RAM 1500 CLASSIC 2020 Owner's Manual page 17

To Lock The Doors And Tailgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to
lock all doors, the tailgate, and the RamBox (if
equipped). The turn signal lights will flash and the
horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Sound Horn With Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the
doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can
be turned on or turned off. To change the current
setting, proceed as follows:
For vehicles not equipped with a touchscreen

radio, refer to "Instrument Cluster Display" in
"Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel" for
further information.
For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio,

refer to "Uconnect Settings" in "Multimedia" for
further information.
NOTE:
Pushing the lock button on the key fob while you
are in the vehicle will activate the vehicle security
alarm system. Opening a door with the vehicle
security alarm system activated will cause the
alarm to sound. Push the unlock button to deac-
tivate the vehicle security alarm system.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the
Panic button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm
is activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes
unless you turn it off by either pushing the Panic
button a second time, or drive the vehicle at a
speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
The interior lights will turn off if you place the

ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the
Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior
lights and horn will remain on.
You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from

the vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises
emitted by the system.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With
Remote Control
The replacement battery is one CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material — special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate for further information.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Do not touch the battery terminals that are on

the back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the
mechanical latch on the back of the key fob
sideways with your thumb, and then pull the
key out with your other hand.
Emergency Key Removal
2. Separating key fob halves may require screw
removal. Remove the screw (if equipped).
Gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart.
Make sure not to damage the seal during
removal.
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