2008 DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB remote start

To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the key fob. After the vehicle is
unlocked, you have 15 minutes to enter the vehicle, insert
the key in the Ignition and move it to the RUN position,
otherwise the engine will cancel remote start and auto-
matically turn off.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
²If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
²Any engine warning lamps come on
²The hood is opened
²The hazard switch is pressed
²The transmission is moved out of park
²The brake pedal is pressed.The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated
but the engine stopped cranking without starting. After
either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Theft Alarm is
alarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehicle
must be reset by inserting a valid key into the ignition
and moving it to the RUN position, then back to LOCK.
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks Ð If Equipped
Front and Rear doors may be locked, by moving the lock
plunger up or down.
All doors may be opened with the inside door handle
without lifting the lock plunger. Doors locked before
closing will remain locked when closed.
The ignition key will unlock all the locks on your vehicle.
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NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK. If the trans-
mission is not in PARK the EVIC will display NOT
AVAILABLE and VEHICLE NOT IN PARK.
Press and release the menu button until the
Personal Settings displays on the EVIC.
Use the STEP button to display one of the following:
²ªLANGUAGEº ± When in this display you may select
one of three languages for all display nomenclature,
including the trip functions. Press the RESET buttonwhile in this display to select English, Espanol, or
Francais. Then, as you continue, the information will
display in the selected language.
²ªAUTO DOOR LOCKS > YESº ± When ON is selected,
all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle
reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make your
selection, press and release the RESET button until
ªONº or ªOFFº appears.
²ªAUTO UNLOCK ON EXIT > YESº ± When ON is
selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position and the driver's door is opened. To
make your selection, press and release the RESET
button until ªONº or ªOFFº appears.
²ªRKE UNLOCK DRV DR 1stº ± WhenDRV DR 1stis
selected, only the driver's door will unlock on the first
press of the remote keyless entry unlock button. When
Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press of the
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The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and
release the Trip Odometer button.
To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom-
eter to be reset then push and hold the button until the
display resets (approximately 2 seconds).
Vehicle Warning Messages
For non±Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, and the appropriate conditions exist,
messages such as ªdoorº (indicates that a door(s) may be
ajar), ªhoodº (if the hood is open or ajar, on vehicles with
remote start), ªgASCAPº (which indicates that your gas
cap is possibly loose or damaged),9CHANgE OILº
(indicates that the engine oil should be change), ªLo-
WASHº (low washer fluid),º LoCOOLº (low engine
coolant level) and ªnoFUSEº (indicates that the IOD fuse
is removed from the Integrated Power Module), will
display in the odometer.NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with an EVIC, most
warnings will display in the EVIC. For additional infor-
mation, refer to ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Ð If Equippedº in Section 3.
NOTE:There is also an engine hour function. This
indicates the total number of hours the engine has been
running. To display the engine hours perform the follow-
ing: Place the ignition in RUN, but do not start the
engine. With the odometer value displayed, hold the trip
button down for a period of 6 seconds. The odometer will
change to trip value first, then it will display the engine
hour value. The engine hours will be displayed for a
period of 30 seconds until the ignition is turned off or the
engine is started.
Change Oil Message
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The ªChange Oilº message will flash in
the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12
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POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION ± IF EQUIPPED
The Dodge Chassis Cab vehicle, when equipped with
either the automatic 6 speed or manual G-56 6 speed
transmissions, will allow for an aftermarket upfit with a
transmission driven PTO (power take off). The customer
will have the ability to operate the PTO in either a
ªstationaryº or ªmobileº mode. The vehicles will be
factory set to the ªstationaryº mode. In order to select the
ªmobileº mode a DaimlerChrysler Dealership is required
to modify the vehicles settings using their proprietary
Dealer service tool.
Stationary Mode
To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet
the following conditions:
²Be in ªparkº position (vehicles equipped with auto-
matic transmission)
²Upfitter provider (on/off) switch has been activated
²Parking brake applied (vehicles equipped with
manual transmission)
²Vehicle must be running
²No vehicle, brake or clutch switch faults present
²PTO must be correctly installed using the vehicle
provided circuits
The customer has the choice to operate the PTO by
utilizing the cruise control switches or by utilizing a
remote control (provided by the PTO supplier). To oper-
ate the feature using the cruise control switches the
customer must first activate the up fitter provided on/off
switch. Next, the cruise control ªonº switch is selected.
