Ram 3500 2018 User Guide

To enable incoming text messaging:
iPhone
1. Press the settings button on the mobilephone.
2. Select Bluetooth.
• Ensure Bluetooth is enabled, and themobile phone is paired to the Uconnect
system.
3. Select
located under DEVICES next to
Uconnect. 4. Turn “Show Notifications” to on.
Android Devices
1. Push the Menu button on the mobile
phone.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Connections.
4. Turn “Show Notifications” to on.
• A pop up will appear asking you toaccept a request for permission to con- nect to your messages. Select “Don’t
ask again” and press OK.
NOTE:
All incoming text messages received during
the current ignition cycle will be deleted from
the Uconnect system when the ignition is
turned to the OFF position.
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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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2. Reduce background noise. Wind and pas-senger conversations are examples of
noise that may impact recognition.
3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and vol- ume while facing straight ahead. The mi-
crophone is positioned on the headliner
and aimed at the driver.
4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone
button, wait until afterthe beep, then say
your Voice Command.
5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or
Phone button and saying a Voice Com-
mand from current category.
All you need to control your Uconnect system
with your voice are the buttons on your steer-
ing wheel.
Basic Voice Commands
The basic Voice Commands below can be
given at any point while using your Uconnect
system.
Push the VR button
. After the beep,
say…
• Cancel to stop a current voice session •
Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Com-
mands
• Repeat to listen to the system prompts
again
Notice the visual cues that inform you of your
voice recognition system’s status. Cues ap-
pear on the top of the touchscreen.
Uconnect VR And Phone Buttons
1 — Push To Begin Radio Or Media
Functions
2 — Push To Initiate, Answer, End A
Phone Call, Or Send/Receive A Text
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Radio
Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or
SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations you would
like to hear. (Subscription or included
SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.)
Push the VR button
. After the beep,
say:
• Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM
• Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1 TIP:
At any time, if you are not sure of what to
say or want to learn a Voice Command, push
the VR button
and say “Help.”The
system will provide you with a list of com-
mands.
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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-
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TIP:When providing a Voice Command, push
the Phone button
and say “Call,”then
pronounce the name exactlyas it appears in
your phone book. When a contact has mul-
tiple phone numbers, you can say “CallJohn
Smith work.”
Climate (4C/4C NAV)
Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle tempera-
tures hands-free and keep everyone comfort-
able while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle
is equipped with climate control.)
Push the VR button
. After the beep, say
one of the following commands:
• Set driver temperature to 70degrees
• Set passenger temperature to 70degrees TIP:
Voice Command for Climate may only be
used to adjust the interior temperature of
your vehicle. Voice Command will not work to
adjust the heated seats or steering wheel if
equipped.
Navigation (4C NAV)
The Uconnect navigation feature helps you
save time and become more productive when
you know exactly how to get to where you
want to go. (Navigation is optional on the
Uconnect 4C system.)
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1. To enter a destination, push the VR button
. After the beep, say:
• For the 4C Uconnect System, say: “En-
ter state.”
• For the 4C NAV Uconnect System, say: “Find address 800 Chrysler Drive Au-
burn Hills, Michigan.”
2. Then follow the system prompts.
TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR but-
ton
. After the beep, say: “Find nearest
coffee shop.”
SiriusXM Guardian (4C NAV) — If
Equipped
CAUTION!
Some SiriusXM Guardian services, includ-
ing SOS Call and Roadside Assistance Call
will NOT work without an operable LTE
(voice/data) or 3G or 4G (data) network
connection compatible with your device.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be transmitting data as
authorized by the subscriber.
An included trial and/or subscription is re-
quired to take advantage of the SiriusXM
Guardian services in the next section of this
guide. To register with SiriusXM Guardian,
press the Apps button on the Uconnect
4C/4C NAV touchscreen to get started. NOTE:
SiriusXM Guardian is available only on
equipped vehicles purchased within the con-
tinental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and
Canada. Services can only be used where
coverage is available; see coverage map for
details.
