RAM 5500 Chassis Cab (2017 year). Instruction — part 7

▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

䡵 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —

IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

▫ ParkSense Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
▫ ParkSense Warning Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
▫ ParkSense Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense . . . . . . . . . .152
▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System. .152
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System. . . . . . . . . . . . .153
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . .153

䡵 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST —

IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

▫ ParkSense Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
▫ ParkSense Warning Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
▫ ParkSense Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

▫ Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear

ParkSense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

▫ Service The ParkSense Park Assist System . . . . .158
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System. . . . . . . . . . . . .159
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . .159

䡵 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF

EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

䡵 OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . .164

▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .165

▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . . .166
▫ Programming A Rolling Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code . . . . . . . . . .168
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming . . . . . . .169
▫ Using HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
▫ Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

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䡵 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS . . . . . . . . . . . .172
䡵 AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . .176
䡵 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF

EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

䡵 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . .177
䡵 CUPHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

▫ Front Seat Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats) . . . . . . .178
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Storage

Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

▫ Rear Cupholders — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .179

䡵 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

▫ Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
▫ Door Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

▫ Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . . .182
▫ Seatback Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
▫ Storage (Regular Cab). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
▫ Storage and Seats (Crew Cab/Quad Cab) . . . . . .185
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab

Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped . . .187
▫ Instruction Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped . .187

䡵 FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED . . . .187

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MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped

The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.

Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should
be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the
windshield).

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.

This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from
vehicles behind you.

NOTE:

The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled

when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear view
viewing.

The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature can be turned On
or Off through the touchscreen.

• Press the Mirror Dimmer button once to turn the feature

On.

• Press the Mirror Dimmer button a second time to turn

the feature Off.

If equipped, the rearview mirror contains an ASSIST and a
9-1-1 button.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1
and Assist, will NOT work without an operable
1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network connection.

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NOTE:

• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by

the subscriber.

• The 9–1–1 and ASSIST buttons will only function if you

are connected to an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data)
network. Other Uconnect services will only be operable
if your Uconnect Access service is active and you are
connected to an operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data)
network.

ASSIST Call

The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you to
any one of the following support centers:

• Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need a tow,

just push the ASSIST button and you’ll be connected to
someone who can help. Roadside Assistance will know
what vehicle you’re driving and its location. Additional
fees may apply for roadside Assistance.

• Uconnect Access Customer Care – In-vehicle support for

Uconnect Access and Uconnect Access Via Mobile fea-
tures.

• Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other

vehicle issues.

9-1-1 Call

1. Push the 9-1-1 Call button on the rearview mirror.

NOTE:

In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error,

there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call system
initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator. To cancel the 9-1-1 Call
connection, push the 9-1-1 Call button on the rearview
mirror or press the cancellation button on the device
screen. Termination of the 9-1-1 Call will turn off the green
LED light on the rearview mirror.

2. The LED light located between the ASSIST and 9-1-1

buttons on the Rearview Mirror will turn green once a
connection to a 9-1-1 operator has been made.

3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1

operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit the
following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1 op-
erator:

• Indication that the occupant placed a 9-1-1 Call.
• The vehicle brand.
• The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle.

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4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator

through the vehicle audio system to determine if addi-
tional help is needed.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1
and Assist, will NOT work without an operable
1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network connection.

NOTE:

• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized

by the subscriber.

• Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s 9-1-1

Call system and the 9-1-1 operator, the 9-1-1 operator
may be able to open a voice connection with the
vehicle to determine if additional help is needed. Once
the 9-1-1 operator opens a voice connection with the
vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call system, the operator should be able
to speak with you or other vehicle occupants and hear
sounds occurring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s 9-1-1
Call system will attempt to remain connected with the
9-1-1 operator until the 9-1-1 operator terminates the
connection.

5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate

emergency responders and provide them with impor-
tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates.

WARNING!

• If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., fire

or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions or
location), do not wait for voice contact from a 9-1-1
operator. All occupants should exit the vehicle im-
mediately and move to a safe location.

• Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s oper-

able 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network and GPS
antennas. You could prevent operable 1X(voice/data)
or 3G(data) network and GPS signal reception,
which can prevent your vehicle from placing an
emergency call. An operable 1X(voice/data) or
3G(data) network and GPS signal reception is re-
quired for the 9-1-1 Call system to function properly.

• The 9-1-1 Call system is embedded into the vehicle’s

electrical system. Do not add aftermarket electrical
equipment to the vehicle’s electrical system. This
may prevent your vehicle from sending a signal to
initiate an emergency call. To avoid interference that

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WARNING! (Continued)

can cause the 9-1-1 Call system to fail, never add
aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way mobile radio,
CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your vehicle’s electri-
cal system or modify the antennas on your vehicle. IF
YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR
ANY REASON (INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER
AN ACCIDENT), THE UCONNECT FEATURES,
APPS AND SERVICES, AMONG OTHERS, WILL
NOT OPERATE.

• Modifications to any part of the 9-1-1 Call system

could cause the air bag system to fail when you need
it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not
there to help protect you.

9-1-1 Call System Limitations

Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1
Call system capabilities.

