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Pacific Accessory Corporation

RP4-CH21

Radio Replacement & Steering Wheel Control Interface 

for Dodge/Jeep/Ram Vehicles

Rev. 043014

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Introduction & Features

Important Notes

The RP4-CH21 interface allows the replacement of a factory radio in select Dodge/Jeep/Ram vehicles with MS-CAN 

databus radios. Using this interface will retain factory features such as steering wheel controls (SWC), HVAC controls, 

Driver Information Center (DIC), vehicle settings, vehicle safety features and the factory audio amplifier whenever the 

original radio is removed. Use of this interface also allows you to program two radio functions to each SWC button by 

using short press long press dual command functionality. The RP4-CH21 also provides data bus driven outputs such as 

retained accessory power (RAP), vehicle speed sensor (VSS), illumination, reverse trigger and parking brake.

1.  Please make your vehicle settings selections before removing the factory radio for optimal installation time. Once the radio has 

been removed, the vehicle settings which are normally selected through the factory radio can be accessed by downloading 

and installing the PAC Vehicle Settings program from 

http://www.pac-audio.com/firmware/RP/index.html

. A PAC-UP is 

required to connect with the interface. Please see page 6 for further details on the vehicle settings app.

2. 

Vehicles with a factory amplifier:

 The factory amplifier only accepts two channels of audio input (left and right). Fading is 

not supported in these applications. The factory amplifier’s fading is controlled by data communication from the factory radio. 

Neither the aftermarket radio or the RP interface have the ability to control the amplifier’s fader. 

3.  Vehicles equipped with VES: 

Retention of the VES system is not currently supported

4.  The active guide lines for the factory reverse camera can be turned off and on in the vehicle settings app referenced above.

5.  In vehicles equipped with the 8.4” uConnect system, the factory compass display on the DIC, 911 assist, WiFi hotspot and 

uConnect access will be lost.

6.  The radio select rotary switch on the side of the interface must be adjusted to the proper radio setting before plugging the 

interface into the vehicle (see next page for setting chart). 

7.  The interface comes pre-programmed for all of the vehicles factory SWC functions and does not require programming unless 

you wish to re-assign the SWC functions or utilize short press long press dual command functionality. The SWC can always 

be restored to default settings by pressing and releasing the programming button on the side of the interface once and waiting 

7 seconds for the LED to flash 4 times.

8.  The LED will flash whenever a programmable SWC button is pressed. 

9.  uConnect is not retained when using this interface

10. RAM Promaster 

equipped with a single DIN radio is not compatible

11.  Dodge Durango

 - You will lose the button from radio to flip down third row headrests. Users will have to control rear climate 

controls from the controls located in the rear roof. Ventilated seats are not supported.

12. Jeep Grand Cherokee:

 Ventilated seats are not supported

13. Jeep Cherokee:

 Ventilated seats are not supported

14. All vehicle settings will be retained, however the following settings are not adjustable once the factory radio is removed:

• 

RAM Trucks/Grand Cherokee/Durango

•  Fuel Saver Display

•  Air Suspension Settings

•  Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation

• 

Cherokee (With Technology Package)

•  Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go

•  Advanced Brake Assist

•  Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control

•  Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection

•  Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation

•  LaneSense Lane Departure Warning

•  Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist

•  Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers

•  Tilting Side Mirrors While in Reverse

•  Power Lift Gate Chime

Summary of Contents for CDK656

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Page 2: ... INDUSTRIES INC TECH Ver 8 15 PRINT Ver 8 15 iCDK656 NOTE THIS INSTALLATION KIT REQUIRES PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION MAJOR SUB DASH MODIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO FIT RADIO CUSTOMER HELP LINE USA 800 323 4329 WWW AIUS NET 2500 East Francis Street Ontario CA 91761 U S A USA Sales 800 336 6500 ...

Page 3: ...ime 3 Slide radio forward or backward for your desired look and then tighten the mounting screws 4 Attach a rear support bracket to the rear of the new radio and adjust as necessary to support the weight of the radio Optional 2 3 Fig B SINGLE ISO w POCKET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Insert ISO brackets to rear of kit as shown in Figure A 2 Insert pocket into lower section of kit from rear lock int...

Page 4: ... the VES system is not currently supported 4 The active guide lines for the factory reverse camera can be turned off and on in the vehicle settings app referenced above 5 In vehicles equipped with the 8 4 uConnect system the factory compass display on the DIC 911 assist WiFi hotspot and uConnect access will be lost 6 The radio select rotary switch on the side of the interface must be adjusted to t...

Page 5: ...lls to be heard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Alpine JVC Kenwood Clarion Pioneer Other Sony Fusion 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 Other Advent BOYO Dual Lightning Audio Rockford Fosgate Visteon SET RADIO SELECT SWITCH Illustration Schematic Aftermarket Radio Connections Vehicle Connector SWC Connection x4 See above chart for different radio type connections Acc On Programming LED Programming Button Wiring SWC Connection Wir...

Page 6: ...Track Track Track Track Track Preset Preset Band Disc Up Disc Radio Band Preset Preset Audio Voice Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute N P N P N P N P N P N P N P Phone Receive Receive Off Hook Send Answer Answer Power Answer Receive Receive Off Hook Send Answer Answer Power End End Reject On Hook End End Reject Source N P OK N P N P N P N P N P N P N P Arrow Up N P N P N P N P N P N P N P Arr...

Page 7: ...ide of the interface 3 Within 7 seconds press the button that is to be learned on the steering wheel The LED will turn off when the button is pressed At this point you have two options A For short press functionality Release the button within 1 5 seconds The LED will turn back on B For long press functionality Hold the button until the LED starts blinking Release the button and the LED will go bac...

Page 8: ... The DIC must be set to Audio mode in order for the HVAC information to be displayed The following buttons have been re purposed from their original OEM function to retain key HVAC controls that are missing when removing the factory radio Mute Button Sets Max A C On Off Enter Button Locks out rear zone climate controls Durango only Screen Off Button Sets fan position Defrost Vents Floor Back Butto...

Page 9: ...lable updates Vehicle Settings Please go to http www pac audio com firmware RP RP4 html to download the vehicle settings app Once downloaded and installed you can use this app to make changes to vehicle settings that would normally be done through the factory radio Important Notes 1 A PAC UP is required to connect your PC to the RP4 CH21 and make changes to the vehicle settings 2 Some vehicle sett...

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