Ram 1500/2500/3500: Key Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock
which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be
turned to the full OFF
(key removal) position. The Key Fob can only be removed
from the ignition when the ignition is in the full
OFF position, and the transmission is locked in PARK
whenever the ignition switch is in the full OFF position.
NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
Key Fob in the ignition switch to warn you that this
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started
and stopped but the Key Fob cannot be removed until
you obtain service.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the transmission gear
selector in PARK unless the brakes are applied. To shift
the transmission out of PARK, the ignition switch must
be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine running, for
vehicles with eight-speed transmission) and the brake
pedal must be pressed.
In 8-speed vehicles, the brake pedal must also be pressed
to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when
the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds.
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The transmission is controlled using a rotary electronic
gear selector located on the instrument panel. The transmission
gear range (PRND) is displayed both above the
gear selector and in the Electron
The transmission gear position display (located in the
instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
The shift lever is mounted either on the right side of the
steering column (if equipp
The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the
driver to limit the highest available gear when the shift
lever is in the DRIVE position. For example, if you shift
the transmission into 3 (
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HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters
that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, lighting or home security systems. The
HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt
battery.
The HomeLink buttons that are located in the overhead
console designate the three
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an
Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M), this check verifies the "Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)" is functi