2017 Ram ProMaster City key fob battery

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............11
▫ Ignition Key Removal ....................11
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ................12
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................12
 SENTRY KEY ...........................13
▫ Replacement Keys .......................13
▫ General Information .....................14
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .14
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................14
▫ To Arm The System ......................14
▫ To Disarm The System ....................14
▫ Security System Manual Override ............15
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ..................15
▫ To Unlock The Doors .....................15 ▫
To Lock The Doors .......................16
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........16
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............16
▫ General Information .....................17
 DOOR LOCKS ..........................17
▫ Locking The Doors From The Outside ........18
▫ Unlock The Doors From The Outside ..........19
▫ Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The
Vehicle ...............................19
▫ Sliding Side Doors .......................19
▫ Child Lock System — If Equipped ............20
▫ Auto Unlock Doors ......................20
 WINDOWS .............................21
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped .............21
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button on key fob to unlock the cargo area (side lateral
sliding doors and rear doors). The turn signal lights will
flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.
Cargo Vehicle (United States) — If Equipped
Push and release the UNLOCK button on key fob to unlock
all doors. Push and release the Cargo UNLOCK button on
key fob to unlock the cargo doors. The turn signal lights
will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.
Passenger Vehicle
Push and release the UNLOCK button on key fob to unlock
all doors. Push and release the Cargo UNLOCK button on
key fob to unlock the cargo doors. The turn signal lights
will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.
To Lock The Doors
Push and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock all
doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will
chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Refer to “Sentry Key” in “Things To Know Before Starting”
for further information.
If you do not have a programmed key fob, contact your
authorized dealer for details.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
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 located
on the side of the key fob.
2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the key fob using a small screwdriver.
Key Fob Screw Location
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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.
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 license-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, in-cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
DOOR LOCKS
The door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside the
vehicle by using the door handle.
• To lock the doors, push down on the door handle.
• To unlock the doors, pull up on the door handle.
Power Door Locks
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in
a location accessible to children. A child could oper-
ate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Auto-Down Feature
The window switches are equipped with an Auto-Down
feature. Push the window switch for a short period of time,
release, and the window will go down automatically.
To stop the Auto-Down motion part way, pull up/push
down on the window switch briefly.
NOTE: The power window switches remain active for up
to three minutes (depending on the accessory delay set-
ting) after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Open-
ing either of the vehicle’s front doors will cancel this
feature.
Auto-Up Feature
Lift the window switch to the detent for half a second,
release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the
AUTO-up operation, pull up/push down on the switch
briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
the detent for less than half a second and release it when
you want the window to stop.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is
almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the
window before closing.
Power Windows System Initialization
The power windows may be reset if any of the following
occurs:
•
On the front doors
• Fuse or battery are disconnected when the window is
moving.
• 20 window movements without ever closing the win-
dow.
• On the rear doors (in addition to the condition for the
front doors)
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•Fuse or battery are disconnected when the window is
moving.
• The anti-pinching system is activated while the win-
dow is moving and the door is opening.
• 50 window movements without ever closing the win-
dow.
• One door opening movements with the window mov-
ing, without ever closing the door.
• One door opening movement with the window mov-
ing, without ever closing the door.
Proceed as follows for initialization:
1. Completely close the driver’s door window, keeping the operating button pushed for at least five seconds after
the (upper) end of travel position.
2. Proceed in the same way on the passenger’s side door button and on the buttons of rear doors.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs open the front windows together to minimize the
buffeting.
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
On Cargo versions, the sliding side door is fitted with a
spring-loaded latch that stops the door from opening any
further. To lock it, simply push the door as far as it will go;
to unlock it, pull forward firmly.
Opening And Closing From Outside The Vehicle
Opening/Unlocking With A Key Fob In the Passenger
Vehicle and US Cargo Vehicle (If Equipped)
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob to
unlock all doors.
Opening/Unlocking With A Key Fob In the Canadian
Cargo Vehicle (If Equipped)
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob to
unlock the front two doors. Push and release the Cargo
UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock the
passenger/cargo area (side lateral sliding doors and rear
doors). The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the
unlock signal.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............290
Additives, Fuel ........................... .228
AirBag ..................................38 Air Bag Operation .........................40
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................40
Enhanced Accident Response ................271
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................271
If A Deployment Occurs ....................44
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................40
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............47
Transporting Pets .........................66
Air Bag Light .......................... .68, 132
Air Bag Maintenance .........................47
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......282
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................283
Air Conditioning Filter ...................... .167
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............166, 168
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............283, 284
Air Conditioning System .....................283
Air Filter ............................... .282
Air Pressure, Tires ..........................211
Alarm (Security Alarm) .......................14
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................14
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................289, 313 Disposal
.............................. .291
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................194
Appearance Care .......................... .296
Ashtray ................................ .106
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .159
Auto Down Power Windows ...................22
Automatic Transaxle ......................11,178
Automatic Transmission ...............181, 182, 295
Adding Fluid ....................... .295, 316
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................295
Fluid Change .......................... .295
Fluid Level Check .....................294, 295
Fluid Type ......................... .294, 316
Special Additives ........................ .295
Auto

Up Power Windows .....................22
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........104
Axle Lubrication .......................... .316
Battery .............................. .133, 282
Charging System Light ....................133
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................16
Belts, Seat .................................68
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................285
B-Pillar Location .......................... .206
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Ignition Key Removal........................11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................13
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................75
Instrument Cluster ................118,119, 130, 144
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ..................120
Instrument Panel And Controls .................117
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................300
Interior Appearance Care .....................298
Introduction ................................4
iPod Control ............................. .159
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .159
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................159
Jump Starting ............................ .263
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....16
Key-In Reminder ............................12
Key, Replacement ...........................13
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................13
Lane Change Assist ..........................89
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................28
Latches ..................................71 Lead Free Gasoline
........................ .226
Leaks, Fluid ...............................71
Life Of Tires ............................. .218
Light Bulbs ........................... .71, 307
Lights ................................ .71, 87
AirBag ............................ .68, 132
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .198
Brake Warning ......................... .135
Bulb Replacement ....................... .308
Cruise ............................... .145
Engine Temperature Warning ................130
Exterior ................................71
Fog ................................. .143
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................244
Low Fuel ............................. .137
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........142
Park .............................. .88, 145
Passing ................................88
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .132
Service ............................... .308
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ire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............139
Traction Control ........................ .198
Turn Signal ......................... .71, 144
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .130, 144
Loading Vehicle ....................... .230, 232
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