keyless entry Ram C/V 2013 User Guide

Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using
the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five
seconds, to open the power liftgate. When the liftgate is
fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds,
a second time, will close the liftgate.
The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by
pressing the button located on the overhead console.
Overhead Console Master Power Switch
1 — Left Sliding Door3 — Right Sliding Door
2 — Liftgate 4 — Master Lock
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Tailgate Mode
1. Pull release strap “3”, then pull release strap “4” torotate the entire seat rearward.
2. To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the seatback and push forward until the anchors latch.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the
vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in
the tailgate mode.
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag
handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and
some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of
the bagged goods.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel
can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, outside
mirrors, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and
radio station preset settings. Your Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitters can also be programmed to recall the
same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed.
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Dimmer Controls
The dimmer switch is located next to the headlight
switch.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
Interior Lighting On
Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the
interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the
dimmer control is in this position.
Interior lights are also turned on when a door or liftgate
is opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the
extreme top.
The interior lights will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 10 minutes for the first activation and 90 seconds
every activation thereafter until the engine is started, if
one of the following occur:
•A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open
• Any overhead reading light is left on
Dimmer Control
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Courtesy/Interior Lighting
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights
(standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on
when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened.If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press a second time to turn each light off. You
may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the
outside ring, which is identified with four directional
arrows (LED lamps only).
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console (pre-
mium console only). This light is turned on when the
headlight switch is on, and will adjust in brightness when
the dimmer control is rotated up or down.
Overhead Console
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NOTE:From the “conversation mirror” position, the
door can only be closed.
To return to the full open position, the door must first be
closed and then opened by pressing the latch again to
release.
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped
The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The
lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the
liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on
when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press the lens a second time to turn each light off.
You may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing
the outside ring, which is identified with four directional
arrows.
Conversation Mirror Position
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Refer to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and
operating information.
Auto Unlock Doors – If Equipped
When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the
vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To
make your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Remote Unlock Sequence
WhenDriver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver
Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button twice, to unlock the passen-
ger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all ofthe doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark
appears next to the feature showing the system has been
activated or the check-mark is removed showing the
system has been deactivated.
RKE Linked To Memory – If Equipped
When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror,
and radio settings will return to the memory set position
when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed. If
this feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror,
and radio settings can only return to the memory set
position using the door mounted switch. To make your
selection, press and release the SELECT button until a
check-mark appears next to the feature showing the
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deactivated.
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M24 — 25 Amp NaturalRear Wiper
M25 — 20 Amp YellowFuel Pump, Diesel
Lift Pump – If Equipped
M26 — 10 Amp RedPower Mirror
Switch, Driver Win- dow Switch
M27 — 10 Amp RedWireless Control
Module, Keyless Entry Module
M28 — 10 Amp RedPowertrain, Trans-
mission Control ModuleCavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M29 — 10 Amp RedOccupant Classifi-
cation Module
M30 — 15 Amp BlueRear Wiper Mod-
ule, Power Folding Mirror
M31 — 20 Amp YellowBack-Up Lamps
M32 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module,
THATCHUM – If Equipped
M33 — 10 Amp RedPowertrain
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Hook, Coat............................. .285
Ignition .................................14
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................14
Illuminated Entry ..........................20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Infant Restraint ...........................91
Information Center, Vehicle ..................330
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................130
Instrument Cluster ....................... .313
Instrument Panel and Controls ................312
Instrument Panel Cover .....................637
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............639
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............640
Interior Appearance Care ....................637
Interior Lights .......................... .224
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............229Introduction
..............................4
Jack Location ........................... .572
Jack Operation .......................... .571
Jump Starting ........................... .592
Key-In Reminder ..........................15
Keyless Entry System .......................21
Key, Programming .........................17
Key, Replacement ..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Lane Change Assist ....................... .227
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................60
Latches ............................... .122
Hood ............................... .219
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .537
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .122
686 INDEX

Reclining Front Seats...................... .191
Recorder, Event Data .......................90
Recreational Towing ...................... .566
Reformulated Gasoline .....................538
Refrigerant ............................. .619
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................73
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........435
Remote Starting System ......................30
Removable Floor Console ...................291
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .609
Replacement Tires ........................ .523
Reporting Safety Defects ....................673
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................317
Restraint, Head .......................... .192
Restraints, Child ...........................91
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................596
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...................298 Rotation, Tires
.......................... .527
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................119
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................122
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................673
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................118
Safety Information, Tire .....................502
Safety Tips ..............................118
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................377
Schedule, Maintenance .....................660
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .639
Seat Belt Reminder .........................73
Seat Belts ................................56
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................65
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........65
And Pregnant Women .....................74
Child Restraint ..........................91
Extender ..............................74
Front Seat .............................60
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Trailer Weight........................... .557
Transmission ........................... .631
Automatic ........................... .468
Fluid ............................... .631
Transmitter
Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .28
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .256
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Transporting Pets .........................114
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .522
Trip Odometer .......................... .315
Turn Signals ............................ .315
UCI Connector .......................... .380
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) ...............145
Umbrella Holder ......................... .282
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................675
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .380
Universal Transmitter ..................... .256
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .537Upholstery Care
......................... .637
Vanity Mirrors .......................... .135
Variance, Compass ....................... .345
Vehicle Certification Label ...................548
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ..........................511
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Storage .......................... .458
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .612
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................176
Warning Flasher, Hazard ....................570
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .315
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .672
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .622
Washing Vehicle ......................... .634
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