immobilizer DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2007 3.G Owners Manual

STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with-
out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved no
more than 1/2 turn in either direction and the key is not
in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock.
If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering
Wheel:
With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside
down, turn off the engine and remove the key. Turn the
steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock
engages.
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock:
Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine.
If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to
the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE:If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right todisengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System
This system prevents the key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of
PARK unless the key is in the ON positions, and the
brake pedal is depressed.
SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho-
rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys, which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
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Infant Restraint...................60,61,99,100
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 375
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 121
Instrument Cluster....................226,227
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 225
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 491
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 492
Interior Appearance Care.................. 490
Interior Lights.......................... 165
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 171
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 421
Jack Operation.......................426,427
Jacking Instructions...................... 426
Jump Starting.......................... 438
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 47
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 169
Lap Belts............................43,83
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................34,73
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....64,103
Life of Tires............................ 373
Lights.............................164,220
Airbag..........................57,96,228
Anti-Lock Warning..................232,342
Brake Warning........................ 232
Bulb Replacement...................498,499
Cap Top Clearance..................... 507
Cargo .............................. 168
Center Mounted Stop................... 506
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 231
INDEX 557
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........470,514
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Service Assistance....................... 542
Service Contract......................... 544
Service Manuals........................ 546
Setting the Clock.............236,240,248,262,275
Shift Speeds........................... 315
Shifting............................... 306
Automatic Transmission................. 307
Manual Transmission.................312,314
Transfer Case......................... 319
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N).................. 411,413
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................412,415
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............42,81
Shoulder Belts.........................34,73
Side Airbag............................. 95
Signals, Turn........................... 169Sliding Rear Window
Power.............................. 209
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 337
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 375
Snow Plow............................ 406
Snow Tires............................ 377
Spare Tire..........................370,371
Spark Plug Wires (Ignition Cables/Wires)...... 458
Spark Plugs............................ 458
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 175
Speedometer........................... 228
Starting............................... 302
Automatic Transmission................. 302
Engine Fails to Start.................... 303
Manual Transmission................... 302
Remote.............................. 24
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines)............ 302
Steering
Linkage............................. 465
INDEX 563
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