SOS Call
Theft Alarm Notification
Remote Door Lock/Unlock
Send & Go
Vehicle Finder
Stolen Vehicle Assistance
Remote Vehicle Start**
Remote Horn & Lights
Roadside Assistance Call
Vehicle Health Reports**
Vehicle Health Alert**
Performance Pages Plus**
**If vehicle is equipped.
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Register (4C NAV)
To unlock the full potential of SiriusXM
Guardian in your vehicle, you must activate
your SiriusXM Guardian services.
1. Press the Apps icon on the bottom of yourin-vehicle touchscreen.
2. Select the Activate Services icon from your list of apps.
3. Select “Customer Care” to speak with a SiriusXM Guardian Customer Care agent
who will activate services in your vehicle,
or select “Enter Email” to activate on the
web.
• U.S. residents visit: www.siriusxm.com/guardian.
• Canadian residents visit: www.siriusxm.com/guardian/ca.
Vehicle Health Report/Alert (4C
NAV)
Your vehicle will send you a monthly email
report, which summarizes the performance of
your vehicle’s key systems so you can stay on
top of your vehicle’s maintenance needs if you are registered for SiriusXM Guardian.
Your vehicle will also send you Vehicle Health
Alerts when it detects issues with its key
systems that need your attention. For further
information, refer to your owner’s manual.
Mobile App (4C NAV)
You’re only a few steps away from using
remote commands.
To use the Uconnect App:
• Download the Uconnect App to your mobile
device.
• Press the Info button on the navigation bar at the bottom of the app for Vehicle Info.
• Press the Remote button on the navigation bar at the bottom of the app to Lock/
Unlock, Remote Start, and activate your
horn and lights remotely.
• Press the Location button on the navigation bar at the bottom of the app to bring up a
map to locate your vehicle or send a loca-
tion to your vehicle’s navigation system.
• Press the Settings button in the upper left corner of the app to bring up app settings
and access the Assist Call Centers.
NOTE:
For further information please visit
DriveUconnect.com (U.S. Residents) or
DriveUconnect.ca (Canadian Residents).
SiriusXM Travel Link (4C NAV)
Need to find a gas station, view local movie
listings, check a sports score or the5-day
weather forecast? SiriusXM Travel Link is a
Mobile App
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suite of services that brings a wealth of infor-
mation right to your Uconnect 4C NAV sys-
tem. (Not available for 4C system.)
Push the VR button
. After the beep, say
one of the following commands:
• Show fuel prices
• Show 5 - day weather forecast
• Show extended weather
TIP: Traffic alerts are not accessible with
Voice Command.
Apple CarPlay — If Equipped
Apple CarPlay allows you to use your voice to
interact with Siri through your vehicle’s voice
recognition system, and use your smart-
phone’s data plan to project your iPhone and
a number of its apps onto your Uconnect
touchscreen. Connect your iPhone 5, or
higher, to one of the media USB ports, using
the factory-provided Lightning cable, and
press the new CarPlay icon that replaces your
“Phone” icon on the main menu bar to begin
Apple CarPlay. Press and hold the VR button
on the steering wheel, or press and hold the
“Home” button within Apple CarPlay, to ac-
tivate Siri, which recognizes natural voice
commands to use a list of your iPhone’s
features:
• Phone
• Music
• Messages • Maps
• Additional Apps
Refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual
Supplement for further information.
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Android Auto — If Equipped
Android Auto allows you to use your voice to
interact with Android’s best-in-class speech
technology through your vehicle’s voice rec-
ognition system, and use your smartphone’s
data plan to project your Android powered
smartphone and a number of its apps onto
your Uconnect touchscreen. Connect your
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), or higher, to one of
the media USB ports, using the factory-
provided USB cable, and press the new
Android Auto icon that replaces your
“Phone” icon on the main menu bar to begin
Android Auto. Push and hold the VR button
on the steering wheel, or press and hold the
“Microphone” icon within Android Auto, to
activate Android’s VR, which recognizes
natural voice commands, to use a list of your
smartphone’s features:
• Maps
• Music
• Phone• Text Messages
• Additional Apps
Refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual
Supplement for further information.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to
all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in
this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
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