key Ram 1500 2013 Get to Know Guide 

Entering a Destination Address
• From the main Navigation menu touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch theAddress soft-key.
• Follow the on-screen prompts (country, state/province, city, street) to enter the address and touch the Yes soft-key.
NOTE:
Destination entry is not available while your vehicle is in motion. However, you can
also use Voice Commands to enter an address while moving. Refer to Common
Navigation Voice Commands in the Uconnect
®Voice Command section.
Setting Your Home Location
• Touch the NAV soft-key in the menu bar to access the Navigation system and the Main Navigation menu.
• Touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch the Go Home soft-key.
• You may enter your address directly, use your current location as your home address, or choose from recently found locations.
• To delete your Home location (or other saved locations) so you can save a new Home location, touch the Where To? soft-key from the Main Navigation menu, then
touch the Go Home soft-key, and in the Yes screen touch the Options soft-key. In
the Options menu touch the Clear Home soft-key. Set a new Home location by
following the previous instructions.
Go Home
• A Home location must be saved in the system. From the Main Navigation menu, touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch the Go Home soft-key.
ELECTRONICS
88

• Your route is marked with a blue line on the map. If you depart from the originalroute, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on
major roadways.
Adding a Stop
• To add a stop you must be navigating a route.
• Touch the Menu soft-key to return to the Main Navigation menu.
• Touch the Where To? soft-key, then search for the extra stop. When another location has been selected, you can choose to cancel your previous route, add as
the first destination or add as the last destination.
• Touch the desired selection and touch the Yes soft-key.
Taking a Detour
• To take a detour you must be navigating a route.
• Touch the Detour soft-key.
NOTE:
If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device may not
calculate a detour. For more information, see your Uconnect
®User's Manual.
SiriusXM TRAFFIC (US Market Only)
Don't drive through traffic. Drive around it.
• Avoid congestion before you reach it. By enhancing your vehicle's navigation system with the ability to see detailed traffic information, you can pinpoint traffic
incidents, determine average traffic speed and estimate travel time along your
route. Since the service is integrated with a vehicle's navigation system, SiriusXM
Traffic can help drivers pick the fastest route based on traffic conditions.
1. Detailed information on traffic speed, accidents, construction, and road closings.
2. Traffic information from multiple sources, including police and emergency services, cameras and road sensors.
3. Coast-to-coast delivery of traffic information.
4. View conditions for points along your route and beyond. Available in over 130 markets.
SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (US Market Only)
• In addition to delivering over 130 channels of the best sports, entertainment, talk, and commercial-free music, SiriusXM offers premium data services that work in
conjunction with compatible navigation systems. SiriusXM Travel Link brings a
wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips.
• Weather -- Check variety of local and national weather information from radar maps to current and 5-day forecast.
• Fuel Prices -- Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of your choice.
ELECTRONICS
89

• Sports Scores -- In-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules.
• Movie Listings -- Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route tothe theater of your choice.
•
SiriusXM Travel Link feature is completely integrated into your vehicle. A few minutes
after you start your vehicle, Travel Link information arrives and updates in the
background. You can access the information whenever you like, with no waiting.
• To access SiriusXM Travel Link, touch Apps soft-key, then the SiriusXM Travel Link soft-key.
NOTE:
SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial
subscription included with your vehicle purchase.
• SiriusXM Travel Link is only available in the United States.
Fuel Prices Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of
your choice.
Movie ListingsCheck local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to the
theater of your choice.
Sports ScoresIn-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules.
Weather
Check variety of local and national weather information from radar maps
to current and 5-day forecast.
Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® HANDS FREE CALLING)
• If the Uconnect
®Phone Buttonexists on your steering wheel, then you have
the Uconnect®Phone features.
• The Uconnect
®Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communica-
tions system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command section).
• The Uconnect
®Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone
using simple voice commands or using screen soft-keys.
• Refer to the Understand The Features Of Your Vehicle section of your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
NOTE:
The Uconnect
®Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect®Customer Support: U.S.
residents visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call 1–877–855–8400. Canadian Resi-
dents: call 1-800-465–2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983 (French).
Pairing a Phone
• To use the Uconnect
®Phone feature, you must first pair your Bluetooth®phone
with the Uconnect®system.
Start pairing procedure on the radio
•
Touch the Phone soft-key and then the Settings soft-key. Next, touch Add Device.
•Uconnect®Phone will display an “In progress” screen while the system is connecting.
ELECTRONICS
90

