RAM 2500 2021, Owner'S Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 25
All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:

Gear selector in PARK

Doors closed

Hood closed

Hazard switch off

Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pressed)

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 Indicator Light is not illuminated

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not illumi -
nated
For additional functions of the Remote Start
system, see
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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:

The horn will pulse

The turn signals will flash

The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument
cluster 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.

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.

Push the lock button on the exterior
Passive Entry door handle with a valid key
fob available 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.
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.
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