radio Ram 2500 2015 Owner's Guide

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 the
UPand DOWN button 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.
Setting Names Setting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
1 Language Select LanguageEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian,
German, Dutch
2 Units UnitsU.S.; Metric
3 ParkSense ParkSense
•Notification — Sound Only;
Sound & Display
• Front Volume — Low; Me-
dium; High
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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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•Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® phone system (if equipped),
DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. Press the “En-
gine Off Power Delay” button on the touchscreen and
choose from “0 sec,” “45 sec,” “5 min” or “10 min” to
select your desired time interval. Then press the back
arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
• Auto Entry/Exit — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, it automatically lowers the
vehicle ride height position when shifted into park. Press
the “Auto Entry/Exit” button on the touchscreen and
choose from “On” or “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done
button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the “Suspension” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
•Sound Horn With Lower
When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will
occur when the RKE transmitter REMOTE LOWER but-
ton is pressed. To make your selection, press the “Horn
w/lower” button on the touchscreen, select “On” or
“Off” followed by pressing the back arrow/Done button
on the touchscreen.
• Flash Lights With Lower
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the RKE transmitter REMOTE
LOWER button is pressed twice. To make your selection,
press the “Light w/Lower” button on the touchscreen,
select “On” or “Off” followed by pressing the back
arrow/Done button on the touchscreen.
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by pressing the “ON” button on the touchscreen and
completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free
from large metal or metallic objects). The compass will
now function normally.
Phone/Bluetooth®
After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
•Paired Devices
This feature shows which phones are paired to the
Phone/Bluetooth® system. For further information, refer
to your Uconnect® Supplement Manual.
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available: •
Channel Skip
SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of
channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to
exclude undesirable channels while scanning. To make
your selection, press the “Channel Skip” button on the
touchscreen, select the channels you would like to skip
followed by pressing the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen.
• Subscription Information
New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free
limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio
with your radio. Following the expiration of the free
services, it will be necessary to access the information on
the Subscription Information screen to re-subscribe.
Press the “Subscription Info” button on the touchscreen
to access the Subscription Information screen.
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Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To
reactivate your service, either call the number listed on
the screen or visit the provider online.
NOTE:SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription
and is available for U.S. residents only.
Restore Settings
After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
• Restore Settings
When this feature is selected it will reset the Display,
Clock, Audio, and Radio Settings to their default settings.
To restore the settings to their default setting, press the
“Restore Settings” button and select from “Yes” or “No.”
If “Yes” is selected a pop-up will appear asking Are you
sure you want to reset your settings to default?” select “Yes” to restore, or “Cancel” to exit. Press back arrow/
Done button to return to the previous menu.
Clear Personal Data
After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button
on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail-
able:
•
Clear Personal Data
When this feature is selected it will remove all personal
data including Bluetooth® devices and presets. To re-
move all personal information, press the “Clear Personal
Data” button and select from “Yes” or “No.” If “Yes” is
selected a pop-up will appear asking Are you sure you
want to clear all personal data?” select “Yes” to Clear, or
“Cancel” to exit. Press the back arrow/Done button on
the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
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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 one of the auto display
settings. To change Mode status, select from “Day,”
“Night” or “Auto” until a check-mark appears next to the
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Then press
the arrow back button on the touchscreen.
NOTE: When Day or Night is selected for the Display
Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause
the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control
even though the headlights are on.
• Display Brightness With Headlights ON
When in this display, you may select the brightness with
the headlights on. Adjust the brightness with the “+” and
“–” setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the
touchscreen. Then press the arrow back button on the
touchscreen.
NOTE:
To make changes to the Display Brightness with
Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and
the interior dimmer switch must not be in the partyor
parade positions.
• Display Brightness With Headlights OFF
When in this display, you may select the brightness with
the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the “+” and
“–”setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any
point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the
touchscreen. Then press the arrow back button on the
touchscreen.
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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 Response
Length settings. To change the Voice Response Length, select
from the “Brief” or “Detailed” buttons on the touchscreen
until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Press the back arrow 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, select from the “Always,” “With Help” or
“Never” buttons on the touchscreen until a check-mark
appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen
to return to the previous menu.
Clock
After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available:
• Sync Time With GPS — If Equipped
This feature will allow you to automatically have the
radio set the time. To change the Sync Time setting, press
the “Sync with GPS Time” button on the touchscreen to
turn the feature on or off. Press the back arrow button on
the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
• Set Time Hours
This feature will allow you to adjust the hours. The “Sync
with GPS Time” button on the touchscreen must not be
selected. To make your selection, press the “+” or “–”
buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the hours up or
down. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu or press the” X” button on
the touchscreen to close out of the settings screen.
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•ParkView® Backup Camera
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear
Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen
image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever
the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be
displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a
caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the
top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will
disappear. The ParkView® camera is located on the rear
of the vehicle above the rear License plate. To make your
selection, press the “ParkView® Backup Camera” button
on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to
the setting, indicating that the setting had been selected.
Press the back arrow 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 (Dynamic) Guidelines which deflect with steering
wheel angle over the ParkView Back up Camera display
whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image
will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along
with a caution note to “check 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” and select from on or
off. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu.
•
ParkView® Backup Camera Delay
When this feature is enabled, it will allow the ParkView
Backup Camera display to remain on while in drive for
up to 10 seconds, or 8 mph. To make your selection, press
the “ParkView® Backup Camera Delay” button on the
touchscreen to select from on or off. Press the back arrow
button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu.
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•Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® phone system (if equipped),
DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. To change the
Engine Off Power Delay status press the “+” or “–”
buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the time delay up or
down. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu.
• Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection press
the “+” or “–” buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the
seconds up or down. Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menuAir Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the “Suspension” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available.
• Sound Horn With Lower
When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will
occur when the RKE transmitter REMOTE LOWER but-
ton is pressed. Press the box next to your selection and a
check-mark appears next to the feature showing the
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deactivated.
• Flash Lights With Lower
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the RKE transmitter REMOTE
LOWER button is pressed twice. This feature may be
selected with or without the Sound Horn on Lower
feature selected. Press the box next to your selection and
a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the
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Phone/Bluetooth®
After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth®” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
•Paired Phones
This feature shows which phones are paired to the
Phone/Bluetooth® system. For further information, refer
to the Uconnect® Supplement Manual.
• Paired Audio Sources
This feature shows which audio devices are paired to the
Phone/Bluetooth® system. For further information, refer
to the Uconnect® Supplement Manual.
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available: •
Channel Skip
SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of
channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to
exclude undesirable channels while scanning. To make
your selection, press the “Channel Skip” button on the
touchscreen, select the channels you would like to skip
followed by pressing the back arrow button on the
touchscreen.
• Subscription Information
New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free
limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio
with your radio. Following the expiration of the free
services, it will be necessary to access the information on
the Subscription Information screen to re-subscribe.
Press the “Subscription Info” button on the touchscreen
to access the Subscription Information screen.
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