Start pairing procedure on mobile phone
•
Search for available devices on your Bluetooth®enabled mobile phone. This is usually
within Settings or Options under “Bluetooth”. See your mobile phone’s manual for
details.
•When your phone finds the system, select “Uconnect” as the paired device. You may
be prompted by your phone to download the phonebook. This is so you can make calls
by saying the name of your contact (PBAP-Phone Book Access Profile).
Complete the pairing procedure
•
When prompted on the phone, enter the 4-digit PIN number shown on the Uconnect®
Screen.
• If your phone asks you to accept a connection request from Uconnect, select “Yes”. If available, check the box telling it not to ask again – that way your phone
will automatically connect each time you start the vehicle.
Select the mobile phone's priority level
• When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone. Selecting Yes will make this
phone the highest priority. This phone will take precedence over other paired
phones within range. Only one phone can be paired at a time.
• You are now ready to make hands-free calls. Press the Uconnect
®Phone button on
your steering wheel to begin.
Making A Phone Call
• Press the Uconnect
®Phone button.
• After the BEEP, say “dial” then the number (or “call” then the name as listed in your phone; see Phonebook).
NOTE:
You can also initiate a call by using the touch-screen on the Phone main screen.
Receiving A Call – Accept (And End)
• When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect
®, press the Phone button
.
• To end a call, press the Phone button
.
Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call
• During a call, touch the mute soft-key on the Phone main screen to mute and unmute the call.
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
• During an on-going call, touch the Transfer soft-key on the Phone main screen to transfer an on-going call between handset and vehicle.
ELECTRONICS
91

Common Phone Commands (Examples)
• “Call John Smith”
• “Call John Smith mobile”
• “Dial 1 248 555 1212
• “Call Emergency”
• “Call Towing Assistance”
• “Redial”
Phonebook
• Uconnect
®radios will automatically download your phonebook from your paired
phone, if this feature is supported by your phone. Entries are updated each time
that the phone is connected. If your phone book entries do not appear, check the
settings on your phone. Some phones require you to enable this feature manually.
• Your phonebook can be browsed on your radio screen, but editing can only be done on your phone. To browse, touch the Phone soft-key, then the Phonebook soft-key.
• Favorite phonebook entries can be saved as Favorites for quicker access. Favorites are shown at the top of your main phone screen.
Voice Command Tips
•
Using complete names (i.e; Call John Doe vs. Call John) will result in greater system
accuracy.
•You can “chain” commands together for faster results. Say “Call John Doe, mobile”,
for example.
• If you are listening to available voice command options, you do not have to listen to the entire list. When you hear the command that you need, press the
button on the steering wheel, wait for the beep and say your command.
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button
, then say a command for
example - "Help".
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect
®system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for
Uconnect®is different than the audio system.
NOTE:
To access help, press the Uconnect
®Phonebutton on the steering wheel and
say "help." Touch the display or push either
orbutton and say "cancel"
to cancel the help session.
ELECTRONICS
92

Voice Command (VR) User TIPs
• To hear available commands, press the Uconnect
®Voice Command button and
say “Help”. You will hear available commands for the menu displayed.
• At any time, you can say the words “Cancel” or “Help”. These commands are universal and can be used from virtually any menu. All other specific commands
can be used depending upon the active application.
• You can interrupt the system prompts at any time by pressing the Uconnect
®Voice
Command button while the system is speaking. After the beep, you can say a
command.
• You can ‘chain’ commands together for faster results. Say “Call Joe Doe mobile”, for example.
• For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1⁄2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror.
• Always wait for the beep before speaking.
• Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you.
• Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a Voice Command period.
Steering Wheel Buttons
• You can control many of your radio features using your voice. Press either the VR
or Phone Pick Upbutton on your steering wheel.
Available Radio Soft-Key Voice Commands
ELECTRONICS
94

