2016 Ram ProMaster Owner's Manual

Replacement Keys
NOTE:Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle. When having the
Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all ve-
hicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.
The VIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an
authorized dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm is activated, interior switches for
door locks are disabled. The system provides both au-
dible and visible signals. For the first three minutes, the
horn will sound, and the turn signal lights will flash. For
an additional 15 minutes, only the turn signal lights will
flash.
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Rearming Of The System
If the system has not been disabled, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will rearm itself after the 15 additional minutes of
turn lamps flashing. If the condition which initiated the
alarm is still present, the system will ignore that condi-
tion and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.
To Arm The System
To arm the system, The Vehicle Security Alarm will set
when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter to lock the doors. If a door or the hood is not properly
shut, the alarm system will not be armed.
To Disarm The System
Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door and disarm
the system.
The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if a pro-
grammed Sentry Key is inserted into the ignition switch.
To exit the alarming mode, push the RKE transmitter
UNLOCK button, or insert a programmed Sentry Key
into the ignition switch.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-
ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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Security System Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or manually
from the driver door cylinder to unlock the doors or open
any door.
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.NOTE:
•
The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-
tesy lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in
the “Dome ON” position.
• The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from
distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a
hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The
RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.
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NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked with
metal objects.
To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the UNLOCK button on RKE transmit-
ter once to unlock only the front doors. Push and release the CARGO UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter once to
unlock the cargo area (rear lateral sliding doors and rear
door). The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge
the unlock signal.
To Lock The Doors
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the signal; the horn will chirp too during
turn signal lights flashing.
If a door is ajar, the turn signal lights will flash at an
increased rate, and there will be no horn chirp. This is to
indicate that a door is still ajar.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to “Sentry Key” in “Things To Know Before Start-
ing” for further information.
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
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Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
1. Push the mechanical key release button and release the mechanical key to access the battery case screw lo-
cated on the side of the Key Fob.
2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob using a small screwdriver.
3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace thebattery observing its polarity.
4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the screw to lock it into place.
Key Fob Screw Location
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General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The central LOCK/UNLOCK button has an LED that
indicates whether the doors are locked or unlocked. •
LED ON: Doors locked. Push central LOCK/
UNLOCK button once again to centrally unlock all
doors. The LED will switch off.
• LED OFF: Doors unlocked. Push the central LOCK/
UNLOCK button again to centrally lock all doors. The
doors will be locked only if all the doors are properly
closed.
Once the doors have been locked with the RKE transmit-
ter, it will no longer be possible to unlock them by
pushing central LOCK/UNLOCK button.
To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to
the detent.
The load compartment power door lock switch is located
on the driver door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or
unlock the load compartment doors.
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WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•For personal security and safety in the event of a
collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your 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
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. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Load Compartment Power Door Lock Switch
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CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all
of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Automatic Door Locks
The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). The
auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled
through the EVIC or the Uconnect system.
Auto Unlock Doors
This feature unlocks all doors when the driver door is
open.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
The control on the left front door panel has UP/DOWN
switches that give you fingertip control of all power
windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on
the front passenger door for passenger window control
and on rear doors of the Crew Cab models. The windows
will operate when the ignition switch is turned to ON/
RUN and for three minutes after the ignition is turned
OFF or until a front door is opened.
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