Dodge Ram 2500 (2016 year). Instruction - page 1

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) Key
Fob and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM). The keyless
ignition system consists of a RKE Key Fob and a Keyless
Push Button Ignition.

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 posi-
tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position
is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When
released from the START position, the switch automati-
cally returns to the ON/RUN position.

Ignition Module

1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START

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Keyless Push Button Ignition — 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) Key Fob is in the passenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
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 Key Fob may have a low or
dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be
used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side
(side opposite of the emergency key) of the Key Fob
against the ENGINE START/STOP button, with your
foot applied on the brake pedal, and push to operate the
ignition switch.

Keyless Push Button Ignition

1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN

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RKE Key Fobs

RKE Key Fob — If Equipped

The RKE Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the
square end of the RKE Key Fob into the ignition switch
located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired
position. It also contains the RKE Key Fob and an
emergency key, which stores in the rear of the RKE Key
Fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE Key Fob go
dead. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your other hand.

NOTE:

When using the emergency key to gain access to

your vehicle, be aware that the security alarm may be
triggered. Insert the RKE Key Fob into the ignition and
place the ignition in the ON/RUN mode to disarm the
security system.

Emergency Key Removal

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RKE Key Fob — If Equipped

This Keyless Push Button Ignition RKE Key Fob allows
the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of
a button, as long as the RKE Key Fob is in the passenger
compartment. The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four
operating 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. It also contains the RKE
Key Fob and an emergency key, which stores in the rear
of the RKE Key Fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE Key Fob go
dead. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the backside of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

NOTE:

When using the emergency key to gain access to

your vehicle, be aware that the security alarm may be
triggered. Insert the RKE Key Fob into the ignition and
place the ignition in the ON/RUN mode to disarm the
security system.

RKE Key Fob Emergency Key

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NOTE:

You can insert the double-sided emergency key

into the door lock cylinder with either side up.

Removing RKE Key Fob From Ignition

Place the gear selector in PARK (if equipped with an
automatic transmission). Turn the RKE Key Fob to the
OFF position and then remove the RKE Key Fob.

NOTE:

• The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if

equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up
to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.

• For vehicles not equipped with a touchscreen radio,

refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.

Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob

(IGNM)

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• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer

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

CAUTION!

If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your

RKE Key Fob will become locked in the ignition.

Do not attempt to remove the RKE Key Fob while

in this condition, damage could occur to the RKE
Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the
emergency key for locking and unlocking the
doors.

Leave the RKE Key Fob in the ignition and either:

Jump Start the vehicle.

Charge the battery.

WARNING!

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.

Do not leave children or animals inside parked

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

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the RKE Key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC,
a chime will sound to remind you to remove the Key Fob.

NOTE:

• ⬙Keyed⬙ Ignition systems will chime in OFF or ACC

when the driver door is open.

• “Keyless⬙ Ignition systems will chime in ACC or RUN

when the driver door is open.

• If equipped with Electronic Vehicle Information Center

(EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID), the EVIC or
DID will display “Key In Ignition.”

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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.

SENTRY KEY

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.

The system uses a RKE Key Fob, an Ignition Node
Module, Keyless Push Button Ignition and a RF receiver
to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore,
only RKE Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system
will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid RKE Key
Fob is used to start and operate the vehicle. The system
will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid RKE
Key Fob is used to start the engine.

NOTE:

A RKE Key Fob that has not been programmed is

also considered an invalid key.

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During normal operation, after placing the keyless igni-
tion in the ON/RUN position, the Vehicle Security Light
will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light
remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is
a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that
someone used an invalid RKE Key Fob to try to start the
engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron-
ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible by an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.

All of the RKE Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement RKE Key Fobs

NOTE:

Only RKE Key Fobs that are programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once a RKE Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle,
it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

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CAUTION!

Always remove the RKE Key Fobs from the vehicle

and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.

For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —

Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in
the OFF position.

