USB Ram 3500 2016 Owner's Manual

and USB Port (Charge Only) have a cap attached to the
outlet indicating “12V DC,” together with either a key
symbol, battery symbol, or USB symbol.
A key symbol indicates that the key must be in the
ON/RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to provide
power. The battery symbol indicates that the outlet is
connected to the battery, and can provide power at all
times.
NOTE:To ensure proper operation, a MOPAR knob and
element must be used. The auxiliary power outlets can be found in the following
locations:
CAUTION!
•
Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watts (13 Amps)
power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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•Lower left and lower right of the center stack when
equipped with a bench seat. •
Center console when equipped with bucket seats.
Power Outlets — Center Stack
1 — Power Outlet
2 — USB Port (Charge Only)
Power Outlet — Center Console
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•Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment
— if equipped. •
Rear of the center console storage compartment —
Quad Cab or Crew Cab.
USB Port (Charge Only) — Upper LidPower Outlet — Rear Center Console
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Power Outlet — Rear Center Console FusePower Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — F104 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Center Console Bin /
USB Port (Charge Only)
2 — F90–F91 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Rear Center Console
3 — F93 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
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Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armrest to
raise the cover. The upper storage area contains a USB
power outlet that can be used to power small electrical
devices, refer to “Electrical Power Outlets” for further
information.With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to
open the lower storage bin.
Upper Storage Compartment
Lower Storage Bin
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▫DID Selectable Menu Items ..............363
 CYBERSECURITY ...................... .376
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ..................378
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ................380
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ..............380
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0
Personal Settings ..................... .380
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
8.4A/8.4AN Personal Settings ............396
 UCONNECT RADIOS ...................415
 iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .416
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .417
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .417▫
CD Player — If Equipped ................418
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........418
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . .419
▫ Regulatory And Safety Information .........419
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................420
▫ Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .421
▫ Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If
Equipped .......................... .426
▫ Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .431
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............437
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......439
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .441
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software updates to improve the usability and perfor-
mance of your systems or to reduce the potential risk of
unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle sys-
tems.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your
vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent
version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is
installed.
WARNING!
•It is not possible to know or to predict all of the
possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are
breached. It may be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could be im-
paired or a loss of vehicle control could occur that
may result in an accident involving serious injury
or death.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card, or CD) into
your vehicle if it came from a trusted source. Media
of unknown origin could possibly contain mali-
cious software, and if installed in your vehicle, it
may increase the possibility for vehicle systems to
be breached.
• As always, if you experience unusual vehicle be-
havior, take your vehicle to your nearest authorized
dealer immediately.
NOTE:
• FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding
software updates.
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•To help further improve vehicle security and minimize
the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners
should:
• Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com/software-
update to learn about available Uconnect software
updates.
• Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g.
personal mobile phones, USBs, CDs).
Privacy of any wireless and wired communications can-
not be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept
information and private communications without your
consent. For further information, refer to “Privacy Prac-
tices – If Equipped with Uconnect 8.4 radio” in “All
About Uconnect Access” in your Owner ’s Manual Radio
Supplement and “Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on
the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on
the center of the instrument panel that allows you to
access and change the customer programmable features.
Many features can vary by vehicle.
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iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
Located inside the center console upper lid, this feature
allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into
the USB port.
iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod
and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may
not fully support the iPod control features. Please visit
Apple’s website for software updates.For further information, refer to the Uconnect Supple-
ment Manual or visit UconnectPhone.com.
Center Console USB/AUX SD Card Media Hub
1 — USB Port
2 — SD Card Slot
3 — Aux Jack
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TIP:At any time, if you are not sure of what to say or
want to learn a Voice Command, press the VR button
and say “Help.” The system will provide you with
a list of commands.
Media
Uconnect offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth and
auxiliary ports (If Equipped). Voice operation is only
available for connected USB and iPod devices. (Remote
CD player optional and not available on all vehicles.)
Uconnect 5.0 Radio
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Radio
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