RAM Cargo Van (2015 year). Instruction — part 18

CAUTION!

• Check deployed crossbars frequently and retighten

thumb screws as necessary.

• To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do

not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of
150 lb (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as
evenly as possible and secure the load appropri-
ately.

• To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO

NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without the
crossbars deployed.

• The load should be secured and placed on top of

the crossbars, not directly on the roof. If it is
necessary to place the load on the roof, place a
blanket or other protective layer between the load
and the roof surface.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• Long loads which extend over the windshield, such

as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large
frontal area should be secured to both the front and
rear of the vehicle.

• Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully

when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof
rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby
truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to a load.
This is especially true on large flat loads and may
result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.

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WARNING!

Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.

SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED

Sun screens are available for second and third row
seating windows. The screens store in the sill trim panels,
and the tops of the windows are equipped with hooks
that the sun screens attach to when pulled out.

Sun Screen Retracted

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Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen.
Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the
top of the window.

Once the screen is completely to the top of the window,
extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks
attached to the top of the window.

To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to
disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the
base sill.

Sun Screen Extended

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CONTENTS

䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . .286
䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE . . . . . . . . . .287
䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM . . . . . . .288
䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS . . . . .289
䡵 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . .303

▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305

▫ EVIC White Telltale Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
▫ EVIC Amber Telltale Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310

▫ EVIC Red Telltale Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
▫ Oil Change Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
▫ Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
▫ Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
▫ Trip Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
▫ Tire PSI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
▫ Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317
▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) . . .317
▫ Messages # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — If Equipped. . . .318

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▫ Compass / Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . .318
▫ Turn Menu Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
▫ Customer-Programmable Features

(System Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321

䡵 Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/

HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328

▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command

System) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328

▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) —

If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328

䡵 Uconnect® 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329

▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . .329
▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For

CD And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332

▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . .334

▫ Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode . . . .337

䡵 Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO . . . . .338

▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode. . . . . . .338
▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For

CD And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344

▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . .346
▫ LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play. . . . . .349
▫ INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play . . . . .350
▫ Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped . . .350
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) —

If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355

䡵 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . .355

▫ Connecting The iPod® Or External USB

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356

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▫ Using This Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
▫ Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device

Using Radio Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357

▫ Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
▫ List Or Browse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359
▫ Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) . . . . . . .361

䡵 Uconnect® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) —
IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362

▫ Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362
▫ Blu-ray™ Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363
▫ Play Video Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .364
▫ Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2

While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1. . . . . .367

▫ Dual Video Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
▫ Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio . . .369
▫ Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player —

If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372

▫ Play A Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Blu-ray™

Player — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375

▫ Listen To An Audio Source While A Video

Is Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376

▫ Important Notes For Dual Video Screen

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379

▫ VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped. . . . . . .380
▫ Blu-ray™ Player Remote Control —

If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383

▫ Remote Control Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
▫ Locking The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .385

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▫ Replacing The Remote Control Batteries. . . . . .385
▫ Headphones Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .386
▫ Blu-ray™ Headphones Operation . . . . . . . . . .387
▫ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388
▫ Replacing The Headphone Batteries. . . . . . . . .389
▫ Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389

▫ System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
▫ Shared Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
▫ Information Mode Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392
▫ Numeric Keypad Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392
▫ Station List Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393
▫ Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394

▫ Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394
▫ Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed . . .395
▫ Disc Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395
▫ Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401
▫ Product Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406

䡵 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —

IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409

▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410
▫ CD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410

䡵 CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE . . . .411
䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .411

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412

䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412

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▫ Instruction Heating And Air Conditioning

System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412

▫ Rear Instruction Climate Control — If Equipped . . . .417

▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420

▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

1 — Air Vents

5 — Upper Glove Compartment 9 — Storage Bin

13 — Hood Release

2 — Instrument Cluster

6 — Lower Glove Compartment

10 — Cup Holders

14 — Dimmer Switch

3 — Shift Lever

7 — Climate Controls

11 — Switch Bank

15 — Headlight Switch

4 — Radio

8 — DVD – If Equipped

12 — Ignition Switch

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

1. Tachometer

This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area,
ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.

2. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped

This indicator will illuminate when the front
fog lights are on.

3. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped

This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.

4. Turn Signal Indicators

The arrow will flash with the exterior turn
signal when the turn signal lever is operated.

If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with
either turn signal on, a continuous chime will sound to
alert you to turn the signal off. If either indicator flashes
at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.

5. High Beam Indicator

This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever for-

ward to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull
toward yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.

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6. Odometer Display/Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) — If Equipped

Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display

The odom-

eter display shows the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.

U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.

This also displays Trip A and Trip B, DTE, MPG or
L/100km, OAT (Outside Air Temperature) information to
Base Cluster, use STEP and RESET button (on steering
wheel) to access or reset the display.

Message Display Area

When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
odometer messages will display:
door

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Ajar

gATE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liftgate Ajar

LoW tirE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Tire Pressure

gASCAP

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Cap Fault

noFUSE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse Fault

CHAngE OIL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Change Required

LoCOOL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Coolant

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NOTE:

Some of the above warnings will be displayed in

the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display Area
located in the instrument cluster.

Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped” in this section for further information.

LoW tirE

When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer dis-
play will toggle between LoW and tirE for three cycles.

gASCAP

If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display
area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and push the
STEP button on the steering wheel to turn off the
message. If the problem continues, the message will
appear the next time the vehicle is started.

noFUSE

If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the
Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or
damaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom-
eter display area. For further information on fuses and
fuse locations, refer to “Fuses” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle.”

CHAngE OIL

Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The CHAngE OIL message will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately
12 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle-based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style.

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Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), perform the
following steps.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do
not start the engine).

2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the indicator message illuminates when you

start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat these steps.

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped

The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features
a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster. For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in this section.

7. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light

This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four seconds.

If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.

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If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.

8. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and in-
flated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard

or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should deter-
mine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for

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