audio Ram 3500 2011 Owner's Guide

Using This Feature
By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to
USB port:
•The device audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
•The audio device can be controlled using the radio
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPodcontents.
•The audio device battery charges when plugged into
the UCI connector (if supported by the specific audio
device)
Controlling The iPodor External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons
To get into the UCI (iPodor external USB device) mode
and access a connected audio device, either press the
“AUX” button on the radio faceplate or press VR buttonand sayUSBorSwitch to USB. Once in the UCI mode,
audio tracks (if available from audio device) start playing
over the vehicle’s audio system.
Play Mode
When switched to UCI mode, the iPodor external USB
device automatically starts Play mode. In Play mode, the
following buttons on the radio faceplate may be used to
control the iPodor external USB device and display
data:
•Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or
previous track.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while
playing a track, skips to the next track or press VR
button and sayNext Track.
•Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one
click, will jump to the previous track in the list or
press VR button and sayPrevious Track
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•Jump backward in the current track by pressing and
holding the < button long enough will jump to the beginning of
the current track.
•Jump forward in the current track by pressing and
holding theFF>> button.
•A single press backward <> will
jump backward or forward respectively, for five
seconds.
•Use the <> buttons to jump to the
previous or next track. Pressing theSEEK>> button
during play mode will jump to the next track in the
list, or can press VR button and sayNext or Previous
Track.
•While a track is playing, press theINFObutton to see
the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
for that track. Pressing theINFObutton again jumpsto the next screen of data for that track. Once all
screens have been viewed, the lastINFObutton press
will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
•Pressing theREPEATbutton will change the audio
device mode to repeat the current playing track or
press the VR button and sayRepeat ONorRepeat
Off.
•Press theSCANbutton to use UCI device scan mode,
which will play the first 10 seconds of each track in the
current list and then forward to the next song. To stop
SCAN mode and start playing the desired track, when
it is playing the track, press theSCANbutton again.
During Scan mode, pressing the < >> buttons will select the previous and next tracks.
•RNDbutton (available on sales code RES radio only):
Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPodor external USB
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device, or press VR button and sayShuffle ONor
Shuffle Off.IftheRNDicon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.
•TUNEcontrol knob: TheTUNEcontrol knob functions
in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the or
external USB device.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock-
wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying
the track detail on the radio display. Once the track
to be played is highlighted on the radio display,
press theTUNEcontrol knob to select and start
playing the track. Turning theTUNEcontrol knobfast will scroll through the list faster. During fast
scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on
the radio display may be noticeable.
•During all List modes, the iPoddisplays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the
bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backwards
(counter-clockwise) to get to the track faster.
•In List mode, the radioPRESETbuttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPodor
external USB device.
•Preset 1 – Playlists
•Preset 2 – Artists
•Preset 3 – Albums
•Preset 4 – Genres
•Preset 5 – Audiobooks
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•Preset 6 – Podcasts
•Pressing a PRESET button will display the current
list on the top line and the first item in that list on
the second line.
•To Exit List mode without selecting a track, press the
samePRESETbutton again to go back toPlay
mode.
•LISTbutton: TheLISTbutton will display the top
level menu of the iPodor external USB device. Turn
theTUNEcontrol knob to list the top-menu item to be
selected and press theTUNEcontrol knob. This will
display the next sub-menu list item on the audio
device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all iPodor external USB device
sub-menu levels are available on this system.
•MUSIC TYPEbutton: TheMUSIC TYPEbutton is
another shortcut button to the genre listing on your
audio device.
CAUTION!
•Leaving the iPodor external USB device (or any
supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in
extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or
damage the device. Follow the device manufactur-
er ’s guidelines.
•Placing items on the iPodor external USB device,
or connections to the iPodor external USB device
in the vehicle, can cause damage to the device
and/or to the connectors.
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WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPodor external USB
device while driving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in an accident.
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the
Uconnect™ phone system.
Controlling BTSA using Radio Buttons
To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX” button on
the radio or press VR button and say “Bluetooth Stream-
ing Audio”.
Play Mode
When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can
start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but
some devices require the music to be initiated on the
device first, then it will get streamed to Uconnect™phone system. Seven devices can be paired to Uconnect™
phone system, but just one can be selected and played.
Selecting different Audio Device
1. Press PHONE button to begin.
2. After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup, thenSelect Audio Devices.
3. Say name of the audio device or ask Uconnect™
phone system to list audio devices.
Next Track
Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the
radio and say “Next Track” to jump to the next track
music on your cellular phone.
Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the
previous track music on your cellular phone.
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Browse
Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the
current song that is playing will display info.
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF
EQUIPPED
The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ is
available with:
•Battery-powered two-channel remote control
•Two remote headphones
•Integrated remote storage in screen location
•Three different medias can be played simultaneously
(Cabin speakers and Headphone Channels 1 and 2)
•Easy menu-driven functions on touch-screen radios
•Video and audio input jacks available in rear seating
area
•Nine different medias to choose from in each screen
(AM, FM, Sirius Radio, DVD1, DVD2, Hard Disc Drive
(HDD), AUX in radio, AUX1, AUX2)
The LCD screen is located in the overhead compartment
console.
Overhead Video Screen
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NOTE:Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of
Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further
details.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
VES™ Remote Control Location
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch
will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom of the
switch will decrease the volume.
The button located in the center of the right hand control
will switch modes to Radio, CD or other valid audio
source.
The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next
listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will SEEK down for the next listenable station.The button located in the center of the left hand control
will tune to the next pre-set station that you have
programmed in the radio pre-set pushbuttons.
CD Player
Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once
will go to the beginning of the current track or to the
beginning of the previous track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the
second track, three times, it will play the third, etc.
The button in the center of the left hand switch changes
CDs on the 6–Disc in-dash CD changer radio. This button
does not function for all other radios.
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Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
M6 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet #1 (Ci-
gar Lighter)/Rain
Snsr
M7 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet #2
M8 20 Amp
YellowFront Heated Seat &
Steering Wheel
M9 20 Amp
YellowRear Heated Seats
M10 20 Amp
YellowHands Free Module/
Vanity Lamp/
Universal Garage
Door Opener Module
M11 10 Amp
RedClimate Control Sys-
tem
M12 30 Amp
GreenRadio/AmplifierCavity Cartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
M13 20 Amp
YellowMain #2 Instrument
Cluster/Wireless Con-
trol Module/ITM/
Siren/Multifunction
Switch (Steering Col-
umn Module)
M14 20 Amp
YellowBack Up Camera (Do-
mestic Only)
M15 20 Amp
YellowPower Seat
Module(s)/Audio
Telematics/Daytime
Running Lights
Relay/Instrument
Cluster/Transfer Case
Module
M16 10 Amp
RedAirbag Module
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555

Speedometer........................... 207
Starting.............................25,305
Automatic Transmission................. 305
Engine Fails to Start.................... 306
Remote.............................. 25
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines)............ 305
Steering
Power...........................385,386
Wheel, Heated........................ 132
Wheel, Tilt........................... 131
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 283
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 283
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 171
Storage, Vehicle......................296,558
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 558
Sun Roof.............................. 157
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 418
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 400
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 525System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer............................ 206
Tailgate............................... 193
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 290
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 206
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............73,76
Tilt Steering Column..................... 131
Tip Start.............................. 305
Tire and Loading Information Placard......407,418
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 405
Tire Markings.......................... 401
Tire Safety Information.................... 401
Tires ............................86,411,598
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 416
Air Pressure.......................... 411
Chains.............................. 418
Dual............................423,498
General Information.................... 411
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