door lock RAM CHASSIS CAB 2022 User Guide

26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid
Passive Entry key fobs. If one of the vehicle's
Passive Entry key fobs is detected inside the
vehicle, and no other valid Passive Entry key fobs
are detected outside the vehicle, the Passive Entry
system automatically unlocks all vehicle doors and
chirps the horn three times (on the third attempt
ALL doors will lock and the Passive Entry key fob
can be locked in the vehicle).
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors:
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front
door handles, push the door handle lock button to
lock all doors.

Push The Door Handle Button To Lock

Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the
door handle lock button. This could unlock the
door(s).
Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking

NOTE:
After pushing the door handle lock button, you
must wait two seconds before you can lock or
unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry
door handle. This is done to allow you to check
if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door
handle, without the vehicle unlocking.
The Passive Entry system depends on a key fob
that is not fully discharged of its coin battery
capacity.
When the key fob battery is low, the instrument
cluster will display a message indicating that the
key fob battery is low Ú
page 15.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the
key fob lock button or the lock button located on
the vehicle’s interior door panel Ú page 412.
AUTOMATIC UNLOCK DOORS ON EXIT —
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F EQUIPPED
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles
with power door locks after the following sequence
of actions:

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is
enabled.

2. All doors are closed.
3. The gear selector was not in PARK, then is placed in PARK.
4. Any door is opened.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS —
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F EQUIPPED
The auto door lock feature default condition is
enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds
15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature is
enabled/disabled in the Uconnect Settings
Ú page 191.

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CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK —
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F EQUIPPED
To provide a safer environment for children riding
in the rear seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your
vehicle have the Child-Protection Door Lock
system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat
blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate
the dial to engage and disengage the
Child-Protection locks. When the system on a door
is engaged, that door can only be opened by using
the outside door handle even if the inside door lock
is in the unlocked position.

Child Lock Control

NOTE:
After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the desired position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged,
move the door lock switch to the unlock posi -
tion, roll down the window, and open the door
with the outside door handle.
STEERING WHEEL
TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on
the steering column, below the multifunction lever.
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock
the steering column. With one hand firmly on the
steering wheel, move the steering column up or
down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the
steering column firmly in place.
Tilt Steering Lever

WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a
collision. Remember that the rear doors cannot
be opened from the inside door handle when the
Child Protection Door Locks are engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
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30GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The driver memory settings switch is located on the
driver door, next to the door handle, and consists
of three buttons:
The set (S) button, which is used to activate the
memory save function.
The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall
either of two saved memory profiles.

Driver Memory Settings Buttons

PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).

2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., driver’s seat, outside mirrors,
adjustable pedals (if equipped), and radio
station presets). 3. Push the set (S) button on the memory switch,
and then push the desired memory button (1
or 2) within five seconds. The instrument
cluster display will display which memory
position has been set.
NOTE:Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in
PARK.
LINKING AND UNLINKING THE REMOTE
K
EYLESS ENTRY KEY FOB TO MEMORY
Your key fob can be programmed to recall one of
two saved memory profiles.
NOTE:Before programming your key fob you must select
the “Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob” feature
through the Uconnect Settings Ú page 191.
To program your key fob, perform the following:

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.

2. Select a desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the set (S) button on the memory
switch.
4. Push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display in the
instrument cluster. 5. Push and release the lock button on the key
fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:Your key fob can be unlinked from your memory
settings by pushing the set (S) button, and within
10 seconds, pushing the unlock button on the key
fob.
MEMORY POSITION RECALL
NOTE:The vehicle speed must be lower than 5 mph
(8 km/h) to recall memory positions. If a recall is
attempted when the vehicle speed is greater than
5 mph (8 km/h), a message will be displayed in the
instrument cluster display.
To recall the memory settings for driver one or two,
push the desired memory button number (1 or 2)
or the unlock button on the key fob linked to the
desired memory position.
A recall can be canceled by pushing any of the
memory buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When
a recall is canceled, the driver's seat and the
adjustable pedals (if equipped) stop moving. A
delay of one second will occur before another
recall can be selected.

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Rear Head Restraint Removal
To remove the head restraint, push the adjustment
button and the release button while pulling upward
on the whole assembly. To reinstall the head
restraint, put the head restraint posts into the
holes and adjust it to the appropriate height.
NOTE:To remove outboard restraints, the rear seat
bottom must be folded up.
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED
The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow
a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel
tilt and seat position. This feature allows the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away
from the driver to provide improved position with
the steering wheel.
The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left
side of the steering column.

