Ram 1500 2014 Get to Know Guide
Manufacturer: RAM, Model Year: 2014, Model line: 1500, Model: Ram 1500 2014Pages: 252, PDF Size: 6.74 MB
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Direct Tune
• Tune directly to a SXM channel by pressing the “Tune” soft-key on the screen, andentering the desired station number.
Jump
• Automatically tells you when Traffic & Weather for a favorite city is available, and gives you the option to switch to that channel. Touch “Jump” to activate the
feature. After listening to Traffic and Weather, touch “Jump” again to return to the
previous channel.
Fav
• Activates the favorites menu. You can add up to 50 favorite artists or songs. Just touch “Add Fav Artist” or “Add Fav Song” while the song is playing. You will then
be alerted any time one of these songs, or works by these artists, is playing on other
SiriusXM channels.
SiriusXM Parental Controls
• You can skip or hide certain channels from view if you do not want access to them. Touch the “More” soft-key, then the “settings” soft-key, next touch the” Sirius
Setup” soft-key, then select Channel Skip. Touch the box check-mark next to the
channel you want skipped. They will not show up in normal usage.
• SiriusXM also offers the option to permanently block selected channels. Call
(1-888-601-6297 for U.S. customers, 1-877-438-9677 for Canadian customers)
and request the Family-Friendly Package.
Browse
Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing or Genre listing. Favorites, Game Zone,
Weather and Jump settings also provide a way to browse the SiriusXM channel list.
Browse
Sub-Menu Sub-Menu Description
All Shows the channel listing.
Genre Provides a list of all genres, and lets you jump to a channel within the selected genre.
Presets Lets you scroll the list of Preset satellite channels. Touch the channel, or press Enter on the Tune knob, to go to that channel. Touch the trash can
icon to delete a preset. Your presets are also shown at the top of the main
Satellite Radio screen.
Favorites Lets you manage artists and songs in the Favorites list and configure Alert Settings to let you know when favorite songs or artists are playing on other
channels. Also, view a list of channels airing any of your Favorites.
Game Zone
Provides alerts when your favorite sports teams are starting a game which is
being aired on other SiriusXM channels, or when their game score is
announced. You can select and manage your Teams list here, and configure
alerts.
Jump Lets you select your favorite cities for Traffic & Weather information, which is used by the Jump feature on the main satellite radio screen.
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Replay
Lets you replay up to 44 minutes of the content of the current SiriusXM channel.
Replay OptionOption Description
Play/Pause Touch to Pause content playback. Touch Pause/Play again to resume playback.
Rewind/RW Rewinds the channel content in steps of five seconds. Touch and hold to rewind continuously, then release to begin playing content at that point.
Fast
Forward/FW Forwards the content, and works similarly to Rewind/RW. However, Fast
Forward/FW can only be used when content has been previously rewound.
Replay Time Displays the amount of time in the upper center of the screen by which your content lags the Live channel.
Live Resumes playback of Live content at any time while replaying rewound content.
• SiriusXM services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial
included with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the
end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at
then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 for U.S. residents and
1-888-539-7474 for Canadian residents to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement
for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com (US residents) or www.siruisxm.ca (Canadian
residents). All fees and programming subject to change. Our satellite service is
available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.
Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR (with coverage limitations).
Our Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in
AK and HI. © 2014 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and
logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Disc Operation — If Equipped
• Your vehicle may have a remote CD player located in the lower center console storage bin, or in the lower center bench seat bin.
• CD/Disc Mode is entered by either inserting a CD/Disc or by touching the MEDIA button located on the side of the display. Once in Media Mode, select “Disc.”
• Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing as indicated on the illustration located on the Disc player.
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through Disc tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
Browse
• Touch the “Browse” soft-key to scroll through and select a desired track on the Disc. Touch the “Exit” soft-key if you wish to cancel the browse function.
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MEDIA HUB — PLAYING iPod®/USB/MP3 DEVICES
• There are many ways to play music from iPod®/MP3 players or USB devices
through your vehicle's sound system. Touch your Media soft-key to begin.
Audio Jack (AUX)
• The AUX allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod
®,tobe
plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s sound system, using a 3.5 mm
audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
• Touching the “AUX” soft-key will change the mode to auxiliary device if the audio jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to be heard
through the vehicle's speakers. To activate the AUX, plug in the audio jack.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.
