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2021 RAM 2500 Owners Manual - UCONNECT SETTINGS



UCONNECT SETTINGS

The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument panel. These buttons allow you to access and change the Customer Programmable Features. Many features can vary by vehicle.

Buttons on the faceplate are located below and/or beside the Uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and change settings. Push the center of the control knob one or more times to select or change a setting.

 

Your Uconnect system may also have Screen Off and Mute buttons on the faceplate.

Push the Screen Off button on the faceplate to turn off the Uconnect screen. Push the button again or tap the screen to turn the screen on.

Press the Back Arrow button to exit out of a Menu or certain option on the Uconnect system.

CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES

 

1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate

 

Press the Apps button, then press the Settings button on the touchscreen to display the menu setting screen. In this mode, the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features.

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
All settings should be changed with the igni- tion in the ON/RUN position.

 

When making a selection, only press one button at a time to enter the desired menu. Once in the desired menu, press and release the preferred setting “option” until a check mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Once the setting is complete, press the X button on the touchscreen to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow button on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the available settings.

Language

When the Language button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different language options. Once an option is selected, the system will display in the chosen language. The available setting is:

Setting Name

Description

Language

This setting will change the language of the Uconnect system and Instrument Cluster Display. The available languages are English, Français, and Español.

When the Display button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display the options related to the theme (if equipped), brightness, and color of the touchscreen. The available settings are:

Setting Name

Description

Display Mode

This setting will allow you to set the brightness manually or have the system set it automatically. The “Auto” setting has the system automatically adjust the display brightness. The “Manual” setting will allow the user to adjust the brightness of the display.

Display Brightness With Headlights ON/Brightness

This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are on. To access this setting, Display Mode must be set to Manual. The “+” setting will increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness.

Display Brightness With Headlights OFF/Brightness

This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are off. To access this setting, Display Mode must be set to Manual. The “+” setting will increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness.

Set Theme

This setting will allow you to change the display theme.

When the Units button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different measurement options. The selected unit of measurement will display in the instrument cluster display and Navigation system (if equipped). The available settings are:

Setting Name

Description

US

This setting will change the unit of measurement on the display to US.

Metric

This setting will change the unit of measurement on the display to Metric.

Custom

This setting changes the “Speed” (MPH or km/h), “Distance” (mi or km), “Fuel Consumption” (MPG [US], MPG [UK], L/100 km, or km/L), “Pressure” (psi, kPa, or bar), “Temperature” (°C or °F), and “Capacity” (Gal [US], Gal [UK], or L) units of measurement independently.

When the Voice button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s Voice Recognition feature.

Setting Name

Description

Voice Response Length

This setting will change the response length for the Voice Recognition system. The “Brief” setting provides a shortened audio description from the system. The “Detailed” setting provides the full audio description from the system.

Show Command List

This setting will allow you to turn the command list on or off. The “Always” setting will always show the command list. The “With Help” setting will show the command list and provide a brief description of what the command does. The “Never” setting will turn the command list off.

When the Clock button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different options related to the vehicle’s internal clock.

When the Camera button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s camera features.

Setting Name

Description

Surround View Camera Delay

This setting will add a timed delay to the surround view camera when shifting out of REVERSE.

Surround View Camera Guidelines

This setting will turn the Surround View Camera Guidelines on or off.

Setting Name

Description

ParkView Backup Camera Delay

This setting will add a timed delay to the rear backup camera when shifting out of REVERSE.

ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines

This setting will turn the Backup Camera Active Guidelines on or off.

ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines

This setting will turn the Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines on or off.

When the Safety/Driving Assistance button is selected on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s safety settings. These options will differ depending on the features equipped on the vehicle. The settings may display in list form or within subfolders on the screen. To access a subfolder, select the desired folder; the available options related to that feature will then display on the screen.

Setting Name

Description

Forward Collision Warning Sensitivity

This setting will change the distance at which the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) alert sounds. The “Medium” setting will have the FCW system signal when an object is in view, and the possibility of a collision is detected. The “Near” setting will have the FCW system signal when the object is closer to the vehicle. The “Far” setting will have the FCW system signal when an object is at a far distance from the vehicle.

