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2020 RAM 2500 Owners Manual - KEYS



KEYS

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition system consists of a key fob and a START/STOP push button ignition system. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system consists of a key fob and Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.

The key fob may not be found if it is located next to a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.

The key fob allows you to lock or unlock all doors, tailgate, and the RamBox (if equipped), as well as release the tailgate, and activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m). The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

 

In the ON/RUN position, all key fob buttons will work until the vehicle reaches 2 mph (4 km/h).
The key fob should not be placed next to the wireless charging pad (if equipped).

Key Fob

— PANIC
— Remote Lowering (If Equipped) 3 — Unlock
— Lock
— Tailgate Release (If Equipped) 6 — Remote Start

— Emergency Key

In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted battery. A low key fob battery can be verified by referring to the instrument cluster, which will display directions to follow.

In a situation where the battery is low or fully depleted, a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the emergency key) against the START/STOP ignition button and push to operate the ignition switch.

Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver’s door. Push the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors, the tailgate and the RamBox (if equipped). The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of the unlock button. Refer to “Ucon- nect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor- mation.

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.

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 through the Uconnect settings.

Pushing the lock button on the key fob while you are in the vehicle will activate the vehicle secu- rity 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.

Refer to “Vehicle Security Alarm” in this chapter for further information.

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. 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 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater. The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition in 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. The replacement battery model is one CR2032 battery.Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.

Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. Remove the emergency key by pushing and holding the release button located on 2 the side of the key fob while pulling the emergency key out with your other hand.

Emergency Key Release button

Slightly remove the emergency key from the key fob, approximately 10 mm. The blade of the emergency key should just become visible. Holding the key fob with the button side facing down, use the emergency key to pry up the battery cover until the cover releases from the key fob housing.

 

Remove the battery by using the emergency key to pry the battery out of its housing.

Emergency Key

Key Fob Back Cover Removal

Key Fob Battery Removal

When replacing the battery, ensure the (+) sign on the battery is facing upward. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. Replace the battery by pushing the new battery down on an angle toward the top edge of the opening. Then, push down on the remainder of the battery to lock into place.

Key Fob Battery Replacement

To assemble the key fob case, line up the top edge of the back cover with the top of the fob, and press the edges into the inter- locking hinges until all edges snap together with no large visual gaps. The key fob battery should only be replaced by qualified technicians. If the battery requires replacement, see an authorized dealer.

The back cover of the key fob can also be removed by inserting the emergency key into the left or right side open slots, and twisting to pop off the cover.

Alternate Key Fob Back Cover Removal Method

The key fob battery should only be replaced by qualified technicians. If the battery requires replacement, see an authorized dealer. Programming Additional Key Fobs Programming the key fob may be performed by an authorized dealer.

Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be repurposed and reprogrammed to another vehicle. The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d`Innovation, Science and Economic Develop- ment applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil- lage, etl'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en comprom- ettre le fonctionnement.

La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:

es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial yeste equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cual- quier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.


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