• To route the audio cable out of the center console, use the access cut out in the front of the console.
USB Port
• Connect your iPod
®or compatible device using a USB cable into the USB Port.
USB Memory sticks with audio files can also be used. Audio from the device can
be played on the vehicles sound system while providing metadata (artist, track
title, album, etc.) information on the radio display.
• When connected, the iPod
®/compatible USB device can be controlled using the
radio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls to play, skip to the next or previous track,
browse, and list the contents.
• The iPod
®battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the
specific device).
• To route the USB/iPod
®cable out of the center console, use the access cut out.
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NOTE:
When connecting your iPod®device for the first time, the system may take several
minutes to read your music, depending on the number of files. For example, the
system will take approximately five minutes for every 1000 songs loaded on the
device. Also during the reading process, the Shuffle and Browse functions will be
disabled. This process is needed to ensure the full use of your iPod
®features and
only happens the first time it is connected. After the first time, the reading process
of your iPod
®will take considerably less time unless changes are made or new songs
are added to the playlist.
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone
®devices.
The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass
Storage Class memory devices. Some iPod
®software versions may not fully
support the USB port features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®software
updates.
SD Card
• Play songs stored on an SD card inserted into the SD card slot.
• Song playback can be controlled using the radio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls to play, skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the contents.
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
•
If equipped with Uconnect®Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod®
devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your
vehicle's sound system. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible and
paired with your system (see Uconnect
®Phone for pairing instructions). You can
access the music from your connected Bluetooth®device by touching the Bluetooth®
soft-key while in Media mode.
Uconnect® 8.4A & 8.4AN Available Media Hubs
Uconnect®
8.4A &
8.4AN Media Hub
(USB, AUX
Ports) Media Hub
(SD, USB,
AUX Ports)Remote USB
Port (Fully
Functional)Remote USB
Port (Charg-
ing Only)Dual Charg-
ing Ports
- SSOO
S = Standard Equipment
O = Optional Equipment
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iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS
• The iPod
®/CD/AUX controls are accessed by touching the desired soft-key dis-
played on the side of the screen and choosing between Disc, AUX, iPod®,
Bluetooth®or SD Card.
NOTE:
Uconnect
®will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when some-
thing is first connected or inserted into the system.
NAVIGATION
• Touch the “Nav” soft-key in the menu bar to access the Navigation system.
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Changing The Navigation Voice Prompt Volume
1. Touch the “View Map” soft-key from the Nav Main Menu.
2. With the map displayed, touch the “Settings” soft-key in the lower right area ofthe screen.
3. In the Settings menu, touch the “Guidance” soft-key.
4.
In the Guidance menu, adjust the Nav Volume by touching the “+” or “–” soft-keys.
Finding Points Of Interest
• From the main Navigation menu, touch the “Where To?” soft-key, then touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key.
• Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary.
• Select your destination and touch the “Yes” soft-key.
Finding A Place By Spelling The Name
• From the Main Navigation Menu touch the “Where to?” soft-key, touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key, then touch the “Spell Name” soft-key.
• Enter the name of your destination.
• Touch the “List” soft-key.
• Select your destination and touch the “Yes” soft-key.
One-Step Voice Destination Entry
• Enter a navigation destination without taking your hands off the wheel.
• Just press the Uconnect
®Voice Commandbutton on the steering wheel,
wait for the beep and say something like, "800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills MI."
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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.
• Your route is marked with a blue line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on
major roadways.
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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 anotherlocation 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.
• Fuel Prices — Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the
station of your choice.
• Movie Listings — Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to
the theater of your choice.
• Sports Scores — In-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.
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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 back-
ground. You can access the information whenever you like, with no waiting.
To access SiriusXM Travel Link, press “Apps” button on the touchscreen, then press
the “SiriusXM Travel Link” button on the touchscreen.
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 PricesCheck local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station
of your choice.
Movie Listings Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to the
theater of your choice.
Sports Scores In-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 Residents – visit
www.UconnectPhone.com or 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.
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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, verify with the radio password 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 touchscreen 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 screento transfer an on-going call between handset and vehicle.
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