Ram 1500/2500/3500: To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start System
1. Press the STOP/START Off switch (located on the switch bank). The light on the switch will illuminate.
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STOP/START OFF Switch
2. The STOP/START OFF message will appear in Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the STOP/ START system) the engine will not be stopped.
4. If the STOP/START system is manually turned off, the engine can only be started and stopped by cycling the ignition switch.
5. The STOP/START system will reset itself back to an ON condition every time the key is turned off and back on.
To Manually Turn On The Stop Start System
1. Press the STOP/START Off switch (located on the switch bank).
2. The light on the switch will turn off.
System Malfunction
If there is a malfunction in the STOP/START system, the system will not shut down the engine. A SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
The system will need to be checked by your authorized dealer.
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The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
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standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
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Automatic Transmission
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
Shift into or out of REVERSE only a
Key Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock
which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be
turned to the full OFF
(key removal) position. The Key Fob
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Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
Located in the seat cushion are small fans that draw the
air from the passenger compartment and pull air through
fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver
and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures.
The fans operate at two speeds, HIGH and LOW.
The front ventilated
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves depends on where
you have the driver seat positioned when you remove the
Key Fob from the ignition (or change the ignition to OFF,
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