keyless entry Ram 1500 2015 Owner's Guide

•Memory Linked to Fob — If Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, press the “Memory
Linked to Fob” button on the touchscreen and select from
“On” or “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
NOTE:The seat will return to the memorized seat
location if “Memory Linked to Fob” is set to (ON) when
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to
unlock the door. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
•Passive Entry
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to push the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter lock or unlock buttons. It automatically
unlocks the doors when the outside door handle is
grabbed. To make your selection, press the “Passive
Entry” button on the touchscreen and select from “On” or
“Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the touch-
screen to return to the previous menu. Refer to “Keyless
Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
•Flash Lights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lights
w/Lock” button on the touchscreen, and select from
“On” or “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
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•Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA)
system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function
and operating information. To make your selection, press
the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen to select
from on or off. Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•Four Corner Air Suspension Modes — If Equipped
There are four air suspension modes designed to protect
the system in unique situations. Tire Jack Mode is selected
to assist in changing a spare tire. Transport Mode is
selected to assist when the vehicle is being flat bed towed.
Wheel Alignment Mode is selected before performing a
wheel alignment, refer to your authorized dealer for infor-
mation. Protection Mode will automatically be selected to
“protect” the air suspension system when the payload has
been exceeded or load leveling cannot be achieved.
Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available.
•Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
the “+” or “–” buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the
seconds up or down. Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•Headlight Illumination On Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter. To make your selection, To make your selection,
press the “+” or “–” buttons on the touchscreen to adjust
the seconds up or down. Press the back arrow button on
the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
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•Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make
your selection, press the “Headlights With Wipers” but-
ton on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next
to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press
the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
•Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press the “Auto Dim High Beams”
button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu. Refer to “Lights/ Automatic High
Beam — If Equipped” in “Understanding The Features
Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
•Flash Lights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the exterior lamps will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lights
with Lock” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark
appears next to setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen
to return to the previous menu.
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press the “Sound Horn With Lock” button on the touch-
screen and select from “Off”, “1st Press” or “2nd Press”.
Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu.
•Sound Horn With Remote Start
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the
remote start is activated. To make your selection, press the
“Sound Horn With Remote Start” button on the touch-
screen until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow button
on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks “Driver Door” is
selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first
press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
UNLOCK button you must push the RKE transmitter
UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors.
When Unlock “All Doors” On 1st Press is selected, all of
the doors will unlock on the first push of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button.
NOTE:If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob
Unlocks “All Doors”, all doors will unlock no matter
which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped. If
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks “Driver Door” is pro-
grammed, only the driver ’s door will unlock when the
driver ’s door is grasped. With Passive Entry, if 1st Press
Of Key Fob Unlocks “Driver Door” is programmed
pushing the handle more than once will only result in the
driver ’s door opening. If driver door is selected, once the
driver door is opened, the interior door lock/unlock
switch can be used to unlock all doors (or use RKE
transmitter).