Uconnect® Access Customer Programmable Features
• The Uconnect
®Access system allows you to access Customer Programmable
feature settings such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks,
Heated Seats, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/ Bluetooth
and SiriusXM Setup through soft-keys.
• Touch the More soft-key to on the bottom of the screen, then touch the Settings soft-key to access the Settings screen. When making a selection, scroll up or down
until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the preferred
setting until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has
been selected. The following feature settings are available:
• Display • Clock
• Safety / Assistance • Doors & Locks
• Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start • Engine Off Options
• Compass • Audio
• Phone / Bluetooth • SiriusXM Setup
• Lights
EVIC Reconfigurable Screen Setup
• The following settings allow you to change what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location that information is displayed.
Digital Speedometer
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Digital display icon ishighlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to change the
display between km/h and mph.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
• Press and release the UP or DOWN button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlightedin the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT button and Coolant Temp will be
displayed. Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to scroll through the following
information sub-menus:• Tire Pressure
• Coolant Temperature
Trip A
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to display the Trip A
information.
Trip B
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trip B icon is highlightedin the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to display the Trip B
information.
ELECTRONICS
99

POWER OUTLETS
• The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets can provide power for in-cabaccessories designed for use with the standard “cigar lighter” plug. The 12 Volt
power outlets have a cap attached to the outlet indicating “12V DC”, together with
either a key symbol or a battery symbol.
• The auxiliary power outlets can be found in the following locations: • Lower left and lower right in the center of the instrument panel – if equipped
with a column or a eight-speed electronic shifter.
• Inside the top storage tray.
•
Inside the upper lid of the center
storage compartment — if equipped.
•Rear of the center console storage
compartment — Quad Cab®or Crew
Cab.
NOTE:
Do not exceed the maximum power of
160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is ex-
ceeded, the fuse protecting the system
will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for acces- sory plugs only. Do not insert any other
object in the power outlet as this will
damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your new
vehicle warranty.
ELECTRONICS
104

TONNEAU COVER
• The Tonneau Cover can be removed and reinstalled by using the locking clampslocated underneath the Tonneau Cover.
NOTE:
Be sure that the Tonneau Cover is secured before driving.
EASY-OFF TAILGATE
•To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be removed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera or RKE the electrical connector must
be disconnected prior to removing the tailgate.
Removing the Tailgate
• Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera or RKE (if equipped).
• Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot.
• Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket.
• Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side pivot.
• Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.
Locking Tailgate
• The lock is located next to the tailgate handle. The tailgate can be locked using the vehicle key.
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the exhaust system on vehicles
equipped with “Cap or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the overhanging
camper compartment and be free of leaks.
UTILITY
108

•Storage bins feature two removable drain plugs (to allow water to drain from bins).
To remove plug, pull up on the edge. To install, push plug downward into drain hole.
• The RamBox®storage bins can be locked and unlocked using the vehicle key or
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
NOTE:
Provisions are provided in the bins for cargo dividers and shelf supports. These
accessories (in addition to other RamBox
®accessories) are available from MOPAR®.
RamBox® Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever
• As a security measure, a Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mechanism.
NOTE:
In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover
can be opened from inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark lever
attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism.
Bed Extender
• The bed extender has three functional positions: • Storage Position
• Divider Position
• Extender Position
Storage Position
• The storage position for the bed extender is at the front of the truck bed.
• To install the bed extender into the storage position, perform the following:• Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate thecenter handle vertically to release the extender side gates.
• With the side gates open, position the extender fully forward in the bed against the front panel.
• Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard ends to be positioned in front of the cargo tie-down loops.
• Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position.
• Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure the panel into place and assist against theft.
UTILITY
111