2015 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 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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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............11
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ..............11
▫ Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If Equipped . . .12
▫ KeyFob.............................13
▫ Removing Key Fob From Ignition ..........15
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................17
 SENTRY KEY® .........................17
▫ Replacement Keys .....................18
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............19
▫ General Information ....................19 
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..............20
▫ Rearming Of The System .................20
▫ To Arm The System .....................20
▫ To Disarm The System ...................21
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........22
 ILLUMINATED APPROACH ...............22
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................23
▫ Remote Unlock The Doors ................25
▫ To Lock The Doors .....................26
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................26
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▫Programming Additional Transmitters ........27
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........27
▫ General Information ....................30

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .31
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................31
 DOOR LOCKS .........................34
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................34
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........36
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock ...............38
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .................39
 WINDOWS ...........................43
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ...........43
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................47 
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........47
▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............47
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................49
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........64
▫ Child Restraints .......................75
▫ Transporting Pets .....................106
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .106
▫ Diesel Engine ....................... .107
 SAFETY TIPS ........................ .108
▫ Transporting Passengers .................108
▫ Exhaust Gas ........................ .109
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................110
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................112
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or
keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system
consists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chip
in it, or a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM). The
keyless ignition system consists of a Key Fob with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless
Ignition Node (KIN).
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
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/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.Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACCESSORY (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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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 and with your foot
applied on the brake pedal.
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
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Key Fob
Key Fob — If Equipped
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.NOTE:
When using the emergency key to gain access to
your vehicle, be aware that the security alarm may be
triggered. Insert the Key Fob into the ignition and place
the ignition in the ON/RUN mode to disarm the security
system.
Emergency Key Removal (IGNM)
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KIN Key Fob — If equipped
This KIN Key Fob 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 passen-
ger 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. It also contains the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emer-
gency 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
on the backside of the Key Fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.NOTE:
When using the emergency key to gain access to
your vehicle, be aware that the security alarm may be
triggered. Insert the Key Fob into the ignition and place
the ignition in the ON/RUN mode to disarm the security
system.
Emergency Key Removal Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Fob (KIN)
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