Adjustable Pedals Switch

The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition in the
OFF position.
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is
in REVERSE or when the Cruise Control system is
on. If there is an attempt to adjust the pedals when
the system is locked out, the following messages
will appear (on vehicles equipped with an
instrument cluster display):
Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control
Engaged
Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse
NOTE:
Always adjust the pedals to a position that
allows full movement of the pedal.
Further small adjustments may be necessary to
find the best possible seat/pedal position.
For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory
Settings, you can use your remote keyless entry
key fob or the memory switch on the driver’s
door trim panel to return the adjustable pedals
to saved positions Ú page 29.
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head restraints
in a location outside the occupant compart -
ment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the reinstallation instructions above
prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a
seat.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control and have an
accident. Always adjust the pedals while the
vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable
pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may
cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal
travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable
pedal's path.
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“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor —
If Equipped
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for
additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to
block out the sun.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

2. Unclip the visor from the corner clip.
3. Pivot the sun visor toward the side window.
4. Extend the sun visor for additional sun
blockage.

“Slide-On-Rod” Extender

NOTE:The sun visor can also be extended while the sun
visor is against the windshield for additional sun
blockage through the front of the vehicle.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside
mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of traffic
with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with puddle lamps
under the outside mirrors, they can be turned off
through the Uconnect system Ú page 191.
POWER MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
The controls for the power mirrors are located on
the driver's door trim panel.

Power Mirror Controls

The power mirror controls consist of mirror select
buttons and a four-way mirror control switch.
To adjust a mirror, push either the L (left) or R
(right) button to select the mirror that you want to
adjust.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the
passenger side convex mirror will look smaller
and farther away than they really are. Relying too
much on your passenger side convex mirror
could cause you to collide with another vehicle
or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in
the passenger side convex mirror. Some vehicles
will not have a convex passenger side mirror.
1 — Left Mirror Selection
2 — Mirror Direction Control
3 — Right Mirror Selection

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Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the
four arrows for the direction that you want the
mirror to move.

Power Mirror Movement

POWER FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRRORS
F
OR STANDARD AND TRAILER TOW —
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F EQUIPPED
The power folding mirrors can be folded rearward
and unfolded into the normal driving position.
The switch for the power folding mirrors is located
between the power mirror switches L (left) and R
(right). Push the switch once and the mirrors will
fold in, push the switch a second time and the
mirrors will return to the normal driving position.
If the mirror is manually folded after a powered
cycle, a potential extra button push is required to
get the mirrors back to the normal driving position. If the mirror does not fold automatically, check for
ice or dirt buildup at the pivot area, which can
cause excessive drag.

Power Folding Mirror Switch

Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors
You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if
the following occurs:The mirrors are accidentally blocked while
folding.
The mirrors are accidentally manually folded/
unfolded (by hand or by pushing the power
folding mirror switch).
The mirrors come out of the unfolded position.
The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving
speeds. To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and unfold
them by pushing the button (this may require
multiple attempts). This resets them to their
normal driving position.
POWER CONVEX MIRROR SWITCH —
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F EQUIPPED
The Power Convex Mirror Switch is located on the
door trim panel, above the power mirror controls.
The switch enables the movement of the convex
portion of both the driver and passenger outside
mirrors.