Forward Collision Warning

This setting will turn the Forward Collision Warning system on or off. The “Off” setting will deactivate the FCW system. The “Warning Only” setting will provide only an audible chime when a collision is detected. The “Warning + Active Braking” setting will provide an audible chime and apply some brake pressure when a collision is detected.

Pedestrian Emergency Braking

This setting will turn the Pedestrian Emergency Braking system on or off.

 

Setting Name

Description

LaneSense Warning

This setting will change the distance at which the steering wheel will provide lane departure feedback. The available settings are “Early”, “Medium”, and “Late”.

LaneSense Strength

This setting will change the strength of the steering wheel feedback during a lane departure. The available settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.

ParkSense

This setting will change the type of ParkSense alert when a close object is detected and provide both an audible chime and a visual display.

Front ParkSense Volume

This setting adjusts the volume of the Front ParkSense system. The available settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.

Rear ParkSense Volume

This setting adjusts the volume of the Rear ParkSense system. The available settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.

Rear ParkSense Braking Assist

This setting will turn the Rear ParkSense Braking Assist on or off.

Blind Spot Alert

This setting will change the type of alert provided when an object is detected in a vehicle’s blind spot. The “Off” setting will turn off Blind Spot Alert. The “Lights” setting will activate the Blind Spot Alert lights on the outside mirrors. The “Lights & Chime” setting will activate both the lights on the outside mirrors and an audible chime.

Trailer Length For Blind Spot Alert

This setting will auto detect the length of an attached trailer. The “Auto” setting will have the system automatically set the trailer length. The “Max” setting will always set the length to the maximum 39.5 ft (12 m).

Hill Start Assist

This setting will turn the Hill Start Assist system on or off.

ParkView Backup Camera Delay

This setting will add a timed delay to the rear backup camera when shifting out of REVERSE.

Setting Name

Description

ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines

This setting will turn the Backup Camera Active Guidelines on or off.

ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines

This setting will turn the Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines on or off.

Tire Fill Assist

This setting will turn Tire Fill Assist on or off.

Power Side Steps

This setting will raise and lower or stow the Power Side Steps. The available options are “Automatic” to raise and lower the Power Side Steps and “Stow” to deactivate the Power Side Steps.

When the Mirrors & Wipers button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s mirrors and wipers.

Setting Name

Description

Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse

This setting will tilt the outside side-view mirrors when the ignition is in the ON/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. The available settings are “On” and “Off”.

Rain Sensing Auto Wipers

This setting will turn the rain sensing auto wipers on or off.

Headlights With Wipers

This setting will turn the headlights on when the wipers are activated.

After pressing the Brakes button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:

Setting Name

Description

Auto Park Brake

This setting will turn the Auto Park Brake on or off.

Brake Service

This setting will allow you to retract the brakes for servicing.

When the Lights button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s exterior and interior lights. NOTE:

When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the daytime running lights can be turned on or off. This feature is only allowed by law in the 5

country of the vehicle purchased.

Setting Name

Description

Headlight Off Delay

This setting will allow you to set the amount of time it takes for the headlights to shut off after the vehicle is turned off. The available settings are “0 sec”, “30 sec”, “60 sec”, and “90 sec”.

Headlight Illumination On Approach

This setting will allow you to set the amount of time it takes for the headlights to shut off after the vehicle is unlocked. The available settings are “0 sec”, “30 sec”, “60 sec”, and “90 sec”.

Headlights with Wipers

This setting will turn the headlights on when the wipers are activated.

Daytime Running Lights

This setting will allow you to turn the Daytime Running Lights on or off.

Flash Lights With Lock

This setting will allow you to turn the flashing of the lights when the Lock button is pushed on the key fob on or off.

Setting Name

Description

Auto Dim High Beams

This setting will allow you to turn the Auto Dim High Beams on or off.

