audio DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL 2009 4.G Owners Manual

NOTE:Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to
entering an automated car wash.
A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main
mirror surface.
uconnect phone — IF EQUIPPEDNOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an
integrated uconnect phone. Refer to your “Navigation
User’s Manual” for uconnect phone operating instruc-
tions for these radios. Radio sales code can be located
on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate.
uconnect phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-
vehicle communications system. uconnect allows you to
dial a phone number with your cellular phone using
simple voice commands (e.g., Call”“Mike” ”Work or
Dial” “248-555-1212). Your cellular phone’s audio is
transmitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the
system will automatically mute your radio when using
the uconnect phone.
NOTE: The uconnect phone requires a cellular phone
equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile,Ve r -
sion 0.96 or higher. See the uconnect website for sup-
ported phones.
Blindspot Mirror
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The uconnectphone can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetooth cellular phone. See the
uconnect website for supported phones. If your cellular
phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile)
you may not be able to use any uconnect phone
features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the
phone manufacturer for details.
The uconnect phone is fully integrated with the vehi-
cle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnect phone
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
switch), if so equipped.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the uconnect phone such as CELLor caller ID on
certain radios.
OperationVoice commands can be used to operate the uconnect 
phone and to navigate through the uconnect phone
menu structure. Voice commands are required after most
uconnect phone prompts. You will be prompted for a
specific command and then guided through the available
options.•
Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for
the beep, which follows the Readyprompt or another
prompt.
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For certain operations, compound commands can be
used. For example, instead of saying Setupand then
Phone Pairing, the following compound command
can be said: Setup Phone Pairing.
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For each feature explanation in this section, only the
combined form of the voice command is given. You
can also break the commands into parts and say each
part of the command when you are asked for it. For
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List All Names in the uconnectPhonebook
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Press the PHONE button to begin.
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After the Readyprompt and the following beep, say
Phonebook List Names.
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The uconnect phone will play the names of all the
phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone-
book entries, if available.
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To call one of the names in the list, press the VOICE
RECOGNITION button during the playing of the
desired name, and say Call.
NOTE: The user can also exercise EditorDelete
operations at this point.
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The uconnect phone will then prompt you as to the
number designation you wish to call.
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The selected number will be dialed.
Phone Call FeaturesThe following features can be accessed through the
uconnect phone if the feature(s) are available on your
cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service
plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be
accessed through the uconnect phone. Check with your
cellular service provider for the features that you have.Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call
Currently in ProgressWhen you receive a call on your cellular phone, the
uconnect phone will interrupt the vehicle audio system,
if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call.
Press the PHONE button to accept the call. To reject the
call, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a
single beep, indicating that the incoming call was
rejected.
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Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFFTurning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
from confirming your choices (e.g., the uconnectphone
will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).•
Press the PHONE button to begin.
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After the Readyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup Confirmations. The uconnectphone will play
the current confirmation prompt status and you will
be given the choice to change it.
Phone and Network Status IndicatorsIf available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cellular phone, the uconnect phone will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using uconnect phone. The status is given for roaming,
network signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
Dialing Using the Cellular Phone KeypadYou can dial a phone number with your cellular phone
keypad and still use the uconnect phone (while dialing
via the cellular phone keypad, the user must exercise
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular
phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
audio system. The uconnect phone will work the same
as if you dial the number using voice recognition.
NOTE: Certain brands of cellular phones do not send
the dial ring to the uconnect phone to play it on the
vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this
situation, after successfully dialing a number the user
may feel that the call did not go through even though the
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Far End Audio Performance
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Audio quality is maximized under:•
low-to-medium blower setting,
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low-to-medium vehicle speed,
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low road noise,
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smooth road surface,
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fully closed windows,
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dry weather conditions, and
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operation from the driver’s seat.
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Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness
to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and
not the uconnectphone.
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Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by
lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
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In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
compromised with the convertible top down.
BluetoothCommunication LinkCellular phones have been found to lose connection to
the uconnect phone. When this happens, the connection
can generally be reestablished by switching the phone
off/on. Your cellular phone is recommended to remain in
Bluetooth ON mode.Power-UpAfter switching the ignition key from OFF to either the
ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you
must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
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CommandsThe Voice Recognition (VR) system understands two
types of commands. Universal commands are available at
all times. Local commands are available if the supported
radio mode is active.Changing the Volume1. Start a dialogue by pressing the VR button.
2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).
3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the
volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Recogni-
tion (VR) system is speaking. Please note the volume
setting for VR is different than the audio system.Main MenuStart a dialogue by pressing the VR button. You may say
“Main Menu” to switch to the main menu.In this mode, you can say the following commands:
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“Radio” (to switch to the radio mode)
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“Disc” (to switch to the disc mode)
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“Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder)
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“System Setup” (to switch to system setup)
Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium
Wave — If Equipped)To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:•
“Frequency” (to change the frequency)
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“Next Station” (to select the next station)
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“Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
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“Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
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“Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTSInstrument Panel Features .............. 184
▫ RamTruck ........................ 184
▫ Power Wagon ..................... 185
 Instrument Cluster – Base .............. 186
 Instrument Cluster – Premium ........... 187
 Instrument Cluster Description ........... 188
 Electronic Digital Clock ................ 201
▫ Clock Setting Procedure .............. 202 
Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional uconnect studios (Satellite
Radio), uconnect phone, And Video
Entertainment Systems (VES)™ Capabilities . . . 202
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ..... 203
▫ Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play) ........................ 208
▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play) ............................. 209
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ........... 211
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▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play) ........................ 214
▫ Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For MP3 Play) .............. 214
 Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single-Disc)
Radio With Optional uconnect studios
(Satellite Radio) And uconnect phone
Capability ........................... 216
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 216
▫ Operating Instructions - CD Mode ........ 220
▫ Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 222
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect phone —
If Equipped ........................ 223
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect studios
(Satellite Radio) — If Equipped .......... 223
Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc)
Radio With uconnect gps (Navigation)...... 224
▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect studios
(Satellite Radio) — If Equipped .......... 224
▫ REC Setting The Clock ................ 224
 uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped .......................... 227
▫ System Activation .................... 227
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 227
▫ Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode
In REF, RAQ, And RAK Radios .......... 228
▫ Selecting A Channel .................. 229
▫ Storing And Selecting Preset Channels ..... 229
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Clock Setting Procedure1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune/
Audio control.
3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side
Tune/Audio control to set the minutes.
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune/Audio
control.
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait approximately
five seconds.
SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO
WITH OPTIONAL uconnectstudios (SATELLITE
RADIO), uconnect phone, AND VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES)™
CAPABILITIESNOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of your radio faceplate.
RAQ Radio
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Operating Instructions - Radio ModeNOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)Push the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Push the
ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio.Electronic Volume ControlThe electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
volume control to the right increases the volume and to
the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
For your convenience, the volume can be turned down,
but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition
is ON.
MODE Button (Radio Mode)Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the
CD player, Satellite Radio, or Video Entertainment Sys-
tem (VES)™ (if equipped).SEEK Button (Radio Mode)Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
listenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if
equipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seek
up and the left side to seek down. The radio will remain
tuned to the new station until you make another selec-
tion. Holding the button will bypass stations without
stopping until you release it.MUTE Button (Radio Mode)Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the
speakers. MUTEwill be displayed. Press the MUTE
button a second time and the sound from the speakers
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