Power Convex Mirror Switch

To adjust the convex portion of the outside mirrors,
push the Power Convex Mirror Switch. Then, select
the mirror you want to adjust by using the L (left) or
R (right) buttons.
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DIRECTIONAL LED HEADLAMP
S
YSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This is a system consisting of LED (low/high beam)
headlights that incorporate dynamic cornering with
5-degree inboard/15-degree outboard swivel. The
headlights continuously and automatically adapt
to the driving conditions around bends or when
cornering based on steering wheel angle.
The system directs the headlights to light up the
road in the best way, taking into account the speed
of the vehicle and the bend or corner angle, as well
as the speed of the vehicle while the steering
wheel is being turned.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated
when the vehicle is traveling above approximately
5 mph (8 km/h).
This system can be turned on/off through the
Uconnect Settings under “Steering Directed
Lights” Ú page 191.
PARKING LIGHTS
To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel
lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To
turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight
switch back to the O (off) position.
NOTE:For vehicles sold in Canada, the first headlight
switch position is the parking lights and instrument
panel lights position (instead of the OFF position).
To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight
switch to the AUTO position.
HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic
Headlights, it also has this
customer-programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode and the
engine is running, they will automatically turn on
when the wiper system is on. This feature is
programmable through the Uconnect system
Úpage 191.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Rain Sensing
Wiper system Ú page 54, and it is activated, the
headlights will automatically turn on after the
wipers complete five wipe cycles within
approximately one minute, and they will turn off
approximately four minutes after the wipers
completely stop.
NOTE:When your headlights come on during the daytime,
the instrument panel lights will automatically dim
to the lower nighttime intensity.
HEADLIGHT DELAY
To assist when exiting the vehicle, the headlight
delay feature will leave the headlights on for up to
90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the
ignition is placed in the OFF position while the
headlight switch is on, and then the headlight
switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can be
canceled by either turning the headlight switch on
then off, or by placing the ignition in the ON
position.
NOTE:
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system Ú page 191.
The headlight delay feature is automatically
activated if the headlight switch is left in the
AUTO position when the ignition is placed in the
OFF position.
LIGHTS-ON REMINDER
If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are
left on after the ignition is placed in the OFF
position, a chime will sound and a message will
appear in the instrument cluster display when the
driver’s door is opened.
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transmission is in PARK, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE.
The trailer spotter lights will turn off when the
vehicle transmission is placed in DRIVE.
BATTERY SAVER
Timers are set to both the interior and exterior
lights to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery.
If the ignition is OFF, the interior lights will
automatically turn off when:
Any door is left ajar for 10 minutes.
The Dome Off button is pushed.
The cargo and spotter lights are manually acti -
vated by the headlight switch.
NOTE:Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is ON.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is
placed in the OFF position, the exterior lights will
automatically turn off after eight minutes. If the
headlights are turned on and left on for eight
minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior lights
will automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
COURTESY LIGHTS
The courtesy, dome, and cargo lights are turned on
when any door is opened or the Dome On button is
pushed on the overhead console. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry,
and the unlock button is pushed on the key fob, the
courtesy, dome, and cargo lights will turn on.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
The overhead console lights can also be operated
individually as reading lights by pushing the
corresponding buttons.

Front Courtesy/Reading Lights Front Courtesy/Reading Lights

NOTE:On vehicles equipped with an LED overhead
console, if both the Dome On and Dome Off
buttons are pushed, the Illuminated Entry with
door ajar feature will be disabled, but the Dome
Lights inside the vehicle will turn on.
Three types of Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights are
available for your vehicle:
Push button on/off
Push lens on/off
No on/off button, just Courtesy Light
1 — Driver’s Reading Light On/Off Button
2 — Dome Off Button
3 — Dome On Button
4 — Passenger’s Reading Light On/Off Button
1 — Driver’s Reading Light On/Off Button
2 — Dome Off Button
3 — Passenger’s Reading Light On/Off Button
4 — Dome On Button
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NOTE:The Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights will remain on
until the switch is pushed a second time, so be
sure they have been turned off before exiting the
vehicle. If the interior lights are left on after the
ignition is turned off, they will automatically turn off
after 10 minutes.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer controls are part of the headlight
switch and are located on the left side of the
instrument panel.

Dimmer Controls Dimmer Controls (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating
the right dimmer control upward will increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights. Rotating
the left dimmer control will adjust the interior and
ambient light levels.
NOTE:The ambient lights are only active when the head -
lights or parking lights are on.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
key fob to unlock the doors (if the vehicle is
equipped with remote power door locks) or open
any door.
This feature also turns on the puddle lamps
located beneath the outside mirrors (if equipped).
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 Dome On
button on the overhead console is pushed.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
Dome Off button on the overhead console is
pushed.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Illuminated
Approach lights under the outside mirrors, they will
also be turned off by pushing the Dome Off button.
1 — Ambient Light Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
1 — Ambient Light Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control

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72GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
RESET AUTO-UP
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the
window probably needs to be reset. To reset
Auto-Up:

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window
completely and continue to hold the switch up
for an additional two seconds after the
window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to open the window completely and continue to hold
the switch down for an additional two seconds
after the window is fully open.
WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH —
I
F EQUIPPED
The window lockout switch on the driver's door trim
panel allows you to disable the window controls on
the rear passenger doors. To disable the window
controls, push and release the window lockout
button (the indicator light on the button will turn
on). To enable the window controls, push and
release the window lockout button again (the
indicator light on the button will turn off).
Window Lockout Switch

POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW —
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F EQUIPPED
The switch for the power sliding rear window is
located on the overhead console. Push the switch
rearward to open the glass. Pull the switch forward
to close the glass.

Power Sliding Rear Window Switch

MANUAL SLIDING REAR WINDOW —
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F EQUIPPED
A locking device in the center of the window helps
to prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle.
Squeeze the lock to release the window.
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 occurrence and can be
minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting
occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof
opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.

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