buttons Ram 1500 2020 Owner's Manual

18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition
system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system. The
Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and
Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.
NOTE:
• The key fob may not be found if it is located next to amobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these
devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a Wireless Charging Pad, the key fob may not be found if it is placed within 15 cm
(150 mm) of the pad. Refer to “Wireless Charging Pad—If
Equipped” in this chapter for further information.
The key fob 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 approximately 66 ft (20 m) using
a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed
at the vehicle to activate the system. NOTE:
• In the ON/RUN position, all key fob buttons will work
until the vehicle reaches 2 mph (4 km/h).
• The key fob should not be placed next to the wireless charging pad (if equipped).
Key Fob
1 — Emergency Key
2 — PANIC
3 — Lock
4 — Unlock
5 — LED Light
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To cancel vehicle lowering, push the key fob air suspension
lowering button one time during the lowering process.
When vehicle lowering is cancelled, the horn will chirp two
times and the turn signal lamps will flash four times. Once
raising is completed, the horn will chirp one time.
NOTE:
Refer to “Active-Level Four Corner Air Suspension System”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With Remote
Control
The replacement battery model is one CR2450 battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for
further information.
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
• Do not replace the coin battery if the LED on the key fob above the top row buttons blinks when a button is pressed. The coin battery should last a minimum of 3 years of
normal vehicle usage.
1. Remove the emergency key by pushing and holding the release button located on the right side of the key fob,
while pulling the emergency key out with your other
hand.
Emergency Key Removal
1 — Emergency Key
2 — Emergency Key Release Button
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Power Side Steps — If Equipped
The Power Side Steps will extend a step for easier entry and
exit of the vehicle.
When configured for “Auto” mode, the Power Side Steps
will deploy when any of the doors are opened, or when the
deploy setting is activated through the touchscreen. When
configured for “Store” mode, the steps will stay in their posi-
tion but can also be deployed manually through the radio.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h), or if the retract
setting is selected in the touchscreen, the steps will retract.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for additional
information.
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. NOTE:
• Passive Entry may be programmed on/off. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa -
tion.
• 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.
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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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Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key
Fob To Memory
Your key fob can be programmed to recall one of two
pre-programmed memory profiles by pushing the unlock
button on the key fob.
NOTE:
Before programming your key fob you must select the
“Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob” feature through the
Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further information.
To program your key fob, perform the following:
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.
2. Select a desired memory profile 1 or 2.
NOTE:
If a memory profile has not already been set, refer to
"Programming The Memory Feature" in this section for
instructions on how to set a memory profile.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch. 4. Push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory
Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster.
5. Push and release the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
Your key fob can be unlinked to your memory settings by
pushing the set (S) button, and then within 10 seconds,
pushing the unlock button on the key fob.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:
The vehicle speed must be lower than 5 mph (8 km/h) to
recall memory positions. If a recall is attempted when the
vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), a message will
be displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Driver One Memory Position Recall
• To recall the memory settings for driver one using the memory buttons on the door panel, push memory button
(1).
• To recall the memory settings for driver one using the key fob, push the unlock button on the key fob linked to
memory position 1.
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Driver Two Memory Position Recall
• To recall the memory setting for driver two using thememory buttons on the door panel, push memory button
(2).
• To recall the memory settings for driver two using the key fob, push the unlock button on the key fob linked to
memory position 2.
A recall can be cancelled by pushing any of the memory
buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a recall is canceled,
the driver's seat and the power pedals (if equipped) stop
moving. A delay of one second will occur before another
recall can be selected.
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle.
The distance the driver’s seat moves depends on where you
have the driver’s seat positioned when you remove the key
fob from the ignition.
• When you remove the key fob from the ignition, the driver’s seat will move about 2.4 inches (60 mm) rearward
if the driver’s seat position is greater than or equal to 2.7 inches (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will
return to its previously set position when you place the
ignition into the ACC or RUN position.
• When you remove the key fob from the ignition, the driver’s seat will move to a position 0.3 inches (7.7 mm)
forward of the rear stop if the driver’s seat position is
between 0.9 inches and 2.7 inches (22.7 mm and 67.7 mm)
forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previ -
ously set position when you place the ignition to the ACC
or RUN position.
• The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver’s seat position is less than 0.9 inches (22.7 mm)
forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit
to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy
Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy
Entry and Easy Exit position.
NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle
is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is
enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable
features in the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
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Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped
with heaters located in the seat cushions and seat backs.
Front Heated Seats
The heated seats control buttons are located on the center
instrument panel below the touchscreen, and are also located
within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.• Push the heated seat button once to turn the HI setting
on.
• Push the heated seat button a second time to turn the MED setting on.
• Push the heated seat button a third time to turn the LO setting on.
• Push the heated seat button a fourth time to turn the heating elements off.
NOTE:
• The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
• The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator changes it.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s
seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical condition must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low tempera -
tures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insu -
lates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat
that has been overheated could cause serious burns due
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The front ventilated seats control buttons are located on the
center instrument panel below the touchscreen, and are also
located within the climate or controls screen of the touch-
screen.
• Press the ventilated seat button once to choose HI.
• Press the ventilated seat button a second time to choose MED.
• Press the ventilated seat button a third time to choose LO.
• Press the ventilated seat button a fourth time to turn the ventilation off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to
operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the venti -
lated seats can be programmed to come on during a remote
start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information. Rear Ventilated Seats
On some models, the two outboard rear seats are equipped
with ventilated seats. The rear ventilated seat control
switches are located on the rear of the center console.
Rear Ventilated Seat Switches
There are two ventilated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. The fans
operate at three speeds: HI, MED, and LO.
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The power mirror controls consist of mirror select buttons
and a four-way mirror control switch.
To adjust a mirror, push either the L (left) or R (right) button
to select the mirror that you want to adjust.
Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four
arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move.Power Mirror MovementPower Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped
If equipped with power folding mirrors, they can be electri -
cally folded rearward and unfolded into the drive position.
The switch for the power folding mirrors is located between
the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right). Push the
switch once and the mirrors will fold in, push the switch a
second time and the mirrors will return to the normal
driving position.
If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, a
potential extra button push is required to get the mirrors
back to the home position. If the mirror does not electrically
fold, check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot area which can
cause excessive drag.
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