alarm RAM CHASSIS CAB 2017 Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS  A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............11
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) And Key Fob —
If Equipped ............................11
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition And Key Fob —
If Equipped ............................12
▫ Emergency Key Removal ..................14
▫ Removing Key Fob From The (WIN) Ignition . . .15
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................17
▫ General Information .....................17
 SENTRY KEY ...........................18
▫ Replacement Key Fobs ...................19
▫ Customer Key Fob Programming ............19
▫ General Information .....................19
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............20
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................20 ▫ To Arm The System ......................20
▫ To Disarm The System ....................21
▫ Security System Manual Override ............21
 ILLUMINATED APPROACH ................22
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY .................22
▫ Remote Unlock The Doors .................23
▫ To Lock The Doors .......................24
▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ..........25
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...................25
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........25
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............26
▫ General Information .....................28
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .28
▫ How To Use Remote Start ..................29 2

Emergency Key Removal
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Key Fob — If Equipped
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 at
the top 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. Insert the key fob into the ignition and place the
ignition in the ON/RUN mode to disarm the security
system. Keyless Push Button Ignition Key Fob — If Equipped
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. WIN Key Fob14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE: When using the emergency key to gain access to
your vehicle, be aware that the security alarm may be
triggered. Insert the key fob into the ignition and place the
ignition in the ON/RUN mode to disarm the security
system.
NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the door lock cylinder with either side up. 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.Keyless Push Button Key Fob Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry (WIN) 2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors and
ignition for unauthorized operation. When the vehicle
security alarm is activated, interior switches for door locks
are disabled. The system provides both audible and visible
signals for the first three minutes. The horn will sound, the
headlights will turn on, the park lamps and/or turn signals
will flash and vehicle security light will flash repeatedly.
For an additional 15 minutes only, the headlights will turn
on, the park lamps and/or turn signals, and vehicle
security light will flash.
Rearming Of The System
The vehicle security alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and vehicle security light
flashing, if the system has not been disabled. If the condi-
tion which initiated the alarm is still present, the system
will ignore that condition and monitor the remaining doors
and ignition. To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to
 Starting Procedures  in  Starting And Operating  for
further information).
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go — Igni-
tion, make sure the vehicle ignition system is  OFF. 
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition, make sure the vehicle ignition system is  OFF 
and the key is physically removed from the ignition.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
• Push lock button on the interior power door lock
switch with the driver and/or passenger door open.
• Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry
Door Handle with a valid key fob available in the same
exterior zone (refer to  Keyless Enter- N-Go — Passive
Entry  in  Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-
hicle  for further information).
• Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

The vehicle security alarm will set when you use the power
door locks, or use the key fob to lock the doors. After all the
doors are locked and closed, the vehicle security light, in
the instrument panel cluster, will flash rapidly for about 16
seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set. After the
alarm is set, the vehicle security light will flash at a slower
rate to indicate that the system is armed.
To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
1. Push the unlock button on the key fob.
2. Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle with a
valid key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passive entry door
handle. If equipped, refer to  Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry  in  Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle  for further information.
3. Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition, push the Keyless Ignition START/STOP but-
ton (requires at least one valid key fob in the vehicle).
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn the
key to the ON position. The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle
security alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
vehicle security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the vehicle security alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior
lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Security System Manual Override
The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger. 2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21

ILLUMINATED APPROACH
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob
to unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in “Un-
derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further
information.
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 dimmer control is in the
“Dome ON” position (rotate horizontal thumb wheel on
the bottom of the switch to the far right detent position).
The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position (rotate
horizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch to the
far left detent position). NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated ap-
proach lights under the outside mirrors, they can be turned
off by using the instrument cluster display controls (if NOT
equipped with a touchscreen radio) or the Uconnect radio
(if equipped with a touchscreen radio). Refer to “Instru-
ment Cluster Display” or “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
The Remote Keyless Entry system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors, tailgate, and the RamBox (if equipped) as
well as activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio 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,
the tailgate and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal
lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the
signal.22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the
UNLOCK button on the key fob. To change the current
setting, proceed as follows:
• For vehicles not equipped with a touchscreen radio,
refer to Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
NOTE: Pushing the LOCK button on the key fob while you
are inside 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 Secu-
rity Alarm System. Flash Lamps With Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked 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 Settings/Customer-Programmable Features in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
To Lock The Doors
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors, the tailgate and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn
signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowl-
edge the signal.24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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 Settings/Customer-Programmable Features in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
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 and hold
the PANIC button on the key fob for at least one second
and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights
will turn on, the park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off, and the turn signal lights will flash. 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 5 mph (8 km/h) or
greater.
NOTE:
• The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition
switch to 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.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
If you do not have a programmed key fob, contact your
authorized dealer for details. 2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25

• Obstructions between the vehicle and the key fob may
reduce this range.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
• Gear selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• HAZARD switch off
• BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• PANIC button not pushed
• 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. 2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29

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.
• 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 shut downs, the system will
disable the 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 turned to the
ON/RUN position.30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE