RAM C/V (2013 year). Instruction — part 28

Radio Operation

Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next
listenable station, and pressing the bottom of the switch
will SEEK down for the next listenable station.

The button located in the center of the left-hand switch
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.

CD Player

Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once
will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the
beginning of the previous track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.

If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the
second track; three times, it will play the third, etc.

The button in the center of the left-hand switch has no
function in this mode.

CD/DVD/BLU-RAY DISC MAINTENANCE

To keep a CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc in good condition, take
the following precautions:

1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the

surface.

2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,

wiping from center to edge.

3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-

ing the disc.

4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,

or anti-static sprays.

5. Store the disc in its case after playing.

6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.

7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become

too high.

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NOTE:

If you experience difficulty in playing a particular

disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating
removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized,
or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc
before considering disc player service.

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES

Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile phone operation when
not using Uconnect® (if equipped).

CLIMATE CONTROLS

The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the
temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.

Instruction Heating And Air Conditioning System —
If Equipped

The controls for the instruction system in this vehicle contain
a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. These
comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior
conditions.

With the Three-Zone Temperature Control system, each
front seat occupant can independently control the Heat-
ing, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning operations coming
from the outlets on their side of the vehicle.

The primary control for the rear blower is on the front
climate control unit located on the instrument panel.

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When the front control is in any position other than rear,
the front control operates all the rear functions.

The rear airflow modes will mirror the front unit opera-
tion. Rear Panel mode is automatically selected when the
front control is in the Panel mode. When the front unit is
in Bi-Level mode, airflow will be emitted from both the
upper and lower rear outlets. When the front control is in
Floor, Defrost, or Mix modes, airflow will be directed out
of the rear floor outlets.

1. Left Front Temperature Control

• Provides left front seat occupant with independent

temperature control. Turn left for cooler or right for
warmer temperature settings.

Instruction Temperature Control

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2. Rear Blower Control — If Equipped

• Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced

through the rear system in any mode you select. The
rear blower speed increases as you move the control to
the right from the “O” (Off) position. There are seven
blower speeds. To allow the rear overhead control,
turn blower knob fully to the left, past The

⬙O⬙ off

position into the “REAR” control position.

3. Front Blower Control

• Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced

through the system in any mode you select. The
blower speed increases as you move the control to the
right from the “O” (Off) position. There are seven
blower speeds.

NOTE:

For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the

climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position. Blower control should be left in the

⬙ON⬙

position to allow the climate control to either warm or
cool the vehicle.

4. Rear Temperature Control — If Equipped

• Provides temperature control for the rear cabin. Turn

left for cooler or right for warmer temperature settings
in the rear cabin.

5. Right Front Temperature Control

• Provides right front seat occupant with independent

temperature control. Turn left for cooler or right for
warmer temperature settings.

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6. Mix Mode

Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side
window demist outlets. This setting works best in

cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the
windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort,
while reducing moisture on the windshield.

7. Front Defrost Mode

Air is directed through the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with

maximum blower and temperature settings for best
windshield and side window defrosting.

NOTE:

The air conditioning compressor may operate in

Mix and Defrost, even if the A/C button is not pressed.
This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. To
improve fuel economy, use these modes only when
necessary.

8. Electronic Rear Window Defrost

Press this button to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if

equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10
minutes.

NOTE:

• You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime

by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second
time.

• To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear win-

dow defroster only when the engine is operating.

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CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear

window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.

• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive

window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.

• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

9. Recirculation Control Button

Press this button to choose between outside air
intake or recirculation of the air inside the
vehicle. An indicator light will illuminate when
you are in Recirculation mode. Only use the

Recirculation mode to temporarily block out any outside
odors, smoke, or dust, and to cool the interior rapidly
upon initial start-up in very hot or humid weather.

NOTE:

• If the Recirculation button is pressed when the system

is in Defrost mode the Recirculation LED indicator will
flash 3 times to indicate Recirculation mode is not
allowed.

• Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make

the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
Extended use of this mode is not recommended.

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• In cold or damp weather, the use of the Recirculation

mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because
of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For maximum
defogging, select the outside air position.

• In order to prevent fogging, when the Recirculation

button is pressed and the mode control is set to Panel,
the A/C will engage automatically.

• The A/C can be deselected instructionly without disturb-

ing the mode control selection.

10. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

Press and release to change the current setting.
The indicator illuminates when ON.

NOTE:

If your air conditioning performance seems

lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con-
denser (located in front of the radiator), for an accumu-
lation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray
from behind the radiator and through the condenser.
Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the
condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.

11. Floor Mode Button

Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
small amount through the defrost and side win-

dow demist outlets.

12. Bi-Level Mode Button

Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets.

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NOTE:

There is a difference in temperature (in any

conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the
upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer
air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved
comfort during sunny but cool conditions.

13. Panel Mode Button

Air is directed through the outlets in the instru-
ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted for

direction, and turned on or off to control airflow.

NOTE:

For maximum airflow to the rear, the center

instrument panel outlets can be directed toward the rear
seat passengers.

Economy Mode

If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to
turn off the indicator light and the A/C compressor.

Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired tem-
perature. Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or
Floor modes.

Max A/C

For maximum cooling use the A/C and Recirculation
mode buttons at the same time.

Rear Instruction Climate Control — If Equipped

The Rear Instruction Climate Control system has floor air
outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door, and
overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position.
The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor and
upper outlets.

The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear
seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the
center of the vehicle.

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Rear Blower Control

The primary control for the rear blower is on the front
climate control unit, located on the instrument panel.

Only when the front control for the rear blower is in the
REAR

position do the second row seat occupants have

control of the rear blower speed.

The rear blower control, located in the rear overhead
console, has an off position and a range of blower speeds.
This allows the second row seat occupants to control the
volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.

CAUTION!

Interior air enters the Rear Instruction Climate Control
system through an intake grille, located in the right
side trim panel behind the third row seats. The
heater outlets are located in the right side trim panel,

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Rear Instruction Climate Controls

1 – Rear Blower

3 – Rear Mode

2 – Rear Temperature

4 – Rear Climate Control Lock

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CAUTION! (Continued)

just behind the sliding door. Do not block or place
objects directly in front of the inlet grille or heater
outlets. The electrical system could overload, causing
damage to the blower motor.

Rear Temperature Control

The rear mode selection REAR, allows the settings to be
controlled by the rear mode control knob.

To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle,
rotate the temperature control knob counterclockwise for
cold air, and clockwise for heated air.

When rear controls are locked by the front system, the
lock symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated, and
the rear overhead adjustments are inoperable.

Rear Mode Control

Headliner Mode

Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each
of these outlets can be individually adjusted to

direct the flow of air. Moving the air vanes of the outlets
to one side will shut off the airflow.

Bi-Level Mode

Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the
floor outlets.

NOTE:

In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level

mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head-
liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.

Floor Mode

Air comes from the floor outlets.

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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped

• Front Three-Zone ATC allows both driver and front

passenger seat occupant, and rear seat occupants to
select individual comfort settings.

• When occupants in the vehicle select the AUTO mode

operation, a comfort temperature can be set by using
the temperature up and down buttons, and the auto
blower operation will be set automatically.

• The system can be controlled instructionly, if desired.
• SYNC feature links the controls for all three zones,

allowing one comfort setting (driver setting) for the
cabin, if desired.

The Three-Zone ATC system automatically maintains the
interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passen-
gers. The system automatically adjusts the air temperature,
the airflow volume, amount of outside air recirculation and
the airflow direction. This maintains a comfortable tem-
perature, even under changing conditions.

Front ATC Panel

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1. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning
(A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON.
Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch
into instruction mode.

2. Left Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display

This display shows the temperature setting for the left
front seat occupant.

3. Mode Display

This display shows the current Mode selection (Panel,
Bi-Level, Floor, Mix).

