remote start Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012 Diesel Supplement

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped .......... 8
▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ....... 8
▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ......... 8
Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........ 8
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................ 9
 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 12
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STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with-
out the key fob. If the steering wheel is moved approxi-
mately a half turn in either direction and the key fob is
not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock.
To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel
With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside
down, turn off the engine and remove the key fob. Turn
the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the
lock engages.
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock
Insert the key fob into the ignition switch and start the
engine. If the key fob is difficult to turn, move the wheel
slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE:If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
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 328 ft (100 m).
NOTE:
•The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
•The remote start system will wait for the “Wait To Start
Light” to extinguish before cranking the engine. This
allows time for the intake heater to pre-heat the
incoming air, and is normal operation in cold weather.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center/EVIC
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Warning Lights” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information on and “Wait To Start
Light” and pre-heat cycle.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Shift lever in PARK
•Doors closed
•Hood closed
•HAZARD switch off
•BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
•Ignition key removed from ignition switch
•Battery at an acceptable charge level
•RKE PANIC button not pressed
•Fuel meets minimum requirement
•Water In Fuel Indicator Light is not illuminated
•Wait To Start Light is not illuminated
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-
bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
•Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
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Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
•Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted - Fuel Low
•Remote Start Aborted - System Fault
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned
to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec-
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). In cold ambient tem-
perature conditions, the diesel vehicle may delay crank
up to 30 seconds for the glow plugs or grid heater. Once
the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 min-
utes.
NOTE:
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
•For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.
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To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or
allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system
will disable the one time press 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, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm System
(if equipped). Insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
•The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position
in order to drive the vehicle.
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/
Turn To On” will flash in the EVIC until you insert the
Key Fob into the ignition swich. Once inserted, the
message “Turn To On” will flash in the EVIC until you
turn the ignition switch 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 turned to the ON position.
The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and
deactivated through the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC). For more information on Remote Start
Comfort System operation refer to “Electronic Vehicle
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Stationary Mode
To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet
the following conditions:
•Be in PARK position (vehicles equipped with auto-
matic transmission)
•Upfitter provider (on/off) switch has been activated
•Parking brake applied (vehicles equipped with
manual transmission)
•Brake pedal must not be applied
•Vehicle engine must be running
•No vehicle, brake or clutch switch faults present
•PTO must be correctly installed using the vehicle
provided circuits
The customer has the choice to operate the PTO by
utilizing the cruise control switches or by utilizing a remote control (provided by the PTO supplier). To oper-
ate the feature using the cruise control switches, the
customer must first activate the upfitter-provided on/off
switch which will turn on the PTO. In order to increase or
decrease the engine idle speed, to optimize the PTO
function, the “RESUME/ACCEL” and “DECEL” cruise
switches can be used respectively. To disengage PTO
operation and return to “standard vehicle operation”
simply turn the upfitter-provided on/off switch to the
OFF position.
The torque converter lockup clutch will automatically
engage at engine speeds above 1,200 RPM (engine speed)
in PTO stationary mode. Once engaged, the lockup clutch
will remain on and not disengage until the engine speed
is below 1,000 RPM. Lockup clutch engagement is desir-
able for certain types of PTO applications (AS68RC
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Only).
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To operate the PTO via a remote switch, the customer
must make sure the above conditions are met. It is vital
for proper operation that the PTO and remote have been
installed correctly, paying special attention to ensure the
vehicle provided wiring has been connected properly.
This is the responsibility of the installer of the PTO and
switches/remote system. It is the responsibility of the
PTO manufacturer to ensure that their electrical (switches
and remote) system is compatible with the vehicle’s
electrical architecture and software functionality.
NOTE:If you desire a single PTO speed, your vehicle
must be wired to use a remote PTO switch. For instruc-
tions on programming the SET speed, refer to the
LEARNING SET SPEED section of the Body Builder’s
Guide which can be found at www.ramtrucks.com.
Mobile Mode
To operate the PTO in this mode the vehicle must meet
the following conditions:
•Authorized dealer-selected “mobile” mode activated
via authorized dealer proprietary service tool
•Upfitter-provided (on/off) switch has been activated
•Vehicle must be in PARK or DRIVE position (vehicles
equipped with automatic transmission)
•Parking brake must not be applied
•Brake pedal must not be applied
•No vehicle, brake or clutch switch faults present
•Vehicle engine must be running
•PTO must be correctly installed using the vehicle
provided circuits
The customer may choose to use the PTO while the
vehicle is moving. To do so, the PTO function must be
activated prior to taking the vehicle out of PARK. This is
accomplished by activating the upfitter-provided PTO
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Trip .............................17,18
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 139
Oil, Engine ............................ 134
Capacity ........................... 133
Change Interval ..................... 101
Dipstick ........................... 100
Disposal ........................... 104
Filter ........................ 100,104,134
Identification Logo ................... 102
Materials Added to ................... 104
Pressure Gauge ....................... 17
Recommendation ..................... 102
Synthetic .......................... 104
Viscosity ........................... 103
Overdrive ............................ 62,72
Overdrive OFF Switch ................... 62,72
Perform Service Indicator, Reset ............. 140Power
Take-Off Adapter ..................... 78
Take-Off Operation .................... 78
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 136
PTO (Power Take-Off) ..................... 78
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... 116,118
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 8
Remote Starting System ..................... 8
Resetting Perform Service Indicator ........... 140
Seat Belts Reminder ........................... 24
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 116,134
Shifting ............................... 52
Automatic Transmission ................ 54
Manual Transmission .................. 75
168 INDEX

Signals, Turn............................ 15
Speedometer ............................ 16
Starting .............................. 8,34
Automatic Transmission ................ 34
Engine Block Heater ................. 35,49
Manual Transmission .................. 34
Remote ............................. 8
Starting Procedures ....................... 34
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) ........... 34
Steering Wheel Lock .......................... 8
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 104
System, Remote Starting .................... 8
Tachometer ............................. 15
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ........... 15
Tip Start ............................... 34
Ti re s Pressure Warning Light ................. 21 Torque Converter Clutch
.................63,74
Tow/Haul ............................. 62
Traction Control ......................... 123
Traction Control Light ..................... 17
Transfer Case Fluid ............................. 136
Transmission Automatic ........................ 54,64
Fluid ............................. 136
Manual .......................... 34,75
Shifting ............................ 52
Trip Odometer ........................ 17,18
Turn Signals ............................ 15
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 103
Voltmeter ............................ 18,41
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . 15
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel ................ 106
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