2021 Ram Heavy Duty Value Features
2021 RAM HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AVAILABLE VALUE FEATURES
Wireless Charging Pad
- Designed to wirelessly charge your Qi-enabled mobile phone
- Qi is a standard that uses magnetic induction to transfer power to the mobile device
- Then wireless charging pad is equipped with an anti-slip mat, an adjustable cradel to hold the phone in place and an LED indicator light.
- Set the phone inside the cradle with the screen facing you
- The charging indicator on your phone identifies the phone is charging
- If the phone is not equipped with Qi wireless charging functionality, an aftermarket sleeve or a specialized back plate can be purchased from your mobile phone provider or a local electronics retailer
- See your phone’s owner manual for further information
- This could cause excessive heat build-up, damaging the key fob
- Additionally, if the key fob gets too close to the charging pad, it could block the fob from being detected by the vehicle thus preventing the vehicle from starting.
USB Ports
- You must use a certified USB cable to connect with the port. Lesser quality cables may not allow proper operation of all features
- In addition to audio playback from the device, the Uconnect Touchscreen will display metadata (artist, track title, album, etc) information.
- When connected, the compatible USB device can be controlled using the radio or steering wheel mounted audio controls to play, skip to the next or previous track, browse and list the contents
- The device’s battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific device)
- Inserting the cable should identify the device on the Uconnect System. You may need to select USB/iPod mode as the “Source” on the touchscreen. (The USB source will say “iPod” only when an Apple product is connected to the USB port)
- The system may take several minutes to read your music, depending on the number of files. (The system will take approximately five minutes for every 1,000 songs loaded on the device)
- During the reading process, the Shuffle and Browse functions will be disabled
- You can stream (no physical cable connection) music to the vehicle’s sound system
- Your device must be Bluetooth compatible and paired with your system
- You can access the music from your paired Bluetooth device by pressing the Bluetooth button on the touchscreen while in Media mode
- if changing the name of the device within the Bluetooth settings of your device (where applicable), and the device is connected to the vehicle Bluetooth system, the system may change the current playing track.
Uconnect 3 with 5″ Display
- Five-inch touchscreen display
- Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth
- Bluetooth audio for streaming music from smartphone
- Siri Eyes Free voice recognition/command to support iPhone 4S and later
- Displays ParkView Rear Backup Camera images
- Supports Media Hub inputs (USB ports and auxiliary jack, as equipped).
- Sirius XM Satellite Readio (six-month subscription included, when equipped)
- Interfaces with steering wheel mounted controls (if equipped)
HOW IT WORKS:
To pair your mobile phone to the Uconnect System:- Make sure your vehicle is parked in an open, outside area and the ignition is in the ACC or On/Run position
- Go to Settings on your compatible smartphone and make sure that Bluetooth is on
- Press the Phone button on the radio faceplate
- If no phones are connected, the system will ask if you’d like to pair a mobile phone – select Yes
- The system will search for Bluetooth connections
- When the Uconnect System is recognized on your phone, tap Uconnect and access the connection request
- When prompted, verify the PIN and accept the connection request by tapping Yes on your Uconnect Touchscreen and Pair on your smartphone
- Make hands-free phone calls
- Respond to incoming text messages
- Stream your favorite music
Uconnect 4 with 8.4″ Display
- 8.4″ color touchscreen display with model-specific themes and Drag-and-Drop menu bar
- Touchscreen display features impressive resolution and accelerated startup times
- Integrates with your mobile phone using Apple CarPlay or AndroidAuto
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio (six-month subscription included)
- Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth
- Do Not Disturb user functionality for phone calls and text messages
- Siri Eyes Free voice recognition/command to support iPhone 5S and later
- Supports Media Hub inputs (USB ports and auxiliary input)
- Interfaces with steering wheel-mounted controls
Uconnect 4c NAV with 8.4″ Display
- 8.4 inch touchscreen display with model-specific themes and Drag-and-Drop menu bar
