display Ram 1500 2015 Manual PDF

Stop/Start – If Equipped
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button until the Stop/Start icon is highlighted
in the DID. Push and release theRIGHTarrow
button to display the Stop/Start status.
Trailer Tow
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button until the Trailer Tow icon is highlighted.
Push and release theRIGHTarrow button and
the next screen will display the following
trailer trip information:
•Trailer Trip
•Trailer Brake
Audio
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button until the Audio display icon is high-
lighted in the DID. Push and release the
RIGHTarrow button to display the active
source.
Stored Messages
Push and release theUParrow button until the
Messages display icon is highlighted in the
DID. This feature shows the number of stored
warning messages. Pushing theRIGHTarrow
button will allow you to see what the stored messages
are.
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Screen Setup
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button until the Screen Setup display icon is
highlighted in the DID. Push and release the
RIGHTarrow button to enter the Screen Setup
submenu. The Screen Setup feature allows you to change
what information is displayed in the instrument cluster
as well as the location that information is displayed.
Vehicles Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
NOTE:This feature is only available on 5.0 and
8.4 Uconnect® Radios
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK.
Push and release theUPandDOWNbutton until Per-
sonal Settings displays in the DID.
Follow the prompts to display and set any of the follow-
ing Personal Settings.
NOTE:Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with
all the following settings.
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)
Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
1Language SelectLanguageEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian,
German, Dutch
2UnitsUnitsU.S.; Metric
3ParkSenseParkSense•Notification — Sound Only;
Sound & Display
•Front Volume — Low;
Medium; High
•Rear Volume — Low;
Medium; High
4Tilt Mirror in ReverseTilt Mirror in ROn; Off
5Rain Sensing WipersAuto WipersOn; Off
6Hill Start AssistHill Start AssistOn; Off
7Headlights Off DelayLights Off Delay0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 sec-
onds; 90 seconds
8 Illuminated ApproachLights w/ Unlock0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60 sec-
onds; 90 seconds
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)
Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
22Commercial SettingsCommercial•Aux Switches
•Power Take-Off
•PIN Setup
23 Air Suspension Display AlertsAir Susp. AlertsAll; Warnings Only
24 Aero Ride Height ModeAero ModeOn; Off
25Tire/Jack ModeTire/Jack ModeOn; Off
26Transport ModeTransport ModeOn; Off
27 Wheel Alignment ModeWheel AlignmentOn; Off
28 Horn w/ Remote LowerHorn w/ Rmt LwrOn; Off
29 Lights w/ Remote LowerLights w/ Rmt LwrOn; Off
30Trailer SelectTrailer SelectTrailer 1; Trailer 2; Trailer 3;
Trailer 4
31Brake TypeBrake TypeLight Electric; Heavy Electric;
Light EOH; Heavy EOH
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)
Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
33Compass VarianceCompass Var1-15 increments of 1
34Calibrate CompassCompass CalCancel; Calibrate
35Fuel Saver DisplayFuel SaverOn; Off
36 Park Assist Front Chime Vol-
ume
Park Assist Front Chime Vol-
ume
On; Off
37 Park Assist Rear Chime Volume Park Assist Rear Chime VolumeOn; Off4
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Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the
Uconnect® display.
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect®
5.0 Personal Settings
Push the Settings button on the faceplate 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 & Assis-
tance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort (if
equipped), Engine Off Options, Suspension, Trailer
Brake, Audio, Compass Settings, 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 the
button is highlighted. Once the setting is complete, either
press the back arrow or Done button on the touchscreen
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.
NOTE:All settings should be changed with the ignition
in the “Run” position.
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Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available.
•Display Mode
When in this display you may select the Auto or Manual
display settings. To change Mode status, press and re-
lease the “Auto” or “Manual” button on the touchscreen.
Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu.
•Set Language
When in this display, you may select one of multiple
languages (English/Français/Español) for all display no-
menclature, including the trip functions and the naviga-
tion system (if equipped). Press the “Language” button
on the touchscreen and select from “English,” “Français,”
or “Español.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•Units
When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC/
DID, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped)
changed between US and Metric units of measure. Press
“US” or “Metric” to make your selection. Press the back
arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
•Touchscreen Beep
When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the
sound heard when a touchscreen button is pressed. To
change the Mode status, press and release the “On” or
“Off” button on the touchscreen. Press the back arrow/
Done button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu
•Fuel Saver Display — If Equipped
This feature will allow you to enable fuel saver mode and
will be displayed in the EVIC/DID. Press the “Fuel Saver
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Display” button on the touchscreen select from “On” or
“Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the touch-
screen to return to the previous menu.
Voice
After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available:
•Voice Response Length
When in this display, you may change the Voice Re-
sponse Length settings. To change the Voice Response
Length, press the “Voice Response Length” button on the
touchscreen and select from “Brief” or “Detailed.” Press
the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu.
•Show Command List
When in this display, you may change the Show Com-
mand List settings. To change the Show Command List
settings, press the “Show Command List” button on the
touchscreen and select from “Always,” “With Help” or
“Never.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Clock & Date
After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
•Set Time
When in this display, you may set the time and format
manually. Press the “Set Time” button then choose from
a “12 hour” or “24 hour format.” Press the corresponding
arrow above and below the current time to adjust, then
select “AM” or “PM.” Press the back arrow/Done button
on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•Set Date
When in this display, you may set the date manually.
Press the “Set Date” button then press the corresponding
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arrows above and below the current date to adjust. Press
the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu.
Safety/Assistance
After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
•ParkSense®
The ParkSense® system will scan for objects behind the
vehicle when the transmission shift lever/gear selector is
in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph
(18 km/h). It will provide an alert (audible and/or visual)
to indicate the proximity to other objects. The system can
be enabled with Sound Only, or Sound and Display. To
change the ParkSense® status, press and release the
“Sound Only” or “Sounds and Display” button. Then press
the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen. Refer to
“ParkSense®” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” for system function and operating information.
•Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview
mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the
RUN position and the transmission shift lever/gear
selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will
move back to their previous position when the transmis-
sion is shifted out of REVERSE. To make your selection,
press the “Tilt Mirrors In Reverse” button on the touch-
screen and make your selection. Press the back arrow/
Done button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu.
•ParkView® Backup Camera Active Guidelines
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear
Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see
active guidelines over the ParkView Back up camera
display whenever the shift lever/gear selector is put into
REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the radio
touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check
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entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. After
five seconds, this note will disappear. To make your
selection, press the “ParkView® Backup Camera Active
Guidelines” button on the touchscreen and make your
selection. Press arrow button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu.
•ParkView® Backup Camera Delay
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera
delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and
the navigation or audio screen appears again. When the
vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay
turned ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines
will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of
“REVERSE” unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds
8 mph (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK
or the ignition is switched to the OFF position. To set the
ParkView® Backup Camera Delay push the SETTINGS
button on the faceplate, then the “Safety & Driving
Assistance” button on the touchscreen. Press the
“Parkview Backup camera Delay” button on the touch-
screen to turn the ParkView® Delay ON or OFF.
•Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
When this feature is selected, the system will automati-
cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your selection, press the
“Rain Sensing” button on the touchscreen and make your
selection. Press the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA)
system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function
and operating information. To make your selection, press
the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen and
make your selection. Press the back arrow/Done button
on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
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