AUX Ram 1500 2018 Owner's Manual
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Clock Setting
1. Push the Menu button at the bottom ofthe radio, and push the Enter/Browse but-
ton for System Settings. Next, select the
Time and Format setting and then select
Set Time by pushing the Enter/Browse
button.
2. Adjust the hours or minutes by turning the Tune/Scroll knob, then pushing the Enter/
Browse button to move to the next entry.
You can also select 12hr or 24hr format
by turning the Tune/Scroll knob, then
pushing the Enter/Browse button on the
desired selection.
3. Once the time is set, press the “Ok” button to exit the time screen.
Audio Setting
• Push the AUDIO button on the radio face-plate.
• The Audio Menu shows the following op- tions for you to customize your audio
settings. Treble, Mid, Bass, Fade, Balance, Speed Ad-
justed Volume, Loudness and AUX Offset
• Select the desired setting to adjust, then
push the ENTER/BROWSE button. Turn the
TUNE/SCROLL knob to adjust the setting +
or - . Push the “Back” button when done.
Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Push the up or down button to seek throughradio stations in AM, FM or SXM bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations with- out stopping.
Store Radio Presets Manually
The presets are available for all Radio Modes,
and are activated by pushing any of the six
preset buttons. The Radio stores up to
18 presets in each of the Radio modes. Push
the A-B-C button on the faceplate to select
the A, B, or C preset list. To store a radio preset manually, follow the
steps below:
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Push and hold the desired numbered but-
ton for more than two seconds, or until
you hear a confirmation beep.
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 insertinga CD/Disc or by pushing 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 illus-
tration located on the Disc player.
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Push to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
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USB/Audio Jack (AUX) Manual
Operation
To select a specific audio source, push the
MEDIA button on the faceplate and select
from the following modes:
USB/iPod
• USB/iPod Mode is entered by either insert-ing a USB Jump Drive or iPod cable into the
USB port or by pushing the MEDIA button
located left of the display.
Audio Jack (AUX)
• The AUX allows a device such as an MP3 player or an iPod to be plugged into
the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio
system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to
amplify the source and play through the
vehicle’s speakers.
• The functions of the device are controlled using the device buttons, not the buttons
on the radio. The volume may be controlled
using the radio or the device.
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Seek Previous/Next Buttons
Seek Up
Press and release the “Seek Up”button
on the touchscreen to tune the radio to the
next listenable station or channel.
During a Seek Up function, if the radio
reaches the starting station after passing
through the entire band two times, the radio
will stop at the station where it began.
Fast Seek Up
Press and hold the “Seek Up”button on
the touchscreen to advance the radio through
the available stations or channels at a faster
rate, the radio stops at the next available
station or channel when the button on the
touchscreen is released.
Seek Down
Press and release the “Seek Down”but-
ton on the touchscreen to tune the radio to
the next listenable station or channel.
During a Seek Down function, if the radio
reaches the starting station after passing
through the entire band two times, the radio
will stop at the station where it began. Fast Seek Down
Press and hold the “Seek Down”button
on the touchscreen to advance the radio
through the available stations or channel at a
faster rate, the radio stops at the next avail-
able station or channel when the button on
the touchscreen is released.
Store Radio Presets
The Radio stores up to 12 presets in each of
the Radio modes. There are four visible pre-
sets at the top of the radio screen. Pressing
the “All” button on the touchscreen on the
radio home screen will display all of the
preset stations for that mode.
To store a radio preset manually, follow the
steps below:
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press and hold the desired numbered but- ton on the touchscreen for more than two
seconds or until you hear a confirmation
beep.
