RAM CHASSIS CAB 2017 Owners Manual

Voice
After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Voice Response Length Brief Detailed
Show Command List Always With Help Never
Clock
After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Sync Time With GPS — If
Equipped
Set Time Hours +–
Set Time Minutes +–
Time Format 12hrs 24hrs
Show Time In Status Bar — If
Equipped
NOTE: The “Show Time In Status Bar” feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar. 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259

Safety & Driving Assistance
After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
ParkSense Sound Only Sound and Display
NOTE: The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in
REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (11 km/h).
Front ParkSense Chime
Volume Low Med High
Rear ParkSense Chime
Volume Low Med High
Tilt Side Mirrors In Re-
verse — If Equipped
NOTE: When the “Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse” feature is selected, the outside side-view mirrors will tilt downward
when the ignition is in the RUN position and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors
will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE.
ParkView Backup Camera
NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen
image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The image will be
displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of
the screen. After five seconds, this note will disappear. The ParkView camera is located on the rear of the vehicle
above the rear License plate. 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Setting Name Selectable Options
ParkView Backup Camera
Active Guidelines On Off
NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to
see Active (Dynamic) Guidelines which deflect with steering wheel angle over the ParkView Back up Camera display
whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along
with a caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will dis-
appear.
ParkView Backup Camera
Delay On Off
NOTE:
When the “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” feature is enabled, it will allow the ParkView Backup Camera display to
remain on while in drive for up to 10 seconds, or 8 mph (12 km/h).
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
— If Equipped On Off
NOTE: When the “Rain Sensing Auto Wipers” feature is selected, the system will automatically activate the wind-
shield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield.
Hill Start Assist —
If Equipped On Off 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261

Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
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.
Headlight Illumination On
Approach +–
NOTE: When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain
on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the key fob.
Headlights With Wipers —
If Equipped
NOTE: When the “Headlights With Wipers” feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the
headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off
when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Dim High Beams —
If Equipped
NOTE: When the “Auto Dim High Beams” feature is selected, the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically
under certain conditions.
Flash Lights With Lock
NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the exterior lamps will flash when the doors are
locked or unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Door Locks
NOTE: When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a
speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
Auto Unlock On Exit
NOTE: When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and
the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263

Setting Name Selectable Options
Flash Lights With Lock
NOTE: When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the
doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the “Sound Horn With
Lock” feature selected.
Sound Horn With Lock Off 1st Press 2nd Press
Sound Horn With Remote
Start
1st Press Of Key Fob
Unlocks Driver Door All Doors
NOTE:
• When “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press
of the key fob unlock button. You must push the key fob unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors.
• When “All Doors” is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first push of the key fob unlock button.
• If the vehicle is programmed “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: All Doors”, all doors will unlock no matter which
Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is programmed,
only the driver ’s door will unlock when the driver ’s door is grasped.
• With Passive Entry, if “1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks: Driver Door” is programmed pushing the handle more than
once will only result in the driver ’s door opening. If “Driver Door” is selected, once the driver ’s door is opened,
the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use key fob).264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Setting Name Selectable Options
Passive Entry —
If Equipped
NOTE: The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the
key fob lock or unlock buttons.
Personal Settings Linked
To Key Fob —
If Equipped
NOTE:
• The “Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob” feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver
mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
• The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if “Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob” is set to on) when
the key fob is used to unlock the door. 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265

Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto-On Driver Heated/
Ventilated Seat & Steering
Wheel With Vehicle Start
— If Equipped Off Remote Start All Starts
NOTE: When the “Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start” feature is selected
the driver’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40° F
(4.4° C). When temperatures are above 80° F (26.7° C), the driver vented seat will turn on. 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable 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 1 Trailer 2 Trailer 3 Trailer 4
Trailer Brake Type Light Electric Heavy Electric Light EOH Heavy EOH 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267

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
Volume OFF 1 2 3
NOTE: The “Speed Adjusted Volume” feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed.
Surround Sound —
If Equipped On Off
NOTE: The “Surround Sound” feature provides simulated surround sound mode.
AUX Volume Offset
— If Equipped On Off
NOTE: The “AUX Volume Offset” feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected
through the AUX input. 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL