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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.

To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start System
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.

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