Ram 1500/2500/3500: To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
While in DRIVE the engine will start when the brake
pedal is released or the throttle pedal is depressed. The
transmission will automatically reengage upon engine restart. During this
transition the brakes will hold the
vehicle to avoid undesired vehicle movement.
Conditions that will cause the engine to start automatically
while in Autostop mode.
The Engine Will Start Automatically When:
- The transmission selector is moved from DRIVE to
REVERSE or NEUTRAL
- To maintain cabin temperature near the HVAC settings
- HVAC is set to full defrost mode
- Autostop time exceeds 5 minutes
- Battery voltage drops too low
- Low brake vacuum (e.g. after several brake pedal
applications)
- STOP/START OFF switch is pressed
- 4WD system is put into 4LO mode
- The emissions system requires it
- A STOP/START system error occurs
- The emissions system requires it
- A STOP/START system error occurs
Conditions that force an automatic shift to PARK while
in Autostop mode.
The Engine Will Not Start Automatically and the Transmission
will be placed in PARK if:
- The driver door is open and brake pedal released
- The driver door is open and the driver seat belt is
unbuckled
- The engine hood has been opened
- A STOP/START system error occurs
The engine may then be restarted by moving the transmission
shift selector out of PARK (e.g. to DRIVE) or, in
some cases, only by a KEY START. The Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) will display a SHIFT OUT OF PARK message, or a
STOP/START KEY START REQUIRED
message, to indicate which action is required.
Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)"
in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further
information.
READ NEXT:
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 Informa
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
SEE MORE:
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The headlight
switch controls the operation of the headlights,
parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and
fog lights (if equipped).
Headlight Switch Location
Your vehicle is equipped
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
ridin