Electronics Ram 1500 2014 Get to Know Guide 

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC.................. 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ............... 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ................... 10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ......... 12
REMOTE START .............. 13
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 14
SEATBELT .................. 15
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ....... 16
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 17
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 24
FRONT SEATS ................ 25
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 27
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........ 30
TILT STEERING COLUMN ......... 31
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 32
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAMS LEVER................ 33
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 34
SPEED CONTROL .............. 35
EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .... 37
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS)
OPERATION ................. 38
1500 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .... 40
2500-3500 AIR SUSPENSION
SYSTEM .................... 42
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN ........ 43
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ........... 44
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ........... 45
PARKSENSE
®FRONT AND REAR
PARK ASSIST ................ 46
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA.. 47
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW .... 47
POWER SUNROOF ............. 48
WIND BUFFETING ............. 49
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YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 50
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 52
Uconnect
®ACCESS ............. 53
Uconnect®3.0 ................ 67
Uconnect®5.0 ................ 70 Uconnect
®8.4A ............... 78
Uconnect®8.4AN .............. 96
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 115
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .............. 116
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 117
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®) ................ 120
POWER INVERTER ............ 123
POWER OUTLETS ............ 124
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 126
UTILITY
TONNEAU COVER............. 129
EASY-OFF TAILGATE ........... 129
PICKUP BOX ................ 130
RAMBOX
®.................. 132
TOWING & PAYLOAD ........... 136
TOW/HAUL MODE ............ 138
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE
MODULE .................. 138
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..... 140
1500 3.0L DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 145
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ............... 155
DIESEL FUEL FILTER/WATER
SEPARATOR ................ 147
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 148
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........ 162
ADDING FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY ..................... 163
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 164
6.7L CUMMINS® DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 155
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ............... 155
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE
(ENGINE BRAKING) ........... 157
IDLE-UP FEATURE (AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ONLY) ......... 158
ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ....... 158
UNDERBODY MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ....... 160
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 161
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........ 162
ADDING FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY ..................... 163
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 164
TABLE OF CONTENTS

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of
your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the
situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are
registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM
1. Uconnect®Voice Command Button pg. 111
2. Uconnect
®Phone Button pg. 107
3. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left) pg. 115
4. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Right) pg. 115
5. Volume Knob/Audio Mute Button
6. Assist Button pg. 59
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7. 9-1-1 Button pg. 59
8. Uconnect
®8.4 Radio pg. 78
9. Screen Off Button
10. Back Button
11. Tune/Scroll Knob/Browse/Enter Button
12. Media Hub: Audio Jack, USB Port, and SD Card Slot (located center console) pg. 83
13. CD Player Inside Center Console (If Equipped) pg. 100
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IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO
Uconnect® 3.0
• Two hard-keys on either side of thedisplay
Uconnect® 5.0
• 5” Touchscreen
• Three hard-keys on either side of the display
Uconnect® 8.4A
• 8.4” Touchscreen
• Climate soft-key in lower menu bar
• HD Button will NOT be visible on right side of screen when viewing AM or FM
•
SiriusXM Travel Link feature NOT listed
within Apps
Uconnect® 3.0
Uconnect® 5.0
Uconnect® 8.4A
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Uconnect® 8.4AN
• 8.4” Touchscreen
• Climate soft-key in lower menu bar
• HD Button will be visible on right sideof screen when viewing AM or FM
• SiriusXM Travel Link feature listed within Apps
Uconnect® ACCESS
Uconnect® Access — If Equipped (Available On Uconnect® 8.4AN)
WARNING!
ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the steering wheel. You have full
responsibility and assume all risks related to the use of the Uconnect®features
and applications in this vehicle. Only use Uconnect®when it is safe to do so.
Failure to do so may result in an accident involving serious injury or death.
Uconnect
®Access enhances your ownership and driving experience by connecting
your vehicle with a built-in cellular connection. With Uconnect®Access, you can:
• Place a call to a local 911 Operator for emergency assistance.
• Remotely lock/unlock your doors and start your vehicle from virtually anywhere, using the Uconnect
®Access App for your smartphone. You can also do so by
logging into Mopar Owner Connect, or by calling Uconnect®Care. (Vehicle must be
within the United States and have network coverage).
• Turn your vehicle into a WiFi Hotspot and connect your devices to the internet.
• Receive text or email notifications if your vehicle's theft alarm goes off.
