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2020 RAM 2500 Owners Manual - REMOTE START— IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL)



REMOTE START— IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL)

This system uses the key fob to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of

approximately 300 ft (91 m). NOTE:

Obstructions between the vehicle and the key fob may reduce this range.
The Remote Start system will wait for the “Wait To Start” Indicator Light to extinguish before cranking the engine. This allows time for the intake heater to preheat the incoming air, and is normal operation in cold weather. Refer to “Wait To Start Light,” located in “Warning Lights And Messages” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for more information.

All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start:

Transmission in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
PANIC button not pushed
Fuel meets minimum requirement
Water In Fuel Indicator Light is not illumi- nated
Wait To Start Light Indicator Light is not illu- minated
Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminated

WARNING!

Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Opera- tion of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

The following messages will display in the instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prematurely:

Remote Start Aborted — Door Open
Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
Remote Start Aborted — System Fault The instrument cluster display message is stored until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.

Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob twice, within five seconds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). In cold ambient temperature conditions, the diesel vehicle may delay crank up to 30 seconds for the Intake Air Heater. Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 minutes.

Crank may be delayed up to 75 seconds for intake air heater operation at high altitudes, and/or extreme cold.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window and power sunroof operation (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
Additional features, such as windshield wipers, will also not be available while the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15 minute cycles) with the key fob. However, the ignition switch must be placed in the ON/RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.

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Push and release the Remote Start button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.

To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request.

To exit Remote Start Mode and drive the vehicle before the end of the 15 minute cycle, push and release the unlock button on the key fob to unlock the door and disarm the vehicle security alarm System (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN posi- tion in order to drive the vehicle.

When remote start is activated, the heated steering wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on in cold weather. In warm weather, the driver vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is activated. These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the ignition switch is placed in the ON/RUN position.

The Remote Start Comfort system can be acti- vated and deactivated through the Uconnect System under “Auto-On Comfort And Remote Start”. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi- media” for further information on Remote Start Comfort System operation.


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