2017 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab keyless entry

an invalid key fob to try to start the engine. Either of these
conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two
seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle
operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it
indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this
occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an
authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible
with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of
these systems may result in vehicle starting problems
and loss of security protection.
All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Key Fobs
NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in
the OFF position.
NOTE: Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an
authorized dealer. This procedure consists of programming
a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob
is one that has never been programmed.
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced,
bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.
Customer Key Fob Programming
Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer.
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2. Perform one of the following methods to lock thevehicle:
• Push LOCK
button on the interior power door
lock switch with the driver and/or passenger door
open.
• Push the LOCKbutton on the exterior Passive
Entry Door Handle with a valid key fob available in
the same exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-
N-Go — Passive Entry inThings To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle for further information).
•Push the LOCKbutton on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the
power door locks, or use the key fob to lock the doors.
After all the doors are locked and closed, the Vehicle
Security Light, in the instrument panel cluster, will flash
rapidly for about 16 seconds to indicate that the alarm is
being set. After the alarm is set, the Vehicle Security Light
will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the system is
armed.
To Disarm The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods: 1. Push the UNLOCK
button on the key fob.
2. Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle with a
valid key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passive entry door
handle. If equipped, refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry inThings To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle for further information.
3. Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position. •For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition, push the Keyless Ignition
button (re-
quires at least one valid key fob in the vehicle).
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn the
key to the ON position.
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 previously
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.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
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remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior
lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Security System Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
ILLUMINATED APPROACH
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob
to unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in “Un-
derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further
information.
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.
The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in the
“Dome ON” position (rotate horizontal thumb wheel on
the bottom of the switch to the far right detent position).The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position (rotate
horizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch to the
far left detent position).
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated ap-
proach lights under the outside mirrors, they can be turned
off by using the Instrument Cluster Display controls (if
NOT equipped with a touchscreen radio) or the Uconnect
radio (if equipped with a touchscreen radio). Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” or “Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
The Remote Keyless Entry system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors, tailgate, and the RamBox (if equipped) as
well as activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio key fob
with integrated key. The key fob does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Push and
release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock all doors,
the tailgate and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal
lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the
signal.
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NOTE:Inserting the key fob into the ignition switch
disables the system from responding to any button pushes
from that key fob. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and
above disables the system from responding to all key fob
buttons for all key fobs.
Remote Unlock The Doors
Push and release the UNLOCKbutton on the key fob
once to unlock the driver ’s door. Push the unlock
button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors,
the tailgate and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn
signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
NOTE: The Instrument Cluster Display or Uconnect Set-
tings are setup for driver door first, otherwise this will
unlock all doors.
Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob (IGNM)
Key Fob Keyless Enter-N-Go
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NOTE:
•After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock system,
always test the door from the inside to make certain it is
in the desired position.
• For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the
door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down the
window and open the door with the outside door
handle.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehi-
cle’s Remote Keyless Entry system and a feature of Keyless
Enter-N-Go. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information. This feature al-
lows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without
having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons.
NOTE:
• Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining
on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity
can be affected, resulting in a slower response time. •
If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door
is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and
if equipped will arm the security alarm.
• The vehicles security alarm can be armed/disarmed by
pushing the passive entry key fob lock/unlock buttons
(if equipped).
To Unlock From The Driver’s Side:
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
driver door handle, grab the front driver door handle to
unlock the driver’s door automatically. The interior door
panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ............................ .103
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......103
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .104
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View
Camera Display — If Equipped ............109
▫ Outside Mirrors .......................110
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ............110
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped .............111
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............112
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ......112
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If
Equipped ............................113
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ........113
 SEATS................................114
▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped ..........115▫
Passenger ’s Power Seat — If Equipped .......116
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped .............117
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............117
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .............119
▫ Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ........119
▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped .....121
▫ Head Restraints ...................... .121
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED .....124
▫ Programming The Memory Feature ..........125
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry
Key Fob To Memory .....................125
▫ Memory Position Recall ..................126
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ....................127
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..........1283

NOTE:
•The rear center head restraint (Crew Cab and Quad Cab)
has only one adjustment position that is used to aid in
the routing of a tether. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in
“Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
• Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to the
incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional clear-
ance to the back of the head.
WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
re-installation instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver to store up to two different
memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch.
Each memory profile contains desired position settings for
the driver seat, side mirrors, adjustable pedals (if
equipped) and a set of desired radio station presets. Your Remote Keyless Entry key fob can also be programmed to
recall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is
pushed.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, one
key fob can be linked to memory position 1 and the other
key fob can be linked to memory position 2.
The memory seat buttons are located on the outboard side
of the drivers seat cushion.
Memory Seat Buttons
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Programming The Memory Feature
To create a new memory profile, perform the following:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the ON/RUN position (donot start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (seat, side mirrors, adjustable pedals and radio
station presets).
3. Push and release the S (Set) button on the memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2). The instrument cluster dis-
play will show which memory position has been set.
NOTE:
• Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK,
but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory
profile.
• To set a memory profile to your key fob, refer to
“Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key
Fob To Memory” in this section.
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry
Key Fob To Memory
Your key fobs can be programmed to recall one of two
pre-programmed memory profiles by pushing the UN-
LOCK button on the key fob.
NOTE: Before programming your key fobs to memory the
feature has to be selected.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, you must
select the “Memory To Fob” feature through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings ” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
• If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, you
must select the “Key Fob Linked To Memory” feature
through the instrument cluster display. Refer to “Instru-
ment Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
To program your key fobs, perform the following:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the Off position.
2. Select desired memory profile (1) or (2).
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