brake Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2017 Owner's Guide

Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINESTART/STOP button and place the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the DOWN
arrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to access
the ”Vehicle Info” screen, then scroll up or down to
select “Oil Life.”
4. Push and hold the RIGHTarrow button to select
“Reset”.
5. Push and release the DOWNarrow button to select
“Yes,” then push and release the RIGHT
arrow
button to select reset of the Oil Life to 100%.
6. Push and release the UParrow button to exit the
Instrument Cluster Display screen.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the DOWN
arrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to access
the “Vehicle Info” screen then scroll up or down to
select “Oil Life.”
4. Push and hold the RIGHTarrow button to select
“YES” by pushing the RIGHT
arrow then push
and release the RIGHT
arrow button to select
reset of the Oil Life to 100%.
5. Push and release the UParrow button to exit the
Instrument Cluster Display screen.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the vehicle, the Oil Life indicator system did not reset. If
necessary, repeat this procedure.
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items
Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow button
until the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in
the Instrument Cluster Display.
Speedometer
Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow button
until the speedometer menu item is highlighted in the
Instrument Cluster Display. Push and release the
RIGHT
arrow button to cycle the display between
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Trip A/Trip B
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow button
until the Trip menu item is highlighted in the Instru-
ment Cluster Display. Push and release the RIGHT
arrow button to enter the submenus of Trip A and
Trip B. The Trip A or Trip B information will display the
following:
• Distance
• Average MPG
• Elapsed Time
Push and hold RIGHT
arrow button to reset all
information.
Trailer Tow
Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow button
until the Trailer Tow menu item is highlighted in the
Instrument Cluster Display. Push and release the
RIGHT
arrow button and the next screen will dis-
play the following trailer trip information:
• Trip (trailer specific) Distance: Push and hold the
RIGHT
arrow button to reset the distance.
• Trailer Brake
• Output
• Type
• Gain
Audio
Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow button
until the Audio display icon is highlighted in the
Instrument Cluster Display. Push and release the
RIGHT
arrow button to display the active source.
Stored Messages
Push and release the UPorDOWNar-
row button until the Messages Menu item is
highlighted. This feature shows the number of
stored warning messages. Pushing the RIGHT
arrow button will allow you to see what the stored
messages are.
When no messages are present, main menu icon will be a
closed envelope.
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated (Left
Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
19 Passive Entry Passive Entry On; Off
20 Remote Start Comfort System Rmt Start ComfortOn; Off
21 Easy Exit Seat Easy Exit Seat On; Off
22 Key-off Power Delay Power Off DelayOff; 45 seconds; 5 minutes;
10 minutes
23 Commercial Settings Commercial
•Aux Switches
• Power Take-Off
• PIN Setup
• ParkSense Setup
24 Aero Ride Height Mode Aero ModeOn; Off
25 Tire/Jack Mode Tire/Jack Mode On; Off
26 Transport Mode Transport Mode On; Off
27 Wheel Alignment Mode Wheel AlignmentOn; Off
28 Horn w/ Remote Lower Horn w/ Rmt LwrOn; Off
29 Lights w/ Remote Lower Lights w/ Rmt LwrOn; Off
30 Trailer Select Trailer SelectTrailer 1; Trailer 2; Trailer 3;
Trailer 4
31 Brake Type Brake TypeLight Electric; Heavy Electric;
Light EOH; Heavy EOH
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Turn Menu OFF — If Equipped
Push and release theRIGHTarrow button to exit the
main menu.
Push and release any Instrument Cluster Display control
button to enter the Instrument Cluster Display main menu
again.
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
• Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Service Airbag System
• Traction Control Off
• Washer Fluid Low
• Oil Pressure Low
• Oil Change Due
• Fuel Low
• Service Antilock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Service Power Steering •
Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire To
XX”
• Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS)
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Lights On
• Right Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Turn Signal Light Out
• Turn Signal On
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•Sound Horn With Remote Lock: Off; 1st Press; 2nd Press
• Vehicle Not In Park
• Key In Ignition
• Key In Ignition Lights On
• Remote Start Active Key To Run
• Remote Start Active Push Start Button
• Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
• Remote Start Aborted Door Open
• Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted Trunk Open
• Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
• Remote Start Disabled Start To Reset
• Service Airbag System
• Service Airbag Warning Light
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled •
Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Door Open
• Doors Open
• Gear Not Available
• Shift Not Allowed
• Shift to Neutral Then Drive Or Reverse
• Autostick Unavailable Service Required
• Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req.
