2020 RAM 1500 Owners Manual - KEYS

KEYS

Key Fob

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

NOTE:

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.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Wireless Charging Pad, the key fob may not be found if it is placed within 15 cm (150 mm) of the pad. Refer to “Wireless Charging Pad—If Equipped” in this chapter for further information.

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

NOTE:

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

1 — Emergency Key 2 — PANIC

— Lock

— Unlock

— LED Light

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.

NOTE:

A low key fob battery condition may be indicated by a message in the instrument cluster display, or by the LED light on the key fob. If the LED key fob light no longer illu- minates from key fob button pushes, then the key fob battery requires replacement.

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 emer- gency 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.

NOTE:

The instrument cluster display or Uconnect Settings are setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all doors.

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 acknowl- edge 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.

NOTE:

Pushing the lock button on the key fob while you are in the vehicle will activate the vehicle security alarm system. Opening a door with the vehicle security alarm system acti- vated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the unlock button to deactivate the vehicle security alarm system.

Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” 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.

NOTE:

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.

For easy entry and loading, your vehicle can be lowered by pushing the key fob air suspension lowering button two times. When key fob lowering is

requested, the vehicle will send a series of chirps and flashes to alert the customer that the operation has begun and will continue these alerts until it successfully lowers.

The following conditions must be met for the vehicle to lower remotely:

The vehicle must not already be in Entry/Exit (Park) ride height.

The vehicle battery must be fully charged.

All doors must be closed.

The key fob must be out of the vehicle.

NOTE:

Ensure the vehicle is clear of all objects, pets, and people prior to remote lowering.

Canceling Remote Lowering

Vehicle lowering can be cancelled at anytime. When vehicle lowering is cancelled, the vehicle will raise up to the next defined level and lock out the remote lowering feature until the ignition has been cycled ON/OFF.

To cancel vehicle lowering, push the key fob air suspension lowering button one time during the lowering process. When vehicle lowering is cancelled, the horn will chirp two times and the turn signal lamps will flash four times. Once raising is completed, the horn will chirp one time.

NOTE:

Refer to “Active-Level Four Corner Air Suspension System” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.

The replacement battery model is one CR2450 battery.

NOTE:

Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for further information.

Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.

Do not replace the coin battery if the LED on the key fob above the top row buttons blinks when a button is pressed.

The coin battery should last a minimum of 3 years of normal vehicle usage.

Remove the emergency key by pushing and holding the release button located on the right side of the key fob, while pulling the emergency key out with your other hand.

Emergency Key Removal

— Emergency Key

— Emergency Key Release Button

Completely remove the emergency key from the key fob.

Emergency Key

Hold the key fob with the button side facing down, and locate the small rectangular gap on the left side between the housing and the back cover of the key fob. Use a small screw driver to pry open the left side of the fob cover, applying pressure until the cover snaps open.

Key Fob Back Cover Removal — Left Side

Next, locate the gap on the right side of the key fob, which is positioned further to the edge than the left side gap. Pry open the right side, and remove the back cover.

Remove the battery by using your thumb to slide the battery downward and back toward the key ring.

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Key Fob Back Cover Removal — Right Side

NOTE:

Key Fob Battery Location

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 using your thumb to push down and slide the battery under the small lip on the top edge of the opening.

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 interlocking hinges until all edges snap together with no large visual gaps.

Reinsert the emergency key until it locks into place.

NOTE:

The key fob battery should only be replaced by qualified technicians. If the battery requires replacement, see an authorized dealer.

Programming the key fob may be performed by an autho- rized dealer.

NOTE:

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 interference, and

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion.

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

l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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

es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interfer- encia perjudicial y

este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interfer- encia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.