Remote Start Front Defrost Activation; If Equipped; Remote Start Comfort Systems - If Equipped; Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer Activation - If Equipped - RAM 2500 2023 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
 For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter 'n Go™ —
Passive Entry feature, the message "Remote Start
Active — Push Start Button" will display in the instru-
ment cluster display until you push the START/STOP
ignition button.
 To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will
disable for two seconds after receiving a valid
Remote Start request.
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When Remote Start is active, and the outside ambient
temperature is 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the system will
automatically activate front defrost for 15 minutes or less.
The timing is dependent on the ambient temperature.
Once the timer expires, the system will automatically
adjust the settings depending on ambient conditions.
See "Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped" in the
next section for detailed operation.
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When Remote Start is activated, the front and rear defrost
will automatically turn on in cold weather. The heated
steering wheel and driver heated/vented seat feature will
turn on if programmed in the seats and Comfort menu
screen within Uconnect Settings page 226. In warm
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weather, the driver vented seat feature will automatically
turn on when Remote Start is activated, if programmed in
the Comfort menu screen. The vehicle will adjust the
climate control settings depending on the outside ambient
temperature.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
The climate controls automatically adjust to an optimal
temperature and mode, dependent on the outside
ambient temperature. When the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position, the climate controls will resume their
previous settings.
Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If Equipped
 In ambient temperatures of 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the
climate settings will default to maximum heat, with
fresh air entering the cabin. If the front defrost timer
expires, the vehicle will enter Mix Mode.
 In ambient temperatures from 40°F (4.5°C) to 78°F
(26°C), the climate settings will be based on the last
settings selected by the driver.
 In ambient temperatures of 78°F (26°C) or above, the
climate settings will default to MAX A/C, Bi-Level mode,
with Recirculation on.
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For more information on ATC, MTC, and climate control
settings, see page 56.
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NOTE:
These features will stay on through the duration of Remote
Start, or until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position. The climate control settings will change, and exit
the automatic defaults, if manually adjusted by the driver
while the vehicle is in Remote Start mode. This includes
turning the climate controls off using the OFF button.
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When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient
temperature is less than 33°F (0.6°C), the Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting Remote Start will
resume its previous operation. If the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer was active, the timer and operation will continue.
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One of the following messages will display in the
instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote
start, or exits Remote Start prematurely:
 Remote Start Canceled — Door Open
 Remote Start Canceled — Hood Open
 Remote Start Canceled — Fuel Low
 Remote Start Canceled — Time Expired
 Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
The message will stay active until the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position.
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