key Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2020 Owner's Guide

32GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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.

Lumbar Control 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
equipped), and a set of desired radio station
presets. Your remote keyless entry key fob can also be programmed to recall the same posi
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tions 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 posi -
tion 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/RUNposition (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.
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 “Multimedia”
for further information.

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To program your key fob, perform the following:

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF posi -
tion.

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) accord -
ingly. “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
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.
Driver Two Memory Position Recall
To recall the memory setting for driver two
using the memory 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 igni
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tion, 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.
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When you remove the key fob from the igni -
tion, 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 previously set position when
you place the ignition to the ACC or RUN posi -
tion.
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 associ -
ated 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 informa -
tion.
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 touch -
screen, 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, medica -
tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or other phys -
ical condition must exercise care when
using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seat -
back that insulates 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 to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.

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DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF
EQUIPPED
The adjustable pedals system is designed to
allow a greater range of driver comfort for
steering wheel tilt and seat position. This
feature allows the brake and accelerator pedals
to move toward or away from the driver to
provide improved position with the steering
wheel.
The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left
side of the steering column.

Adjustable Pedals Switch
NOTE:
The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition
OFF.
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the
vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Speed
Control System is on. The following messages
will appear on vehicles equipped with an
instrument cluster display if the pedals are
attempted to be adjusted when the system is
locked out: “Adjustable Pedal Disabled —
Cruise Control Engaged” or “Adjustable Pedal
Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”.
NOTE:
Always adjust the pedals to a position that
allows full pedal travel.
Further small adjustments may be necessary
to find the best possible seat/pedal position.
For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory
Seat, you can use your remote keyless entry
key fob or the memory switch on the driver’s
door trim panel to return the adjustable
pedals to pre-programmed positions. Refer
to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Seats” in this
chapter for further information.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control and have an
accident. Always adjust the pedals while the
vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable
pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may
cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal
travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable
pedal's path.
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The cargo lights will turn on for approximately
60 seconds when a key fob unlock button is
pushed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature.
When these lights are activated using the
button on the headlight switch, the trailer
spotter lights will remain illuminated when the
vehicle transmission is in PARK, NEUTRAL, or
REVERSE. The trailer spotter lights will turn off
when the vehicle transmission is placed in
DRIVE.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load
shedding is provided for both the interior and
exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF, the interior lights will auto -
matically turn off when:
Any door is left ajar for 10 minutes.
The Dome Off button is pushed.
The cargo and spotter lights are manually
activated by the headlight switch.
NOTE:
Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is
ON. If the headlights remain on while the ignition is
placed in the OFF position, the exterior lights will
automatically turn off after eight minutes. If the
headlights are turned on and left on for eight
minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior
lights will automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy Lights
The courtesy, dome, and cargo lights are turned
on when any door is opened or the Dome On
button is pushed on the overhead console. Also,
if your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless
Entry, and the unlock button is pushed on the
key fob, the courtesy, dome, and cargo lights
will turn on.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
The overhead console lights can also be oper
-
ated individually as reading lights by pushing
the corresponding buttons.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lights

NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with an LED overhead
console, if both the Dome On and Dome Off
buttons are pushed, the Illuminated Entry with
door ajar feature will be disabled, but the Dome
Lights inside the vehicle will turn on.
1 — Driver’s Reading Light On/Off Button
2 — Dome Off Button
3 — Dome On Button
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Two types of Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights are
available for your vehicle:
Push button on/off
Push lens on/off

Push Lens On/Off Rear Courtesy Light

NOTE:
The Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights will remain
on until the switch is pushed a second time, so
be sure they have been turned off before exiting
the vehicle. If the interior lights are left on after
the ignition is turned off, they will automatically
turn off after 10 minutes.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer controls are part of the headlight
switch and are located on the left side of the
instrument panel.
Dimmer Controls

With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating
the right dimmer control upward will increase
the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Rotating the left dimmer control will adjust the
interior and ambient light levels.
NOTE:
The dimming of the touchscreen is program -
mable through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further details.
The ambient lights are only active when the
headlights or parking lights are on.
Illuminated Entry
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
key fob to unlock the doors (if the vehicle is
equipped with remote power door locks) or
open any door.
This feature also turns on the puddle lamps
located beneath the outside mirrors (if
equipped).
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30
seconds, or they will immediately fade to off
once the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN
from the OFF position.
The front courtesy overhead console and door
courtesy lights will not turn off if the Dome On
button on the overhead console is pushed.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if
the Dome Off button on the overhead console is
pushed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Illuminated
Approach lights under the outside mirrors, they
can also be turned off by pushing the Dome Off
button.
1 — Ambient Light Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
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NOTE:
The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the
power windows to operate for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
This feature is cancelled when either front door
is opened.
Auto-Down — If Equipped
Both the driver and front passenger window
switch have an Auto-Down feature. Push the
window switch past the first detent, release,
and the window will go down automatically. To
cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the
switch in either the up or down direction and
release the switch. To stop the window from going all the way down
during the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the
switch briefly.
To open the window part way, push the switch to
the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection —
If Equipped
Pull the window switch fully upward to the
second detent, release, and the window will go
up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up
during the Auto-Up operation, push down on the
switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window
switch to the first detent and release when you
want the window to stop.
NOTE:
If the window runs into any obstacle during the
Auto-Closure, it will reverse direction and then
go back down. Remove the obstacle and use
the window switch again to close the window.
Any impact due to rough road conditions may
trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly
during auto closure. If this happens, pull the
switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close
the window manually.Reset Auto-Up
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the
window may need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:

