ECU Ram 1500 2018 User Guide

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED .11
KEYS......................13
Key Fobs ....................13
IGNITION SWITCH ..............17
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If
Equipped....................17
Keyless Push Button Ignition — If
Equipped ....................17
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .....17
To Enter Remote Start Mode........17
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without
Driving The Vehicle .............18
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive
The Vehicle ...................18
General Information .............18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........18
To Arm The System..............18
To Disarm The System ............19
DOORS.....................19
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry . . .19
SEATS .....................22
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ....22
Heated Seats ..................25
HEAD RESTRAINTS ..............27
Front Head Restraint Adjustment .....27
Rear Head Restraint Adjustment ......28
Front Head Restraint Removal .......28
Rear Head Restraint Removal ........28
STEERING WHEEL..............29
Tilt Steering Column .............29
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped . .29
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF
EQUIPPED ...................30
MIRRORS ...................31
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard
And Trailer Tow — If Equipped .......31
EXTERIOR LIGHTS..............32
Headlight Switch...............32
Headlights ...................32
Multifunction Lever .............32
High/Low Beam Switch ...........32Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped
..................33
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . .33
Parking Lights And Panel Lights ......33
Turn Signals ..................33
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ....34
Cargo Light With Bed Lights —
If Equipped ..................34
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .35
Windshield Wipers ..............35
CLIMATE CONTROLS .............36
Manual Climate Controls With A
Touchscreen..................36
Automatic Climate Controls With A
Touchscreen ..................41
Climate Control Functions ..........46
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ...................47
Operating Tips .................48
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ....49
Opening Sunroof...............49
Closing Sunroof ................49
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To remove the emergency key, slide the me-
chanical latch at the top of the key fob
sideways with your thumb and then pull the
key out with your other hand.
NOTE:
When using the emergency key to gain access
to your vehicle, be aware that the security
alarm may be triggered. Insert the key into
the ignition and place the ignition in the
ON/RUN mode to disarm the security system.
This Keyless Push Button Ignition key fob
allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch with the push of a button, as long as
the key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four
operating positions, three of which are la-
beled and will illuminate when in position.
The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/
RUN. The fourth position is START, during
start RUN will illuminate. It also contains the
key fob and an emergency key, which stores
in the rear of the key fob.The emergency key allows for entry into the
vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or
the key fob go dead. You can keep the emer-
gency key with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the me-
chanical latch on the backside of the key fob
sideways with your thumb and then pull the
key out with your other hand.
NOTE:
• When using the emergency key to gain
access to your vehicle, be aware that the
security alarm may be triggered. Put the
nose side (side opposite of the emergency
key) of the key fob against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to disarm
the security system.
• You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the door lock cylinder with either
side up. The Remote Keyless Entry system allows you
to lock or unlock all doors, tailgate, and the
RamBox (if equipped) as well as activate the
Panic Alarm from distances up to approxi-
mately 66 ft (20 m) using a key fob with
integrated key. The key fob does not need to
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system. Push and release the lock button on
the key fob to lock all doors, the tailgate and
the RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal
lights will flash and the horn will chirp to
acknowledge the signal.
NOTE:
Inserting the key fob with integrated key into
the ignition switch disables the system from
responding to any button pushes from that
key fob. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h)
and above disables the system from respond-
ing to all key fob buttons for all key fobs.
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IGNITION SWITCH
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) —
If Equipped
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates
similar to an ignition switch. It has four
operating positions, three with detents and
one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi-
tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START
position is a spring-loaded momentary con-
tact position. When released from the START
position, the switch automatically returns to
the ON/RUN position.
Keyless Push Button Ignition — If
Equipped
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button as
long as the Remote Keyless Entry key fob is in
the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four
operating positions; three of which are la-
beled and will illuminate when in position.The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/
RUN. The fourth position is START, during
start RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the key fob may
have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a
back up method can be used to operate the
ignition switch. Put the nose side (side oppo-
site of the emergency key) of the key fob
against the ENGINE START/STOP button,
with your foot applied on the brake pedal, and
push to operate the ignition switch.
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the Remote Start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The
parking lights will flash, vehicle doors will
lock, and the horn will chirp twice (if pro-
grammed). Once the vehicle has started, the
engine will run for 15 minutes.
NOTE:
• If your power door locks were unlocked,
Remote Start will automatically lock the
doors.
• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the vehicle will start and then shut
down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sun- roof operation (if equipped) are disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start
mode.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
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• The engine can be started two consecutivetimes (two 15-minute cycles) with the key
fob. However, the ignition must be placed
in the ON/RUN position before you can
repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode
Without Driving The Vehicle
Push and release the remote start button one
time or allow the engine to run for the entire
15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the sys-
tem will disable with a one time push of the
remote start button for two seconds after
receiving a valid remote start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And
Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, push
and release the unlock button on the key fob
to unlock the doors and disarm the vehicle
security alarm system (if equipped). Then,
prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, cycle
the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to
all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in
this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The vehicle security alarm monitors the ve-
hicle doors and ignition for unauthorized op-
eration. When the vehicle security alarm is
activated, interior switches for door locks are disabled. The system provides both audible
and visible signals for the first three minutes.
The horn will sound, the headlights will turn
on, the park lamps and/or turn signals will
flash and vehicle security light will flash
repeatedly. For an additional 15 minutes
only, the headlights will turn on, the park
lamps and/or turn signals, and vehicle secu-
rity light will flash.
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security
alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition system
(refer to "Starting The Engine" in "Starting
And Operating" for further information).
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition, make sure the
vehicle ignition system is "OFF."
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition, make sure the
vehicle ignition system is "OFF" and
the key is physically removed from the
ignition.
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2. Perform one of the following methods tolock the vehicle:
• Push lock button on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and/or
passenger door open.
• Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid
key fob available in the same exterior
zone (refer to "Keyless Enter- N-Go —
Passive Entry" in "Getting To Know Your
Vehicle" for further information).
• Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
The vehicle security alarm will set when you
use the power door locks, or use the key fob to
lock the doors. After all the doors are locked
and closed, the vehicle security light, in the
instrument panel cluster, will flash rapidly for
about 16 seconds to indicate that the alarm
is being set. After the alarm is set, the vehicle
security light will flash at a slower rate to
indicate that the system is armed.To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed
using any of the following methods:
1. Push the unlock button on the key fob.
2. Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle with a valid key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the passive entry door handle.
If equipped, refer to "Keyless Enter-N-Go
— Passive Entry" in "Getting To Know Your
Vehicle" for further information.
3. Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position.
• For vehicles equipped with KeylessEnter-N-Go — Ignition, push the Key-
less Ignition START/STOP button (re-
quires at least one valid key fob in the
vehicle).
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, insert a valid key into the
ignition switch and turn the key to the
ON position.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to
protect your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a
false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle
security alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in
the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will
sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle
security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the vehicle
security alarm will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
DOORS
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement
to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry system
and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock the
vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the
key fob lock or unlock buttons.
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NOTE:
• Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime-dia” in the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/
owners-manual.html (U.S. Residents) or
www.owners.mopar.ca (Canadian Resi-
dents) for further information.
• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining/snowing on the Passive Entry
door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be
affected, resulting in a slower response
time.
• If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door is opened within 60 seconds,
the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will
arm the security alarm.
• The vehicles security alarm can be armed/ disarmed by pushing the passive entry key
fob lock/unlock buttons (if equipped).
• The key fob may not be able to be detected by the vehicle passive entry system if it is
located next to a mobile phone, laptop or
other electronic device; these devices may
block the key fob's wireless signal and
prevent the passive entry handle from
locking/unlocking the vehicle. To Unlock From The Driver's Side:
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grab the
front driver door handle to unlock the driver's
door automatically. The interior door panel
lock knob will raise when the door is un-
locked.
NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed,
all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the
front driver’s door handle. To select between
“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All
Doors 1st Press,” refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s Manual at
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owner-manual.html
(U.S. Residents) or www.owners.mopar.ca
(Canadian Residents) for further information.
To Unlock From The Passenger Side:
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab
the front passenger door handle to unlock all
doors automatically. The interior door panel
lock knob will raise when the door is un-
locked.
NOTE:
All doors will unlock when the front passen-
ger door handle is grabbed regardless of the
driver’s door unlock preference setting (“Un-
lock Driver Door 1st Press” or “Unlock All
Doors 1st Press”).
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Rear Head Restraint Adjustment
The rear seats are equipped with adjustable
and removable head restraints. To raise the
head restraint, pull upward on the head re-
straint. To lower the head restraint, push the
adjustment button located on the base of the
head restraint and push downward on the
head restraint.