Steering Directed Lights

This setting will turn the headlights with the steering wheel. The available options are “On” and “Off”.

When the Doors & Locks button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors.

Setting Name

Description

Auto Door Locks

This setting will allow you to change if the doors lock automatically when the vehicle reaches 12 mph (19 km/h).

Auto Unlock On Exit

This setting will unlock the doors when any of the doors are opened from the inside.

Flash Lights With Lock

This setting will allow you to turn the flashing of the lights when the Lock button is pushed on the key fob on or off.

Sound Horn With Lock

This setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed on the key fob. The “Off” setting will not sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed. The “1st Press” setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed once. The “2nd Press” setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed twice.

Sound Horn With Remote Start

This setting will sound the horn when the remote start is activated from the key fob.

Setting Name

Description

Remote Door Unlock, Door Lock/1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks

This setting will change how many pushes of the Unlock button on the key fob are needed to unlock all the doors. The “Driver Door” setting will only unlock the driver door on the first push on the Unlock button. The “All Doors” setting will unlock all doors with only one push of the Unlock button.

Passive Entry

This setting will allow you to turn the Passive Entry feature (Keyless Enter-N-Go) on or off.

Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob

This setting will recall preset radio stations and driver seat position that have been linked to the key fob.

When the Power Side Steps button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display the setting related to the lowering of the power side steps.

Setting Name

Description

Power Side Steps

This setting will raise and lower or stow the Power Side Steps. The available options are “Automatic” to raise and lower the Power Side Steps and “Stow” to deactivate the Power Side Steps.

When Seats & Comfort/Auto-On Comfort Systems button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s comfort systems when remote start has been activated or the vehicle has been started.

Setting Name

Description

Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Heated Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start

This setting will activate the vehicle’s comfort systems and heated seats (if equipped) or heated steering wheel (if equipped) when the vehicle is remote started or ignition is started. The “Off” setting will not activate the comfort systems. The “Remote Start” setting will only activate the comfort systems when using Remote Start. The “All Start” setting will activate the comfort systems whenever the vehicle is started.

Easy Exit Seats

This setting will automatically move the driver seat rearward when the engine is shut off. The available settings are “On” and “Off”.

When the Key Off Options/Engine Off Options button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to vehicle shutoff. These settings will only activate when the ignition is set to OFF.

Setting Name

Description

Easy Exit Seat

This setting adjusts the seats to make exiting the vehicle easier.

Key Off Power Delay/Engine Off Power Delay

This setting will keep certain electrical features running after the engine is turned off. When any door is opened, the electronics will deactivate. The available settings are “0 sec”, “45 sec”, “5 min”, and “10 min”.

Setting Name

Description

Headlight Off Delay

This setting will allow you to set the amount of time the headlights remain on after the vehicle has been turned off. The “+” will increase the amount of time. The “-” will decrease the amount of time.

Auto Entry/Exit

This setting will automatically lower the vehicle ride height for easier entry and exit of the vehicle.

When the Suspension/Air Suspension button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to the vehicle’s air suspension.

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Setting Name

Description

Wheel Alignment Mode

This setting must be activated before performing a wheel alignment. Refer to an authorized dealer for further information.

Four Corner Air Suspension Modes

There are three air suspension modes designed to protect the system in unique situations. Tire Jack Mode is selected to assist in changing a spare tire. Transport Mode is selected to assist when the vehicle is being flat bed towed. Wheel Alignment Mode is selected before performing a wheel alignment. Refer to an authorized dealer for information.

When the AUX Switches button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the four vehicle AUX switches.

Setting Name

Description

AUX 1-4

This setting will adjust the type and power source for the four vehicle AUX switches. There are two types: “Latching” and “Momentary”. The power source for the AUX switches can either be set to run off the “Battery” or from the “Ignition”. In addition to setting the type and power source, you can set if the vehicle will recall the previous state at which the AUX switches were set. The Recalled Last State setting can be set to “On” or “Off”. Last state conditions are met only if the type is set to Latching and the power source is set to Ignition.

When the Trailer Brake/Trailer button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to trailer towing.

