls” menu within
the radio touchscreen.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h), or
if the retract setting is selected in the
touchscreen, the steps will retract.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for additional information.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally
injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
gear selector.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat
-
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
WARNING! (Continued)
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General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all
Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this
vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic
Development applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compro
-
mettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli -
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS — IF
E
QUIPPED
The auto door lock feature default condition is
enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds
15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature
can be enabled or disabled by an authorized
dealer per written request of the customer.
Please see an authorized dealer for service.
Automatic Doors Unlock — If Equipped
This feature unlocks all of the doors of the
vehicle when either front door is opened. This
will occur only after the vehicle has been shifted
into the PARK position after the vehicle has
been driven (shifted out of PARK and all doors
closed).
Automatic Doors Unlock Programming — If
Equipped
The Automatic Doors Unlock feature can be
enabled or disabled within the Uconnect radio.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
NOTE:
Use the Auto Unlock Doors feature in accor -
dance with local laws.
CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK
To provide a safer environment for children
riding in the rear seat, the rear doors (if
equipped) of your vehicle have the
Child-Protection Door Lock system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a
flat blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and
rotate the dial to engage and disengage the
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door is engaged, that door can only be opened
by using the outside door handle even if the
inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

Child Lock Control

NOTE:
After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside
to make certain it is in the desired position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged,
move the door lock switch to the unlock posi -
tion, roll down the window, and open the door
with the outside door handle.
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
Your key fob can be programmed to recall the
same positions when the unlock button is
pushed. This feature allows the driver to store
up to two different memory profiles for easy
recall through a memory switch. Each memory
profile contains desired position settings for the
following features:
Driver seat position
Easy Entry/Exit seat (if equipped)
Side mirrors
Adjustable pedals (if equipped)
A set of desired radio station presets
NOTE:
If equipped with power convex mirrors, these
mirror positions will not set as part of a
memory profile. Refer to “Mirrors” in this
chapter for further information.
Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs,
one key fob can be linked to memory position
1 and the other key fob can be linked to
memory position 2.
The memory settings switch is located on the
driver’s door trim panel. The switch consists of
three buttons:
The set (S) button, which is used to activate
the memory save function.
The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to
recall either of two pre-programmed memory
profiles.

Driver Memory Settings Buttons

WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a
collision. Remember that the rear doors
cannot be opened from the inside door
handle when the Child Protection Door Locks
are engaged.
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PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN
position (do not start the engine).

2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., driver’s seat, outside
mirrors, adjustable pedals (if equipped),
and radio station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2). The
instrument cluster display will show which
memory position has been set.
NOTE:
Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle
in PARK.
LINKING AND UNLINKING THE REMOTE
K
EYLESS ENTRY KEY FOB TO MEMORY
Your key fob can be programmed to recall one
of two pre-programmed memory profiles by
pushing the unlock button on the key fob.
NOTE:
Before programming your key fob you must
select the “Personal Settings Linked to Key
Fob” feature through the Uconnect Settings.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
To program your key fob, perform the following:

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF
position.

2. Select a desired memory profile 1 or 2.
NOTE:
If a memory profile has not already been set,
refer to "Programming The Memory Feature" in
this section for instructions on how to set a
memory profile. 3. Once the profile has been recalled, push
and release the set (S) button on the
memory switch.
4. Push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory Profile Set” (1 or 2)
will display in the instrument cluster.
5. Push and release the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
Your key fob can be unlinked to your memory
settings by pushing the set (S) button, and
within 10 seconds, followed by pushing the
unlock button on the key fob.
MEMORY POSITION RECALL
NOTE:
The vehicle speed must be lower than 5 mph
(8 km/h) to recall memory positions. If a recall
is attempted when the vehicle speed is greater
than 5 mph (8 km/h), a message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster display.

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HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
On some models, the front and rear seats may
be equipped with heaters located in the seat
cushions and seat backs.
Front Heated Seats
The heated seats control buttons are located on
the center instrument panel below the
touchscreen, and are also located within the
climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with a 12-inch radio,
there will only be control buttons through the
touchscreen.
Push the heated seat buttononce to turn the
HI setting on.
Push the heated seat button a second time to
turn the MED setting on.
Push the heated seat button a third time to
turn the LO setting on.
Push the heated seat buttona fourth time to
turn the heating elements off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
seats to operate.
The level of heat selected will stay on until
the operator changes it. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,
the driver’s seat can be programmed to come
on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard rear seats
are equipped with heated seats. The heated
seat switches for these seats are located on the
rear of the center console.

Rear Heated Seat Switches

WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica -
tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or other phys -
ical condition must exercise care when
using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seat -
back that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has
been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
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There are two heated seat switches that allow
the rear passengers to operate the seats
independently. You can choose from HI, MED,
LO, or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights
in each switch indicate the level of heat in use.
Push the heated seat buttononce to turn the
HI setting on.
Push the heated seat button a second time to
turn the MED setting on.
Push the heated seat button a third time to
turn the LO setting on.
Push the heated seat buttona fourth time to
turn the heating elements off.
NOTE:
The level of heat selected will stay on until
the operator changes it.
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be
felt within two to five minutes.
The engine must be running for the heated
seats to operate.
VENTILATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
Front Ventilated Seats
Located in the seat cushion are small fans that
draw the air from the passenger compartment
and move air through fine perforations in the
seat cover to help keep the driver and front
passenger cooler in higher ambient
temperatures. The fans operate at three
speeds, HI, MED and LO.
The front ventilated seats control buttons are
located on the center instrument panel below
the touchscreen, and are also located within the
climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with a 12-inch radio,
there will only be control buttons through the
touchscreen.
Press the ventilated seat button once to
choose HI.
Press the ventilated seat button a second
time to choose MED.
Press the ventilated seat button a third time
to choose LO.
Press the ventilated seat button a fourth time
to turn the ventilation off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the ventilated
seats to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,
the driver’s seat can be programmed to come
on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk
of injury by restricting head movement in the
event of a rear impact. Head restraints should
be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint
is located above the top of your ear.

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CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to
regulate the temperature, air flow, and direction
of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The
controls are located on the touchscreen (if
equipped), on the sides of the touchscreen, or
on the instrument panel below the radio.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL OVERVIEW

Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display Manual
Temperature Controls

Icon Description
MAX A/C Setting
Set the Temperature Control Knob to the MAX A/C setting to change the current setting to the coldest output of air. Moving
the temperature control knob away from the MAX A/C setting causes the MAX A/C operation to exit.
A/C Button
Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). The A/C indicator illuminates when the A/C is on.
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Faceplate Blower Knob
Touchscreen Blower Buttons Blower Control
Blower Control regulates the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available.
The speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
Faceplate: The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The
blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise.
Touchscreen:
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower
setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
NOTE:
On Uconnect 4C NAV With 12–inch display radios, pressing the blower control button below one turns the Climate Control
system OFF.
Faceplate Mode Button
Touchscreen Mode Buttons Mode Control
Mode Control regulates the airflow distribution. The airflow distribution outlets are: instrument panel outlets, floor outlets,
defrost outlets, and demist outlets.
Faceplate: Push the Mode Button to change the airflow distribution mode.
Touchscreen:
Press one of the “MODE” buttons to change the airflow distribution mode.
The Mode settings are as follows:
Icon Description
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