NOTE:

Duplication of RKE Key Fobs may be performed

at an authorized dealer. This procedure consists of pro-
gramming a blank RKE Key Fob to the vehicle electron-
ics. A blank RKE Key Fob is one that has never been
programmed.

When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System ser-
viced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized
dealer.

Customer RKE Key Fob Programming

Programming RKE Key Fobs may be performed at an
authorized dealer.

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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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm is activated, interior switches for
door locks are disabled. The system provides both au-
dible and visible signals for the first three minutes the
horn will sound and the headlights will turn on, the park
lamps and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security
Light will flash repeatedly. For an additional 15 minutes
only, the headlights will turn on, the park lamps and/or
turn signals, and Vehicle Security Light will flash.

Rearming Of The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security
Light flashing, if the system has not been disabled. If the
condition which initiated the alarm is still present, the
system will ignore that condition and monitor the re-
maining doors and ignition.

To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:

1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to

⬙Starting Procedures⬙ in ⬙Starting And Operating⬙ for
further information).

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —

Ignition, make sure the vehicle ignition system is

⬙OFF.⬙

• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go

— Ignition, make sure the vehicle ignition system is

⬙OFF⬙ and the key is physically removed from the
ignition.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the

vehicle:

• Push 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 available
in the same exterior zone (refer to

⬙Keyless Enter-

N-Go — Passive Entry

⬙ in ⬙Things To Know Before

Starting Your Vehicle

⬙ for further information).

• Push the LOCK

button on the RKE Key Fob.

3. If any doors are open, close them.

The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the
power door locks, or use the RKE Key Fob to lock the
doors. After all the doors are locked and closed, the
Vehicle Security Light, in the instrument panel cluster,
will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to indicate that the
alarm is being set. After the alarm is set, the Vehicle
Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate that
the system is armed.

To Disarm The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:

1. Push the UNLOCK

button on the RKE Key Fob.

2. Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle with a

valid RKE Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passive
entry door handle (if equipped, refer to

⬙Keyless

Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry

⬙ in ⬙Things To Know

Before Starting Your Vehicle

⬙ for further information).

3. Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —

Ignition, push the Keyless Ignition

button (re-

quires at least one valid RKE Key Fob in the
vehicle).

• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,

insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn
the key to the ON position.

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The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-
ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

Security System Manual Override

The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.

ILLUMINATED APPROACH

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the RKE
Key Fob to unlock the doors or open any door.

This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.

The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.

The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in the
“Dome ON” position (rotate horizontal thumb wheel on
the bottom of the switch to the far right detent position).

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The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position (rotate
horizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch to
the far left detent position).

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated

approach lights under the outside mirrors, they can be
turned off by using the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) con-
trols (if NOT equipped with a touchscreen radio) or the
Uconnect radio (if equipped with a touchscreen radio).
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),”
“Driver Information Display (DID),” or “Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)

The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock all doors,
tailgate, and the RamBox (if equipped) as well as activate
the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft
(20 m) using a RKE Key Fob with integrated key. The
RKE Key Fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle
to activate the system. 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 acknowl-
edge the signal.

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NOTE:

Inserting the RKE Key Fob with integrated key

into the ignition switch disables the system from re-
sponding to any button pushes from that RKE Key Fob.
Driving at speeds 5 MPH (8 km/h) and above disables
the system from responding to all RKE Key Fob buttons
for all RKE Key Fobs.

Remote Unlock The Doors

Push and release the UNLOCK

button on the RKE

Key Fob once to unlock the driver’s door. Push the
unlock

button twice within five seconds to unlock

all doors, the tailgate and the RamBox (if equipped).

RKE Key Fob With Integrated Key

Passive Entry RKE Key Fob

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The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the
unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also
turn on.

NOTE:

The EVIC/DID or Uconnect Settings are setup for

driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all doors.

Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE Key Fob. 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 inside 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.

Flash Lamps With Remote Key Lock

This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked 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

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