climate control Ram 1500 2020 Owner's Manual

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Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .................................. 52
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ..................................... 54
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................................................... 54
Front Head Restraints ................................................... 54
Rear Head Restraints .................................................... 55
 STEERING WHEEL ............................................................ 56
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............................. 56
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ..................... 57
 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED ...... 58
 MIRRORS ............................................................................ 59
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ................. 59
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped ............ 60
Outside Mirrors ............................................................ 61
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped......................................................................... 61
Power Mirrors — If Equipped .................................... 61
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped .......................................... 62
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ..................... 64
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ................................... 65
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .............. 65
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ................ 65
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS ............................................................ 66
Headlight Switch ........................................................... 66
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If Equipped ..... 67
Multifunction Lever .....................................................68
High/Low Beam Switch ...............................................68
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped ........................................................................68
Flash-To-Pass..................................................................69
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped........................70
Parking Lights And Panel Lights ................................70
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)........................................70
Headlight Delay .............................................................70
Lights-On Reminder......................................................71
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .................................71
Turn Signals ...................................................................71
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............................71
Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped ............72
Battery Saver...................................................................73
 INTERIOR LIGHTS ............................................................73
Courtesy Lights ..............................................................73
Illuminated Entry ..........................................................75
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......................75
Windshield Wipers........................................................75
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........................77
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................................................78
Manual Climate Control Overview ............................78
Automatic Climate Control Overview .......................82
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Climate Control Functions ........................................... 90
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped......................................................................... 91
Operating Tips .............................................................. 92
 WINDOWS .......................................................................... 94
Power Windows ........................................................... 94
Wind Buffeting .............................................................. 97
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 98
Single Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............... 98
Dual Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............... 101
 HOOD ................................................................................ 105
To Open The Hood ..................................................... 105
To Close The Hood...................................................... 106
 TAILGATE ......................................................................... 106
Opening ........................................................................ 106
Closing .......................................................................... 107
Multifunction Tailgate — If Equipped ..................... 107
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED............... 109
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® ........ 110
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ................. 113
Using HomeLink® ...................................................... 114
Security ......................................................................... 114
Troubleshooting Tips .................................................. 115
General Information .................................................... 115 
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...............................................116
Storage ...........................................................................116
Cupholders ..................................................................126
Electrical Power Outlets..............................................128
Power Inverter — If Equipped ................................. 131
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped ...................134
Overhead Sunglass Storage........................................135
 PICKUP BOX .....................................................................135
 RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED ............................................136
RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins............... 137
RamBox Safety Warning .............................................139
Bed Divider — If Equipped........................................140
Bed Rail Tie-Down System .........................................144
 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS .......................................................146
Camper Applications ..................................................146
 EASY-OFF TAILGATE ....................................................147
Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote
Keyless Entry ................................................................147
Removing The Tailgate ...............................................148
Locking Tailgate........................................................... 150
 TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED ....... 150
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal.............................150
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation ........................ 155
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ............................160
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FLUID CAPACITIES ........................................................ 553
 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ......................................... 554
Engine............................................................................ 554
Chassis........................................................................... 556
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ................................................... 557
 DRAG & DROP MENU BAR .......................................... 557
 CYBERSECURITY ............................................................ 558
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ................................................. 559
Uconnect 3 Settings ..................................................... 559
Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV Settings ............................ 576
Uconnect 4C NAV With 12-inch Display
Settings .......................................................................... 600
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED ......................................................................... 622
Radio Operation .......................................................... 622
Media Mode ................................................................. 622
 IPOD®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ........ 623
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .......... 626
Regulatory And Safety Information ......................... 627 
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ...628
Introducing Uconnect .................................................628
Get Started .................................................................... 629
Basic Voice Commands...............................................629
Radio..............................................................................631
Media ............................................................................. 632
Phone ............................................................................. 634
Voice Text Reply ..........................................................636
Climate ..........................................................................638
Navigation .................................................................... 639
SiriusXM Guardian™ (4C/4C NAV) — If
Equipped .......................................................................641
Register (4C/4C NAV)................................................642
Mobile App (4C/4C NAV) .........................................642
SiriusXM® Travel Link (4C NAV) ............................643
Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped ................................. 645
Using Do Not Disturb ................................................646
Android Auto™ — If Equipped ...............................647
Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped ...............................648
General Information ....................................................650
Additional Information...............................................651
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Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped
with heaters located in the seat cushions and seat backs.
