Ram 1500/2500/3500: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
Ram Truck 1500 2500 3500 (2009 - 2018) Owner's Manual / Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
- A Word About Your Keys
- Sentry Key
- Vehicle Security Alarm
- Illuminated Entry
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
- Remote Starting System - If Equipped
- Door Locks
- Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Windows
- Occupant Restraints
- Lap/Shoulder Belts
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
- Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
- Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode - If Equipped
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features
- Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
- Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
- Maintaining Your Air Bag System
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)
- Child Restraints
- Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System
- Locating The LATCH Anchorages - Quad Cab/Mega Cab/Crew Cab
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) - If Equipped
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
- Safety Tips
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A Word About Your Keys
Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or
keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system
consists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chip
in it, or a Key Fob with Remot
Sentry Key
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized
vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the
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 p
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Shift Lever Override
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use one of the
following procedures to temporarily move the shift lever:
Column Shifter - If Equipped
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up p
Hill Start Assist (HSA) - If Equipped
The HSA system is designed to assist the driver in
launching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain the
level of brake pressure the driver inputs for a short
duration once the driver takes his foot off of the brake
pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle during this
short duration, the
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