2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab battery

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............11
▫ Ignition Node Module (IGNM) ..............11
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped ....12
▫ KeyFob..............................13
▫ Removing Key Fob From Ignition ............15
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................16
▫ General Information .....................17
 SENTRY KEY ...........................17
▫ Replacement Key Fobs ...................18
▫ Customer Key Fob Programming ............18
▫ General Information .....................19
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............19
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................19
▫ To Arm The System ......................19 ▫
To Disarm The System ....................20
▫ Security System Manual Override ............21
 ILLUMINATED APPROACH ................21
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY .................21
▫ Remote Unlock The Doors .................22
▫ To Lock The Doors .......................23
▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ..........23
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...................24
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........24
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............24
▫ General Information .....................27
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .27
▫ How To Use Remote Start ..................28
▫ Remote Start Abort Message ...............28
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Keyless Push Button Ignition — 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 key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition 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 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, with your foot applied on the brake
pedal, and push to operate the ignition switch.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
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 position. It also
contains the Remote Keyless Entry key fob 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 key fob 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.
Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob (IGNM)
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Keyless Push Button Ignition Key Fob — If Equipped
This Keyless Push Button Ignition key fob allows the driver
to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as
long as the Remote Keyless Entry key fob is in the
passenger compartment. The Keyless Push Button Ignition
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 key fob 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 key fob 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. NOTE:
You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the door lock cylinder with either side up.
Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob Keyless Enter-N-Go
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children 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.
• 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 controls, 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.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your
key fobs will become locked in the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the key fobs while in this
condition, damage could occur to the key fobs or
ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for
locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the key fobs in the ignition and either:
• Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key from the ignition and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, a
chime will sound to remind you to remove the key fob.
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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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•For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
NOTE: Pushing the LOCK
button on the key fob
while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm System. Opening a door with the Vehicle
Security Alarm System activated will cause the alarm to
sound. Push the UNLOCK
button to deactivate the
Vehicle Security Alarm System.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, push and hold
the
button on the key fob for at least one second and
release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights will
turn on, the park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on
and off, and the turn signal lights will flash.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the
button a second time
or drive the vehicle at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) or
greater.
NOTE:
• The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic
Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and
horn will remain on.
• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic
Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the
system.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
If you do not have a programmed key fob, contact your
authorized dealer for details.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
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