2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 305

STARTING AND OPERATING 303 Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK prior to turning the key fob to the LOCK position. The key fob can only be removed from the ignition switch when the ignition is in the LOCK position and once removed the shift lever is locked in PARK. Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override Column Shifter - If Equipped There is an override for the BTSI that allows you to move the shift lever out of the PARK position if an electrical system malfunction occurs (e.g., dead battery). 1. Turn the key fob to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine. Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift 2. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the 3. Firmly set the parking brake. PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. position, the ignition switch must be turned to any other switch position (ACC, ON, or START) (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed. 5