keyless Ram 2500 2011 User Guide

The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights
are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam.
An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will
illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights willturn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when
the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the
high beam is selected.
Interior Lights
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating
wheel on the bottom of the switch) is rotated to the far
right detent position, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK
button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. When a door is open and the interior lights
are on, rotating the dimmer control all the way left, to the
OFF detent, will cause all the interior lights to go out.
This is also known as thePartymode because it allows
the doors to stay open for extended periods of time
without discharging the vehicle’s battery.
Fog Light Switch
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courtesy light position (full right position), or when the
UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter, if equipped. These lights are also
operated individually as reading lights by pressing on
the corresponding lens.
NOTE:The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior
lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, they will
extinguish after 15 minutes.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lights
Rear Passenger Courtesy/Reading Light
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
•Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse located in
the Integrated Power Module, located in the engine
compartment. The IOD cavity includes a snap-in re-
tainer that allows the fuse to be disconnected without
removing it from the fuse block.
•As an alternative to the above steps you may discon-
nect the negative cables from both batteries.
•Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.NOTE:
•When reinstalling the IOD fuse push firmly until fully
seated; the gauges in the instrument cluster will do a
full sweep when the ignition switch is turned to the
RUN position. This is a normal condition.
•When the vehicle is shipped from the factory, the IOD
fuse is in the up or extracted position. If the radio,
interior lamps, keyless entry or other features do not
work with the key OFF, check the position of the fuse
(or check to see if the fuse is blown) to ensure that it is
fully seated. When the IOD fuse is extracted, the
instrument cluster in the odometer window will dis-
playNO FUSE.”
558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Fluid Level Check...................543,544
Fluid Type........................543,572
Gear Ranges.......................... 311
Shifting............................. 316
Special Additives...................... 546
Torque Converter...................... 316
Axle Fluid..........................541,572
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 541
Back-Up Camera........................ 147
Battery............................... 526
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 127
Belts, Seat............................40,84
Body Builders Guide....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 529
B-Pillar Location........................ 407
Brake Assist System...................... 392
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 390Brake Fluid.........................539,572
Brake System........................390,539
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 390
Fluid Check.......................... 539
Master Cylinder....................... 539
Parking............................. 387
Warning Light........................ 215
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 309
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 81
Bulb Replacement....................... 559
Bulbs, Light..........................86,559
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 565
Calibration, Compass..................... 237
Camera, Rear........................... 147
Camper............................... 193
Capacities, Fluid........................ 569
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 524
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Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 552
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls............. 458
Interior Appearance Care.................. 549
Interior Lights.......................... 125
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 130
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V)..................... 164
Jack Location........................... 482
Jump Starting.......................... 501
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 128Lane Change Assist...................... 128
Lap Belts.............................. 48
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)...................... 73
Latches................................ 86
Leaks, Fluid............................ 86
Life of Tires............................ 416
Light Bulbs............................. 86
Lights..............................86,122
Airbag........................62,67,84,220
Alarm.............................. 210
Anti-Lock........................... 221
Automatic Headlights................... 123
Brake Assist Warning................... 399
Brake Warning........................ 215
Bulb Replacement...................... 559
Cap Top Clearance..................... 565
Cargo .............................. 126
610 INDEX

Phone, Cellular......................... 100
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™)............. 100
Pickup Box............................ 180
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 407
Power
Door Locks........................... 30
Mirrors.............................. 96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......160,164
Seats............................... 101
Sliding Rear Window................... 177
Steering..........................385,386
Sunroof............................. 157
Windows............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid..................... 572
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 53
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 51
Programmable Electronic Features............ 238Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 414
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......534,536
Radio Operation........................ 285
Ramp Travel Index....................... 343
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 541
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............... 191
Rear Park Sense System................... 138
Rear Seat, Folding..................... 110,111
Rear Window Features.................... 176
Rear Window, Sliding..................... 177
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Reclining Rear Seats...................... 110
Recorder, Event Data...................... 67
Recreational Towing...................... 471
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....474,476
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 475,479
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Reformulated Gasoline.................... 436
Refrigerant............................ 529
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 51
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 283
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 521
Replacement Tires....................... 417
Reporting Safety Defects................... 596
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........213,231
Restraint, Head......................... 113
Restraints, Child.......................68,75
Restraints, Occupant...................... 38
Rotation, Tires.......................... 421
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 84Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 86
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 596
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 83
Safety Information, Tire................... 401
Safety Tips............................. 82
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 267
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 574
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 551
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 51
Seat Belts..........................38,40,84
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
And Pregnant Women................... 53
Child Restraint.......................68,71
Extender............................. 53
Front Seat............................ 40
Inspection............................ 84
Pretensioners.......................... 51
Reminder............................ 222
Untwisting Procedure.................... 47
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Transmission........................... 311
Automatic...................... 311,316,543
Fluid............................... 572
Maintenance......................... 543
Shifting............................. 308
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 151
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 416
Trip Odometer.......................210,211
Turn Signals...................128,206,559,562
UCI Connector.......................270,276
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............. 100
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 598
Universal Consumer Interface
(UCI) Connector......................270,276Universal Transmitter..................... 151
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 47
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area............... 191
Variance, Compass....................... 237
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................408,446
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................296,558
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 282
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 100
Voltmeter............................. 215
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)..........202,206
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 596
Washers, Windshield..................130,530
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