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In a situation where the battery is low or fully depleted, a
back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the Emer-
gency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door. Push the unlock button twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors. 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 Settings are
setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all
doors.
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. Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or
turned off.
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 acti
-
vated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the unlock button
to deactivate the vehicle security alarm system.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic
button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the
turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the
interior lights will turn on.
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REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the engine
will remote start:
• Gear selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• HAZARD switch off
• BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• PANIC button not pushed
• Fuel meets minimum requirement
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle security alarm not active
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.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide
(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.
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Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door
handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking
NOTE:
• After pushing the door handle lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using
either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you
to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle,
without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• The Passive Entry system depends on a key fob that is not fully discharged of its coin battery capacity. • The LED light on the key fob will not blink if the key fob
battery is low or fully depleted, but a low key fob battery
condition will still support the Passive Entry system func -
tionality. When the key fob battery is low, the instrument
cluster will display a message indicating that the key fob
battery is low. Refer to “Keys” in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” for further information.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob
lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’s inte -
rior door panel.
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, including interference that may cause undesired opera -
tion.
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NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when
the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door
lock feature can be enabled or disabled by an authorized
dealer per written request of the customer. Please see an
authorized dealer for service.
Automatic Doors Unlock — If Equipped
This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when
either front door is opened. This will occur only after the
vehicle has been shifted into the PARK position after the
vehicle has been driven (shifted out of PARK and all doors
closed).Automatic Doors Unlock Programming — If Equipped
The Automatic Doors Unlock feature can be enabled or
disabled as follows:
• For vehicles not equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer
to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa -
tion.
NOTE:
Use the Auto Unlock Doors feature in accordance with local
laws.
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Programming The Memory Feature
To create a new memory profile, perform the following:
1. Cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the ON/RUN position (donot start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., driver’s seat, outside mirrors, adjustable pedals (if
equipped), and radio station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2). The instrument cluster display
will show which memory position has been set.
NOTE:
Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK. Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key
Fob To Memory
Your key fob can be programmed to recall one of two
pre-programmed memory profiles by pushing the unlock
button on the key fob.
NOTE:
Before programming your key fob you must select the
“Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob” feature through the
Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi
-
media” for further information.
To program your key fob, perform the following:
1. Cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the OFF position.
2. Select a desired memory profile 1 or 2.
NOTE:
If a memory profile has not already been set, refer to
"Programming The Memory Feature" in this section for
instructions on how to set a memory profile.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch.
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4. Push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “MemoryProfile Set” (1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster.
5. Push and release the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
Your key fob can be unlinked to your memory settings by
pushing the set (S) button, and within 10 seconds, followed
by pushing the unlock button on the key fob.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:
The vehicle speed must be lower than 5 mph (8 km/h) to
recall memory positions. If a recall is attempted when the
vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), a message will
be displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Driver One Memory Position Recall
• To recall the memory settings for driver one using the memory buttons on the door panel, push memory button (1).
• To recall the memory settings for driver one using the key fob, push the unlock button on the key fob linked to
memory position 1. Driver Two Memory Position Recall
• To recall the memory setting for driver two using the memory
buttons on the door panel, push memory button (2).
• To recall the memory settings for driver two using the key fob, push the unlock button on the key fob linked to
memory position 2.
A recall can be cancelled by pushing any of the memory
buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a recall is canceled,
the driver's seat and the power pedals (if equipped) stop
moving. A delay of one second will occur before another
recall can be selected.
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
The distance the driver’s seat moves depends on where you
have the driver’s seat positioned when you remove the key
fob from the ignition.
• When you remove the key fob from the ignition, the driver’s seat will move about 2.4 inches (60 mm) rearward
if the driver’s seat position is greater than or equal to
2.7 inches (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will
return to its previously set position when you place the
ignition into the ACC or RUN position.
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DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater
range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat posi-
tion. This feature allows the brake and accelerator pedals to
move toward or away from the driver to provide improved
position with the steering wheel.
The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left side of the
steering column.
Adjustable Pedals Switch
• The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
• The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in
REVERSE or when the Speed Control System is on. The
following messages will appear on vehicles equipped with
an instrument cluster display if the pedals are attempted to
be adjusted when the system is locked out: “Adjustable
Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged” or “Adjust -
able Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera
Display — If Equipped
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a
twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the windshield.
The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counter-
clockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The
mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for
various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on
the view through the rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from
vehicles behind you.
When the vehicle is placed into reverse gear, a video display
illuminates to display the image generated by the rear view
camera (for the 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab vehicles,
the Rear Backup Camera is shipped loose and not installed.
Please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide for more infor -
mation). The auto dimming feature is also disabled to
improve rear view viewing. Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to
center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of
the view obtained on the inside mirror.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with puddle lamps under the
outside mirrors, they can be turned off through the Uconnect
display. For further information, refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia”.