- Touchscreen display features impressive resolution and accelerated startup times
- HD Radio
- Wi-Fi Hotspot with 4G LTE cellular connectivity
- Uconnect + SiriusXM Guardian Connected Vehicle Services (one-year trial included)
- Built-in GPS navigation with pinch-to-zoom functionality as well as 3-D city models and terrain maps
- Integrates with your mobile phone using Apple CarPlay or AndroidAuto
- Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth
- Do Not Disturb user functionality for phone calls and text messages
- Siri Eyes Free voice recognition/command to support iPhone 4 and later
- Supports Media Hub inputs (USB ports and auxiliary input, as equipped)
- Interfaces with steering wheel mounted controls
- Sirius XM Satellite Radio (six-month subscription included)
- Sirius XM Travel Link and Traffic Plus (five-year subscription included)
Uconnect 12.0 with Navigation
- Reconfigurable 12-inch touchscreen with one-touch, customizable “home screen
- Flush screen appearance with redundant manual controls
- Multi-touch gesturing (e.g., pinch/zoom, touch/drag, etc)
- Scroll/swipe left or right to access “layered” content
- Unique appearance theme for each model/price class
- Sirius XM with 360L featuring access to hours of on-demand audio content
- HD radio
- Wi-Fi Hotspot with 4G LTE cellular connectivity
- SiriusXM Guardian Connected Vehicle Services (one-year trial included)
- Built-in GPS navigation with 3-D city models and terrain maps
- Integrates with your mobile phone using Apple CarPlay or AndroidAuto
- Displays ParkView Rear Backup Camera or Surround View images (as equipped)
- Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth
- Do Not Disturb user functionality for phone calls and text messages
- Siri Eyes Free voice recognition/command to support iPhone 4 and later
- Supports Media Hub inputs (USB ports and auxiliary input, as equipped)
- Interfaces with steering wheel mounted controls
- Sirius XM Satellite Radio (six month subscription included)
- Sirius XM Travel Link and Traffic Plus (five year subscription included)
- Choose from AM, FM or Satellite
- Store your favorite channels to various preset buttons on the touchscreen
- Auxiliary input jack
- Bluetooth wireless
- Several USB ports
- Text messages
- Phone calls and voicemail
- Maps
- Music
- Podcasts
- Audiobooks and more
- Make sure your vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the ACC or ON position
- Press the Phone button on the Uconnect touchscreen. (if no phones are connected, the system will ask if you’d like to pair a mobile phone)
- Select Yes
- The system will begin searching for Bluetooth connections
- Go to settings on your compatible smartphone and make sure that Bluetooth is on
- When the Uconnect system is recognized on your phone, tap Uconnect and accept the connection request
- When prompted, verify the PIN and accept the connection request by tapping Yes on your Uconnect touchscreen and PAIR on your smartphone
- Send messgaes
- Schedule meetings
- Place phone calls
- More
- Select settings
- Select Siri
- Enable Siri
- Push and hold – then release – the VR button on your steering wheel
- You’ll hear Siri’s familiar double beep, and Siri will pop up on the touchscreen. (Siri is ready to receive questions and voice commands)
- Speak clearly while facing ahead
- A good cellular connection is required
- Press the Uconnect icon on the main menu bar to view all the available apps
- Tap and hold any one of the icons to drag and drop into your personalized menu bar at any time
- Add the Travel Link icon so local weather forecasts are handy ona raod trip
- Add the Heated Seats icon in the fall and remove it in the spring
- Apps are always accessible from the apps drawer
- For those times when you feel the need to silence your phone for a while
- Simply tap Do Not Disturb on your Uconnect Touchscreen to silence the notifications
- A helpful counter keeps track of any incoming calls and texts
- The standard message says: “I am driving now. I will get back to your shortly”
- Or, customize the message: “Family’s in town and I’m showing them around, I’ll call you later”.
- With access to more than 5,000 hours of On-Demand shows, concerts, in-studio performances, interviews and more.
- Use your voice to find the artist, SiriusXM channel or show you what you desire
- Find more channels than ever before
- Find the game you want and choose from home or visitor broadcasts. (The touchscreen continuously updates the score)
- Fast-Froward, rewind, or pause the broadcast any time you like, then pick it up later
- Sync up a mobile device with SiriusXM app and keep listening away from the vehicle.