Media Mode
Audio Source Selection
Uconnect Media Hub
1 — USB Port One
2 — Audio/AUX Jack
3 — USB Port Two
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Media Mode is entered by pushing the ME-
DIA button located on the faceplate. Once in
Media Mode, press the “Source” button on
the touchscreen and the desired mode button
on the touchscreen. Disc (if equipped), USB,
AUX, and Bluetooth (if equipped), are theMedia sources available. When available, you
can select the “Browse” button on the touch-
screen to be given these options:
• Now Playing
• Artists
• Albums
• Genres
• Songs
• Playlists
• Folders
Source
Press the “Source” button on the touch-
screen to select the desired audio source:
Disc (if equipped), USB, AUX and Bluetooth
(if equipped). This screen will time out after a
few seconds and return to the main radio
screen if no selection is made.
You can press the “Source,” “Pause/Play” or
the “Info” button on the touchscreen for
artist information on the current song play-
ing. Disc Mode — If Equipped
Your vehicle may have a remote Disc player
located in the center console storage bin.
Disc Mode is entered by either inserting a
CD/Disc or by pushing the MEDIA button on
the faceplate. Once in Media Mode, press the
“Source” button on the touchscreen and se-
lect “Disc.”
Inserting Compact Disc
Gently insert one disc into the disc player
with the disc label following the illustration
indicated on the player. The disc will auto-
matically be pulled into the disc player and
the disc icon will illuminate on the radio
display. If a disc does not go into the slot
more than 1.0 inch (2.5 cm), a disc may
already be loaded and must be ejected before
a new disc can be loaded.
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and
the radio ON, the unit will switch to disc
mode and begin to play when you insert the
disc. The display will show the track number
and index time in minutes and seconds. Play
will begin at the start of track one.
Uconnect Media Mode
1 — SEEK Down
2 — SEEK Up
3 — Additional Functions
4 — Info
5 — Pause/Play
6 — Source
7 — Browse
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Browse
Press the “Browse” button on the touch-
screen to scroll through and select a desired
track on the Disc. Press the “Exit” button on
the touchscreen if you wish to cancel the
browse function.
Eject Button — Ejecting a Disc
Push the eject button to eject the disc. If you
have ejected a disc and have not removed it
within ten seconds, it will be reloaded. If the
Disc is not removed, the radio will reinsert the
disc but will not play it.
A disc can be ejected with the radio and
ignition OFF.
USB/iPod Mode
USB/iPod Mode is entered by either inserting
a USB Jump Drive or iPod cable into the USB
port, or by pushing the MEDIA button located
on the faceplate. Once in Media Mode, press
the “Source” button on the touchscreen and
select “USB/iPod.”Inserting USB/iPod Device
Gently insert the USB/iPod device into the
USB Port. If you insert a USB/iPod device
with the ignition ON, the unit will switch to
USB/iPod mode and begin to play when you
insert the device. The display will show the
track number and index time in minutes and
seconds. Play will begin at the start of track
one.
Browse
Press the “Browse” button on the touch-
screen to select Artist, Albums, Genres,
Songs, Playlists or Folders from the USB/
iPod device. Once the desired selection is
made you can chose from the available media
by pressing the button on the touchscreen.
Press the “Exit” button on the touchscreen if
you wish to cancel the browse function.
AUX Mode
AUX Mode is entered by inserting a AUX
device using a stereo cable with a 3.5 mm
audio jack into the AUX port, or by pushing
the MEDIA button located on the faceplate.
Once in Media Mode, press the “Source”
button on the touchscreen and select “AUX.”Inserting Auxiliary Device
Gently insert the Auxiliary device cable into
the AUX Port. If you insert a Auxiliary device
with the ignition ON, the unit will switch to
AUX mode and begin to play when you insert
the device cable.
Controlling The Auxiliary Device
The control of the Auxiliary device (e.g., se-
lecting playlists, play, fast forward, etc.) can-
not be provided by the radio; use the device
controls instead. Adjust the volume with the
VOLUME/MUTE rotary knob, or with the vol-
ume of the attached device.
The vehicle radio unit is acting as the ampli-
fier for audio output from the Auxiliary de-
vice. Therefore if the volume control on the
Auxiliary device is set too low, there will be
insufficient audio signal for the radio unit to
play the music on the device.
