change key battery Ram 3500 2016 Owner's Manual

Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch with the push of a button as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter 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. The fourth position is START, during start
RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may
have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put
the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the
Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch and with your foot
applied on the brake pedal.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
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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 RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together, reposition and secure the screw as
shown in step #2 for removal.
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,including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration. NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE:
• The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
• Obstructions between the vehicle and the RKE trans-
mitter may reduce this range.
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Disposal............................. .822
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................620
Appearance Care ........................ .833
Ashtray ............................... .235
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .623
Auto Down Power Windows ..................49
Automatic Door Locks ......................41
Automatic Headlights ..................... .171
Automatic High Beams .....................174
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........439
Automatic Transmission .................490, 833
Adding Fluid ...................... .831, 833
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................833
Fluid Change ......................... .833
Fluid Level Check ................829, 830, 831
Fluid Type ........................ .829, 870
Shifting .......................... .499, 511
Special Additives ...................... .830
Axle Fluid .......................... .827, 870Axle Lubrication
......................... .827
Back-Up Camera ......................... .212
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ..................568
Battery ............................ .301, 808
Charging System Light ...................301
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........31
Belts, Seat .............................. .120
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................811
B-Pillar Location ......................... .643
Brake Assist System ...................... .622
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............619
Brake Fluid ......................... .826, 870
Brake System ........................ .619, 825
Fluid Check .......................... .826
Master Cylinder ....................... .826
Parking ............................. .616
W

arning Light ........................ .298
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