door lock Ram 4500 Chassis Cab 2018 Owner's Manual

INTERIOR
Interior
1 — Door Locks/Window Switches4 — Switch Panel
2 — Seats 5 — Climate Controls
3 — Gear Selector
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CONTENTS
KEYS .................................19
▫ Key Fobs .............................19
 IGNITION SWITCH .......................26
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped ....26
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped ....28
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................29
 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .............29
▫ How To Use Remote Start ..................29
▫ Remote Start Abort Message ...............30
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................30
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................31
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................31
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .31 ▫
General Information .....................31
 SENTRY KEY ...........................32
▫ Customer Key Programming ...............33
▫ Replacement Keys .......................33
▫ General Information .....................33
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............33
▫ To Arm The System ......................34
▫ To Disarm The System ....................34
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................35
▫ Security System Manual Override ............35
 DOORS ...............................36
▫ Manual Door Locks ......................36
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ...........37
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........373

▫Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ........40
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock ................41
 SEATS ................................43
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ..............43
▫ Manual Rear Seat Adjustment ...............45
▫ Power Driver Seat Adjustment — If Equipped . . .46
▫ Power Passenger Seat Adjustment —
If Equipped ...........................48
▫ Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..........48
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............52
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ..............53
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers
(Regular Cab Models) ....................54
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................55
▫ Front Head Restraint Adjustment ............55
▫ Rear Head Restraint Adjustment .............56
▫ Front Head Restraint Removal ..............56
▫ Rear Head Restraint Removal ...............57
STEERING WHEEL .......................57
▫ Tilt Steering Column .....................57
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .........58

DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED . .59
 MIRRORS ..............................60
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......60
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....61
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View
Camera Display — If Equipped .............62
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................62
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped ............................63
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ..............63
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped .................65
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ........67
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............67
▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .....68
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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, and the tailgate 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, and the tailgate. 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, and the tailgate.
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, and the tailgate. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge 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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Removing Key Fob From The (WIN) Ignition
Place the gear selector in PARK (if equipped with an
automatic transmission). Turn the key fob to the OFF
position and then remove the key fob.
NOTE:
•The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up
to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
• 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.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK or the manual transmission
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into REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn the
vehicle OFF, remove the key fobs from the vehicle,
and lock all doors. If equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go, always make sure the keyless ignition node is
in the OFF mode, remove the key fob from the
vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or gear selector.
• 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. A child could
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operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your
key fobs will become locked in the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the key fobs while in this
condition, damage could occur to the key fobs or
ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for
locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the key fob in the ignition and either:
• Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key from the ignition and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
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 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. 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 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, with your foot applied on the brake
pedal, and push to operate the ignition switch.
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•Fuel meets minimum requirement
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle security alarm not active
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monox-
ide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury
or death when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message
The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits
remote start prematurely:
• Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Cancelled — System Fault •
Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
The instrument cluster display message stays active until
the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. The parking lights will flash,
vehicle doors will lock, and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Once the vehicle has started, the engine will
run for 15 minutes.
NOTE:
• If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start
will automatically lock the doors.
• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof opera-
tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the
Remote Start mode.
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•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the key fob. However, the igni-
tion must be placed in the ON/RUN position before you
can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle
Push and release the remote start button one time or allow
the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will
disable with a one time push of the remote start button for
two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release the
unlock button on the key fob to unlock the doors and
disarm the vehicle security alarm system (if equipped).
Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position.
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
When Remote Start is activated, the heated steering wheel
and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on
in cold weather. In warm weather, the driver vented seat
feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is activated. These features will stay on through the duration
of Remote Start or until the ignition switch is placed in the
ON/RUN mode.
NOTE:
The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated
and deactivated through the Uconnect System. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion on Remote Start Comfort System operation.
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.
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