RAM 5500 Chassis Cab (2017 year). Manual — part 19

PERSONALIZED MENU BAR

The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar
are easily changed for your convenience. Simply follow
these steps:

1. Press the “Apps

” button to open the App screen.

2. Press and hold, then drag the selected App to replace an

existing shortcut in the main menu bar.

The new app shortcut, that was dragged down onto the
main menu bar, will now be an active App/shortcut.

NOTE:

This feature is only available if the vehicle is in

PARK.

UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION

Introducing Uconnect

Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful
quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips
you need to know to control your Uconnect 3.0, 5.0 or
8.4/8.4 NAV system.

Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Main Menu

Uconnect 3.0

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If you see the

icon on your touchscreen, you have the

Uconnect 8.4 NAV system. If not, you have a Uconnect
8.4 system.

Get Started

1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and

feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instruc-
tions.

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2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger conver-

sations are examples of noise that may impact recogni-
tion.

3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing

straight ahead. The microphone is positioned in the
headliner and aimed at the driver.

4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first

push either the VR or Phone button, wait until after the
beep, then say your Voice Command.

5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts

by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice
Command from current category.

Two buttons are all you need to control your Uconnect
system with your voice.

Voice Recognition (VR)/Phone Buttons

1 — Push To Begin Radio, Media, Navigation, Apps And Climate
Functions
2 — Push To Initiate Or To Answer A Phone Call, Send Or Receive
A Text

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Basic Voice Commands

The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any
point while using your Uconnect system.

Push the VR button

. After the beep, say

ѧ

• Cancel to stop a current voice session
• Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands
• Repeat to listen to the system prompts again
Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice
recognition system’s status. Cues appear on the screen.

Uconnect 3.0

Uconnect 5.0

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Radio

Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM
Satellite Radio stations you would like to hear. (Subscrip-
tion or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.)

Push the VR button

. After the beep, say

ѧ

• Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM
• Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1

TIP:

At any time, if you are not sure of what to say or want

to learn a Voice Command, press the VR button

and say

“Help.”

The system will provide you with a list of

commands.

Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV

Uconnect 3.0 Radio

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Uconnect 5.0 Radio

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Media

Uconnect offers connections via USB, Bluetooth and auxil-
iary ports (If Equipped). Voice operation is only available
for connected USB and iPod devices. (Remote CD player
optional and not available on all vehicles.)

Push the VR button

. After the beep, say one of the

following commands and follow the prompts to switch
your media source or choose an artist.

• Change source to Bluetooth
• Change source to iPod
• Change source to USB
• Play artist Beethoven; Play album Greatest Hits; Play

song

Moonlight Sonata; Play genre Classical

TIP:

For the Uconnect 3.0, Uconnect 5.0 and 8.4/8.4 NAV

systems, press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see
all of the music on your iPod or USB device. Your Voice
Command must match exactly how the artist, album, song
and genre information is displayed.

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Uconnect 5.0 Media

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Phone

Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with
Uconnect. When the Phonebook button is illuminated for
the Uconnect 3.0, Uconnect 5.0 and 8.4/8.4 NAV radios,
your system is ready. Check UconnectPhone.com for mo-
bile phone compatibility and pairing instructions.

Push the Phone button

. After the beep, say one of the

following commands

ѧ

• Call John Smith
• Dial 123-456-7890 and follow the system prompts
• Redial (call previous outgoing phone number)
• Call back (call previous incoming phone number)

TIP:

When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone

button

and say “Call,” then pronounce the name

exactly

as it appears in your phone book. When a

contact has multiple phone numbers, you can say “Call
John Smith work.”

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Voice Text Reply

Uconnect will announce incoming text messages. Push the
Phone button

and say Listen. (Must have compatible

mobile phone paired to Uconnect system.)

1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push the

Phone button

. After the beep, say: “Reply.”

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2. Listen to the Uconnect prompts. After the beep, repeat

one of the pre-defined messages and follow the system
prompts.

PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES

Yes.

Stuck in traffic.

See you later.

No.

Start without

me.

I’ll be late.

Okay.

Where are you?

I will be

<number>

minutes late.

Call me.

Are you there

yet?

I’ll call you later.

I need

directions.

See you in

<number> of

minutes.

I’m on my way.

Can’t talk right

now.

I’m lost.

Thanks.

