RAM 1500 2021, Owner'S Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 25
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the vehicle
doors, hood, tailgate, and the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™
Ignition for unauthorized operation. While the
Vehicle Security system is armed, interior switches
for door locks and tailgate release are disabled. If
something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security
system will provide the following audible and
visible signals:
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The horn will pulse.
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The turn signals will flash.
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The Vehicle Security Light, located in the upper
right corner of the instrument cluster display,
will flash.
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Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security
system:
1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in
the OFF position.
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For vehicles equipped with Keyless Entry,
make sure the vehicle’s keyless ignition
system is OFF.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock
the vehicle:

Push the lock button on the interior power
door lock switch with the driver and/or
passenger door open.
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Push the lock button on the exterior Passive
Entry door handle with a valid key fob avail -
able in the same exterior zone
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Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
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The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using
any of the following methods:

Push the unlock button on the key fob.
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Grab the Passive Entry door handle to unlock
the door
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Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position to
disarm the system.
NOTE:

The driver's door key cylinder cannot arm or
disarm the Vehicle Security system. Use of the
door key cylinder when the system is armed will
sound the alarm when the door is opened.
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The Vehicle Security system remains armed
when the power tailgate (if equipped) is opened
using the tailgate button on the key fob.

If Passive Entry (if equipped) is used to unlock
the tailgate, the Vehicle Security system is
disarmed and the rest of the vehicle doors will
remain locked unless all doors are set to unlock
on first press within Uconnect Settings.

When the Vehicle Security system is armed, the
interior power door lock switches will not unlock
the doors.
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.
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Keep key fobs away from children. Operation
of the Remote Start system, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause serious
injury or death.
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