Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2015 Owner's Manual

Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped
The center storage compartment is located between the
driver and passenger seats. The storage compartment
provides an armrest and contains both and upper and
lower storage area.
WARNING!
•This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the
armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle
operation, or a collision. Only use the center seat-
ing position when the armrest is fully upright.
• In a collision, the latch may open if the total weight
of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
These items could be thrown about endangering
occupants of the vehicle. Items stored should not
exceed a total of 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armrest to
raise the cover. The upper storage area contains a 12 Volt
power outlet that can be used to power small electrical
devices, refer to “Electrical Power Outlets” for further
information.
Center Storage Compartment
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With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to
open the lower storage bin.WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the
console compartment lid open may result in injury in
a collision.
Upper Storage CompartmentLower Storage Bin
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Seatback Storage
Located in the back of both the driver and passenger
front seats are pockets that can be used for storage.
Storage (Regular Cab)
The storage bin is located behind the front seats and runs
the length of the cab.
Drivers Side Seatback StorageStorage Bin
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Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under
the rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage com-
partment.
To open the storage compartments, lift upward on the
handle of the latch and open the lid.
CAUTION!
Always lift the storage compartment lids by using
the handle. Failure to lift the lids by using the handle
can result in damage to the lids.
Crew Cab Storage
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Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab
Models)
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag
handles are built into the back panel of the cab, behind
the rear seat.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control panel. Press this button to turn
on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, press the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
Grocery Bag Hooks
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
The switch for the power sliding rear window is located
on the overhead console. Push the switch to the right to open the glass. Pull the
switch to the left to close the glass.Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
A locking device in the center of the window helps to
prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle. Squeeze the
lock to release the window.
Rear Window Switch
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........198
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE ...........199
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM .......200
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....201
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................... .213
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays — 3.5” Display ................216
▫ Oil Life Reset ....................... .218
▫ EVIC Messages ...................... .219▫
EVIC Red Telltales .....................222
▫ EVIC Yellow Telltales ...................224
▫ EVIC White Telltales ...................225
▫ EVIC Selectable Menu Items .............226
 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) .....238
▫ Driver Information Display (DID) Displays . . .240
▫ Oil Life Reset ....................... .242
▫ DID Messages ....................... .244
▫ DID Red Telltales ..................... .246
▫ DID Yellow Telltales ....................2484

▫DID White Telltales ....................250
▫ DID Selectable Menu Items ..............250
 Uconnect® SETTINGS ...................259
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ................261
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ..............261
 Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED ........278
 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . .278
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .279
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .280
▫ CD Player — If Equipped ................280
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........280
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .281 ▫
Regulatory And Safety Information .........281
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................283
▫ Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .283
▫ Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If
Equipped .......................... .288
▫ Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .293
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............299
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......301
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .303
 Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION ..........306
▫ Introducing Uconnect® .................306
▫ Get Started ......................... .307
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▫Basic Voice Commands ..................308
▫ Radio ............................. .310
▫ Media ..............................311
▫ Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) ..................313
▫ Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) ................314
▫ Phone ............................. .315
▫ Voice Text Reply ..................... .316▫
Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN) ..........317
▫ Register (8.4A/8.4AN) ..................318
▫ Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN) ...............319
▫ Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN) ..............320
▫ Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN) ....................320
▫ SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN) .......322
▫ Additional Information .................323
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Headlight Switch7 — 115v Power Inverter Outlet 13 — Gear Selector/Transfer Case
Position Switch — If Equipped
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet — If Equipped 14 — Ignition Switch
3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 15 — Hood Release
4 — Hazard Switch 10 — Instrument Panel Drawer 16 — Parking Brake Release
5 — Upper Glove Compartment 11 — Climate Controls
6 — Lower Glove Compartment 12 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter — If Equipped 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL