2013 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor-
mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your
vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.
NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Vehicle Identification Number
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INTRODUCTION 7

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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12
▫ Ignition System ........................12
▫ KeyFob.............................14
▫ Removing Key Fob From Ignition ..........16
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................18
 SENTRY KEY® .........................18
▫ Replacement Keys .....................19
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............20
▫ General Information ....................20

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .21
▫ Rearming Of The System .................21
▫ To Arm The System .....................21
▫ To Disarm The System ...................21
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........22
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ......22
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................23
▫ Remote Unlock The Doors ...............24
▫ To Lock The Doors .....................26
▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock .........27
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▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................27
▫ RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The
Vehicle) — If Equipped ..................28
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........29
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........29
▫ General Information ....................30
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................30
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................31
 DOOR LOCKS .........................34
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................34
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........35
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock ...............37
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .................38
WINDOWS ...........................42
▫ Power Windows – If Equipped ............42
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................46
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................46
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................50
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....58
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . .59
▫ Center Lap Belts .......................60
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......60
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode – If
Equipped ............................61
▫ Energy Management Feature ..............62
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................62
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▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®) ..........................63
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........64
▫ Seat Belt Extender .....................64
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ............................65
▫ Air Bag System Components ..............66
▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features ...........67
▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....71
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............83▫
Child Restraints .......................84
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .118
 SAFETY TIPS .........................119
▫ Transporting Passengers .................119
▫ Exhaust Gas ........................ .120
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................ .121
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ........................ .123
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM) with
integral ignition switch. You can insert the 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.
Ignition System
Your vehicle may be equipped with either an Ignition
Node Module (IGNM) which operates similar to a stan-
dard ignition switch, or a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
which allows the driver to operate the ignition switch
with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped
The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) 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/RUN. The START position
is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When
released from the START position, the switch automati-
cally returns to the ON/RUN position.
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Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger
compartment.
The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start
RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may
have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put
the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the
Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
Ignition Node Module (IGNM)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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NOTE:For further information, refer to Starting Proce-
dures in ”STARTING AND OPERATING”.
Key Fob
The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the
square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located
on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi-
tion. 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.
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.
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
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