- Browse songs or artists
- Browse your listening history and select SiriusXM with 360L to notify you when a SiriusXM channel plays one of your favorites
- Use smart recommendations to explore new things based on your listening history. (The more you use it, the better it knows your interests)
- Up to five different listener profiles can be created
- Select Apps
- Choose A-Z to sort apps alphabetically
- Or, press and drag any app to arrange the icons as you prefer
- Tap Home
- Choose the two features you want to display
- Tap the arrow
- Tap the X to change your selection
GPS Navigation
- One-step destination entry with voice
- 3-D city models and landmarks
- 3-D digital terrain maps
- SiriusXM Traffic Plus with real time traffic updates (five year subscription included)
- SiriusXM Travel Link provides local wather, fuel pricing, movie listings, ski conditions and sports scores (five year subscription included)
- Easy trip programming
- Convenient voice commands for navigation features
- Find address 1000 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Junction view provides a vivid view of intersections where a variety of lanes and signs can make choices seem complex
- Lane guidance takes this realistic display a step further, calls out where you nee to be to stay on course
- When selected, 3D representations of nearby buildings and landmarks help provide enhanced driving confidence.
- You can select Settings so that the software not only identifies the speed limit but also alerts you when you begin to exceed it
- Intersection zoom automatically focuses on the next turn as you approach it
- Audio/route split screen allows the current location map image to share your touchscreen with radio or media screens
- Points of interest are displayed on maps with icons, so you can find that facorite restaurant of ballpark
- When you’re looking for a diversion or some fun, y ou can ask the system to find a point of interest on the route by saying, “Find department store”, for example.
Apple CarPlay
- Send texts
- Make phone calls
- Listen to podcasts, audio books and Apple Music
- Get navigation help with Apple Maps
- All while your iPhone is safely tucked away
- Have the Uconnect system recognize your iPhone
- When the CarPlay icon is show on the Uconnect touchscreen, the iPhone is connected.
- You will be able to use your iPhone via Siri or through the Uconnect Touchscreen.
- To use Siri, press and hold the VR until you hear Siri
- Pandora
- iHeartRadio
- Go to the Apps page, then Projection Manager
- Uncheck Smartphone Device Mirroring
- To turn this feature back on, simply check the box again
- Turn it on or off in the Audio category fo your Uconnect Settings
- If you’re playing music on your iPhone before you enter your CarPlay equipped vehicle, the music will continue as soon as the device is recognized even if Auto Play is not enabled
- Uconnect allows you to make calls on a recognized phone while a Bluetooth connected device simultaneously feeds audio to the system.
- For best performance and compatibility, make sure your iOS is up to date
- You must be in an area with cellular coverage to use data dependent CarPlay features
Android Auto
- Enjoy music from a favorite streaming device, like Google Play Music, Pandora or Spotify
- Make calls and send texts
- Navigation assistance via Google Maps
- Other favorite Android Apps as well
- Go to the Apps page, then Projection Manager
- Select Smartphone Device Mirroring
- If not, keep the box unchecked
- Turn it on or off in the Audio category of Uconnect settings
- Get the app on Google Play using your Android powered smartphone
- Have your phone in the vehicle
- You may have to accept terms of use and enable your Bluetooth connection the first time Android Auto is launched
- Android Auto should launch automatically going forward
- You can also press the icon activate Android Auto as necessary
- Speech Technology
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Radio faceplate controls
- Touchscreen (displays a special Android Auto version of your phone)
- Launch Android Auto
- Push and hold the VR button
- After hearing the beep, state your desired destination location
4G Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Turns your vehicle into a high powered hotspot that goes anywhere you drive
- Covers a 50ft radius
- Can connect up to eight different devices
- Push the Apps icon on the Uconnect Touchscreen
- Select Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Select the Setup Wi-Fi Hotspot option to locate your hotspot name and password
- Check the box to enable the Wi-Fi Hotspot
- From the portable device, go to Wi-Fi settings and select the hotspot name from the list of available networks
- Enter your password
- Select and purchase the desired subscription option
- The Wi-Fi Hotspot will activate momentarily
- A Wi-Fi Symbol will appear on the status bar to identify it’s enabled
- AT&T provides this hotspot service
- A variety of pricing options include an unlimited data plan
- Call AT&T Customer Care at (866) 595-1330 at any time for further information
Sirius XM Traffic Plus
Available SiriusXM Traffic Plus speaks and displays:- Warning messages about traffic conditions on your route
- Red, Yellow and/or green lines
- Congestion
- Accident and construction alerts
- Suggested detours
- Five-year subscription included
SiriusXM Travel Link
Available Sirius XM Travel Link provides real time information for an area:- Fuel station locations and pricing
- Weather
- Parking locations
- Sport scores and schedules
- And More
- Five year subscription included
Active Noise Control System
- As the gas engine’s Multi-Displacement System (MDS) activates to four0cylinder mode, an under hood sensor picks up unwanted vibrations and triggers the ATMMs to operate out of phase with the engine’s unwanted vibration.
