Remote Ram 1500 2020 Owner's Guide

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NOTE:
When a cap or pickup camper is installed on a vehicle, an
alternate Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) must
be provided.
EASY-OFF TAILGATE
To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, the
tailgate can be removed.
NOTE:
The electric connector at the bottom of the tailgate must be
disconnected prior to removing the tailgate.
Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote Keyless
Entry
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera or RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) connector bracket located on the rear
sill.
Connector Bracket
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the
exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or
Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
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2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by pushinginward in the locking tab.
Locking Tab
3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the connector bracket does not fall into the sill. 4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the
glove compartment) to the chassis wiring harness and
insert the bracket back into the sill.
5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove compart -
ment) to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the
terminals do not corrode.
6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will prevent
damaging the connector and bracket when storing or
reinstalling the tailgate.
Removing The Tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera and orpower locks (if equipped).
NOTE:
Refer to “Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote
Keyless Entry” in this section.
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Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the transmission in PARK position.
Apply the brake before shifting into any driving range.
NOTE:
• This vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift inter-
locking system. The brake pedal must be pressed to shift
out of PARK.
• If equipped with an 8-speed transmission, starting the vehicle in NEUTRAL is not possible unless the Manual
Park Release has been activated. For the Manual Park
Release operation refer to Manual Park Release in “In Case
Of Emergency”.
Tip Start Feature
Do not press the accelerator. Cycle the ignition switch briefly
to the START position and release it. The starter motor will
continue to run and will automatically disengage when the
engine is running.
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch
with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Start/
Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob is in the passenger compart -
ment.
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Auto Unlock On ExitOn Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors unlock when the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is in the
PARK or NEUTRAL (N) position, and the driver's door is opened. Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Remote Door Unlock All Driver
NOTE:
The “Remote Door Unlock” feature allows you to program your remote door locks to open “All doors” or only the “Driver
door” with the first push of the key fob or when grabbing the Passive Entry door handle. Sound Horn With Remote Start On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Sound Horn With Remote Start” feature is selected, the horn sounds when the remote start is activated.
Memory Linked To Fob — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
• The “Memory Linked To Fob” feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
• The seat returns to the memorized seat location if “Memory Linked To Fob” is set to On when the key fob is used to unlock the door. Setting Name
Selectable Options
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Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the Auto-On Comfort button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Engine Off Options
After pressing the Engine Off Options button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Setting Name
Selectable Options
Auto-On Driver Heated/
Ventilated Seat & Steering
Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped Off
Remote Start Only All Starts
NOTE:
When the “Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start” feature is selected, the driver's
heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40°F (4.4°C). When tempera -
tures are above 80°F (26.7°C), the driver vented seat will turn on.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Easy Exit Seats — If Equipped OnOff
Headlight Off Delay 0 sec
30 sec
60 sec 90 sec
Engine Off Power Delay 0 sec
45 sec
5 min 10 min
Auto Entry/Exit — If Equipped OnOff
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Auto Unlock On ExitOn Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in
the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver's door is opened. Flash Lights With Lock On Off
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals flash when the doors are locked or
unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the “Sound Horn With Lock” feature selected. Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Sound Horn With Remote Start On
Off
Setting Name
Selectable Options
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Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the Auto-On Comfort button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Engine Off Options
After pressing the Engine Off Options button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Setting Name
Selectable Options
Auto-On Driver Heated/
Ventilated Seat & Steering
Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped Off
Remote Start All Starts
NOTE:
When the “Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start” feature is selected, the driver's
heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40°F (4.4°C). When tempera -
tures are above 80°F (26.7°C), the driver vented seat will turn on.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Engine Off Power Delay –+
NOTE:
When the “Engine Off Power Delay” feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect phone system (if
equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled
to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
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Air Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the Suspension button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Headlight Off Delay
–+
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or
90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. Auto Entry/Exit — If Equipped OnOff
Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Easy Exit Seat” feature is selected, the Driver’s seat will automatically move rearward once the engine is shut off. Setting Name
Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Sound Horn With Lower On Off
NOTE:
When the “Sound Horn With Lower” feature is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the key fob remote lower button
is pushed. Flash Lights With Lower On Off
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Lower” feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the key fob remote
lower button is pressed twice. This feature may be selected with or without the Sound Horn on Lower feature selected.
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Uconnect 4C NAV With 12-inch Display Settings
Uconnect 4C NAV With 12-inch Display Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate Press the Settings button on the touchscreen to display the
Settings menu screen. In this mode the Uconnect system
allows you to access programmable features that may be
equipped such as Language, Display, Units, Voice Settings,
Clock & Date, Camera, Safety & Driving Assistance, Mirrors
and Wipers, Brakes, Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On
Comfort & Remote Start (if equipped), Engine Off Options,
Suspension, Trailer Brake, Audio Settings, Bluetooth®, Siri
-
usXM® Setup (if equipped), and Reset.
NOTE:
Only one category may be selected at a time.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch -
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode,
press and release the preferred setting until a check-mark
appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Once the setting is complete, press the Back arrow
button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu or
press the X button on the touchscreen to close out of the
settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow buttons on
the touchscreen on the right side of the screen will allow you
to toggle up or down through the list of available settings.
NOTE:
All settings should be changed with the ignition in the ON/
RUN position.
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
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Doors & Locks
After pressing the Doors & Locks button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Door Locks On Off
Auto Unlock On Exit OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in
the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver's door is opened. Flash Lights With Lock OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals flash when the doors are locked or
unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the “Sound Horn With Lock” feature selected.
Sound Horn With Lock — If Equipped Off1st Press 2nd Press
Sound Horn With Remote Start OnOff
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