buttons Ram 2500 2017 Owner's Guide

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...........235
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..................236
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........240
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ...............241
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............249
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ..............262
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ..............264
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ...............266
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........267
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Controls .........267
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Screens ..........270
▫ Oil Life Reset ......................... .272
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .......................... .273▫
Instrument Cluster Display Messages .........280
▫ Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ......................... .282
 CYBERSECURITY ....................... .285
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ...................286
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate .................288
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ...............288
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 5.0 Personal Settings ..............288
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Personal Settings ......307
 UCONNECT RADIOS ....................326
 IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . . .326
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .3274

The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following instrument cluster display control
buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel:•
Up Arrow Button
Push and release the uparrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu items, submenu
screen, and vehicle settings.
• Down Arrow Button
Push and release the downarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu items, sub-
menu screen, and vehicle settings.
• Right Arrow Button
Push and release the rightarrow button to
access/select the information screens or sub-
menu screens of a main menu item. Push and
hold the RIGHT arrow button for two seconds to
reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.
• Left Arrow Button
Push and release the leftarrow button to access/
select the information screens, submenu screens
of a main menu item, or to return to the main
menu.
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
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NOTE:
•FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding
software updates.
• To help further improve vehicle security and minimize
the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners
should:
• Routinely check
www.driveuconnect.com/software-update
to learn about available Uconnect software updates.
• Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g.
personal mobile phones, USBs, CDs).
Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot
be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept infor-
mation and private communications without your consent.
For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices – If
Equipped with Uconnect 8.4 radio” in “All About
Uconnect Access” in your Uconnect Owner ’s Manual
Supplement and “Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity”.UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the
touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the
center of the instrument panel that allows you to access
and change the customer programmable features. Many
features can vary by vehicle.
Uconnect 3.0 Power Hard Button
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Uconnect 5.0 Buttons On The Touchscreen And ButtonsOn The Faceplate
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Buttons On The Touchscreen AndButtons On The Faceplate
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
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Buttons On The Faceplate
Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect
system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition,
there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right
side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instrument
panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and
change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the center of the
control knob one or more times to select or change a setting
(i.e., ON, OFF).
Your Uconnect system may also have Screen Off and Back
buttons located below the Uconnect system.
Push the Screen Off button to turn off the Uconnect
touchscreen. Push the Screen Off button a second time to
turn the touchscreen on.
Push the Back button to exit out of a Menu or certain
option on the Uconnect system.
Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect
display.
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0
Personal Settings
Push the MORE or SETTINGS button on the faceplate, then
press the “Settings” button on the touchscreen (if
equipped) to display the settings menu screen. In this
mode the Uconnect system allows you to access program-
mable features that may be equipped such as Display,
Units, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance, Lights,
Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort (if equipped), Engine Off
Options, Suspension, Trailer Brake, Audio, Compass Set-
tings, Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup (if equipped),
Restore Settings, Clear Personal Data and System Informa-
tion.
NOTE:Only one category may be selected at a time.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting until the
button is highlighted. Once the setting is complete, either
press the back arrow or the “Done” button on the touch-
screen or the Back button on the faceplate to return to the
previous menu. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow buttons
on the touchscreen on the right side of the screen will allow
you to toggle up or down through the list of available
settings.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Memory Linked To Fob — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
•The “Memory Linked To Fob” feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when
entering and exiting the vehicle.
•The seat will return to the memorized seat location if “Memory Linked To Fob” is set to (On) when the key fob is
used to unlock the door. Passive Entry — If Equipped On Off
NOTE: The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the
key fob lock or unlock buttons. It automatically unlocks the doors when the outside door handle is grabbed.
Flash Lights With Lock On Off
NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked
or unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the “Sound Horn With Lock” feature se-
lected.
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Audio
After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Balance/Fade Speaker Icon (Arrow Buttons) C
NOTE: The “Balance/Fade” feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade settings. Press and drag the speaker
icon or use the arrows to adjust, tap the “C” icon to readjust to the center.
Equalizer +–
NOTE: When in the “Equalizer” display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble settings.
Speed Adjusted Vol- ume Off
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NOTE: The “Speed Adjusted Volume” feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed.
Surround Sound — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE: The “Surround Sound” feature provides simulated surround sound mode.
AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE: The “AUX Volume Offset” feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected
through the AUX input.
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Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
8.4/8.4 NAV Personal Settings
Press the “Apps” button on the touchscreen then press the
“Settings” button on the touchscreen to display the settings
menu screen. In this mode the Uconnect system allows you
to access programmable features that may be equipped
such as Display, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance,
Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort (if equipped),
Engine Off Options, Suspension, Trailer Brake, Audio,
Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup (if equipped), Restore
Settings, Clear Personal Data and System Information.
NOTE:Only one category may be selected at a time. When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Once the setting is complete,
either press the back arrow button on the touchscreen or
the Back button on the faceplate to return to the previous
menu or press the “X” button on the touchscreen to close
out of the settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow
buttons on the touchscreen on the right side of the screen
will allow you to toggle up or down through the list of
available settings.
NOTE:
All settings should be changed with the ignition in
the RUN position.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Sound Horn
With Remote Start
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver Door
All Doors
NOTE:
•When “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press
of the key fob unlock button. You must push the key fob unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors.
•When “All Doors” is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first push of the key fob unlock button.
•If the vehicle is programmed “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: All Doors”, all doors will unlock no matter which
Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is programmed,
only the driver ’s door will unlock when the driver ’s door is grasped.
•With Passive Entry, if “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is programmed pushing the handle more than
once will only result in the driver ’s door opening. If “Driver Door” is selected, once the driver ’s door is opened,
the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use key fob). Passive Entry —If Equipped
NOTE: The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the
key fob lock or unlock buttons.
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Audio
After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Balance/Fade Speaker Icon (Arrow Buttons) C
NOTE: The “Balance/Fade” feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade settings. Press and drag the speaker
icon or use the arrows to adjust, tap the “C” icon to readjust to the center.
Equalizer +–
NOTE: When in the “Equalizer” display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble settings.
Speed Adjusted Vol- ume OFF
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NOTE: The “Speed Adjusted Volume” feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed.
Surround Sound — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE: The “Surround Sound” feature provides simulated surround sound mode.
AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE: The “AUX Volume Offset” feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected
through the AUX input.
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