When the Audio button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to the vehicle’s sound system. These settings can change the audio location within the vehicle, adjust the bass or treble levels, and auto-play settings from an audio device or smartphone.

Setting Name

Description

Balance/Fade

This setting will adjust audio levels from specific speakers in the front/ back and left/right of the vehicle. The Speaker icon can be moved to set audio location.

Equalizer

This setting will adjust the “Bass”, “Mid”, and “Treble” ranges of the audio.

Setting Name

Description

Speed Adjusted Volume

This setting will adjust audio volume as speeds increase. At a higher setting, the volume will increase more as the vehicle speeds up. The available settings are “Off”, “1”, “2”, and “3”.

Surround Sound

This setting will turn the Surround Sound system on or off.

AUX Volume Offset

This setting will tune the audio levels from a device connected through the AUX port. The available settings are “+” and “-”.

Auto Play

This setting will automatically begin playing audio from a connected device.

Loudness

This setting will improve audio quality at lower volumes.

When the Phone/Bluetooth® button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to Bluetooth® connectivity from an external audio device or smartphone. The list of paired audio devices or smartphones can be accessed from this menu.

Setting Name

Description

Phone Pop-Ups Displayed In Cluster

This setting will activate phone message pop-ups in the instrument cluster display.

Do Not Disturb

This setting will open the “Do Not Disturb” settings menu. The settings are “Auto Reply” (both, text, call), “Auto Reply Message” (custom, default), and “Custom Auto Reply Message” (create message).

Paired Phones

This setting will show the list of paired phones.

Paired Audio Sources

This setting will show the list of paired audio sources.

Paired Phones And Audio Devices

This setting will show the list of paired phones and audio devices.

A subscription to SiriusXM® satellite radio is required for these settings to be functional.

When the SiriusXM® Setup button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to SiriusXM® satellite radio. These settings can be used to skip specific radio channels and restart favorite songs from the beginning.

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When the Reset/Restore Settings To Default button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to resetting the Uconnect system back to its default settings. These settings can clear personal data and reset selected settings from other menus.

Setting Name

Description

Restore Settings

This setting will return all the previously changed settings to their factory default.

Reset App Drawer

This setting will reset the app drawer to its factory default layout.

Clear Personal Data

This setting will display a pop-up that gives you the option to clear all personal data from the system, including Bluetooth® devices and presets.

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1 — Radio Button 2 — Media Button 3 — Phone Button

4 — Volume & On/Off Button 5 — Mute Button

6 — Compass Button 7 — Settings Button 8 — More Button

9 — Enter/Browse & Tune/Scroll Knob 10 — Screen Off Button

Uconnect screen images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect exact soft- ware for your vehicle.

 

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Safety Guidelines

 

Please read this manual carefully before using the system. It contains instructions on how to use the system in a safe and effective manner.

Please read and follow these safety precautions. Failure to do so may result in injury or property damage.

 

Glance at the screen only when safe to do so. If prolonged viewing of the screen is required, park in a safe location and set the parking brake.
Stop use immediately if a problem occurs. Failure to do so may cause injury or damage to the product. See an authorized dealer for repair.
Ensure the volume level of the system is set to a level that still allows you to hear outside traffic and emergency vehicles.
The Uconnect system is a sophisticated elec- tronic device. Do not let young children use the system.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you play your music or sound system at loud volumes. Exercise caution when setting the volume on the system.
Keep drinks, rain and other sources of mois- ture away from the system. Besides damage to the system, moisture can cause electric shocks as with any electronic device.

 

Many features of this system are speed depen- dent. For your own safety, it is not possible to use some of the touchscreen features while the vehicle is in motion.

Do not press the touchscreen with any hard or sharp objects (pen, USB stick, jewelry, etc.), which could scratch the surface.
Do not spray any liquid or chemicals directly on the screen! Use a clean and dry microfiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the touchscreen.
If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a cleaning solution, such as isopropyl alcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50. Be sure to follow the solvent manufacturer's precautions and directions page 490.

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