remote start DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped.........20
▫To Unlock The Doors...................20
▫To Lock The Doors.....................21
▫Using The Panic Alarm..................22
▫General Information....................22
▫Transmitter Battery Service...............23

Remote Starting System — (Gas Engine Only) . . .24

Door Locks............................26
▫Manual Door Locks.....................26
▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped..........27
▫Child Protection Door Lock...............29

Windows.............................31
▫Power Windows—If Equipped.............31▫Wind Buffeting........................33

Occupant Restraints
(1500 Standard And Quad Cab Only)..........33
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................34
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....42
▫Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode –
If Equipped..........................43
▫Center Lap Belts.......................43
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners...................44
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert)...........................44
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women............46
▫Seat Belt Extender......................46
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NOTE:If the SECURITY light stays on continuously
during vehicle operation, have the system checked by
your dealer.
To Disarm the System:
Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to unlock the door. If
something has triggered the system in your absence, the
horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors
and the security lamp will flash for 30 seconds. Check the
vehicle for tampering.
The Security system will also disarm, if the vehicle is started
with a programmed Sentry Key. If an unprogrammed
Sentry Key is used to start a vehicle, the engine will run for
2 seconds and then the security alarm will be initiated. To
exit alarming mode, press the transmitter Unlock button, or
start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key.
The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in thevehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter, the alarm
will sound when you pull the door handle to exit. The
door will be locked but the Security Alarm will not arm.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the keyless
entry transmitter or open the doors. This feature is only
available if you have Remote Keyless Entry.
The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they
will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is
turned on.
NOTE:
•The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesy
lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the
interior lights ON position (extreme top position).
•The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme
downward position).
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from
distances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held
radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
To unlock the doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob
once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock
all the doors. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the
illuminated entry will initiate, the parking lights will
flash on twice and if installed, the cargo lamp will turn on
for 30 seconds.
The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors or
drivers door only upon the first UNLOCK button press
by using the following procedure:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.
2. Press and hold the LOCK button on your key fob.
3. Continue to hold the LOCK button at least 4 seconds,
but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the
UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.
Three Button Transmitter
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4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
Using the Panic Alarm
To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF press
and release the PANIC button on the transmitter once.
When the Panic mode is activated, the interior lights will
illuminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash,
and the horn will sound.
To cancel the Panic mode press and release the PANIC
button on the transmitter a second time. Panic mode will
automatically cancel after 3 minutes or if the vehicle is
started and exceeds 15 mph. During the Panic Mode, the
door locks and remote keyless entry systems will func-
tion normally. Panic mode will not disarm the security
system on vehicles so equipped.
General Information
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
If your Keyless Entry Transmitter fails to operate from a
normal distance, check for these two conditions.
1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of the
batteries is from one to two years.
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REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — (GAS ENGINE
ONLY)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting
system, which will allow the vehicle to be started from
distances up to approximately 300 feet away from the
vehicle using the remote keyless entry key fob which is
part of your ignition key.
In order to remote start your vehicle, the hood, and all the
doors must be closed.
To remote start your vehicle, press the REMOTE START
button on the key fob twice within three seconds. To
indicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly.Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15
minutes. To cancel remote start, press the REMOTE
START button once.
Remote Start Transmitter
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To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the key fob. After the vehicle is
unlocked, you have 60 seconds to enter the vehicle, insert
the key in the Ignition and move it to the RUN position,
otherwise the engine will cancel remote start and auto-
matically turn off.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
•If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
•Any engine warning lamps come on
•The hood is opened
•The hazard switch is pressed
•The transmission is moved out of park.
•The brake pedal is pressed.The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated
but cancelled before the engine begins to crank. After
either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Theft Alarm is
alarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehicle
must be reset by inserting a valid key into the ignition
and moving it to the RUN position, then back to LOCK.
The parking lamps will remain illuminated to indicate
that the vehicle has remote started and the engine is
running. The lamps will turn off when the ignition is
turned to RUN or the remote start is cancelled.
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WARNING!
•Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all.
Always wear your seat belts even though you
have airbags.
•Being too close to the steering wheel or instru-
ment panel during airbag deployment could cause
serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit
back, comfortably extending your arms to reach
the steering wheel or instrument panel.
•If the vehicle has window bags, they also need
room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or
window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
Air Bag System Components
The airbag system consists of the following:
•Occupant Restraint Controller
•Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped)
•Airbag Warning Light
•Driver Airbag
•Passenger Airbag
•Window Bags above Side Windows (If Equipped)
•Steering Wheel and Column
•Instrument Panel
•Interconnecting Wiring
•Knee Impact Bolsters
•Front Acceleration Sensors
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 280
Remote Starting System.................... 24
Replacement Tires....................... 373
Reporting Safety Defects................... 545
Restraint, Head......................... 151
Restraints, Child..................60,67,99,106
Rotation, Tires.......................... 377
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................ 219
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 219
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 545
Safety Information, Tire................... 358
Safety Tips............................ 217
Satellite Radio.......................... 275
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 279
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 518
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 491
Seat Belt Reminder.....................44,84Seat Belts.....................33,34,72,73,219
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage......42,81
And Pregnant Women.................46,85
Child Restraint..................60,72,99,111
Extender...........................46,85
Front Seat..........................34,73
Pretensioners........................44,83
Reminder............................ 228
Seats..............................148,149
Adjustment.......................... 148
Child.............................72,111
Folding Floor......................... 210
Heated............................. 161
Lumbar Support....................... 152
Power...........................153,154
Rear Folding.......................157,158
Reclining.........................150,151
Reclining Rear........................ 156
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,230
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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
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Power...........................343,464
Wheel Lock........................... 15
Wheel, Tilt........................... 173
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 280
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 203
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.........203,204
Storage, Vehicle......................... 497
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 497
Sun Roof.............................. 193
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 375
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 457
System, Navigation...................... 274
System, Remote Starting.................... 24
Tachometer............................ 227
Tailgate............................... 215
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint........64,68,103,107
Tilt Steering Column..................... 173Tip Start.............................. 303
Tire and Loading Information Placard......362,375
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 361
Tire Markings.......................... 358
Tire Safety Information.................... 358
Tires ...........................219,366,547
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 373
Air Pressure.......................... 366
Alignment........................... 374
Chains.............................. 375
Compact Spare........................ 370
Dual............................379,434
General Information.................... 366
High Speed.......................... 368
Inflation Pressures..................... 367
Jacking............................. 427
Life of Tires.......................... 373
Load Capacity.....................362,363
Quality Grading....................... 547
564 INDEX