RAM 2015 1500, Operating Information Manual, Page: 12 / 998

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition
system or keyless ignition system. The key start
ignition system consists of a either a bladed key
with an immobilizer chip in it, or a Key Fob with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an
Ignition Node Module (IGNM). The keyless ig-
nition system consists of a Key Fob with Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN).
Ignition Node Module (IGNM)
The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates
similar to an ignition switch. It has four operating
positions, three with detents and one that is
spring-loaded. The detent positions are OFF,
ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position is a
spring-loaded
momentary contact position.
When released from the START position, the
switch automatically returns to the ON/RUN
position.
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) — If
Equipped
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button as long
as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operat-
ing positions; 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 illuminate.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE transmit-
ter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead bat-
tery. In this situation, a back up method
can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Ignition Module
1 — OFF
2 — ACCESSORY
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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