Track Selection
Seek Up/Seek Down
Press and release the “Right Arrow”but-
ton on the touchscreen for the next selection.
Press and release the “Left Arrow”
button
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TIPS CONTROLS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
The steering wheel audio controls are located
on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
Reception Conditions
Reception conditions change constantly
while driving. Reception may be interfered
with by the presence of mountains, buildings
or bridges, especially when you are far away
from the broadcaster.The volume may be increased when receiving
traffic alerts and news.
Care And Maintenance
Observe the following precautions to ensure
the system is fully operational:
• The display lens should not come into con-
tact with pointed or rigid objects which
could damage its surface; use a soft, dry
anti-static cloth to clean and do not press.
• Never use alcohol, gas and derivatives to clean the display lens.
• Prevent any liquid from entering the sys- tem: this could damage it beyond repair.
Anti-Theft Protection
The system is equipped with an anti-theft
protection system based on the exchange of
information with the electronic control unit
(Body Computer) on the vehicle.
This guarantees maximum safety and pre-
vents the secret code from being entered
after the power supply has been discon-
nected. If the check has a positive outcome, the
system will start to operate, whereas if the
comparison codes are not the same or if the
electronic control unit (Body Computer) is
replaced, the system will ask the user to enter
the secret code. See an authorized dealer for
further information.
IPOD/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Uconnect Media Hub
1 — USB Port
2 — AUX Jack
3 — USB Port
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There are many ways to play music from
MP3 players, or USB devices through your
vehicle's sound system. Press your Media
button on the touchscreen to begin.
Audio Jack (AUX)
• The AUX allows a device to be plugged intothe 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.
• Pressing the “AUX” button on the touch- screen will change the mode to auxiliary
device if the audio jack is connected, allow-
ing the music from your device to be heard
through the vehicle's speakers. To activate
the AUX, plug in the audio jack.
• The functions of the device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may
be controlled using the radio or device.
USB Port
• Connect your compatible device using aUSB 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 compatible USB de- vice 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 battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific de-
vice).
• To route the USB cable out of the center console, use the access cut out. NOTE:
When connecting your 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 ap-
proximately five minutes for every
1,000 songs loaded on the device. Also dur-
ing the reading process, the Shuffle and
Browse functions will be disabled. This pro-
cess is needed to ensure the full use of your
features and only happens the first time it is
connected. After the first time, the reading
process of your device will take considerably
less time unless changes are made or new
songs are added to the playlist.
Bluetooth Streaming Audio
If using a Bluetooth equipped device you 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 pressing
the Bluetooth button on the touchscreen
while in Media mode.
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Helpful Tips And Common
Questions To Improve Bluetooth
Performance With Your Uconnect
System
Mobile Phone won’t reconnect to system after
pairing:
• Set mobile phone to auto-connect ortrusted device in mobile phone Bluetooth
settings (Blackberry devices).
• Perform a factory reset on your mobile phone. Refer to your mobile phone manu-
facturer or cellular provider for instruc-
tions.
• Many mobile phones do not automatically reconnect after being restarted (hard re-
boot). Your mobile phone can still be con-
nected manually. Close all applications
that may be operating (refer to mobile
phone manufacturer’s instructions), and
follow “Pairing (Wirelessly Connecting)
Your Mobile Phone To The Uconnect
System”. Mobile Phone won’t pair to system:
• Perform a hard reset in the mobile phone by
removing the battery (if removable — see
your mobile phone’s owner manual).
• Delete pairing history in mobile phone and Uconnect system; usually found in phone’s
Bluetooth connection settings.
• Verify you are selecting “Uconnect” in the discovered Bluetooth devices on your mo-
bile phone.
• If your vehicle system generates a pin code the default is 0000.
Mobile Phonebook didn’t download:
• Check “Do not ask again,” then accept the “phonebook download” request on your
mobile phone.
