Dodge Ram 2500 (2016 year). Manual

(EVIC)/Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.

• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer

to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.

To Lock The Doors

Push and release the LOCK

button on the RKE Key

Fob to lock all doors, the tailgate and the RamBox (if
equipped). The turn signal lights will flash and the
horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE Key Fob. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:

• For vehicles not equipped with a touchscreen radio,

refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.

• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer

to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.

NOTE:

Pushing the LOCK

button on the RKE Key

Fob while you are in the vehicle will activate the
Vehicle Security Alarm System. Opening a door with
the Vehicle Security Alarm System activated will cause
the alarm to sound. Push the UNLOCK

button to

deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm System.

Using The Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, push and
hold the

button on the RKE Key Fob for at least one

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second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the
horn will pulse on and off, and the turn signal lights
will flash.

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pushing the

button a second

time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h)
or greater.

NOTE:

• The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition

switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the
Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights
and horn will remain on.

• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the

vehicle when using the RKE Key Fob to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted
by the system.

RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The
Vehicle) — If Equipped

For easy entry and loading, your vehicle can be
lowered by pushing the RKE Key Fob air
suspension lowering button two times. When
RKE Key Fob lowering is requested, the vehicle

will send a series of chirps and flashes to alert the
customer that the operation has begun and will continue
these alerts until it successfully lowers.

The following conditions must be met for the vehicle to
lower remotely:

• The vehicle must not already be in Entry/Exit (Park)

ride height.

• The vehicle battery must be fully charged.
• All doors must be closed.

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• The RKE Key Fob/RKE Key Fob integrated key must

be out of the vehicle.

Cancelling Remote Lowering

Vehicle lowering can be cancelled at anytime. When
vehicle lowering is cancelled, the vehicle will raise up to
the next defined level and lock out the remote lowering
feature until the ignition has been cycled ON/OFF.

To cancel vehicle lowering, push the RKE Key Fob air
suspension lowering button one time during the lower-
ing process. When vehicle lowering is cancelled, the horn
will chirp two times and the turn signal lamps will flash
four times. Once raising is completed, the horn will chirp
one time.

NOTE:

Refer to “Air Suspension System” in “Starting

And Operating” for further information.

Programming Additional RKE Key Fobs

If you do not have a programmed RKE Key Fob, contact
your authorized dealer for details.

RKE Key Fob Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.

NOTE:

• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back

housing or the printed circuit board.

1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical

latch on the back of the RKE Key Fob sideways with
your thumb and then pull the key out with your other
hand.

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2. Separating RKE Key Fob halves requires screw re-

moval – if equipped, and gently prying the two halves
of the RKE Key Fob apart. Make sure not to damage
the seal during removal.

Emergency Key Removal

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3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over

(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the
battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign
on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery
clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the

new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.

4. To assemble the RKE Key Fob case, snap the two

halves together, reposition and secure the screw as
shown in step #2 for removal.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.

Separating RKE Key Fob Case

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NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the RKE 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:

• The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic

transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.

• Obstructions between the vehicle and the RKE Key

Fob may reduce this range.

How To Use Remote Start

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 pushed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• RKE PANIC button not pushed

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• Fuel meets minimum requirement
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle security alarm not active

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or

confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in-
jury or death when inhaled.

• Keep RKE Key Fobs away from children. Opera-

tion of the Remote Start System, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause serious injury or
death.

Remote Start Abort Message

The following messages will display in the EVIC/DID if
the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start
prematurely:

• Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Cancelled — System Fault
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
The EVIC/DID message stays active until the ignition is
turned to the ON/RUN position.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Push and release the REMOTE START button

on the

RKE Key Fob twice within five seconds. The parking
lights will flash, vehicle doors will lock, and the horn

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will chirp twice (if programmed). Once the vehicle has
started, the engine will run for 15 minutes.

NOTE:

• If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start

will automatically lock the doors.

• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the

vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.

• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during

Remote Start mode.

• For security, power window and power sunroof op-

eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.

• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two

15-minute cycles) with the RKE Key Fob. However, the

ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle

Push and release the REMOTE START

button one

time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-
minute cycle.

NOTE:

To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system

will disable the one time push of the REMOTE START

button 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 RKE Key Fob to unlock the
doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm System

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(if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute
cycle, cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped

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 turned to the ON/RUN position.

The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and
deactivated through the Uconnect System. Refer to ”Cus-
tomer Programmable Features” in “Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation on Remote Start Comfort System operation.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door Locks

Front and rear doors may be locked by moving the lock
knob down or unlocked by moving the lock knob up.

Front doors may be opened with the inside door handle
without lifting the lock knob.

Doors locked before closing will remain locked when
closed.

The emergency key will unlock the driver door lock on
your vehicle.

WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

• For personal security and safety in the event of an

collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

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Door Lock Knob

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic

transmission into PARK or the manual transmis-
sion into REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn
the vehicle OFF, remove the RKE Key Fob from the
ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the RKE
Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is

dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not leave the RKE Key Fob in or near the

vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and
do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.

Power Door Locks — If Equipped

A power door LOCK

switches are on each front

door trim panel. Use this switch to lock

or unlock

the doors.

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If you push the power door LOCK

switch while the

RKE Key Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is
open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents
you from accidentally locking your RKE Key Fob in
the vehicle. Removing the RKE Key Fob or closing the
door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will

sound if the RKE Key Fob is in the ignition switch and
a door is open, as a reminder to remove the RKE Key
Fob.

Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped

The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The
auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your
authorized dealer. The auto door lock feature is enabled/
disabled in the Uconnect Settings.

Automatic Doors Unlock — If Equipped

This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when
either front door is opened. This will occur only after the
vehicle has been shifted into the PARK position after the
vehicle has been driven (shifted out of PARK and all
doors closed).

Power Door Lock Switch Location

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Automatic Doors Unlock Programming — If
Equipped

The Automatic Doors Unlock feature can be enabled or
disabled as follows:

• For vehicles not equipped with a touchscreen radio,

refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.

• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer

to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.

NOTE:

Use the Auto Unlock Doors feature in accordance

with local laws.

Child-Protection Door Lock

To provide a safer environment for children riding in the
rear seat, the rear doors (if equipped) of your vehicle
have the Child-Protection Door Lock system.

To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade
screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to

Child-Protection Door Lock Location

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engage and disengage the Child-Protection locks. When
the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be
opened by using the outside door handle even if the
inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are
engaged.

NOTE:

• After setting the Child-Protection Door Lock system,

always test the door from the inside to make certain it
is in the desired position.

• For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the

door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down
the window and open the door with the outside door
handle.

Child Lock Control

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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY

The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the
vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a
feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go. Refer to “Keyless Enter-
N-Go” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa-
tion. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the
vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the RKE Key
Fob lock or unlock buttons.

NOTE:

• Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF. Refer to

“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.

• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been

raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock
sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re-
sponse time.

• If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door

is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock
and if equipped will arm the security alarm.

• The vehicles security alarm can be armed/disarmed

by pushing the passive entry key fob lock/unlock
buttons (if equipped).

To Unlock From The Driver’s Side:

With a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grab the front driver
door handle to unlock the driver’s door automatically.
The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the
door is unlocked.

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