2019 Ram 1500 child lock

▫Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ........41
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock ................42
 SEATS ................................43
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ..............44
▫ Manual Rear Seat Adjustment ...............45
▫ Power Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped . . .46
▫ Driver Memory Seats — If Equipped ..........49
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ................52
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ..............54
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ...............55
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................55
▫ Front Head Restraints ....................56
▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................57
 STEERING WHEEL .......................58
▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............58
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .........59
 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED .60 
MIRRORS ..............................61
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......61
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....61
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................62
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped .............................62
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ..............63
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped .................64
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ........66
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............66
▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .....67
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ......67
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................68
▫ Headlight Switch .......................68
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . .69
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................69
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................69
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ACC
•Engine is not started.
• Some electrical devices are available.
RUN
• Driving position.
• All the electrical devices are available.
START
• The engine will start.
WARNING!
•When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the vehicle and 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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 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!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Al-
ways remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
The engine only runs in the ON/RUN ignition position or
from a remote start request.
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WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monox-
ide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury
or death when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message
The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits
remote start prematurely:
• Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Cancelled — System Fault
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
The instrument cluster display message stays active until
the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. The parking lights will flash,
vehicle doors will lock, and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Once the vehicle has started, the engine will
run for 15 minutes.
NOTE:
• If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start
will automatically lock the doors.
• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof opera-
tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the
Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the key fob. However, the igni-
tion must be placed in the ON/RUN position before you
can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
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The emergency key will unlock the driver door lock on
your vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• For personal security and safety in the event of an
collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well
as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK, apply the parking brake,
turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fobs from
vehicle, and lock all doors. and lock your vehicle.
• 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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
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NOTE:Use the Auto Unlock Doors feature in accordance
with local laws.
Child-Protection Door Lock
To provide a safer environment for children riding in the
rear seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle have
the Child-Protection Door Lock system. To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade
screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to
engage and disengage the Child-Protection locks. When
the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be
opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside
door lock is in the unlocked position.
Child-Protection Door Lock Location
Child Lock Control
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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the sliding doors cannot be opened
from the inside door handle when the Child Protection
Door Locks are engaged.
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.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
In a collision, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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NOTE:The head restraints should only be removed by
qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If any of
the head restraints require removal, see an authorized
dealer.
For child restraint tethering, refer to “Occupant Restraint
Systems” in “Safety” for further information.
STEERING WHEEL
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward
or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the
steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located on the
steering column, below the multifunction lever. To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward.
To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel
upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten
the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column into
position, push the lever upward until fully engaged.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
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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, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, open the front and rear windows together
to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the
sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
Single Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped
The power sunroof switches are located on the overhead
console between the courtesy/reading lights.
WARNING!
•Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key
fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible
to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
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Power Sunroof Switches
1 — Opening/Closing Sunroof
2 — Venting Sunroof
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