• Transmission Getting Hot Push Brake
• Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift To Park Wait To Cool
• Transmission Cool Ready To Drive
• Trailer Brake Disconnected
• Service Transmission
• Service Shifter
• Engage Park Brake To Prevent Rolling
• Transmission Too Cold Idle With Engine On
• Washer Fluid Low
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change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the center of the
control knob one or more times to select or change a setting
(i.e., ON, OFF).
Your Uconnect system may also have Screen Off and Back
buttons located below the Uconnect system.
Push the Screen Off button to turn off the Uconnect
touchscreen. Push the Screen Off button a second time to
turn the touchscreen on.
Push the Back button to exit out of a Menu or certain
option on the Uconnect system.
Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect
display.
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0
Personal Settings
Push the MORE or SETTINGS button on the faceplate, then
press the “Settings” button on the touchscreen (if
equipped) to display the settings menu screen. In this
mode the Uconnect system allows you to access program-
mable features that may be equipped such as Display,Units, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance, Lights,
Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort (if equipped), Engine Off
Options, Trailer Brake, Audio, Compass Settings, Phone/
Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup (if equipped), Restore Settings,
Clear Personal Data and System Information.
NOTE:
Only one category may be selected at a time.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting until the
button is highlighted. Once the setting is complete, either
press the back arrow or the “Done” button on the touch-
screen or the Back button on the faceplate to return to the
previous menu. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow buttons
on the touchscreen on the right side of the screen will allow
you to toggle up or down through the list of available
settings.
NOTE: All settings should be changed with the ignition in
the RUN position.
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Trailer Brake
After pressing the “Trailer Brake” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Trailer Select Trailer 1Trailer 2Trailer 3 Trailer 4
Trailer Brake Type Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOHHeavy EOH
Audio
After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Balance/Fade Speaker Icon (Arrow Buttons) C
NOTE: The “Balance/Fade” feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade settings. Press and drag the speaker
icon or use the arrows to adjust, tap the “C” icon to readjust to the center.
Equalizer +–
NOTE: When in the “Equalizer” display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble settings.
Speed Adjusted Vol- ume Off
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NOTE: The “Speed Adjusted Volume” feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed.
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System Information
After pressing the “System Information” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
System Information System Software Information Screen
NOTE: When the “System Information” feature is selected, a “System Software Information” screen will appear, dis-
playing the system software version.
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
8.4/8.4 NAV Personal Settings
Press the “Apps” button on the touchscreen then press the
“Settings” button on the touchscreen to display the settings
menu screen. In this mode the Uconnect system allows you
to access programmable features that may be equipped
such as Display, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance,
Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort (if equipped),
Engine Off Options, Trailer Brake, Audio, Phone/
Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup (if equipped), Restore Settings,
Clear Personal Data and System Information.
NOTE: Only one category may be selected at a time.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode, press and release the preferred setting until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Once the setting is complete,
either press the back arrow button on the touchscreen or
the Back button on the faceplate to return to the previous
menu or press the “X” button on the touchscreen to close
out of the settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow
buttons on the touchscreen on the right side of the screen
will allow you to toggle up or down through the list of
available settings.
NOTE:
All settings should be changed with the ignition in
the RUN position.
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Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Engine Off Power Delay +–
NOTE: When the “Engine Off Power Delay” feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect phone
system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain
active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Headlight Off Delay +“–
NOTE: When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on
for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
Trailer Brake
After pressing the “Trailer Brake” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Trailer Select Trailer 1Trailer 2Trailer 3 Trailer 4
Trailer Brake Type Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOHHeavy EOH
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES .................321
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .321
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................321
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .............322
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .322
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or 29°C) . .323
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................323
▫ After Starting ......................... .324
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED .....325
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..............325
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ................326
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .327
▫ Six–Speed Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped ......................... .327
POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
(CHASSIS CAB ONLY) ....................336
▫ Stationary Mode ...................... .336
▫ Mobile Mode ......................... .337
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .338
▫ Manually Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped . .338
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position
Switch) — If Equipped ..................342
 LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL ..............346
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ..........347
▫ Acceleration .......................... .347
▫ Traction ............................. .347
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER ..............348
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ...................348
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