ad blue Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2017 Owner's Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ...........195
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..................196
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ........200
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ...............201
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights .............208
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ..............219
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ...............221
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ..............221
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........222
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Controls .........222
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Screens ..........224
▫ Oil Life Reset ......................... .226
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu
Items .............................. .227▫
Instrument Cluster Display Messages .........234
▫ Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ......................... .236
 CYBERSECURITY ....................... .238
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ...................239
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate .................240
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ...............241
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 5.0 Personal Settings ..............241
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
8.4/8.4 NAV Personal Settings .............256
 UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED ........273
 IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . . .273
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED ........................... .2744

Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue TelltaleLight What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever
away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the
headlights back to low beam. Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high beam on,
flash to
pass scenario.
White Telltale Indicator Lights
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
White Telltale
Light What It Means
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON, but not set.
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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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Phone/Bluetooth
After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Paired Phones List of Paired Phones
NOTE:
The “Paired Phones” feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information,
refer to the Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement.
Compass Variance Map
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Restore Settings
After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Restore Settings YesCancel
NOTE: When the “Restore Settings” feature is selected it will reset the Display, Clock, Audio, and Radio Settings to
their default settings. If “Yes” is selected a pop-up will appear asking Are you sure you want to reset your settings
to default?” select “Yes” to restore, or “Cancel” to exit.
Clear Personal Data
After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button on
the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Clear Personal Data YesCancel
NOTE: When this feature is selected it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets. If “Yes”
is selected a pop-up will appear asking Are you sure you want to clear all personal data?” select “Yes” to Clear, or
“Cancel” to exit.
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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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Setting NameSelectable Options
Loudness — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE: The “Loudness” feature improves sound quality at lower volumes.
Phone/Bluetooth
After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Paired Phones List Of Paired Phones
NOTE:
The “Paired Phones” feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information,
refer to the Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement. Paired Audio Sources List Of Paired Audio Sources
NOTE:
The “Paired Audio Sources” feature shows which Audio Sources are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For fur-
ther information, refer to the Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement.
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Clear Personal Data
After pressing the “Clear Personal Data” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Clear Personal Data OKCancel
NOTE:
When the “Clear Personal Data” feature is selected it will remove all personal data including Bluetooth devices and
presets.
System Information
After pressing the “System Information” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
System Information System Software Information Screen
NOTE:
When the “System Information” feature is selected, a “System Software Information” screen will appear, displaying
the system software version.
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IconDescription
Front Defrost Setting
Turn the Mode Control knob to the Defrost mode. Air comes from the windshield and side win-
dow demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level will increase. Use De-
frost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting
and defogging. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. If the
front defrost mode is turned off the climate system will return the previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn ON the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de-
froster is ON. The rear window defroster automatically turns OFF after 10 minutes.
Temperature Control
Use this control knob to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment.
Rotating the knob counterclockwise, from top center into the blue area of the scale, indicates
cooler temperatures. Rotating the knob clockwise, into the red area, indicates warmer tempera-
tures.
Blower Control
There are seven blower speeds. Use this control knob to regulate the amount of air forced
through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the con-
trol clockwise from the OFF position.
NOTE:Depending on the configuration, your vehicle may be equipped with four blower
speeds.
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IconDescription
Uconnect 5.0
Uconnect 8.4
Driver and Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons — If Equipped
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the up arrow
button on the faceplate, press the up arrow button on the touchscreen, or press and slide the
temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature set-
tings. Push the down arrow button on the faceplate, press the down arrow button on the touch-
screen, or press and slide the temperature bar towards the blue arrow button on the touchscreen
for cooler temperature settings. When the SYNC feature is active, the passenger ’s temperature
will move up and down with the driver ’s temperature, when it is increased and decreased, re-
spectively.
SYNC Button — If Equipped
Press the Sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the Sync feature on/off. The Sync indicator is
illuminated when this feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the passenger temperature
setting with the driver temperature setting. The Sync feature also synchronizes the rear passen-
gers’ temperature to the driver temperature setting. Changing the passenger temperature setting
while in Sync will automatically exit this feature.
Faceplate Knob
Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There
are seven blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to
manual operation. The speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the face-
plate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
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