park assist RAM CHASSIS CAB 2017 Owners Manual

 LIGHTS ............................. .124
▫ Headlights .......................... .125
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ....... .125
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............. .125
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped ......................... .126
▫ Headlight Delay ....................... .126
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ......................... .126
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ........... .128
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ............... .128
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................... .128
▫ Battery Saver ......................... .128
▫ Interior Lights ........................ .129
▫ Cargo Light ......................... .131
▫ Multifunction Lever ................... .132
▫ Turn Signals ......................... .132 ▫ Lane Change Assist .................... .132
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................ .132
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................ .133
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ...... .133
▫ Windshield Wipers .................... .133
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............. .133
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ............... .134
▫ Windshield Washers ................... .134
▫ Mist Feature ......................... .134
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........ .135
 TIL T STEERING COLUMN ................ .136
 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .137
 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .138
 SPEED CONTROL ...................... .139
▫ To Activate .......................... .140
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................. .14096 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫ To Deactivate ........................ .140
▫ To Resume Speed ..................... .140
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ............... .141
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................ .142
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .142
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .143
▫ ParkSense Warning Display ............... .143
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .143
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ......... .147
▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System. .147
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System ............ .148
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions ........ .148
 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .150
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .150
▫ ParkSense Warning Display ............... .151
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .151 ▫ Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense ........................... .153
▫ Service The ParkSense Park Assist System .... .154
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System ............ .155
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions ........ .155
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .156
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED ..... .159
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ................ .160
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .161
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . . .162
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ............. .162
▫ Pr ogramming A Non-Rolling Code ......... .164
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ...... .165
▫ Using HomeLink ...................... .166
▫ Security ............................. .166
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ................... .166
▫ General Information .................... .1673UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97

Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h
decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button
results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will
continue to decrease until the button is released, then the
new set speed will be established.
To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Using Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the
vehicle set speed.
NOTE: The Speed Control system maintains speed up and
down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is
normal.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it
may be preferable to drive without Speed Control. WARNING!Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control and have an accident. Do not use Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered or slippery.
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and
audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia
and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g. during a
parking maneuver. Refer to “ParkSense System Usage
Precautions” in this section for limitations of this system
and recommendations.
ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is
changed to the ON/RUN position.142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense
switch.
When the ParkSense switch is pushed to disable
the system, the instrument cluster will display
the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for approxi-
mately five seconds. Refer to “Instrument Clus-
ter Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information. When the gear selector is moved to
REVERSE and the system is disabled, the instrument
cluster display will show the “PARKSENSE OFF” message
for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
NOTE: The ParkSense system will automatically disable
when the system detects that a trailer with trailer brakes
has been connected to the Integrated Trailer Brake Module.
The instrument cluster display will show “PARKSENSE
OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in reverse.
The ParkSense switch LED will be ON when ParkSense is
disabled or defective. The ParkSense switch LED will be
OFF when the system is enabled.
If the ParkSense switch is pushed, and the system is
disabled or requires service, the ParkSense switch LED will
blink momentarily, and then the LED will be ON. Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense Rear Park
Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the instru-
ment cluster display will actuate a single chime, once per
ignition cycle, and it will show the  PARKSENSE UN-
AVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS  or the  PARKSENSE
UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED  message. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information. When the gear
selector is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected
a faulted condition, the instrument cluster display will
show the  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN-
SORS  or the  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE-
QUIRED  message for as long as the vehicle is in RE-
VERSE. Under this condition, ParkSense will not operate.
If  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS 
appears in the instrument cluster display make sure the
outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper
is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruc-
tion, and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues
to appear, see an authorized dealer.
If  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED 
appears in the instrument cluster display, see your autho-
rized dealer. 3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147

PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED
The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual and
audible indications of the distance between the rear and/or
front fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up or
moving forward, e.g. during a parking maneuver. Refer to
“ParkSense System Usage Precautions” in this section for
limitations of this system and recommendations.
ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is
changed to the ON/RUN position.
ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in
REVERSE or DRIVE. If ParkSense is enabled at one of these
gear selector positions, the system will remain active until
the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph
(11 km/h) or above. A warning will appear in the instru-
ment cluster display indicating the vehicle is above
ParkSense operating speed. The system will become active
again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than
approximately 6 mph (9 km/h). ParkSense Sensors
For the 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab vehicles, the rear
ParkSense sensors are shipped loose. Please Refer to the
Ram Body Builders Guide for more information.
The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within
the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles
from approximately 18 inches (45 cm) up to 79 inches (200
cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direc-
tion, depending on the location, type and orientation of the
obstacle.
The six ParkSense sensors, located in the front fascia/
bumper, monitor the area in front of the vehicle that is
within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 47
inches (120 cm) from the front fascia/bumper in the
horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and
orientation of the obstacle.150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist audible alert
(chime) after approximately three seconds when an ob-
stacle has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and brake
pedal is applied.
Adjustable Chime Volume Settings
The Front and Rear chime volume settings are program-
mable.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the
settings may be programmed through the Uconnect
System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings ” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
• If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, the
settings may be programmed through the instrument
cluster display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation. Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense
Front ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the
Front ParkSense switch.
Rear ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the Rear
ParkSense switch.
When the Front or Rear ParkSense switch is
pushed to disable the system, the instrument
cluster display will show the “PARKSENSE
OFF” message for approximately five seconds.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the
Front or Rear system is disabled, the instrument cluster
display will show the  FRONT PARKSENSE OFF  or
 REAR PARKSENSE OFF  message for five seconds, fol-
lowed by a vehicle graphic with  OFF  in the correspond-
ing side. This vehicle graphic will be displayed for as long
as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
NOTE: Arc alerts from the enabled ParkSense system, will
interrupt the five second messages, and the instrument
cluster display will show the vehicle graphic with the
corresponding arcs and  OFF  message. 3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153

The Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will be ON when
Front or Rear ParkSense is disabled or requires service. The
Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will be OFF when the
Front or Rear system is enabled. If the Front or Rear
ParkSense switch is pushed, and the system requires
service, the Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will blink
momentarily, and then the LED will be ON.
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System
During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense System has
detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster display
will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it
will display the  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE
REAR SENSORS  ,  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE
FRONT SENSORS  ,orthe  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE
SERVICE REQUIRED  message for five seconds. When the
gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the system has
detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster display
will display a  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR
SENSORS  ,  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT
SENSORS  or  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE-
QUIRED  pop up message for five seconds. After five
seconds, a vehicle graphic will be displayed with  UN-
AVAILABLE  at either the front or rear sensor location
depending on where the fault is detected. The system will continue to provide arc alerts for the side that is function-
ing properly. These arc alerts will interrupt the
 PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS  ,
 PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS  ,
or  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED 
messages if an object is detected within the five second
pop-up duration. The vehicle graphic will remain dis-
played for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
If  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS 
or  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SEN-
SORS  appears in the instrument cluster display make sure
the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/
bumper and/or front fascia/bumper is clean and clear of
snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the
ignition. If the message continues to appear see an autho-
rized dealer.
If the  PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE-
QUIRED  message appears in the instrument cluster dis-
play, see an authorized dealer.154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
Ensure your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before
you begin programming.
For efficient programming and accurate transmission of
the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new
battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device
that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.
To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position and push and hold the two outside HomeLink
buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds. The instrument
cluster display will display “CLEARING CHANNELS.”
Release the buttons when “CHANNELS CLEARED” ap-
pears on the display.
NOTE:
• For vehicle’s equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, place
the ignition in the RUN position with the Engine ON.
• Erasing all channels should only be performed when
programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase
channels when programming additional buttons.
• If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at
HomeLink.com for information or assistance. Programming A Rolling Code
For programming garage door openers that were manufac-
tured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identi-
fied by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where
the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and
close the door. The name and color of the button may vary
by manufacturer.
Training The Garage Door Opener1 — Door Opener
2 — Training Button162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Setting Names Setting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) Sub-Menus
(Right Submenu Layer)
1 Language Select Language English, Spanish, French, Italian,
German, Dutch
2 Units Units U.S.; Metric
3 ParkSense ParkSense • Notification — Sound Only;
Sound & Display
• Front Volume — Low; Me-
dium; High
• Rear Volume — Low; Me-
dium; High
4 Tilt Mirror in Reverse Tilt Mirror in R On; Off
5 Rain Sensing Wipers Auto Wipers On; Off
6 Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist On; Off
7 Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay 0 seconds; 30 seconds;
60 seconds; 90 seconds
8 Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock 0 seconds; 30 seconds;
60 seconds; 90 seconds
9 Headlights On with Wipers Lights w/ Wipers On; Off
10 Automatic Highbeams Auto Highbeams On; Off
11 Daytime Running Lights Daytime Lights On; Off
12 Flash Lights with Lock Lights w/ Lock On; Off 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227

Safety/Assistance
After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
ParkSense — If Equipped Sound Only Sounds and Display
NOTE: The ParkSense system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in RE-
VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (11 km/h). It will provide an alert (audible and/or visual) to indi-
cate the proximity to other objects.
Front ParkSense Chime
Volume Low Med High
Rear ParkSense Chime
Volume — If Equipped Low Med High
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse —
If Equipped
NOTE: When the “Tilt Mirrors In Reverse” feature is selected, the exterior 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. 4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241