TIP:

Your mobile phone must have the full implementation

of the Message Access Profile (MAP) to take advantage of
this

feature.

For

details

about

MAP,

visit

UconnectPhone.com.

Apple iPhone iOS 6 or later supports reading incoming
text messages only. To enable this feature on your Apple
iPhone, follow these 4 simple steps:

TIP:

Voice Text Reply 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.

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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Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV)

Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free
and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving
ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate control.)

Push the VR button

. After the beep, say one of the

following commands:

• Set driver temperature to 70 degrees
• Set passenger temperature to 70 degrees

TIP:

Voice Command for Climate may only be used to

adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle. Voice
Command will not work to adjust the heated seats or
steering wheel if equipped.

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Navigation (8.4 /8.4 NAV)

The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and
become more productive when you know exactly how to
get to where you want to go. (Navigation is optional on the
Uconnect 8.4 system. See your dealer to activate navigation
at any time.)

1. To enter a destination, push the VR button

. After the

beep, say:

• For the 8.4 Uconnect System, say: “Enter state.”
• For the 8.4 NAV Uconnect System, say: “Find address

800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills, Michigan.”

2. Then follow the system prompts.

TIP:

To start a POI search, push the VR button

. After

the beep, say: “ Find nearest coffee shop.”

Uconnect Access (8.4/8.4 NAV)

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 autho-

rized by the subscriber.

An included trial and/or subscription is required to take
advantage of the Uconnect Access services in the next
section of this guide. To register with Uconnect Access,
press the Apps button on the 8.4-inch touchscreen to get
started. Detailed registration instructions can be found on
the next page.

NOTE:

Uconnect Access is available only on equipped

vehicles purchased within the continental United States,
Alaska and Hawaii. Services can only be used where
coverage is available; see coverage map for details.

9-1-1 Call

Security Alarm Notification

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Stolen Vehicle Assistance

Remote Vehicle Start**

Remote Horn and Lights

Yelp Search

Voice Texting

Roadside Assistance Call

3G Wi-Fi Hotspot***

**If vehicle is equipped.

***Extra charges apply.

Vehicle Health Alert

Your vehicle will send you an email alert if it senses a
problem under the hood with one of your vehicles key
systems. For further information go to the Mopar Owner
Connect website moparownerconnect.com.

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Register (8.4/8.4 NAV)

To unlock the full potential of Uconnect Access in your
vehicle, you first need to register with Uconnect Access.

1. Push the ASSIST button on your rearview mirror.

2. Press the “Uconnect Care” button on the touchscreen.

3. A helpful Uconnect Care Agent will register your ve-

hicle and handle all of the details.

Signing up is easy!

Simply follow the steps above. Or,

press the “Apps

” button on the touchscreen to

“Register By Web” to complete the process using your
smartphone or computer.

For further information please visit DriveUconnect.com.

Mobile App (8.4/8.4 NAV)

You’re only a few steps away from using remote com-
mands and playing your favorite music in your vehicle.

Assist Button

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To link your internet radio accounts:

1. Download the Uconnect Access App to your mobile

device.

2. Press the Via Mobile icon on the navigation bar at the

bottom of the app.

3. Press the app you’d like to connect to your vehicle.

4. Enter your login information for the selected app and

press Link.

5. Next time you’re in your vehicle, enable Bluetooth, pair

your phone and select the Via Mobile app you want to
play from the Uconnect touchscreen to stream your
personalized music.

NOTE:

• You can also complete this process on the web. Simply

visit moparownerconnect.com log in and click Set Up
Via Mobile Profile (under Quick Links).

• Once you download the app to your compatible mobile

device, you will also be able to start your vehicle and
lock/unlock its doors from virtually anywhere.

Voice Texting (8.4/8.4 NAV)

1. To send a message, push the Phone button

. After the

beep, say the following command: “Send message to
John Smith.”

2. Listen to the prompt. After the beep, dictate the message

you would like to send. Wait for Uconnect to process
your message.

3. The Uconnect system will repeat your message and

provide a variety of options to add to, delete, send or
hear the message again. After the beep, tell Uconnect
what you’d like to do. For instance, if you’re happy with
your message, after the beep, say: “Send.”

You must be registered with Uconnect Access and have a
compatible MAP – enabled smartphone to use your voice
to send a personalized text message. For details about
MAP, visit UconnectPhone.com.

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