key Ram 2500 2018 Owner's Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
KEYS .................................20
▫ Key Fobs .............................20
 IGNITION SWITCH .......................27
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped ....27
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped ....30
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................30
 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .............31
▫ How To Use Remote Start ..................31
▫ Remote Start Abort Message ...............31
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................32
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................32
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................32
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .32 ▫
General Information .....................33
 SENTRY KEY ...........................33
▫ Customer Key Programming ...............34
▫ Replacement Keys .......................34
▫ General Information .....................35
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............35
▫ To Arm The System ......................35
▫ To Disarm The System ....................36
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................37
▫ Security System Manual Override ............37
 DOORS ...............................37
▫ Manual Door Locks ......................37
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ...........38
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........393

▫Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped ..........138
 PICKUP BOX .......................... .139
▫ Cargo Camera — If Equipped .............140
 RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED .................141
▫ RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins ......141
▫ Locking And Unlocking RamBox ............143
▫ RamBox Safety Warning ..................144
▫ Bed Extender — If Equipped ...............145
▫ Bed Rail Tie-Down System ................151
 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS .....................152 ▫
Camper Applications ....................152
 EASY-OFF TAILGATE ....................153
▫ Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or Remote Keyless
Entry — If Equipped ....................153
▫ Removing The Tailgate ...................154
▫ Locking Tailgate ........................155
 TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED . .155
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal ...........156
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation ..........159
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ...........165
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KEYS
Key Fobs
Your vehicle uses either a wireless ignition node system or
keyless ignition system. The ignition system consists of a
key fob with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and an ignition
switch. The keyless ignition system consists of a key fob
and Keyless Enter-N-Go button.
NOTE:The key fob may not be found if it is located next to
a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these
devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square
end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the
instrument panel and rotate to the desired position. 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 emergency key with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical 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 labeled and will illuminate when in
position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN.
Emergency Key Removal
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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 emergency key with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical 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 emer-
gency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE START/
STOP button and push to disarm the security system. NOTE:
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
approximately 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.
Key Fob Emergency Key
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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 responding
to all key fob buttons for all key fobs.
To Unlock The Doors And Tailgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver ’s door. Push the unlock button twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors, the tailgate and the
RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry
system will also turn on.
NOTE: The instrument cluster display or Uconnect Set-
tings are setup for driver door first, otherwise this will
unlock all doors.
WIN Key Fob With Integrated Key
Passive Entry Key Fob
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To Lock The Doors And Tailgate
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 acknowl-
edge the signal.
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are
locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or
turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
•For vehicles not equipped with a touchscreen radio,
refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor-
mation.
NOTE: Pushing the lock button on the key fob while you
are in the vehicle will activate the vehicle security alarm
system. Opening a door with the vehicle security alarm
system activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the
unlock button to deactivate the vehicle security alarm
system.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic
button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm is activated,
the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off,
and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time
or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or
greater.
NOTE:
• The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition
in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm
is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will
remain on.
• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic
Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the
system.
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Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The Vehicle)
— If Equipped
For easy entry and loading, your vehicle can be
lowered by pushing the key fob air suspension
lowering button two times. When key fob low-
ering is requested, the vehicle will send a series
of chirps and flashes to alert the customer that the opera-
tion has begun and will continue these alerts until it
successfully lowers.
The following conditions must be met for the vehicle to
lower remotely:
• The vehicle must not already be in Entry/Exit (Park)
ride height.
• The vehicle battery must be fully charged.
• All doors must be closed.
• The key fob must be out of the vehicle. Canceling Remote Lowering
Vehicle lowering can be cancelled at anytime. When vehicle
lowering is canceled, the vehicle will raise up to the next
defined level and lock out the remote lowering feature
until the ignition has been cycled ON/OFF.
To cancel vehicle lowering, push the key fob air suspension
lowering button one time during the lowering process.
When vehicle lowering is canceled, 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 “Air Suspension System” in “Starting And
Operating” for further information.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With Remote
Control
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
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1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanicallatch on the back of the key fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Emergency WIN Key Removal
Emergency Key Removal
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2. Separating key fob halves requires screw removal – ifequipped, and gently prying the two halves of the key
fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during
removal.
Remove Screw From Key Fob Case
Separating WIN Key Fob Case
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3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the
battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on
the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip,
located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery
deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together, reposition and secure the screw as shown in
step #2 for removal.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an autho-
rized dealer.
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 subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in-cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
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
Separating Key Fob Case
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