9-1-1 or other emergency line operators in Canada and
Mexico may not answer or respond to 9-1-1 system calls.

If the 9-1-1 Call system detects a malfunction, any of the
following may occur at the time the malfunction is de-
tected, and at the beginning of each ignition cycle:

• The rearview mirror light located between the ASSIST

and 9-1-1 buttons will continuously be illuminated red.

• The device screen will display the following message

“Vehicle device requires service. Please contact your
dealer.”

• An in-vehicle audio message will state “Vehicle device

requires service. Please contact your dealer.”

WARNING!

• Ignoring the rearview mirror light could mean you

will not have 9-1-1 Call services. If the rearview
mirror light is illuminated, have an authorized dealer
service the 9-1-1 Call system immediately.

• The Occupant Restraint Control module turns on the

Air Bag Warning Light on the instrument panel if a
malfunction in any part of the system is detected. If
the Air Bag Warning Light is illuminated, have an
authorized dealer service the Occupant Restraint
Control system immediately.

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Even if the 9-1-1 Call system is fully functional, factors
beyond FCA US LLC’s control may prevent or stop the
9-1-1 Call system operation. These include, but are not
limited to, the following factors:

• Delayed accessories mode is active.
• The ignition is in the OFF position.
• The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact.
• The 9-1-1 Call system software and/or hardware are

damaged during a crash.

• The vehicle battery loses power or becomes discon-

nected during a vehicle crash.

• 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network and/or Global Po-

sitioning Satellite signals are unavailable or obstructed.

• Equipment malfunction at the 9-1-1 operator facility.
• Operator error by the 9-1-1 operator.
• 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network congestion.
• Weather.
• Buildings, structures, geographic terrain, or tunnels.

WARNING!

ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1
and Assist, will NOT work without an operable
1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) network connection.

NOTE:

• Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by

the subscriber.

• Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s 1X(voice/

data) or 3G(data) and GPS antennas. You could prevent
1X(voice/data) or 3G(data) and GPS signal reception,
which can prevent your vehicle from placing an emer-
gency call. An operable 1X(voice/data) or 3G(data)
network connection and a GPS signal is required for the
9-1-1 Call system to function properly.

General Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

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NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.

Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera
Display — If Equipped

A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a
twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the windshield.
The mirror installs on the windshield button with a coun-
terclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.

This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from
vehicles behind you.

When the vehicle is placed into reverse gear a video
display illuminates to display the image generated by the
rear view camera. The auto dimming feature is also dis-
abled to improve rear view viewing.

Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera

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Outside Mirrors

To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to
center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of
the view obtained on the inside mirror.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated ap-

proach lights under the outside mirrors they can be turned
off through the instrument cluster display or the Uconnect
radio. For further information refer to “Instrument Cluster
Display” and “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel”.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than
they really are. Relying too much on your passenger
side convex mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror
when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in
the passenger side convex mirror. Some vehicles will
not have a convex passenger side mirror.

Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be instructionly
folded both forward and rearward to prevent damage.

CAUTION!

It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the full
rearward position to resist damage when entering a car
wash or a narrow location.

Folding Mirror

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Power Mirrors — If Equipped

The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver’s door trim panel.

The power mirror controls consist of mirror select buttons
and a four-way mirror control switch.

Power Mirror Controls Location

Power Mirror Controls

1 — Mirror Select Buttons
2 — Four-Way Mirror Control Switch

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To adjust a mirror, push either the L (left) or R (right)
button to select the mirror that you want to adjust.

Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move.

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature will be activated whenever you turn on the

rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear Win-
dow Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” for further information.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped

Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor. To
use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.

Power Mirror Movement

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

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“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If
Equipped

The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for additional
flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun.

To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor
downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the
“Slide-On-Rod” until the sun visor is in the desired posi-
tion.

Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head
to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide
loads. To change position inboard or outboard, the mirror
head should be rotated (flipped in or out).

NOTE:

Fold the trailer towing mirrors rearward prior to

entering an automated car wash.

“Slide-On-Rod” Extender

Trailer Towing Position

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A small blindspot mirror is located next to main mirror and
can be adjusted separately.

SEATS

Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.

WARNING!

• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or

outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
In a collision, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

Blindspot Mirror

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Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped

Some models may be equipped with an eight-way power
driver’s seat. The power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the driver’s seat cushion. There are two
power seat switches that are used to control the movement
of the seat cushion and the seatback.

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward

The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push
the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.

Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down

The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch. The seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position is reached.

Reclining The Seatback

The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward,
the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.

Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.

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Power Seat Switches

1 — Power Seat Switch
2 — Power Seatback Switch

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat

belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury
or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the

shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat or impede
its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat
controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement
is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.

Tilting The Seat Up Or Down

The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front or
rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat cushion
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position is reached.

Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped

Some models are equipped with a six-way power passen-
ger seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard
side of the seat. The switch is used to control the movement
of the seat and seat cushion.

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward

The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push
the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.

Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down

The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch. The seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position is reached.

Tilting The Seat Up Or Down

The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down.
Pull upward or push downward on the front of the seat
switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in the
direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have
reached the desired position.

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