2019 RAM 2500 Owners Manual - IGNITION SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch

with the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless 2

Entry key fob is in the passenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating posi- tions; three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start RUN will illumi- nate.

NOTE:

— OFF

Keyless Push Button Ignition

In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the igni- tion switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emer- gency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button, with your foot applied on the brake pedal, and push to operate the ignition switch.

— ACC (Accessory) 3 — ON/RUN

The push button ignition can be placed in the following modes:

OFF

The engine is stopped.

Some electrical devices (e.g. Central locking, alarm, etc.) are still available.

ACC

Engine is not started.

Some electrical devices are available.

RUN

Driving position.

All the electrical devices are available.

START

The engine will start.

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The engine only runs in the ON/RUN ignition position or from a remote start request.

In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the igni- tion switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emer- gency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.