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Cab length accommodates both a sun roof and rear-seat DVD entertainment system – a first in the pickup truck market
August 17, 2005 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - 

The all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab provides a host of new technologies that take comfort and enjoyment to the next level in the pickup truck market. 

The all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab offers a new rear-seat DVD entertainment system, a 5.8-inch full-screen navigation radio, MP3 playback, UConnect™ Hands-Free Communication System and SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

“Unique entertainment features in the all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab go beyond any other pickup truck on the market today,” said Mike Kane, Director – Feature Innovation and Advanced Technology Strategy, Chrysler Group.  “For the first time in a pickup truck, Dodge Ram Mega Cab’s superior cab length enables customers to order a sun roof and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system together.”

Rear-Seat Entertainment System
A DVD entertainment system consisting of an overhead center console mounted DVD player, seven-inch LCD monitor, wireless remote control and two wireless headsets is available for rear-seat passenger enjoyment. 

In addition to video DVDs, the system will play audio DVDs, audio CDs, MP3 audio discs and video CDs.  There are also plug-in jacks to play video from a video camera, connect video games and play music directly from an MP3 player.

Navigation Radio System
The all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab is available with an easy-to-use DVD-based navigation radio system with MP3 playback to appeal to both road travelers and music enthusiasts.

The navigation system offered in the Dodge Ram Mega Cab includes a large, 5.8-inch full-color display and features an AM/FM stereo, six-disc CD changer, MP3 playback and navigation system in one unit.  A joystick enables the user to scroll through the navigation menus and icons quickly and effortlessly.

Navigation system features include:
• Map Zoom – Select from nine different zoom scales to increase or decrease map magnification
• Voice Guidance – Choose from Maximum, Normal, Minimum or Off
• Route Guidance – View the screen as a turn-by-turn map, full display map or a combination of both
• Three Language Options – English, French and Spanish
• Five Routing Methods – Shortest Route, Quickest Route, Minimize Toll Roads, Maximize Freeway and Minimize Freeway
• Automatic Route Recalculation and Detour Functions – The system automatically recalculates the position and displays a new route should the user encounter a detour or stray from directions indicated on the display monitor
• Maneuver List – Review the trip itinerary prior to departure and make changes before heading out on the road
• Trail Function – Obtain longitude, latitude and altitude information

UConnect Hands-Free Communication System
The UConnect Hands-Free Communication system uses Bluetooth™ technology to provide wireless communication between the customer’s compatible mobile telephone and the vehicle’s on-board receiver.

UConnect features include:
• Voice dialing – Voice commands may be used to digit-dial the phone or access pre-stored voice tags
• Audio address book – Enables customers to store up to 32 names, four numbers per name, for a total of 128 phone numbers
• Emergency calls and towing assistance – Dials 911 or towing assistance at customer voice command
• Audio-system mute – Mutes the microphone for privacy
• Call transfer – Allows the customer to transfer a call from the vehicle’s system to the mobile phone
• Communicates in three languages – English, French and Spanish
• Multi-phone recognition – Up to seven phones can be used within one vehicle’s system

SIRIUS Satellite Radio
SIRIUS provides customers with 100 channels of the best music, entertainment and information coast-to-coast.  SIRIUS offers 60 music streams of commercial-free music along with 40 world-class sports, news and entertainment streams, 24 hours a day. Regional traffic and weather reports are also available at the touch of a dial.


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