• Receive stolen vehicle assistance, using GPS technology to help authorities locate your vehicle if it is stolen.
• Listen to your text messages or send free-form text messages with your voice while keeping your hands on the wheel, using the Voice Texting feature. Requires a cell
phone that supports Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP).
•
Search for places to eat, shop, relax and play with Yelp®, using your voice or
on-screen menu. Then navigate to them (navigation standard on Uconnect®8.4AN,
optional on Uconnect®8.4A).
• Get operator assistance using the Assist button on your mirror.
Uconnect® 8.4AN
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Before you drive, familiarize yourself with the easy-to-use Uconnect® System.
1. The ASSIST and 9-1-1 buttons are located on your rearview mirror. The ASSISTButton is used for contacting Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Care and Uconnect
®
Care. The 9-1-1 Button connects you to emergency services.
NOTE:
Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 Call system capabilities. 9-1-1
or other emergency line operators in Canada and Mexico may not answer or respond to
9-1-1 system calls.
2. The Uconnect
®“Apps” button on the menu bar at the bottom right corner of the
radio touchscreen. This is where you can begin your registration process, manage
your Apps and purchase WiFi on demand.
3. The Uconnect
®Voice Command and Uconnect®Phone buttons are located on the
left side of your steering wheel. These buttons let you use your voice to give
commands, make phone calls, send and receive text messages hands-free, enter
navigation destinations, and control your radio and media devices.
Included Trial Period For New Vehicles
Your new vehicle may come with an included trial period for use of the Uconnect
®
Access Services starting at the date of vehicle purchase (date based on vehicle sales
notification from your dealer). To activate the trial, you must first register with
Uconnect® Access. After the trial period, if you wish to continue your Uconnect
®
Access Services you can choose to purchase a subscription.
Features And Packages
• After the trial period, you can subscribe to continue your service by visit- ing the Uconnect
®Store located within the Mopar Owner Connect website
(moparownerconnect.com). If you need assistance, U.S. residents can call
Uconnect
®Care at 855-792-4241.
• For the latest information on packages and pricing information: U.S. residents visit DriveUconnect.com.
Uconnect® Access Registration (Uconnect® 8.4AN Only,
U.S. 48 Contiguous States And Alaska)
NOTE:
Should you require assistance anytime during the registration process, simply call
Uconnect
®Care at 855-792-4241.
1. From the parked vehicle with the radio touchscreen powered on, select the “Apps” button on the touchscreen located near the bottom right-hand corner.
2. Press “Register” if you see a reminder screen or select “Uconnect Registration” under the 'Favorites' tab.
3. The Uconnect
®Access Registration App will open and display step-by-step
instructions to start your registration.
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4. Enter your email address into the radio touchscreen.
5. A message will display on the touchscreen indicating your email submission wasaccepted.
6. At home, or wherever you access your email, look for an email from Uconnect
®
Access that contains your personalized registration link. If you don't see it, check
your spam or junk email folder. Open the email and click on the link to continue
registering online.
NOTE:
For security reasons, this link is valid for 72 hours from the time you submit your
email address into the radio touchscreen. If the link has expired, start the process
over (see step 1).
7. You are now registered for your Uconnect
®Access Trial! Apps will be downloaded
the next time you start your vehicle. It may take over 30 minutes for all of the
Apps to install. If the Apps have not appeared after 72 hours, please contact
Uconnect
®Care at 855-792-4241.
8. Get to know Uconnect
®Access! We recommend:
• Go to moparownerconnect.com and log in using the email address and password you established while registering. Go to the Learn & Use tab for complete
information on using Uconnect
®Access.
• If you have a smartphone, download the Uconnect
®Access App and set up your
Via Mobile features. See instructions below.
Download The Uconnect® Access App
If you own a compatible Apple or Android®powered device, the Uconnect Access
App allows you to remotely lock or unlock your doors, start your engine or activate
your horn and lights from virtually anywhere (Vehicle must be within the United
States and have network coverage). You can download the App from Mopar Owner
Connect or from the Apple App or Google Play store. For Uconnect
®phone
compatibility - visit UconnectPhone.com or call 1–877–855–8400.
Set Up Your Via Mobile Profile — If Equipped
Setting up your Via Mobile profile means entering your login information for each app
so that they can work in your vehicle. Complete your Via Mobile Profile online during
registration of your Uconnect
®Access system. Access this page by logging into your
Mopar Owner Connect account (moparownerconnect.com), going to Edit Profile,
then Via Mobile Profile.