• Up to 5,000 contact names with four num- bers per contact will transfer to the
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV system phonebook.
Can’t make a conference call:
• CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) car- riers do not support conference calling.
Refer to your mobile phone user’s manual
for further information. Making calls while connected to AUX:
• Plugging in your mobile phone to AUX while
connected to Bluetooth will disable Hands-
Free Calling. Do not make calls while your
mobile phone is plugged into the AUX jack.
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICK TIPS
Introducing Uconnect
Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with
these helpful quick tips. It provides the key
Voice Commands and tips you need to know
to control your Uconnect system.
If you see the NAV icon on the bottom bar, or
in the Apps menus, of your touchscreen, you
have the Uconnect 4C NAV system. If not,
you have a Uconnect 4C system.
Get Started
1. U.S. residents can visit
UconnectPhone.com to check device and
feature compatibility and to find device
pairing instructions.
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Media
Uconnect offers connections via USB,
Bluetooth and auxiliary ports (If Equipped).
Voice operation is only available for con-
nected USB and iPod devices. (Remote CD
player optional and not available on all ve-
hicles.)
Push the VR button
. After the beep, say
one of the following commands and follow
the prompts to switch your media source or
choose an artist.
• Change source to Bluetooth
• Change source to iPod
• Change source to USB
• Play artist Beethoven; Play albumGreatest
Hits; Play song Moonlight Sonata; Play
genre Classical
TIP: Press the Browse button on the touch-
screen to see all of the music on your iPod or
USB device. Your Voice Command must
match exactly how the artist, album, song
and genre information is displayed.
Phone
Making and answering hands-free phone
calls is easy with Uconnect. When the Phone-
book button is illuminated on your touch-
screen, your system is ready.
U.S. residents can visit UconnectPhone.com
to check device and feature compatibility and
to find device pairing instructions.
Push the Phone button
. After the beep,
say one of the following commands…
• Call John Smith
• Dial 123-456-7890 and follow the system
prompts
• Redial (call previous outgoing phone num-
ber)
• Call back (call previous incoming phone
number)Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display Media
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Media
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Phone (Uconnect)..............332
Pickup Box ..............57, 59, 63
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .261
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......203
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................55, 56
Sunroof ..................49
Power Steering Fluid ............282
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .....101
Pretensioners Seat Belts ................102
Radial Ply Tires ...............266
Radio Presets ........293, 296, 301, 310
Radio 3.0 ...................292
Radio Frequency General Information ......16, 18, 21
Radio Operation ...............300
Radio Screens ................306
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........300
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ........62
Rear ParkSense System ..........179
Rear Seat, Folding ..............22
Recreational Towing .............196 Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N)
...............198
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...............199
Release, Hood .................50
Reminder, Lights On .............32
Reminder, Seat Belt .............94
Remote Keyless Entry ............15
Panic Alarm ................15
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ........18
Replacement Bulbs .............202
Replacement Tires .............267
Reporting Safety Defects ..........354
Resetting Perform Service Indicator . . .239
Restraint, Head ................27
Restraints, Child ...............115
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .......134
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ......136
Safety Defects, Reporting .........354
Safety, Exhaust Gas .............134
Safety
Information, Tire ..........257
Safety Tips ..................134
Schedule, Maintenance .......230, 234
SD Card Port .................325 Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage .................98
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .102
Energy Management Feature .....102
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ......97
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .....98
Pregnant Women ............101
Seat Belt Extender ...........101
Seat Belt Pretensioner ........102
Seat Belt Reminder ............94
Seat Belt Reminder ..............94
Seat Belts ................94, 134
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........98
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................98
Child Restraint .............115
Extender .................101
Front Seat ..............94, 97
Inspection ................134
Operating Instructions .........97
Pregnant Women ............101
Pretensioners ..............102
Reminder .................76
Untwisting Procedure ..........98
Seats ......................22
Adjustment ................22
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