1. Make sure the door is fully closed.

2. Pull the window switch up to close the
window completely and continue to hold the
switch up for an additional two seconds
after the window is closed.
3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window
completely and continue to hold the switch
down for an additional two seconds after
the window is fully open.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle
or in a location accessible to children, and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/
RUN mode. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become entrapped
by the windows while operating the power
window switches. Such entrapment may
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all
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Vehicles Equipped With 40/20/40 Seats
The cupholders are located on the backside of
the center portion of the front seat (20). Fold
down the center section of the front seat to gain
access to the cupholders.

Front Cupholders With Bench Seat

Rear Cupholders — If Equipped
Some vehicles are equipped with rear
cupholders located in the center armrest.
Rear Armrest Cupholder

Some vehicles may be equipped with a rear
cupholder that consists of two cup wells for rear
passenger convenience.

Rear Cup Wells

Electrical Power Outlets
The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet can
provide power for in-cab accessories designed
for use with the standard “cigar lighter” plug.
The 12 Volt power outlets and 5 Volt (2.5 Amp)
USB Port (Charge Only) have a cap attached to
the outlet indicating “12V DC,” together with
either a key symbol, battery symbol, or USB
symbol.
A key symbol indicates that the ignition must be
in the ON/RUN or ACC positions for the outlet to
provide power. The battery symbol indicates
that the outlet is connected to the battery, and
can provide power at all times.
CAUTION!
Do not exceed the maximum power of
160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watts (13 Amps) power rating is
exceeded, the fuse protecting the system
will need to be replaced.
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object in
the power outlets as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of
the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.

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Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped

Wireless Charging Pad

Your vehicle may be equipped with a 15W 3A Qi
wireless charging pad located inside of the
center console just below the CD player (if
equipped). This charging pad is designed to wirelessly charge your Qi enabled mobile
phone. Qi is a standard that uses magnetic
induction to transfer power to your mobile
device.
Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi
wireless charging. If the phone is not equipped
with Qi wireless charging functionality, an after
-
market sleeve or a specialized back plate can
be purchased from your mobile phone provider
or an local electronics retailer. Please see your
phone’s owner’s manual for further informa -
tion.
The wireless charging pad is equipped with an
anti-slip mat, an adjustable cradle to hold your
mobile phone in place and an LED indicator
light.
Overhead Sunglass Storage
At the front of the overhead console, a compart -
ment is provided for the storage of one pair of
sunglasses.
From the closed position, push the door latch to
open the compartment.

Overhead Sunglass Door

The door will slowly rotate to the full open posi -
tion.WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not insert any objects into the recepta -
cles.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
The key fob should not be placed on the
charging pad or within 15 cm (150 mm) of it.
Doing so can cause excessive heat buildup
and damage to the fob. Placing the fob in
close proximity of the charging pad blocks the
fob from being detected by the vehicle and
prevents the vehicle from starting.
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100GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Auto Lock DoorsAuto Lock Doors On; Off
Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock Doors On; Off
Sound Horn with Remote Start Horn w/ Rmt Start On; Off
Sound Horn with Remote Lock Horn w/ Rmt Lock Off; 1st Press; 2nd Press
Remote Unlock Sequence Remote Unlock Driver Door; All Doors
Key Fob Linked to Memory Key in Memory On; Off
Passive Entry Passive Entry On; Off
Remote Start Comfort System Rmt Start Comfort Off; Remote Start; All starts
Easy Exit Seat Easy Exit Seat On; Off
Key-off Power Delay Power Off Delay Off; 45 seconds; 5 minutes; 10 minutes
Commercial Settings Commercial
Aux Switches
Power Take-Off
PIN Setup
NOTE:
If the vehicle’s PIN is forgotten or not known, see an authorized dealer to have
the PIN reset.
Trailer Select Trailer Select Trailer 1; Trailer 2; Trailer 3; Trailer 4
Brake Type Brake Type Light Electric; Heavy Electric; Light EOH; Heavy EOH
Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer) SubMenus (Right Submenu Layer)

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