If you already have an account with these apps, click “SetUp” to enter your information.
If you do not have an account, you can create a new one.
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Aha™ by HARMAN (www.aharadio.com)
• Enter your email address and password for Aha™, or create a new Aha™ account.
• You can link your Facebook, Twitter or Slacker accounts on the Aha™ website.
iHeartRadio (www.iheart.com)
• Click “Sign Up” if you’re new to iHeartRadio, or “Log In” to enter your iHeartRadioaccount information.
• Select “Activate” to continue,
• Select “Close” to complete activation.
Pandora® (www.pandora.com)
• Enter your Pandora
®username/email address and password, then click “Save.”
Slacker Radio (www.slacker.com)
• Enter your Slacker username/email address and password, then click “Save.”
Invite family and friends to use the Via Mobile Apps in your vehicle by setting up their
own Via Mobile profile.
Renewing Subscriptions And Purchasing WiFi Hotspot
(Uconnect® 8.4AN Only, U.S. 48 Contiguous States And Alaska)
Subscriptions, and WiFi Hotspot, can be purchased from the Uconnect®Store within
your vehicle, and online at Mopar Owner Connect. If you need help press the ASSIST
button on the rearview mirror, then select Uconnect
®Care (or dial 855-792-4241).
Purchasing Online
You can renew your subscription to a package or purchase WiFi from the Mopar Owner
Connect website. You must first set up a Uconnect®Access Payment Account online.
Log into moparownerconnect.com, select Edit Profile, then Uconnect®Payment
Account.
1. Log In to the Mopar Owner Connect website (moparownerconnect.com) with your username/email and password.
2. Click on the “Shop” tab, then click on the Uconnect
®Store.
3. From the Uconnect
®Store, select the item you wish to purchase.
4.
This will launch the selected item into purchase mode along with providing
additional information. The purchase process begins when you press the “Buy”
button on the touchscreen.
5. The Uconnect®Store will display a “Purchase Overview” message confirming the
financial details of your purchase. Press the “Purchase” key to continue.
6.
The Uconnect®Store will ask you to “Confirm Payment” using your default payment
method on file in your Payment Account. Press the “Complete” key to continue.
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7. The Uconnect®Payment Account will then ask for your “Payment Account PIN,”
which you established when setting up your Uconnect®payment account. After
entering this four digit PIN, press the “Complete” key to make the purchase.
8. You will receive a confirmation message that your purchase has been submitted. Press the OK button to end the process.
Purchasing WiFi Hotspot While In Your Vehicle
You must set up a Uconnect
®Access Payment Account online (log in to
moparownerconnect.com, go to Edit Profile, then Uconnect®Payment Account,
to set up and manage your Payment Account).
1. To purchase WiFi while in your vehicle, ensure the vehicle is running and in Park. Press the Apps button on the touchscreen, then select WiFi within the Tools
menu. Follow the on-screen instructions. When asked for your payment PIN, use
the 4-digit PIN you established when setting up your payment account on Mopar
Owner Connect.
NOTE:
This may be different than the Uconnect
®Security PIN you established for using
features such as Remote Vehicle Start. After purchasing WiFi, it may take up to
30 minutes (with the vehicle running) before the WiFi will be active in your vehicle.
2. Select WiFi again, then note the hotspot name. Select this network when connecting devices to the hotspot. Also click on View/Edit Passphrase, then note
the security passphrase you will need to connect to the network on each device.
If your devices cannot see the WiFi Hotspot network after 30 minutes, please contact
Uconnect
®Care by pressing the Assist button on the rear view mirror, or by calling
855-792-4241.
Using Uconnect® Access
Getting Started With Apps
Applications (Apps) and features in your Uconnect
®Access system deliver services
that are customized for the driver and are certified by Chrysler Group, LLC. Two
different types are:
1. Built-In Features — use the built-in 3G Cellular Network on your Uconnect
®8.4A
or 8.4AN radio.
2. Uconnect® Access via Mobile (if equipped) — uses the Uconnect Access app and
your smartphone's data plan to access your personal Pandora
®, iHeartRadio,
Aha™ and Slacker accounts from the vehicle and control them using the vehicle
touchscreen. Customer's data plan charges will apply.
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