2017 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab key fob

Towing Condition Wheels OFF TheGroundTwo-Wheel
Drive Models Four-Wheel Drive Models
Dolly Tow Front NOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOK OK
NOTE: When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is al-
lowedONLY if the rear wheels are OFFthe ground. This
may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If
using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place automatic trans- mission in PARK, manual transmission in gear (not in
NEUTRAL). 4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key fob.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for towing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position.
CAUTION!
•Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will
cause severe transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Do not disconnect the driveshaft because fluid may
leak from the transmission, causing damage to inter-
nal parts.
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8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manualtransmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is
no vehicle movement.
9. Repeat steps seven and eight with automatic transmis- sion in DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear.
10. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn OFF the engine. For vehicles with
Keyless Enter-N-Go, push and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button until the engine shuts off.
11. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL).
12. Place the ignition in the OFF mode, and remove the key fob.
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
NOTE: With electronic shift transfer case:
• Steps 2 through 4 are requirements that must be met
before pushing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must
continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If
any of these requirements are not met before pushing
the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash
continuously until all requirements are met or until the
NEUTRAL (N) button is released.
• The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for a shift to
take place and for the position indicator lights to be
operable. If the ignition is not in the ON/RUN mode, the
shift will not take place and no position indicator lights
will be on or flashing.
• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light indi-
cates that shift requirements have not been met.
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode, but do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
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Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is man-
datory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main
structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or
associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Gear Selector Override” in this section
for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out
of PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with the rear wheels
on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or
with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a
towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel
stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447

Fluid Type......................... .484, 510
Shifting .............................. .331
Special Additives ........................ .484
Axle Fluid ........................ .482, 483, 510
Axle Lubrication ....................... .482, 483
Back-Up Camera .......................... .160
Battery .............................. .204, 463
Charging System Light ....................204
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................25
Belts, Seat .................................93
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................471
B-Pillar Location .......................... .376
Brake Assist System ........................ .359
Brake Control System, Electronic ................357
Brake Fluid .......................... .481, 510
Brake System ......................... .356, 481
Fluid Check ........................... .481
Master Cylinder ........................ .481
Parking .............................. .355
Warning Light .......................... .202
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................331
Bulb Replacement ......................... .501Bulbs, Light
........................... .96, 500
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................505
Camera, Rear ............................ .160
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........507
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .507
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................... .459
Power Steering ......................... .354
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................479
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................93, 405
Cargo Light ............................. .135
Car Washes .............................. .487
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............504
Center

Seat Storage Compartment ...............183
Certification Label ......................... .407
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .372
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .455
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................92
Checks, Safety .............................92
Child Restraint .............................67
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................71
Child Restraints ..........................67
Child Seat Installation ...................81, 82
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INDEX 525

Door LocksDoor Locks ..............................31
KeyFob................................31
Remote ................................31
Remote Keyless Entry ......................31
Door Locks, Automatic .......................32
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .164
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .352
Dual Rear Wheels ....................393, 431, 439
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .172
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................187
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............346
Electronic Brake Control System ................357
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................358
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................366
Traction Control System ....................362
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................336
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........143
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............363
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........205
Emergency Brake .......................... .355Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................443
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................430
Jump Starting .......................... .440
Tow Hooks ............................ .444
Emission Control System Maintenance ............455
Engine ................................. .453
Air Cleaner ............................ .460
Break-In Recommendations ................91, 92
Compartment Identification .................453
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .508
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................93, 405
Flooded, Starting ........................ .327
Fuel Requirements ....................... .402
Jump Starting .......................... .440
Oil .............................. .457, 508
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .459
Oil

Filter .............................. .459
Oil Selection ........................... .458
Oil Synthetic ........................... .459
Overheating ........................... .430
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .459
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........64, 448
Entry System, Illuminated .....................2110
INDEX 527

Introduction................................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...................... .177
Jack Location ............................ .433
Jump Starting ............................ .440
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs .............19
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....25
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......22
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................22
Key-In Reminder ............................17
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .34, 326
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................248, 268
Passive Entry ............................34
Passive Entry Programming ...........34, 248, 268
Keyless Entry System ........................22
Key, Replacement ...........................19
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................18
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................135
Lane Change Assist ........................ .136
Latches ..................................96
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .402Leaks, Fluid
...............................96
Life Of Tires ............................. .389
Light Bulbs ................................96
Lights ............................... .96, 127
AirBag ......................... .55, 94, 201
Automatic Headlights .....................128
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .366
Brake Warning ......................... .202
Bulb Replacement .....................500, 501
Cap Top Clearance ...................... .505
Cargo................................ .135
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .504
Courtesy/Reading .................133, 134, 164
Cruise ............................ .221, 222
Daytime Running ....................... .129
Engine Temperature Warning ................204
Exterior ................................96
Fog .............................. .131, 503
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .................345
Hazar

d Warning Flasher ...................430
Headlights ............................ .128
High Beam ............................ .136
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................136
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............368
Illuminated Entry .........................21
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Sliding Rear Window..................... .188
Steering ........................... .353, 354
Take-Off Adapter ........................ .340
Take-Off Operation ...................... .340
Windows ...............................38
Power Seats Down .............................113,114
Forward ............................112,113
Rearward ...........................112,113
Recline ................................113
Tilt...................................113
Up................................113,114
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .510
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................52
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................52
Programmable Electronic Features ...............231
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......22
PTO (Power Take-Off) ...................... .340
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .384
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........477, 479
Radio Frequency General Information ................17, 28, 30, 37
Radio Operation .......................... .278Radio (Sound Systems)
..................... .276
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................138
Rear Axle (Differential) ...................482, 483
Rear ParkSense System ...................146, 154
Rear Window Features ...................... .187
Rear Window, Sliding ...................... .188
Reclining Rear Seats .........................118
Recreational Towing ........................ .423
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........426
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......427
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .402
Refrigerant ........................... .464, 465
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................42
Remote Control Starting System ...........................28
Remote Keyless Entry ..................... .22, 23
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........277
Remote Starting Uconnect
Customer Programmable Features . .250, 270
Uconnect Settings .....................250, 270
Remote Starting System .......................28
Replacement Keys ...........................19
Replacement Parts ......................... .456
Replacement Tires ......................... .389
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