Ram 1500 and How to use Uconnect 8.4 for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

The new 2021 Ram is starting at $36,040, which positions it very well among the competition if there is a challenge at all. Find below RAM 1500 best-in-class rated Ram 2021 truck lineup. The 2021 Ram 2500 and 3500 rise above the competitor’s heavy-duty trucks with their unmatched quality of ride and luxury options inside and out. These largest Ram trucks boast just a huge max towing capacity and engine-torque weight—they can pull up to 37,100 pounds, and the Cummins diesel makes up to 1075 lb-ft of torque. Comparatively, neither the Ford nor the heavy-duty Chevy Silverado or the GMC Sierra ride as smoothly or are as elegant as the fanciest Rams. That’s because the Rams’ soft interior is made to absorb sound, being very quiet and covered in rich material. We are also very excited about the plethora of high-tech options, including a huge 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system (see below Lineup).

RAM 1500 LINEUP UPDATES FOR 2021

1) What is the Ram 1500 Built to Serve Edition Lineup?

• Ram 1500 Big Horn®/Lone Star models include trucks in the Built to Serve lineup and come with very distinctive interior and exterior detail. These editions are inspired by those who step up and serve our country. Limited quantities are available.
  (Lonestar Models Available only in Texas)

2) What is the 2021 Ram Heavy Duty Limited Night Edition?

• Available on Ram 2500 and 3500 Limited models, the 2021 Ram Heavy Duty Limited Night Edition now comes in what will be, if they aren’t already, your favorite Limited exterior colors.

3) What is the new 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn™ 10th Anniversary Edition?

• Available on 1500 Limited Longhorn™ models, this package pays homage to the Longhorn legacy with exclusive and even more elevated features.

4) What is the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX?

• Sold Out: Launch Edition Package: The TRX Launch Edition sold out in just 3 hours, cementing its status as the most exclusive version of the ultimate performance truck.

Ram 1500 Driver- Assist Technology Features Dade City Florida

2021 Ram Safety and Driver-Assisted Technology Features

Both the 2500 and 3500 come with options for a long list of driver-assistance technology. These key safety features include:

• Forward-collision warning /automated emergency braking
• Blind-spot monitoring /rear cross-traffic alert
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
•  3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles
•  5 Drivetrain Years / 60,000 Drivetrain Miles
•  5 Corrosion Years / 100,000 Corrosion Miles
•  5 Roadside Assistance Years / 100,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

What’s New in 2021 for Ram Heavy-Duty Trucks?

As previously stated, In 2021, the heavy-duty Ram pickups have boasted an even higher maximum torque and tow ratings. The most capacity being the 3500 with the Cummins diesel now making up to 1075 lb-ft of torque. The Cummins diesel can now tow up to 37,000 pounds with a gooseneck hitch. High-tech note: There’s also a new digital rearview mirror that displays a video feed from a rear-facing camera!

Ram Lineup Infotainment and Connectivity

Ram 1500 Infotainment and Connectivity

Head-Up Display

It’s fascinating to know that Ram packs its trucks with in-cabin technology that actually rivals some higher-end luxury sedans and SUVs. The technology includes the latest infotainment, and Ram’s system is made to be intuitive, with simple menus and prompts. Responding quickly to user inputs, its 8.0-inch touchscreen is large and well placed. Ram also offers a giant 12.0-inch reconfigurable touchscreen, which is the largest in the class. The system features navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot option, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (see full instructions below). The truck’s interior features five USB ports and up to three 115-volt outlets, which can handle up to 400 for tools, or of course, your devices.

Uconnect 8.4 Android Auto

Stay focused, connected, and entertained for the long haul, with the perfect Android companion in your new Ram 1500. It takes only a quick “Ok Google” command for the Google Assistant to serve you. It can:

• Text anyone in your contacts with voice technology

• Autoplay audio: your favorite album, playlist, podcast, or audiobook

• Remind you of upcoming meetings, and sync with Google Calendar
• Navigate you home, to work, or anywhere with Google
• Load useful driving apps

You find Android Auto now on many of our new models, but you can also download the Android Auto app to familiarize yourself and then find out for yourself how easy it is to use with a test drive at Jim Brown Dade City CDJR. Then learn how to connect to Uconnect & Android Auto below.

How to Connect to Uconnect 8.4 with Android Auto

What it takes to learn how to connect to Uconnect with Android Auto: an Android phone and a few simple steps to get started using Android Auto on your Uconnect 8.4 infotainment system:

1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play Store
2. Connect your phone to the USB media port on your infotainment system
3. Accept the terms of use and enable Bluetooth

You’ll know you’ve successfully connected to Uconnect 8.4 via Android Auto when the phone icon on the touchscreen is replaced with an Android Auto icon.

Uconnect 8.4 Apple CarPlay

Android is only half the equation when talking about smartphones, and we all know the other half: Apple. How to integrate your Apple smartphone. Apple CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use your iPhone in the car, bringing these common phone needs to the dashboard:

• Sending and receiving messages
• Listening to music
• Getting directions
• Making calls
• Using Siri to answer all of your questions

It is tough to go too long without checking your iPhone. Now you won’t have to, with Uconnect! New Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram vehicles are equipped with Apple CarPlay to bring the iPhone, the App Store, and the Apple experience to the dash of your vehicle. Apple CarPlay is now found on over 200 different models, and you’ll find many of them here at Jim Brown Dade City CDJR.

How to Connect Apple CarPlay to Uconnect 8.4:

• Plug your compatible iPhone into your vehicle’s USB port with an Apple-certified cable
• Uconnect should automatically display the CarPlay home screen
• You can now use your iPhone through Siri Eyes Free or the Uconnect touchscreen
  

Ram 1500 Tech at Your Fingertips

Ram Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Jim Browne Dade City knows, as with most pickups, Ram’s extensive trim levels and cab styles mean its interior materials, passenger space, and in-cabin tech features can vary widely in quantity and quality. You can choose from your single cab to a spacious four-door Crew Cab, and the massive Mega Cab (which offers the largest rear seat in the class).

While heavy-duty trucks from Ford, Chevy, and GMC are also luxurious on the inside, The Ram 1500 has the best interior in the segment with luxury-car-level detailing, extreme comfort, and a clean design. Contact us for more details on your new Ram 1500, today.