Front Heated Seats
The heated seats control buttons are located on the center
instrument panel below the touchscreen, and are also located
within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.• Push the heated seat button once to turn the HI setting
on.
• Push the heated seat button a second time to turn the MED setting on.
• Push the heated seat button a third time to turn the LO setting on.
• Push the heated seat button a fourth time to turn the heating elements off.
NOTE:
• The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
• The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator changes it.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s
seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical condition must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low tempera -
tures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insu -
lates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat
that has been overheated could cause serious burns due
to the increased surface temperature of the seat.2
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The front ventilated seats control buttons are located on the
center instrument panel below the touchscreen, and are also
located within the climate or controls screen of the touch-
screen.
• Press the ventilated seat button once to choose HI.
• Press the ventilated seat button a second time to choose MED.
• Press the ventilated seat button a third time to choose LO.
• Press the ventilated seat button a fourth time to turn the ventilation off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to
operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the venti -
lated seats can be programmed to come on during a remote
start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information. Rear Ventilated Seats
On some models, the two outboard rear seats are equipped
with ventilated seats. The rear ventilated seat control
switches are located on the rear of the center console.
Rear Ventilated Seat Switches
There are two ventilated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. The fans
operate at three speeds: HI, MED, and LO.
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To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward. To
tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or
downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward
as desired. To lock the steering column into position, push
the lever upward until fully engaged.
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps
warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering wheel
has only one temperature setting. Once the heated steering
wheel has been turned on, it will stay on until the operator
turns it off. The heated steering wheel may not turn on when
it is already warm.The heated steering wheel control button is located on the
center instrument panel below the touchscreen, and are also
located within the climate or controls screen of the touch
-
screen.
• Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn the heating element on.
• Press the heated steering wheel button a second time to turn the heating element off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to
operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated
steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a
remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving
with the steering column unlocked, could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.
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A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror and
can be adjusted separately.Blindspot Mirror
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature will be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped).
Refer to “Climate Controls” in this chapter for further infor -
mation.
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse provides automatic outside
mirror positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the
ground rearward of the front doors. The outside mirrors will
move slightly downward from the present position when the
vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. The outside mirrors will
then return to the original position when the vehicle is
shifted out of the REVERSE position. Each stored memory
setting will have an associated Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse
position.
NOTE:
The Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse feature is not turned on
when delivered from the factory.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor. To
use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
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Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past the
intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate
the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the
intermittent settings for high-speed wiper operation.
Intermittent Wiper System
The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use
when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a
variable pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum
delay between cycles, rotate the control knob upward to the
first detent.
The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it
enters the low continual speed position. The delay can be
regulated from a maximum of about 18 seconds between
cycles, to a cycle every one second. The delay intervals will
double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph
(16 km/h) or less.
Windshield Washers
To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob,
located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward and
hold. Washer fluid will be sprayed and the wiper will
operate for two to three cycles after the washer knob is
released.If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay range, the
wiper will operate for several seconds after the washer knob
is released. It will then resume the intermittent interval
previously selected. If the washer knob is pushed while in
the off position, the wiper will turn on and cycle approxi
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mately three times after the wash knob is released.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in
cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most washer fluid containers.
Mist Feature
When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a
passing vehicle is needed, push the washer knob, located on
the end of the multifunction lever, inward briefly and
release. The wipers will cycle one time and automatically
shut off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could
lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield
during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the
defroster before and during windshield washer use.
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wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than
3 mph (5 km/h), or the gear selector is moved out of the
NEUTRAL position.
• Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped with
Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are not oper -
ational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once
the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition
switch in the RUN position, Rain Sensing wiper operation
can resume, if it has been selected, and no other inhibit
conditions (mentioned previously) exist.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
touchscreen (if equipped), on the sides of the touchscreen or
on the instrument panel below the radio.
Manual Climate Control Overview
Manual Climate Controls
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Automatic Climate Control Overview
Uconnect 4/4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Automatic Temperature Controls
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