Ram 1500/2500/3500: To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start System
1. Press the STOP/START Off switch (located on the
switch bank). The light on the switch will illuminate.
STOP/START OFF Switch
2. The STOP/START OFF message will appear in Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
"Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in
"Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further
information.
3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the STOP/
START system) the engine will not be stopped.
4. If the STOP/START system is manually turned off, the
engine can only be started and stopped by cycling the
ignition switch.
5. The STOP/START system will reset itself back to an
ON condition every time the key is turned off and
back on.
To Manually Turn On The Stop Start System
1. Press the STOP/START Off switch (located on the
switch bank).
2. The light on the switch will turn off.
System Malfunction
If there is a malfunction in the STOP/START system, the
system will not shut down the engine. A SERVICE
STOP/START SYSTEM message will appear in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to "Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding
Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
The system will need to be checked by your authorized
dealer.
READ NEXT:
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
1500
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
Shift into or out of REVERSE only a
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
SEE MORE:
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 any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
On the highways - slow down.
In city traffic - while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle
speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take