RAM 2021 RAM 3500 User Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 23

HOW TO USE REMOTE START

Push and release the Remote Start button on the

key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle

doors will lock, the parking lights will flash, and the

horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the

engine will start, and the vehicle will remain in the

Remote Start mode for a 15

minute cycle.

Pushing the Remote Start button a third time shuts

he engine off.

To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, and

place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

 With Remote Start, the engine will only run for

minutes.

 Remote Start can only be used twice.

 If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low,

the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10

seconds.

 The parking lights will turn on and remain on

during Remote Start mode.

 For security, power window and power sunroof

operation (if equipped) are disabled when the

vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.

 The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN posi-

tion before the Remote Start sequence can be

peated for a third cycle.

 If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote

Start will automatically lock the doors.

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 pressed)

 Battery at an acceptable charge level

 Panic button not pushed

 Fuel meets minimum requirement

 System not disabled from previous Remote

Start event

 Vehicle Security system not active

 Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminated

TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE

To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start

system, push and release the START/STOP ignition

button while pressing the brake pedal prior to the

end of the 15

minute cycle.

The Remote Start system will turn the engine off

ith another push and release of the Remote Start

button on the key fob, or if the engine is allowed to

run for the entire 15

minute cycle. Once the

nition is placed in the ON/RUN position, the

climate controls will resume the previously set

operations (temperature, blower control, etc.).

WARNING!

 Do not start or run an engine in a closed

garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains

Carbon Monoxide (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.