2016 RAM CHASSIS CAB child lock

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.
The starter should not be operated for more than 10-
second intervals. Waiting a few seconds between such
intervals will protect the starter from overheating.
WARNING!• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the  OFF  mode, remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
Normal Starting
Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is
obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal. Cycle the ignition to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start402 STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING! (Continued)sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode,
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the
vehicle.
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• Your vehicle could move and injure you and others
if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the
transmission gear selector out of PARK with the
brake pedal released. Make sure the transmission
is in PARK before leaving the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Key Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-
lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK
before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/
OFF (key removal) position. The Key Fob can only be
removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the 5STARTING AND OPERATING 407

WARNING! (Continued)• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine OFF, and remove the Key Fob.
When the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF (key re-
moval) position, the transmission is locked in
PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock the vehicle. If equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove
the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition in a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN posi-
tion. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle. 5STARTING AND OPERATING 411

The parking brake should always be applied whenever
the driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also, be certain to leave an automatic trans-
mission in PARK, a manual transmission in RE-
VERSE or first gear. Failure to do so may cause the
vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the
parking brake released, a brake system malfunction
is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately. 5STARTING AND OPERATING 441

Center Mounted Stop ................... .622
Courtesy/Reading ............... .170, 172, 208
Cruise ........................... .266, 267
Daytime Running ...................... .165
Engine Temperature Warning .............. .244
Exterior ............................. .120
Fog ......................... .168, 259, 621
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... .427
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. .536
Headlights ........................... .163
High Beam ........................... .174
High Beam/Low Beam Select .............. .174
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............. .456
Illuminated Entry ........................24
Interior ................... .169, 170, 172, 208
Low Fuel ............................ .257
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ .250
Park ............................... .264
Passing ............................. .174 Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .240
Security Alarm ........................ .244
Service .......................... .617, 618
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........ .254, 488
Traction Control ....................... .453
Transfer Case ......................... .427
Turn Signal ................. .120, 173, 265, 619
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .244, 265
Limited-Slip Differential ................ .434, 596
Loading Vehicle ......................... .504
Tires ............................... .466
Locks ..................................37
Automatic Door .........................39
Child Protection .........................40
Door .................................37
Power Door ............................39
Low Tire Pressure System .................. .488
Lubrication, Body ........................ .58010 INDEX 661

Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ .347
Remote Starting
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . .323, 341
Uconnect Settings ................... .323, 341
Remote Starting System ......................33
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .567
Replacement Tires ........................ .482
Reporting Safety Defects ................... .645
Restraint, Head .......................... .152
Restraints, Child ...........................83
Restraints, Occupant ........................50
Rotation, Tires .......................... .486
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................118
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... .120
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... .645
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................117 Safety Information, Tire .................... .459
Safety Tips ..............................116
Schedule, Maintenance .................... .632
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......59
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........65
Energy Management Feature ................65
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................56
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............58
Pregnant Women ........................64
Seat Belt Extender .......................63
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................65
Seat Belt Reminder .......................52
Seat Belt System .........................50
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .606
Seat Belt Reminder .........................52
Seat Belts ............................ .52, 118
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................59 10 INDEX 665