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•Passive Entry
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles
door(s) without having to push the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter lock or unlock buttons. To make your
selection, press the “Passive Entry” button on the touch-
screen until a check-mark appears next to setting, show-
ing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow
button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
•Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob — If Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, press the “Personal
Settings Linked To Key Fob” button on the touchscreen
until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Press the back arrow button on
the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
NOTE:The seat will return to the memorized seat
location (if Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob is set to
ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
used to unlock the door. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
•Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering
Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped
When this 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 temperatures
are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn
ON. To make your selection, press the “Auto Heated Seats”
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Remote...............................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................37
Door Locks, Automatic......................40
Door Opener, Garage.......................214
Driving
Off-Pavement..........................533
Off-Road.............................533
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................553
Dual Rear Wheels.........................624
E-85 Fuel...............................639
Electrical Power Outlets.....................227
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................245
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.............498
Electronic Brake Control System...............581
Anti-Lock Brake System..................581
Brake Assist System.....................583
Traction Control System...................583
Electronic Range Select (ERS).................468
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........186
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............587
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......210
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .302
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu...........................302
EVIC Messages.........................302
Selectable Menu Items....................317
Emergency Brake.........................578
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................734
Hazard Warning Flasher..................685
Jump Starting..........................729
Tow Hooks............................735
Emission Control System Maintenance..........752
Engine.................................749
Air Cleaner...........................759
Block Heater..........................458
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Illuminated Entry..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................18
Inflation Pressure Tires.....................620
Information Center, Vehicle..................302
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................126
Instrument Cluster........................289
Instrument Panel and Controls................286
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............795
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls..............661
Interior Appearance Care....................793
Interior Lights...........................172
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............179
Introduction..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V)......................233
Jack Location............................688
Jump Starting............................729
Key Fob
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........20
Programming Additional Transmitters.........20
Key-In Reminder..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go........................42
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Keyless Enter-N-Go™.....................42
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors..................364
Passive Entry...........................42
Passive Entry Programming.................42
Keyless Entry System.......................24
Key, Replacement..........................19
Keys...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................18
Lane Change and Turn Signals................176
Lane Change Assist........................177
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................53
Latches................................118
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Personal Settings..........................324
Pets...................................113
Pets, Transporting.........................113
Pickup Box..............................251
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........604
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)................798
Door Locks............................39
Mirrors..............................138
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........227
Seats................................143
Sliding Rear Window....................246
Steering..............................575
Sunroof..............................224
Windows..............................46
Power Steering Fluid.......................824
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................64
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................62
Programmable Electronic Features.............324
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry). . .24
Radial Ply Tires...........................611
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........775
Radio Operation..........................398
Radio (Sound Systems).....................394
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.................180
Ramp Travel Index........................533
Rear Axle (Differential).....................784
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails.................266
Rear ParkSense System.....................191
Rear Seat, Folding.........................153
Rear Window Features.....................245
Rear Window, Sliding......................247
Reclining Rear Seats.......................152
Recorder, Event Data.......................82
Recreational Towing.......................673
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)........676
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Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)......679
Reformulated Gasoline.....................635
Refrigerant..............................766
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................52
Remote Control
Starting System.........................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................24
FCC General Information..................33
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........20
Programming Additional Transmitters.........20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........396
Remote Starting
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features . . .367
Uconnect® Settings......................367
Remote Starting System......................34
Replacement Bulbs........................808
Replacement Keys.........................19
Replacement Parts.........................753
Replacement Tires.........................619
Reporting Safety Defects....................843
Restraint, Head...........................156
Restraints, Child...........................83
Restraints, Occupant........................50
Rotation, Tires...........................623
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................116
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................118
Safety Defects, Reporting....................843
Safety, Exhaust Gas........................115
Safety Information, Tire.....................597
Safety Tips..............................114
Schedule, Maintenance.....................828
Seat Belt
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................56
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............61
Pregnant Women........................64
Seat Belt Extender.......................6310
INDEX 861

Disabled Vehicle........................740
Guide...............................657
Recreational...........................673
Weight...............................657
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........673
Traction................................551
Traction Control..........................583
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................592
Trailer Towing...........................648
Cooling System Tips.....................668
Hitches..............................656
Minimum Requirements..................658
Mirrors..............................140
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................657
Wiring...............................666
Trailer Towing Guide.......................657
Trailer Weight............................657
Transfer Case............................785
Electronically Shifted.....................498
Fluid................................824
Transmission............................461
Automatic............................461
Fluid................................824
Maintenance...........................786
Shifting..............................459
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .30
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........24
Tread Wear Indicators......................617
Turn Signals.............................176
Uconnect®
Customer Programmable Features...........367
Operation.............................394
Uconnect® Settings......................356
Uconnect® Settings......................367
Uconnect® Settings
Customer Programmable Features............4210
INDEX 865