Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2014 Owner's Manual

WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the
console compartment lid open may result in injury in
a collision.
Seatback Storage
Located in the back of both the driver and passenger
front seats are pockets that can be used for storage.
Drivers Side Seatback Storage
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Storage (Regular Cab)
The storage bin is located behind the front seats and runs
the length of the cab.
Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under
the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com-
partment.
To open the storage compartments, lift upward on the
handle of the latch and open the lid.
Storage Bin
Crew Cab Storage
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CAUTION!
Always lift the storage compartment lids by using
the handle. Failure to lift the lids by using the handle
can result in damage to the lids.
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab
Models)
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag
handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind
the rear seat.
Grocery Bag Hooks
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control panel. Press this button to turn
on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, press the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
The switch for the power sliding rear window is located
on the overhead console.
Push the switch to the right to open the glass. Pull the
switch to the left to close the glass.
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
A locking device in the center of the window helps to
prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the
lock to release the window.
Rear Window Switch
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........197
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................198
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM .......199
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....200
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) ............................. .212
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays — 3.5” Display ................215
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays — 7” Display .................222 ▫
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Messages .......................... .236
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... .239
 Uconnect® SETTINGS ....................247
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... .247
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... .247
 Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED ........265
 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . .265
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .266
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .267
▫ CD Player .......................... .267
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........267
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .268
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................268
▫ Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .269
▫ Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If
Equipped .......................... .274▫
Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen —
If Equipped ......................... .279
▫ Summer Operation ....................286
▫ Winter Operation ..................... .286
▫ Vacation/Storage .....................287
▫ Window Fogging and Frosting ............287
▫ Outside Air Intake .....................287
▫ Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather
Conditions ......................... .288
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet13 — Gear Selector/Transfer Case Position
Switch — If Equipped
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet14 — Ignition Switch
3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank15 — Hood Release
4 — Hazard Switch 10 — Instrument Panel Drawer16 — Parking Brake Release
5 — Upper Glove Compartment 11 — Climate Controls
6 — Lower Glove Compartment 12 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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