RAM 5500 Chassis Cab (2017 year). Instruction — part 20

Apple iPhone iOS6 or later supports reading incoming text
messages only. To enable this feature on your Apple
iPhone, follow these 4 simple steps:

TIP:

• Voice Texting is not compatible with iPhone, but if your

vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can use your
voice to send a text message.

• Messages are limited to 140 characters.
• The Messaging button on the touchscreen must be

illuminated to use the feature.

Yelp (8.4/8.4 NAV)

Once registered with Uconnect Access, you can use your
voice to search for the most popular places or things
around you.

1. Press the “Apps

” button on the touchscreen.

2. Press the “Yelp” button on the touchscreen.

3. Once the YELP home screen appears on the touchscreen,

push the VR button

, then say: “YELP search.”

4. Listen to the system prompts and after the beep, tell

Uconnect the place or business that you’d like Uconnect
to find.

TIP:

Once you perform a search, you can reorganize the

results by selecting either the Best Match, Rating or Dis-
tance tab on the top of the touchscreen display.

iPhone Notification Settings

1 — Select “Settings”
2 — Select “Bluetooth”
3 — Select the (i) for the paired vehicle
4 — Turn on “Show Notifications”

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SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4/8.4 NAV)

Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check
a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? SiriusXM
Travel Link is a suite of services that brings a wealth of
information right to your Uconnect 8.4 NAV system. (Not
available for 8.4 system or vehicles sold in the Canadian
market.)

Push the VR button

. After the beep, say one of the

following commands:

• Show fuel prices
• Show 5 - day weather forecast
• Show extended weather

TIP:

Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Command.

Yelp

SiriusXM Travel Link

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Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped

Siri lets you use your voice to send text messages, select
media, place phone calls and much more. Siri uses your
natural language to understand what you mean and will
respond back to confirm your requests. The system is
designed to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on
the wheel by letting Siri help you perform useful tasks.

To enable Siri push and hold, then release the Uconnect
Voice Recognition (VR) button on the steering wheel. After
you hear a double beep you can ask Siri to play podcasts
and music, get directions, read text messages and many
other useful requests.

Siri Eyes Free Available

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Getting Started

Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.

1. Pair your Siri enabled device to the vehicles sound

system. Refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Instruction
Supplement for a detailed pairing procedure.

NOTE:

A push and release of the

button will start

normal embedded VR functions. The push and hold,
then release

of the

button will start Siri functions.

Siri Enable Screens

Voice Recognition/Siri Buttons

1 — Phone Pick up Button
2 — Voice Recognition/Siri Eyes Free Button
3 — Phone Hang Up Button

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2. After the double beep, begin speaking to Siri.

Examples of Siri commands and questions:

• ⬙Play Rolling Stones⬙
• ⬙Send text message to John⬙
• ⬙Read text message from Sarah⬙
• ⬙Take me to the nearest coffee shop⬙

NOTE:

• Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while

facing straight ahead to ensure your command is
understood.

• Siri is available on iPhone 4S and later.

Do Not Disturb

With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifications from
incoming calls and texts, allowing you to keep your eyes
on the road and hands on the wheel. For your convenience,
there is a counter display to keep track of your missed calls
and text messages while you were using Do Not Disturb.

Siri Eyes Free

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Do Not Disturb can automatically reply with a text mes-
sage, a call or both, when declining an incoming call and
send it to voicemail.

Automatic reply messages can be:

• “I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.”
• Create a custom auto reply message up to 160 characters.

NOTE:

Only the first 25 characters can been seen on the

touchscreen while typing a custom message.

While in Do Not Disturb, Conference Call can be selected
so you can still place a second call without being inter-
rupted by incoming calls.

NOTE:

• Reply with text message is not compatible with iPhones.
• Auto reply with text message is only available on

phones that supporting Bluetooth MAP.

General Information

This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference that may be

received including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

NOTE:

• The transmitter has been tested and it complies with

FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the
device.

• The term IC before the certification/registration number

only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica-
tions were met.

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Additional Information

© 2016 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and
Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner
Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a
trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. Yelp, Yelp
logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered trade-
marks of Yelp.

For Uconnect system support, call: 1-877-855-8400 (24
hours a day 7 days a week) or visit DriveUconnect.com.

Uconnect Access services support, call: 1-855-792-4241
Please have your Uconnect Security PIN ready when you
call.