- This cancels out vibrations, helping yield a smooth riding experience for occupants
- The ATMMs allow engineers to extend the operating range of the MDS system, enchancing fuel efficiency
- The ATMMs are specifically tuned to the vehicle’s frame length
- Microphones in headliner detect unwanted noises
- System monitors engine rpm to identify harmonic range
- Module in audio system generates tone
- Generator tone goes through adaptive filter to create the exact frequency required to cancel the noise present in the cabin
- System continuously monitors cabin noise to adjust the adaptive filter as necessary
Seven-Inch Color Driver Information Display (DID)
- Located in the center of the instrument cluster
- TFT display projects in 800- by 480 pixel high definition
- Delivers full color, crisp, crystal clear graphics that are seamlessly integrated with cluster’s analog instrumentation
- A wide range of dynamic information can be accessed and displayed
- Uses an intuitive roller menu format via the steering wheel mounted controls
- Functions with smartphone like intuitiveness
- Audio
- Speed
- Compass
- Outside temperature
- Trip computer
- Speed Control
- Vehicle status
- Engine Performance
- And More
Uconnect + SiriusXM Guardian
- Remote Services via Uconnect App
- Remote Vehicle Start
- Remote Door Lock/Unlock
- Remote Horn & Lights
- Send & Go
- Vehicle Finder
- In Vehicle Assistance Calls (Customer Care Agent)
- ASOS or SOS Call
- Roadside Assistance Call
- SiriusXM Guardian Customer Care
- Uconnect Customer Care
- Theft Alarm Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Assistance
- In-Vehicle Activation provides step-by-step prompts that allow customers to activate their connected service (register/enroll)
- Drive Rating is a usage based insurance program that provides feedback on driving habits. Owners have the ability to submit their information to insurance providers for a quote (not available on 12 inch Uconnect system)
- Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Skills for Amazon Alexa integrate home-to-vehicle commands using an Alexa enabled device to initiate commands like remote start, remote door lock, etc. (Similarly, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Actions are available for Google assistant) (limited functionality on 12-inch Uconnect Systems)
- In-Vehicle Notifications display recall notices, subscription reminders and more (not available on 12 inch Uconnect System)
- Online Search populates search results powered by Google for places to eat, shop, relax and play (not available on 12 inch Uconnect Systems)
- Family drive alerts enables owners to keep a watchful eye on drivers that use their vehicle by setting alerts for Boundary, Speed, Curfew and Valet (not available on 12 inch Uconnect System
Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth
- After pressing the Voice Recognition button on your steering wheel, listen for the beep (the signal to give command)and say the command
- If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present a list of typical task options
- You may interrupt the list of options and speak a command at any time
- Example Commands:
- Phone – “Call (contact name/home/work/other)
- Radio – “Go to (FM/AM/satellite)”
- Media – “Change source to (iPod/USB/auxiliary input/Bluetooth)”
- Example Commands: