change key battery RAM CHASSIS CAB 2016 Owners 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 Ignition1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN 2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13

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. 2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33

▫ 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . .151
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .152
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .156
▫ Programming The Memory Feature ........ .156
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter To Memory ................ .157
▫ Memory Position Recall ................ .158
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat .................. .159
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ........ .160
 LIGHTS ............................ .162
▫ Headlights ......................... .163
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... .163
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............. .164 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped .......................... .165
▫ Headlight Delay ..................... .165
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped .......................... .166
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights .......... .168
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. .168
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. .169
▫ Battery Saver ........................ .169
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .169
▫ Cargo Light ........................ .172
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. .173
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .173
▫ Lane Change Assist .................. .174124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Disposal ............................. .591
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............... .443
Appearance Care ........................ .600
Ashtray ............................... .215
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .446
Auto Down Power Windows ..................47
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ..................... .163
Automatic High Beams .................... .166
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... .369
Automatic Transmission ................... .596
Adding Fluid ......................... .599
Fluid And Filter Changes ................. .600
Fluid Level Check ...................... .598
Fluid Type ........................ .596, 629
Shifting ............................. .408
Special Additives ...................... .597
Axle Fluid ....................... .595, 596, 629 Axle Lubrication ..................... .595, 596
Back-Up Camera ......................... .205
Battery ............................ .245, 577
Charging System Light .................. .245
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........30
Belts, Seat ...............................118
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................ .580
B-Pillar Location ......................... .466
Brake Assist System ...................... .445
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. .442
Brake Fluid ......................... .593, 629
Brake System ........................ .442, 593
Fluid Check .......................... .593
Master Cylinder ....................... .593
Parking ............................. .439
Warning Light ........................ .242
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................ .40810 INDEX 653