2011 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Owner's Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) —
If Equipped ......................... 12
▫ KeyFOB ........................... 13
▫ Removing Key FOB From Ignition ......... 14
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 15
 Sentry Key .......................... 15
▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 16
▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 17▫
General Information ................... 17
 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 18
▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 18
▫ To Set The Alarm ..................... 18
▫ To Disarm The System ................. 18
 Illuminated Entry — If Equipped ........... 19
 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 20
▫ To Unlock The Doors .................. 20
▫ To Lock The Doors .................... 22
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▫Remote Open Window Feature — If
Equipped ........................... 23
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 24
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 24
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 24
▫ General Information ................... 25
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 25
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 26
 Door Locks ........................... 28
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 28
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ......... 29
▫ Child Protection Door Lock .............. 32
Windows ............................ 34
▫ Power Windows – If Equipped ............ 34
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 37
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 37
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 38
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 46
▫ Center Lap Belts ...................... 47
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode –
If Equipped ......................... 47
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 48
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 49
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 49
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▫Driver And Right Front Passenger
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) –
Airbag ............................. 50
▫ Airbag System Components .............. 51
▫ Advanced Front Airbag Features .......... 51
▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 54
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 59
▫ Child Restraint ....................... 61 
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 72
 Safety Tips ........................... 73
▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 73
▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 74
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 74
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................... 75
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If
Equipped
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with
integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob into
the ignition switch with either side up.
Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped
Your vehicle may use a standard blade key ignition
system. The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle
has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your
authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these
numbers and keep them in a safe place. You can insert the
double-sided standard blade key into the ignition switch
with either side up.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi-
tions are OFF, ACC, and ON. The START position is a
spring-loaded momentary contact position. When re-
leased from the START position, the switch automatically
returns to the ON position.
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Key Fob
The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an
emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter
go dead. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3—ON
4 — START
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To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinder with either side up.Removing Key Fob From Ignition
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the
OFF position and then remove the Key Fob.
NOTE:
•For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for 10 minutes after
the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
•For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 min-
utes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF
position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature. The time for this feature is programmable.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
Emergency Key Removal
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(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC,
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
NOTE:
•The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the
Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition position.
•If equipped with Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC) the EVIC will display “Key In Ignition”.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry KeyImmobilizer System prevents unautho-
rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses Key Fob with factory-mated Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition
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