Following this step the ªsetº switch must be depressed.
The vehicle is now in the PTO mode and is ready for use.
In order to increase or decrease the engine idle speed, to
optimize the PTO function, the ªaccelº and ªdecelº cruise
switches can be used respectively. To disengage PTO
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operation and return to ªstandard vehicle operationº
simply turn the up fitter provided on/off switch to the off
position or press the ªcancelº cruise switch.
To operate the PTO via a remote switch the customer
must make sure the above conditions are met. It is vital
for proper operation that the PTO and remote have been
installed correctly paying special attention to ensure the
vehicle provided wiring has been connected properly.
This is the responsibility of the installer of the PTO and
switches/remote system. It is the responsibility of the
PTO manufacturer to ensure that their electrical (switches
and remote) system is compatible with the vehicle's
electrical architecture and software functionality.
Mobile Mode
To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet
the following conditions:
²Dealer selected ªmobileº mode activated via Dealer
proprietary service tool
²Upfitter provider (on/off) switch has been activated
²Vehicle must be in ªparkº or ªdriveº position (vehicles
equipped with automatic transmission)
²Parking brake must not be applied
²No vehicle, brake or clutch switch faults present
²Vehicle must be running
²PTO must be correctly installed using the vehicle
provided circuits
The customer may choose to use the PTO while the
vehicle is moving. To do so the PTO function must be
activated prior to taking the vehicle out of ªparkº. This is
accomplished by activating the up fitter provided PTO
on/off switch. At this point the customer may place the
vehicle in a forward or reverse gear and have PTO
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Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa)
during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure
build up or your tire pressure will be too low.
Tire Inflation Pressure Ð 4500/5500 with Steel
Carcass Ply Tires
This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewall. As
such, they cannot be treated like normal light truck tires.
Adjusting tire pressure must be performed by personnel
trained, supervised and equipped accordingly.Inflation Pressure Adjustment When Mounted to
Vehicle
During procedures when adding tire inflation pressure,
the technician or individual must utilize a remote infla-
tion devise, and ensure that all persons are clear of the
trajectory area. See figure below.
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When adjusting inflation pressure to a tire and wheel
assembly mounted on a vehicle, use Remote Mount
Automatic Inflation Kit (similar to model number 27-
cc1021234, available from TEAM PSE ± PENTASTAR
Service Equipment Phone Number 1-800-734-4334.
NOTE:Never attempt to re-inflate a tire and wheel
assembly which has been run flat or extremely under
inflated without first removing the tire from the wheel
assembly for inspection.
Personnel trained, supervised, and equipped according
to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administra-
tion (OSHA).Inflation Pressure Adjustment When Not Mounted to
Vehicle
When adjusting inflation pressure to a tire and wheel
assembly not mounted on a vehicle, use a Remote Mount
Automatic Inflation Kit and a Tire Inflation Cage similar
to model number #174-2240 available from TEAM PSE
(PENTASTAR Service Equipment ± 1-800-223-5623).
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-
tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very
important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle
loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera-
tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire
dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading
and cold tire inflation pressures.
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Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 371,374
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 338
Refrigerant............................ 428
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 230
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Tires....................... 331
Reporting Safety Defects................... 503
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........145,178
Restraint, Head......................... 116
Restraints, Child.......................59,66
Restraints, Occupant...................... 35
Rotation, Tires.......................... 335
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 75
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 503Safety Information, Tire................... 313
Safety Tips............................. 73
Satellite Radio.......................222,226
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 229
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 491
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 461
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 45
Seat Belts............................35,75
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 43
And Pregnant Women................... 47
Child Restraint.......................59,71
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 35
Pretensioners.......................... 45
Reminder............................ 175
Seats................................. 114
Adjustment.......................... 114
Child............................... 71
Cleaning............................ 459
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