roof Ram C/V 2013 Owner's Manual

•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 15-minute
cycles with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition
switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter the Vehicle After Remote Start
To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
Remote Start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter. After the vehicle is
unlocked, you can enter the vehicle, insert the Key Fob
into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON/RUN
position, otherwise the engine will shut off at the end of
15-minute cycle.
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 (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle,
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.
• The message “Remote Start Active — Key To Run” will
display in the EVIC until you insert and turn the key to
ON/RUN position. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” for further information.
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The switches will operate only when the ignition switch
is in the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power
accessory delay.
NOTE:The switches will not operate if the driver has
activated the Power Window Lockout. NOTE:
The sliding door windows do not fully open,
stopping several inches above the window sill.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the rear windows are
open and buffeting occurs, open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting.
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the
outside. Pull outward on the exterior handle to open the
sliding door. The sliding door inside handle functions by
Sliding Door Power Window Switch
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WARNING!
•Your vehicle is equipped with left and right
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up
high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
The area where the SABIC is located should remain
free from any obstructions.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side air bags; the performance
could be adversely affected and/or objects could be
pushed into you, causing serious injury.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do
not have any accessory items installed which will
alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-
nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation
on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason.
• Do not allow occupants to extend any part of their
body outside of the window.
SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt
restraint system. Occupants, including children who are
up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be
seriously injured or killed. Occupants, especially chil-
dren, should not lean on or sleep against the door, side
windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags
inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint.
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▫Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ............251
 OVERHEAD CONSOLES .................251
▫ Front Overhead Console .................251
▫ Courtesy/Interior Lighting ..............252
▫ Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) .......253
▫ Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights —
If Equipped ......................... .254
▫ Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped .....255
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .256
▫ Before
You Begin Programming HomeLink® . . .257
▫Programming A Rolling Code .............258
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........260▫
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®
Button ............................ .261
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......261
▫ Using HomeLink® .....................263
▫ Security ........................... .263
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................264
▫ General Information ....................265
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........266
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............267
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........267
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............267
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........267
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................267
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▫Venting Sunroof — Express ..............268
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................268
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .268
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................268
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................269
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ...................269
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .269
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED .........274
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .275
▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders .............276
▫ Super Console — If Equipped .............276
▫ Premium Console Cupholders —
If Equipped ......................... .277▫
Interior Bottle Holders ..................278
▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped .......279
 STORAGE ........................... .279
▫ Glove Compartments ..................279
▫ Door Trim Panel Storage ................281
▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped ......281
▫ Umbrella Holder .....................282
▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins —
If Equipped ......................... .282
▫ Storage Bin Safety Warning ...............284
▫ Coat Hooks ........................ .285
▫ Cargo Area Storage ....................285
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CONSOLE FEATURES ...................286
▫ Basic Console ....................... .287
▫ Premium Console — If Equipped ..........288
▫ Super Console — If Equipped .............292
 RAM CARGO VAN FEATURES ............294
▫ Ram Cargo Van Load Floor ..............294
REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............296
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................296
 LOAD
LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .298
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .298
▫ Deploying the Crossbars .................299
 SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED ............3053
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4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selectingthe “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key.
5. Press the “save” soft-key.
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio
1. Press the “menu” hard-key.
2. Select “system setup” soft-key.
3. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key.
OVERHEAD CONSOLES
Front Overhead Console
Two versions of the overhead console are available. The
base front overhead console model featured fixed incan-
descent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass stor-
age and conversation mirror. The premium front over-
head console model features a LED focused light that
illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, two swiv-
eling LED lights, flip-down sunglass storage, conversa-
tion mirror, optional power sliding door switches and an
optional power liftgate switch.
NOTE: Premium sunroof console models include all of
above except sunglass storage.
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Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)
At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is
provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
From the closed position, press the door latch to open the
compartment.The door will slowly rotate to the full open position.
From this position, the door can be fully closed or, by
rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and releasing,
positioned for conversation mirror use.
Over Door Latch
Full Open Position
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Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped
The rear overhead storage system is available in two
versions: with or without sunroof.
An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines
down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode,
for added convenience.
Reading LightsOverhead Compartment Features
1 — DVD*5 — Storage
2 — Rear HVAC 6 — DVD*
3 — Interior Lights 7 — Interior Lights
4 — Storage 8 — Halo Lighting
* If equipped, otherwise stor-
age.
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between the sun
visors on the overhead console.
WARNING!
•Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and
do not leave the key in the ignition switch. Occu-
pants, particularly unattended children, can be-
come entrapped by the power sunroof while oper-
ating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Switch
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