remote control Ram Cargo Van 2014 User Guide

•Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are Turn Signal On(if a turn signal
is left on) and Lights On(if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar andPress Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds
and then returns to the previous screen. Examples of this
message type are Memory System Unavailable - Not in
Park andAutomatic High Beams On .
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
Key in ignition
Ignition or Accessory On
Remote start aborted — Door ajar
Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
Remote start aborted — L/Gate ajar
Remote start aborted — Fuel low
Remote start disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
Remote start active — Key to Run
Wrong Key
Damaged Key
Key not programmed
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Getting Started
•Screen(s) located in the overhead console: Unfold the
overhead LCD screen(s) by pushing the button on the
overhead console behind the screen(s).
• Cycle the ignition to the ON or ACC position. •
Your vehicle may be equipped with either a standard
DVD player or a Blu-ray Disc™ Player. If equipped
with a Blu-ray Disc™ Player, the icon will be present
on the Player.
• Turn on the Player (if equipped on Dual Screen Sys-
tem) by pushing the Power button, located on the far
left, or by pressing the button on the Remote Control.
• When the Video Screen(s) are open and a DVD/Blu-
ray Disc™ is inserted into the VES™ player, the
screen(s) turn(s) on automatically, the headphone
transmitters turn on and playback begins.
• For Dual Video Screen System, Channel 1 on the
Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 1
(second row) and Channel 2 on the Remote Control
and Headphones refers to Screen 2 (third row). Refer to
the Dual Video Screen section for more information.
Video Entertainment System (VES™)
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•The system can be controlled by the front seat occu-
pants using either the touchscreen radio, the DVD or
Blu-ray Disc™ Player, or by the rear seat occupants
using the remote control.
Blu-ray™ Player
Play A Blu-ray Disc™
To view a Blu-ray™ insert the disc into the Blu-ray VES™
disc Player. Playback will begin automatically after the
Blu-ray™ is recognized by the disc drive. If playback
does not begin automatically after the disc is inserted into
the Blu-ray™ Player press the play button. If playback
does not begin automatically after the disc is inserted into
Blu-ray VES™ disc Player follow these steps:
Using the Touchscreen Radio
• Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the Rear VES™
soft-key. If a chapter list appears on the right side of
the screen, touch the hide list soft-key to display the
Rear VES™ control screen. •
Touch the 1 soft-key to select an audio channel, then
touch the VES™ Disc soft-key in the media column.
Using the Remote Control
• Select an audio channel (Channel 1 for 2nd row screen
and Channel 2 for 3rd row screen), then press the
source key and select VES™ Disc from the menu.
• Press popup/menu key to navigate disc menu and
options.
NOTE: Due to the size of the content on a Blu-ray Disc™,
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When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be
sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™
jacks:
NOTE:Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-
tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the
vehicle’s Power Inverter. Refer to the Power Inverter
section in your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for more
information.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES™ AUX 1, by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right but-
tons or by repeatedly pressing the MODE button, then
press ENTER on the Remote Control.
Select VES™ AUX1 Mode On The VES™ Screen
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Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A
Video Is Playing On Channel 1
Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on
Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control andthe Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is
playing then only a small banner will appear on the
bottom of the screen.
2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/ Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight
the desired audio source or repeatedly press the
SOURCE button on the remote until the desired audio
source appears on the screen.
Select FM Mode On The VES™ Screen
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Dual Video Screen
NOTE:Typically there are two different ways to operate
the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES™).
• The Remote Control
• The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped)
Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio
NOTE: Headunit DVD player does not play Blu-Ray
Discs™.
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the radio faceplate (Touchscreen). 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the
disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or
starts playing the first track.
3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen- gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Channel 1.
4. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is
on Channel 2.
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Using The Remote Control
1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight DISC byeither pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pressing the SOURCE button, then press
ENTER/OK. NOTE:
•
Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown
on the left side of the screen.
• Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown
on the right side of the screen.
• The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2. Touch the Rear VES™ soft-key to display the Rear
VES™ Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the
HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES™ Con-
trols screen.
Select DISC Mode On The VES™ Screen
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3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key inthe MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow at
the top left of the screen. NOTE:
•
To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA
hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC
tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
• Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not
available in all states/provinces. If available, the ve-
hicle must be stopped and the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission. In vehicles with a manual transmission the
parking brake must be engaged.
• Touching the screen on a Touchscreen radio while a
DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func-
tions for DVD play such as scene selection, Play, Pause,
FF, RW, and Stop. Pressing the X in the upper corner
will turn off the remote control screen functions.
Rear VES™ Soft-key
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Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player — If
Equipped
1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The VES™player automatically selects the appropriate mode
after the disc is recognized and starts playing the
DVD.
NOTE: The VES™ player has basic DVD control func-
tion such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop.
2. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen- gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Channel 1.
3. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is
on Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control. 2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight VES™ DISC
by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or
by repeatedly pressing the SOURCE button, then press
ENTER/OK on the Remote Control.
Select VES™ DISC Mode On The VES™ Screen
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NOTE:The Blu-ray™ Player has basic control functions
such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop.
2. To watch a Blu-ray Disc™ on Screen 1 for second row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head-
phone switch is on Channel 1.
3. To watch a Blu-ray Disc™ on Screen 2 for third row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head-
phone switch is on Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the SOURCE button on the Blu-ray™ PlayerRemote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight Blu-ray™ by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pressing the SOURCE button, then press
OK on the Remote Control. NOTE:
•
Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown
on the left side of the screen.
• Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown
on the right side of the screen.
• The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2. Touch the Rear VES™ soft-key to display the Rear
VES™ Controls. If a channel list is displayed, touch
the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES™
Controls screen.
3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the VES™ Disc soft-key in the VES™ column. To exit touch the back
arrow soft-key at the top left of the screen.
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