key fob Ram 2500 2017 Repair Manual

WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before
driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and
a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving
your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in
PARK. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll
and cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the
parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is
indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an au-
thorized dealer immediately.
BRAKE SYSTEM
If power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated
brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still
function. However, you will experience a substantial in-
crease in braking effort to stop the vehicle.
If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normal
braking capability, the remaining system will still function
with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be
evident by increased pedal travel during application,
greater pedal force required to slow or stop, and activation
of the “Brake Warning Light” and the “ABS Warning
Light” (if equipped) during brake use.
Hydraulic Brake Assist — 2500/3500 Models Only
(Except Power Wagon)
The brake system power assist is provided by a hydro-
boost unit which shares fluid with the power steering
system. You may experience some clicking or hissing
noises from the hydro-boost system during hard braking
conditions.
NOTE: Under cold temperatures, pedal effort will be
higher than normal until the power steering fluid reaches
operating temperature.
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Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is al-
lowedONLY if the rear wheels are OFFthe ground. This
may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If
using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with air suspension, ensure
the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height.
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place automatic trans- mission in PARK, manual transmission in gear (not in
NEUTRAL).
4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key fob.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for towing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position.
CAUTION!
•Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will
cause severe transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
•
Do not disconnect the driveshaft because fluid may
leak from the transmission, causing damage to internal
parts.
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE: Both the manual shift and electronic shift transfer
cases must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) for recreational
towing. Automatic transmissions must be shifted into
PARK for recreational towing. Manual transmissions must
be placed in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) for recreational
towing. Refer to the following for the proper transfer case
NEUTRAL (N) shifting procedure for your vehicle.
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12. Turn the ignition to the OFF mode, then cycle theignition to the RUN mode and back to the OFF mode.
Remove the key fob from the ignition.
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
NOTE: With electronic shift transfer case:
• Steps 2 through 4 are requirements that must be met
before pushing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must
continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If
any of these requirements are not met before pushing
the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met during
the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash
continuously until all requirements are met or until the
NEUTRAL (N) button is released.
• The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode for a shift to
take place and for the position indicator lights to be
operable. If the ignition is not in the ON/RUN mode, the
shift will not take place and no position indicator lights
will be on or flashing.
• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light indi-
cates that shift requirements have not been met. •
If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension, the engine
should be started and left running for a minimum of 60
seconds (with all the doors closed) at least once every 24
hours. This process allows the air suspension to adjust
the vehicle’s ride height to compensate for temperature
effects.
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Start the engine. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. Depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.
• With manual shift transfer case, shift the transfer case
lever to the desired position.
• With electronic shift transfer case with rotary selector
switch, push and hold the transfer case NEUTRAL (N)
button until the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns
off. After the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off,
release the NEUTRAL (N) button. After the NEUTRAL
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Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is man-
datory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main
structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or
associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to ”Manual Park Release” or “Gear Selector
Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the
automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, this vehicle may be towed (with rear wheels on
the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km)
for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for 8-speed
transmission.
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15
miles (24 km) for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km)
for 8-speed transmission, tow with the rear wheels OFFthe
ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a
flatbed, or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels
on a towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel
stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground.
628 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Shifting........................... .395, 405
Special Additives ........................ .670
Axle Fluid ........................... .668, 701
Axle Lubrication .......................... .668
Back-Up Camera .......................... .171
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ...................455
Battery .............................. .245, 648
Charging System Light ....................245
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................25
Belts, Seat .................................95
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................656
B-Pillar Location .......................... .513
Brake Assist System ........................ .497
Brake Control System, Electronic ................495
Brake Fluid .......................... .667, 701
Brake System ......................... .494, 667
Fluid Check ........................... .667
Master Cylinder ........................ .667
Parking .............................. .492
Warning Light .......................... .242
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................387
Bulb Replacement ...................... .688, 690Bulbs, Light
........................... .98, 688
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................694
Camera, Rear ............................ .171
Camper ................................ .220
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .697
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................... .642
Power Steering ......................... .492
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................664
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................95, 545
Cargo Light ............................. .146
Car Washes .............................. .673
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............693
Center

