brakes Ram 1500 2013 Owner's Guide

•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased
emissions.
Brake System
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
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake Fluid Level Check
The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under the hood service or immediately
if the brake system warning lamp indicates system
failure.
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The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic
reservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there is a
“MAX” dot and an “MIN” dot. The fluid level must be
kept within these two dots. Do not add fluid above the
MAX mark because leakage may occur at the cap.
With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as
the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in
fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check
should be conducted.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F01 80 Amp Red Rad Fan Control
Module – Ifequipped
F03 60 Amp Yellow Rad Fan – If
Equipped
F05 40 Amp Green Compressor for Air
Suspension – If Equipped
F06 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes/
Electronic Stability Control Pump
F07 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
Power Distribution Center Location
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F21 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control
Module
F22 20 Amp Yellow Engine Control
Module
F23 30 Amp Pink Body Controller #1
F24 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Mod-
ule
F25 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper Low
Speed
F25 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper High
SpeedCavity Car- tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F26 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes/
Stability Control Module/Valves
F28 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Backup
Lights – IfEquipped
F29 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Parking
Lights – IfEquipped
F30 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Recep-
tacle
F32 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control
Module – IfEquipped
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F69 15 Amp
Blue Mod SCR 12V – If
Equipped
F70 30 Amp
Green Fuel Pump Motor
F71 25 Amp
Natural Amplifier
F72 10 Amp
Red Voltage Stabilizer
Modules – IfEquippedCavity Car- tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F74 20 Amp
Yellow (Gas
Engine) /10
Amp Red
(Diesel
Engine) Brake Vacuum
Pump Gas/Diesel – If Equipped
F75 10 Amp
Red Coolant Tempera-
ture Valve Actuator
F76 10 Amp
Red Antilock Brakes/
Electronic Stability Control
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