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.
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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 Informa
Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
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
Automatic Transmission
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
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Heated Seats - If Equipped
On some models, the front and rear seats may be
equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical condition mu
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