4. Blower Control Display

This display shows the current Blower speed selection.

5. Front Auto Indicator

This indicates when the system is in Front Auto mode.

6. Auto Indicator

This indicates when the system is in Auto mode.

7. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display

This display shows the temperature setting for the right
front seat occupant.

8. Front Defrost Button

Press and release to change the current setting, the
indicator illuminates when ON. Performing this function
will cause the ATC to switch into instruction mode. The
blower will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is
selected.

9. Passenger Temperature Control Up/Down Button

Provides the passenger with independent temperature
control. Push the top button for warmer temperatures or
the lower button for cooler temperature settings.

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10. Rear Control Button

Provides toggle operation between front control screen
and rear control screen. Push the button to activate the
rear climate control screen and allow the front seat
occupants control over the rear climate settings.

11. Rear Lock

Press and release the Rear Lock button on the front ATC
panel to lock and unlock the rear climate controls.

12. Auto Temperature Control Button

Controls airflow temperature, distribution, volume, and
the amount of air recirculation automatically. Press and
release to select. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for
more information. Performing this function will cause
the ATC to switch between instruction mode and automatic
modes.

13. Climate Control OFF Button

Press and release to turn the Climate Control OFF. If the
control is OFF, press any button to turn the control ON.

14. Blower Control

There are seven blower speeds, the blower speed in-
creases as you move the control to the right from the
lowest blower setting. Performing this function will
cause the ATC to switch into instruction mode.

15. Mode Control Button

Press and release to select between Modes (Panel, Bi-
Level, Floor, Mix). Performing this function will cause the
ATC to switch into instruction mode.

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16. Recirculation Control Button

Press and release to change the current setting, the
indicator illuminates when ON.

17. SYNC Button

Press and release to control the temperature setting for all
three zones from the driver temperature control.

18. Driver Temperature Control Up/Down Button

Provides the driver with independent temperature con-
trol. Push the top button for warmer temperatures or the
lower button for cooler temperature settings.

Automatic Operation

1. Press the AUTO button on the front ATC Panel and the

words Front Auto will illuminate in the front ATC
display, along with two temperatures for the driver
and front passenger. The system will then automati-
cally regulate the amount of airflow.

2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the

system to maintain, by adjusting the driver, front
passenger, and rear seat rotary temperature knobs.
Once the desired temperature is displayed, the system
will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort
level.

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3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is

not necessary to change the settings. You will experi-
ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the
system to function automatically.

NOTE:

• It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for

cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts
the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.

• The temperature can be displayed in English or Metric

units by selecting the “Display Units of Measure in”
customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer-
Programmable Features” in this Section.

To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic
mode, during cold start-ups, the blower fan will remain
on low until the engine warms up. The fan will engage
immediately if the Defrost mode is selected, or by chang-
ing the front blower knob setting

Instruction Operation

This system offers a full complement of instruction override
features. The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display will
be turned off when the system is being used in the
instruction mode.

NOTE:

If not operating in AUTO mode, the system will

not automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or ice on
the windshield. DEFROST mode must be instructionly se-
lected to clear the windshield and side glass.

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• Air Conditioning (A/C)

The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator
to instructionly activate or deactivate the air conditioning
system. When in A/C mode and the ATC is set to a cool
temperature, dehumidified air flows through the air
outlets. If Economy mode is desired, press the A/C
button to turn off the A/C mode in the ATC display and
deactivate the A/C system.

NOTE:
• If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C

can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain
active to prevent fogging of the windows.

• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass,

select Defrost mode and increase blower speed.

Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The
Front ATC Panel
The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjustment of the
rear climate controls from the front ATC panel.

To change the rear system settings:

• Press ⬙REAR⬙ button to change control to rear control

mode, Rear display (below) will appear. Control func-
tions now operate rear system.

• To return to Front screen, press ⬙REAR⬙ button again,

or it will revert to the Front screen after six seconds.

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