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CONTENTS

䡵 STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321

▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or −29°C) . .323
▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
▫ After Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324

䡵 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . . .325
䡵 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325

▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .327
▫ Six–Speed Automatic Transmission —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327

䡵 POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED

(CHASSIS CAB ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336

▫ Stationary Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336
▫ Mobile Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337

䡵 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —

IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338

▫ Instructionly Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped . .338
▫ Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position

Switch) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342

䡵 LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
䡵 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES . . . . . . . . . .347

▫ Acceleration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347
▫ Traction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347

䡵 DRIVING THROUGH WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348

▫ Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348

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▫ Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348

䡵 POWER STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349

▫ Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350

䡵 PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
䡵 BRAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352

▫ Hydraulic Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352

䡵 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . .353

▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). . . . . .353
▫ Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .353
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . .358
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) . . . . . . . . . . .361
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) — If Equipped . . . .362

▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . . .362

䡵 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365

▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . .368
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions . . . . . . . . . . .370
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .371

䡵 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . .376

▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . . .378
▫ Tire Maintenance And Replacement . . . . . . . . . .378
▫ Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378
▫ Tire Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382
▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383

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▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383
▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384

䡵 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) . . . . . . . . .385
䡵 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . .386

▫ Dual Rear Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .387

䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM

TIRE QUALITY GRADES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388

▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388
▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389

䡵 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . . .389

▫ Base System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391
▫ Premium System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392
▫ Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) Chassis

Cab — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396

䡵 FUEL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396

▫ 6.4L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396

▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles. . . . . . . . .397
▫ CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications . . . . . .398
▫ MMT In Gasoline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399

䡵 ADDING FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400

▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . .400

䡵 VEHICLE LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401

▫ Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401

䡵 TRAILER TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403

▫ Common Towing Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight

Ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407

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▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408
▫ Towing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408
▫ Towing Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414

䡵 SNOWPLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415

▫ Before Plowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416
▫ Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability . . . .416
▫ Over The Road Operation With Snowplow

Attached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417

▫ Operating Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417

▫ General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417

䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418

▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle. . . .418
▫ Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive

Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419

▫ Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive

Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419

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STARTING PROCEDURES

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.

The starter should not be operated for more than 10-second
intervals. Waiting a few seconds between such intervals
will protect the starter from overheating.

WARNING!

• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the

keyless ignition node is in the

ⴖOFFⴖ mode, remove

the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in

a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could

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operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

Normal Starting

Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained
without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. Cycle
the ignition to the START position and release when the
engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds,
cycle the ignition to the OFF position, wait five seconds,
then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.

Automatic Transmission

Start the engine with the gear selector in the NEUTRAL or
PARK. Apply the brake before shifting into any driving
range.

NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission
shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be
pressed to shift out of PARK.

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Tip Start Feature

Do not

press the accelerator. Cycle the ignition switch

briefly to the START position and release it. The starter
motor will continue to run but will automatically disen-
gage when the engine is running.

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition

This feature allows the driver to operate
the ignition switch with the push of a
button, as long as the Remote Start/
Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob is in the
passenger compartment.

Normal Starting

To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE
START/STOP Button

1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the

ENGINE START/STOP button once.

3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle.

If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically after 10 seconds.

4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to

the engine starting, push the button again.

NOTE:

Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine

is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.

To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button

1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and release

the ENGINE START/STOP button.

2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

3. If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/

STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short
pushes in a row with the vehicle speed above 5 mph
(8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. The ignition
switch position will remain in the ACC position until the
gear selector is in PARK and the button is pushed twice
to the OFF position. If the gear selector is not in PARK
and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed once,
the instrument cluster will display a “Vehicle Not In

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Park” message and the engine will remain running.
Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position, or it
could roll.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN

(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30
minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.

Idle Shutdown — 6.4L Engine Only

This feature can be enabled so that the truck will automati-
cally shutdown when the truck has been idling for a set
period of time when the engine is at operating tempera-
ture. Idle time can be set in 5 minute increments between 5
and 60 minutes. See your local authorized dealer to enable
this feature.

NOTE:

The idle shut down timer is disabled while the PTO

is active.

ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)

The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has three positions, OFF, ACC, RUN. To

change the ignition switch positions without starting the
vehicle and use the accessories follow these steps:

1. Starting with the ignition in the OFF position:

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change

the ignition to the ACC position.

3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time

to change the ignition to the RUN position.

4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to

return the ignition to the OFF position.

Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or −29°C)

To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your authorized dealer) is recommended.

If Engine Fails To Start

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there
while the engine is cranking. This should clear any excess
fuel in case the engine is flooded.

The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10
seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release the

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accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.

WARNING!

• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the

throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.

• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it

started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.

• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables

may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery
or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start

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can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to
“Jump-Starting” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.

If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the ignition
button/key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking
with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor.
Release the accelerator pedal and the ignition button/key
once the engine is running smoothly.

If the engine shows no sign of starting after a 10 second
period of engine cranking with the accelerator pedal held
to the floor, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure.

After Starting

The idle speed is automatically controlled and will de-
crease as the engine warms up.

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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED

The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded,
three-wire extension cord.

Gasoline Engine Only

The engine block heater cord is routed through the grille by
the right front tow hook.

It includes a removable cap that is secured by a tethered
strap. It also has a c-clip that is used for storage when not
in use for the Winter months. During Winter months,
remove the heater cord wiring assembly from itself on the
c-clip.

The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.

WARNING!

Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord
before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical
cord could cause electrocution.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CAUTION!

Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:

• Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the

vehicle has come to a complete stop.

• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,

or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.

• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is

firmly pressing the brake pedal.

NOTE:

You must press and hold the brake pedal while

shifting out of PARK.

WARNING!

• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if

the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your
foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly
pressing the brake pedal.

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