Ram 1500 2020 Service Manual

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If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch
is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have been
closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle
for any valid Passive Entry key fobs. If one of the vehicle's
Passive Entry key fobs is detected inside the vehicle, and no
other valid Passive Entry key fobs are detected outside the
vehicle, the Passive Entry System automatically unlocks all
vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times (on the third
attempt ALL doors will lock and the Passive Entry key fob
can be locked in the vehicle).
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors:
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, push
the door handle lock button to lock all doors.Push The Door Handle Button To Lock
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Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door
handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking
NOTE:
• After pushing the door handle lock button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using
either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you
to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle,
without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• The Passive Entry system depends on a key fob that is not fully discharged of its coin battery capacity. • The LED light on the key fob will not blink if the key fob
battery is low or fully depleted, but a low key fob battery
condition will still support the Passive Entry system func -
tionality. When the key fob battery is low, the instrument
cluster will display a message indicating that the key fob
battery is low. Refer to “Keys” in this chapter for further
information.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the key fob
lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle’s inte -
rior door panel.
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
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera -
tion.
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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d`Innovation,
Science and Economic Development applicables aux appar-
eils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos
condiciones:
1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interfer -
encia perjudicial y
2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interfer- encia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no
deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when
the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door
lock feature can be enabled or disabled by an authorized
dealer per written request of the customer. Please see an
authorized dealer for service.
Automatic Doors Unlock — If Equipped
This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when
either front door is opened. This will occur only after the
vehicle has been shifted into the PARK position after the
vehicle has been driven (shifted out of PARK and all doors
closed).
Automatic Doors Unlock Programming — If Equipped
The Automatic Doors Unlock feature can be enabled or
disabled through the vehicle’s Uconnect system.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
NOTE:
Use the Auto Unlock Doors feature in accordance with local
laws.
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Child-Protection Door Lock
To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear
seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle have the
Child-Protection Door Lock system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade
screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to engage
and disengage the Child-Protection locks. When the system
on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using
the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the
unlocked position.Child Lock Control NOTE:
• After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock system,
always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in
the desired position.
• For emergency exit with the system engaged, push the front door lock switch to the unlock position, roll down the
window, and open the door with the outside door handle.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors cannot be opened from the
inside door handle when the Child Protection Door
Locks are engaged.
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
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Manual Front Seat Adjustment
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The
manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat
cushion at the front edge of each seat.Manual Seat Adjustment Bar
While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide the
seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have
reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure,
move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the
seat adjusters have latched.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a colli -
sion, people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
The recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat.
To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, lean
back to the desired position and release the lever. To return
the seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward and
lift the lever. Release the lever once the seat back is in the
upright position.Manual Recline Lever
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious injury
or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death
could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
WARNING!
• Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit
you causing injury.
• To avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the
desired position.
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40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
The seat is divided into three segments. The outboard seat
portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat. On some
models, the back of the center portion (20%) easily folds
down to provide an armrest/center storage compartment.
Manual Rear Seat Adjustment
Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped
The recliner handle is located on the front of the rear
outboard seat cushions. To adjust the seat back, lift upward
on the handle, and slide the seat bottom forward. The lower
portion of the seat back will tilt rearward. When you reach
the desired position, release the handle.Rear Seat Recliner Handle Locations
NOTE:
This feature is not available if vehicle is equipped with rear
bench seat.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a
collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could
result in serious injury or death.
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Power Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped
Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver
and passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on
the outboard side of the driver and passenger seat cushions.
There are two power seat switches that are used to control
the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.Power Seat Switches Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push
the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the rear of seat switch, the
seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four direc
-
tions. Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of
the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat cushion will move
in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position is reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rear -
ward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, the
seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.
1 — Power Seat Switch
2 — Power Seatback Switch
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Power Lumbar — If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may
be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar
switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat.Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support.
Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.
Pushing the switch upward or downward will raise or lower
the position of the support.
Power Lumbar Switch
Driver Memory Seats — If Equipped
This feature allows the driver to store up to two different
memory profiles for easy recall through memory buttons.
Each memory profile contains desired position settings for
the driver’s seat, side mirrors, adjustable pedals (if
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious injury
or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death
could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In
a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its
ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat
controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
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equipped), and a set of desired radio station presets. Your
remote keyless entry key fob can also be programmed to
recall the same positions when the unlock button is pushed.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, one key fob can
be linked to memory position 1 and the other key fob can be
linked to memory position 2.
The driver memory seat buttons are located on the driver
door, next to the door handle.Driver Memory Seat Buttons Programming The Memory Feature
To create a new memory profile, perform the following:
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN position (do
not start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., driver’s seat, outside mirrors, adjustable pedals (if
equipped), and radio station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2). The instrument cluster display
will show which memory position has been set.
NOTE:
• Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory
profile.
• To set a memory profile to your key fob, refer to “Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To
Memory” in this section for further information.
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