AUX Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012 Owner's Manual
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NOTE:The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior
lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, they will
extinguish after 15 minutes.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets can provide
power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the
standard “cigar lighter” plug. The 12 Volt power outlets
have a cap attached to the outlet indicating “12V DC”,
together with either a key symbol or a battery symbol.
A key symbol indicates that the key must be in the ON 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 MOPARknob
and element must be used.
Rear Passenger Courtesy/Reading Light
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CAUTION!
•Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp)
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.
The auxiliary power outlets can be found in the following
locations:
•Lower left and lower right of the center stack.
•Inside the top storage tray.
•Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment
— if equipped.
Power Outlet — Floor Storage Bin
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Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —
If Equipped.......................... 223
▫Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped................ 223
▫Operating Instructions
(Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped....... 223
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)......... 224
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 224
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 227
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 229
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 232Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC)................... 232
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 233
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 239
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 241
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 243
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 243
▫Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped........................ 244
iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped..... 249
▫Connecting The iPodOr External USB
Device............................ 250
▫Using This Feature................... 250
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To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a
single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option
before writing to the disc.
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which
allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an
MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s
audio system to amplify the source and play through the
vehicle speakers.
Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to
auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected.NOTE:The AUX device must be turned on and the
device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is
not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX
audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is
OFF).
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO
(SALES CODE RES+RSC)
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of the radio faceplate.
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the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL
control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob
to save time change.
AM/FM Button
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton
Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND
button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display
window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this
station and press and release that button. If a button is
not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/
RND button, the station will continue to play but will not
be stored into pushbutton memory.
You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in thedisplay window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
pressing the pushbutton twice.
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
button number will display.Buttons1-6
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM
stations).
DISC/AUX Button
Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch
from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode.
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Press the INFO button once more to return toelapsed
timepriority mode.
Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or
more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds
to return toelapsed timedisplay.
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which
allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s
audio system to amplify the source and play through the
vehicle speakers.
Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil-
iary device if the AUX jack is connected.
NOTE:The AUX device must be turned on and the
device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audiois not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the
AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume
down.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
time of day will display for five seconds (when the
ignition is OFF).
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped
Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast-
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite
Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music,
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
NOTE:Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has
limited coverage in Alaska.
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iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:This section is for sales code RES and REQ/
REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™. For sales code
RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 touch-screen radio
iPod/USB/MP3 control feature, refer to the separate
RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 User’s Manual.
iPod/USB/MP3 control is available only if equipped as
an option with these radios.
This feature allows an iPodor external USB device to be
plugged into the USB port, located in the glove compart-
ment.
iPodcontrol supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod
and iPhonedevices. Some iPodsoftware versions may
not fully support the iPodcontrol features. Please visit
Apple’s website for software updates.NOTE:•If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate
Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User ’s Manual for
iPodor external USB device support capability.
•Connecting an iPodor consumer electronic audio
device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate,
plays media, but does not use the iPod/MP3 control
feature to control the connected device.
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•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 USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific
audio device)
Controlling The iPodOr External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons
To get into the iPod/USB/MP3 control mode and access
a connected audio device, either press the “AUX” button
on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say
USBorSwitch to USB. Once in the iPod/USB/MP3
control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio
device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
Play Mode
When switched to iPod/USB/MP3 control mode, the
iPodor external USB device automatically starts Playmode. 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 the
VR button and sayNext Track.
•Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one
click, will jump to the previous track in the list or
press the VR button and sayPrevious Track
•Jump backward in the current track by pressing and
holding the <
the current track.
•Jump forward in the current track by pressing and
holding theFF>> button.
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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 the VR button and say “Bluetooth
Streaming 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 the Uconnect™
phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the
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 the name of the audio device or ask the
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.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the
current song that is playing will display info.
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Oil, Engine.........................410,454
Capacity........................... 453
Change Interval...................... 411
Dipstick........................... 410
Disposal........................... 412
Filter ..........................412,454
Filter Disposal....................... 412
Identification Logo................... 411
Materials Added to................... 412
Pressure Gauge...................... 193
Recommendation..................... 411
Synthetic.......................... 412
Viscosity........................... 412
Onboard Diagnostic System..............406,407
Operating Precautions.................... 406
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 88
Overdrive............................. 292
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 292Overhead Console....................... 163
Overheating, Engine...................... 191
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 4,481
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 310
Passing Light........................... 154
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 158
Personal Settings........................ 218
Pets.................................. 78
Pets, Transporting........................ 78
Phone, Cellular.......................... 93
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™).............. 93
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 320
Power
Door Locks......................... 30
Mirrors ............................ 90
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).....165,170
Seats............................. 129
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