NOTE:
• The rear center head restraint (Crew Caband Quad Cab) has only one adjustment
position that is used to aid in the routing of
a tether. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in
“Safety” in the Owner's Manual for further
information.
• Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to the incorrect position in an
attempt to gain additional clearance to the
back of the head.
Front Head Restraint Removal
To remove the head restraint, raise it up as far
as it can go. Then, push the adjustment
button and the release button at the base of
each post while pulling the head restraint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head
restraint posts into the holes. Then, adjust it
to the appropriate height.
NOTE:
Do not reposition the head restraint 180 de-
grees to the incorrect position in an attempt
to gain additional clearance to the back of the
head.
WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in
a collision or hard stop could cause
serious injury or death to occupants of
the vehicle. Always securely stow re-
moved head restraints in a location out-
side the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be rein-
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
Rear Head Restraint Removal
To remove the head restraint, push the ad-
justment button and the release button while
pulling upward on the whole assembly. To
reinstall the head restraint, put the head
restraint posts into the holes and adjust it to
the appropriate height.
NOTE:
To remove outboard restraints, the rear seat
bottom must be folded up.
WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward ina collision or hard stop could cause
serious injury or death to occupants of
the vehicle. Always securely stow re-
moved head restraints in a location out-
side the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be rein-
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located on the
overhead console between the courtesy/
reading lights.
WARNING!
• Never leave children unattended in avehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or
near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children. Do not leave the igni-
tion of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the
power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of
being thrown from a vehicle with an
open sunroof. You could also be seri-
ously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate
the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object, to proj-
ect through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
Opening Sunroof
Express
Push the switch rearward and release it
within one-half second and the sunroof will
open automatically from any position. The
sunroof will open fully and stop automati-
cally. This is called “Express Open”. During
Express Open operation, any other actuation
of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Manual
To open the sunroof, push and hold the
switch rearward to full open. Any release of
the switch will stop the movement. The sun-
roof and sunshade will remain in a partially
opened condition until the sunroof switch is
pushed again.
Closing Sunroof
Express
Push the switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will close
automatically from any position. The sunroof
Power Sunroof Switch
1 — Opening Sunroof
2 — Venting Sunroof
3 — Closing Sunroof
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will close fully and stop automatically. This is
called “Express Close”. During Express Close
operation, any other actuation of the switch
will stop the sunroof.
Manual
To close the sunroof, push and hold the
switch in the forward position. Any release of
the switch will stop the movement and the
sunroof will remain in a partially closed con-
dition until the sunroof switch is pushed
again.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the per-
ception of pressure on the ears or a
helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your ve-
hicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in
certain open or partially open positions. This
is a normal occurrence and can be mini-
mized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting.
If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open,
adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.
Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
closing of the sunroof during the Express
Close operation. If an obstruction in the path
of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will
automatically retract. Remove the obstruc-
tion if this occurs.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts
result in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Pro-
tect will disable and the sunroof must be
closed in Manual Mode.
Venting Sunroof — Express
Push and release the Vent button within one
half second and the sunroof will open to the
vent position. This is called “Express Vent”
and it will occur regardless of sunroof posi-
tion. During Express Vent operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
HOOD
To Open The Hood
To open the hood, two latches must be re-
leased.
1. Pull the hood release lever located belowthe steering wheel at the base of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever Location
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2. Reach into the opening beneath the cen-ter of the hood and push the safety latch
lever to the left to release it, before raising
the hood.
To Close The Hood
Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) from the engine compartment and
drop it. Make sure that the hood is completely
closed.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam
the hood to close it. Use a firm downward
push at the front center of the hood to
ensure that both latches engage.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK)
• HomeLink replaces up to three hand-heldtransmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates,
lighting or home security systems. The
HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles
12 Volt battery. • The HomeLink buttons that are located in
the overhead console or sunvisor designate
the three different HomeLink channels.
• To operate HomeLink, push and release any of the programmed HomeLink buttons.
These buttons will activate the devices they
are programmed to with each press of the
corresponding HomeLink button.
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink
For efficient programming and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal, it
is recommended that a new battery be placed
in the hand-held transmitter of the device
that is being programmed to the HomeLink
system. Make sure your hand-held transmit-
ter is programmed to activate the device you
are trying to program your HomeLink button
to.
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of
the garage before you begin programming.
It is recommended that you erase all the
channels of your HomeLink before you use it
for the first time.
HomeLink Buttons
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