Seat Storage Compartment ...............195
Certification Label ......................... .549
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .509
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .637
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................94
Checks, Safety .............................94
Child Restraint .............................69
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................73
Child Restraints ..........................69
Child Seat Installation ...................82, 85
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KeyFob................................32
Remote................................32
Remote Keyless Entry ......................32
Door Locks, Automatic .......................34
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .175
Driving Off-Pavement .......................... .457
Off-Road ............................. .457
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .472
Dual Rear Wheels ...................... .532, 581
E-85 Fuel ............................... .545
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .184
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................200
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case . . . .417, 422, 427, 432
Electronic Brake Control System ................495
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................495
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................504
Traction Control System ....................500
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............393, 401, 410
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........154
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............500
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........246
Emergency Brake .......................... .492Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................621
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................580
Jump Starting .......................... .618
Tow Hooks ............................ .623
Emission Control System Maintenance ............637
Engine .............................. .634, 635
Air Cleaner ............................ .643
Block Heater ........................... .385
Break-In Recommendations ..................94
Compartment .......................... .633
Compartment Identification ...........633, 634, 635
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .698
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................95, 545
Flooded, Starting ........................ .384
Fuel

Requirements ....................541, 697
Jump Starting .......................... .618
Oil ........................... .640, 697, 698
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .642
Oil Filter .............................. .642
Oil Selection ........................ .641, 697
Oil Synthetic ........................... .642
Overheating ........................... .580
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................641, 642
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................641
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Instrument Cluster..................... .244, 263
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ..................267
Instrument Panel And Controls .................235
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................677
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ................562
Interior Appearance Care .....................676
Interior Lights ............................ .143
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............148
Introduction ................................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...................... .189
Jack Location ......................... .583, 600
Jump Starting ............................ .618
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....25
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......21
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................21
Key-In Reminder ............................17
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .36, 382
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................295, 315
Passive Entry ............................36
Passive Entry Programming ...........36, 295, 315 Keyless Entry System
........................21
Key, Replacement ...........................18
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................17
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................146
Lane Change Assist ........................ .147
Latches ..................................98
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .541
Leaks, Fluid ...............................98
Life Of Tires ............................. .526
Light Bulbs ........................... .98, 688
Lights ............................... .98, 138
AirBag ............................ .96, 241
Automatic Headlights .....................139
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .503
Brake Warning ......................... .242
Bulb Replacement ....................... .690
Cap

Top Clearance ...................... .694
Cargo................................ .146
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .693
Courtesy/Reading .................144, 145, 174
Cruise ......................... .263, 264, 265
Daytime Running ....................... .140
Engine Temperature Warning ................244
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ParkSense System, Rear...................156, 163
Passing Light ............................ .147
Passive Entry ..............................36
Pedals, Adjustable ......................... .152
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .349
Personal Settings .......................... .275
Pickup Box ....................... .206, 209, 223
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........513, 514
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................680
Door Locks ..............................33
Mirrors ................................114
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........184, 189
Seats .................................118
Sliding Rear Window ..................... .201
Steering ........................ .490, 491, 492
Sunroof .............................. .182
Windows ...............................39
Power Seats Down .................................119
Forward ............................119,120
Rearward ...........................119,120
Recline ................................119
Tilt...................................119
Up ...................................119 Power Steering Fluid
....................... .701
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................53
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................53
Programmable Electronic Features ...............275
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......21
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .520
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........662, 664
Radio Frequency General Information .............17, 19, 28, 31, 38
Radio Operation .......................... .328
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .326
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................149
Ramp Travel Index ........................ .458
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .668
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails ..................219
Rear ParkSense System ...................156, 163
Rear Seat, Folding ...................... .126,
127
Rear Window Features ...................... .200
Rear Window, Sliding ...................... .202
Reclining Rear Seats ........................ .125
Recreational Towing ........................ .572
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........574
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......576
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INDEX 725

Reformulated Gasoline...................... .542
Refrigerant ........................... .649, 650
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................43
Remote Control Starting System ...........................29
Remote Keyless Entry ..................... .21, 22
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........327
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable
Features ........................... .297, 317
Uconnect Settings .....................297, 317
Remote Starting System .......................29
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .688
Replacement Keys ...........................18
Replacement Parts ......................... .639
Replacement Tires ......................... .527
Reporting Safety Defects .....................713
Restraint, Head ........................... .129
Restraints, Child ............................69
Rotation, Tires ............................ .530
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................95
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................98
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................713 Safety, Exhaust Gas
..........................95
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .508
Safety Tips ................................94
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .704
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......48
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................48
Pregnant Women .........................53
Seat Belt Extender .........................52
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................53
Seat Belt Reminder ........................43
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .677
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................43
Seat Belts ............................. .43, 95
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........48
Child Restraint ...........................69
Extender ...............................52
Front Seat ........................... .43,
47
Inspection ..............................95
Operating Instructions ......................47
Pregnant Women .........................53
Pretensioners ............................53
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