engine Ram 1500 2014 Get to Know Guide 

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC.................. 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ............... 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ................... 10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ......... 12
REMOTE START .............. 13
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 14
SEATBELT .................. 15
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ....... 16
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 17
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 24
FRONT SEATS ................ 25
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 27
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........ 30
TILT STEERING COLUMN ......... 31
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 32
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAMS LEVER................ 33
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 34
SPEED CONTROL .............. 35
EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .... 37
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS)
OPERATION ................. 38
1500 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .... 40
2500-3500 AIR SUSPENSION
SYSTEM .................... 42
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN ........ 43
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ........... 44
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ........... 45
PARKSENSE
®FRONT AND REAR
PARK ASSIST ................ 46
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA.. 47
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW .... 47
POWER SUNROOF ............. 48
WIND BUFFETING ............. 49
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 50
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 52
Uconnect
®ACCESS ............. 53
Uconnect®3.0 ................ 67
Uconnect®5.0 ................ 70 Uconnect
®8.4A ............... 78
Uconnect®8.4AN .............. 96
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 115
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .............. 116
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 117
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®) ................ 120
POWER INVERTER ............ 123
POWER OUTLETS ............ 124
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 126
UTILITY
TONNEAU COVER............. 129
EASY-OFF TAILGATE ........... 129
PICKUP BOX ................ 130
RAMBOX
®.................. 132
TOWING & PAYLOAD ........... 136
TOW/HAUL MODE ............ 138
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE
MODULE .................. 138
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..... 140
1500 3.0L DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 145
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ............... 155
DIESEL FUEL FILTER/WATER
SEPARATOR ................ 147
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 148
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........ 162
ADDING FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY ..................... 163
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 164
6.7L CUMMINS® DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 155
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ............... 155
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE
(ENGINE BRAKING) ........... 157
IDLE-UP FEATURE (AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ONLY) ......... 158
ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ....... 158
UNDERBODY MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ....... 160
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 161
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........ 162
ADDING FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY ..................... 163
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 164
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 169
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 169
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 175
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 176
JUMP-STARTING .............. 190
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ....... 192
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........ 192
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 196
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 196
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 197
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.......... 198
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 199
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ........ 205
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
GASOLINE ENGINE ............ 214
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
1500 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE ....... 219
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
6.7L CUMMINS
®DIESEL ENGINE . . . 225 FUSES
.................... 230
TIRE PRESSURES ............. 234
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 234
EXTERIOR BULBS ............ 235
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER ........... 236
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER ........... 236
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ................. 236
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 236
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THEUNITEDSTATES ........... 237
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES
BY MOPAR®................ 238
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 239
INDEX.................... 241
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 34
2. Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) Controls pg. 116
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever pg. 33
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 9 6. Electronic Speed Control pg. 35
7. Keyless Engine Starting/Stopping
pg. 13
8. Four Wheel Drive Operation pg. 126
9. Identify Your Audio System pg. 52
10. Climate Controls pg. 43
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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11. Switch Panel• Diesel Exhaust Brake
• Tow/Haul pg. 138
• Electronic Stability Controlpg. 169
• Air Suspension System
• ParkSense
®Rear Park Assist
pg. 46
• Front Heated Seats pg. 27
• Front Ventilated Seats pg. 28
• Heated Steering Wheel pg. 30
• Integrated Trailer Brake Module pg. 138
• Engine Stop Start 12. Power Inverter Outlet pg. 123
13. Glove Compartment
14. Power Outlet
15. Shifter
16. Hood Release (below steering
wheel at base of instrument
panel) pg. 198
17. Parking Brake Release
18. Power Windows
19. Power Door Locks
20. Power Mirrors
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure WarningLight**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS)Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic ThrottleControl (ETC) Light
- Engine TemperatureWarning Light
- Transmission TemperatureWarning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction IndicatorLight (MIL)**
- SERV (Service) 4WDIndicator Light
- Low Coolant LevelIndicator Light
(See page 169 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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KEY FOB
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button,
as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is in the passenger compart-
ment.
The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four
operating positions, three of which are
labeled and will illuminate when in posi-
tion. The three positions are OFF, ACC,
and ON/RUN. The fourth position is
START, during start RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE trans-
mitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation a back up method
can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Put the nose side (side opposite of the
emergency key) of the Key Fob against the
ENGINE START/STOP button and push to
operate the ignition switch.
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates
similar to an ignition switch. It has four
operating positions, three with detents
and one that is spring-loaded. The detent
positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The
START position is a spring-loaded momen-
tary contact position. When released from
the START position, the switch automati-
cally returns to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™, the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC) will display the
ignition switch position (OFF/ACC/RUN).
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) — If Equipped” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for fur-
ther information.
Key Fob
1 — Air Suspension
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic
Key Fob
1 — Lock
2 — Unlock
3 — Remote Start
4 — Emergency Key Release
5 — Emergency Key
GETTING STARTED
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Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
inside the vehicle:
1. Shift the transmission into PARK orNEUTRAL.
2. While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button
once. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically
after 10 seconds.
3.
To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE
transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the Key Fob
(side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pressing the REMOTE STARTx2button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm System (if equipped).
Then, press and release the START/STOP button.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
GETTING STARTED
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WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gascontains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
To Arm:
• Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) orthe LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be
open or closed), and close all doors.
NOTE:
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door
lock plungers.
The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This
shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is
opened, the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any
manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
NOTE:
Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver door
trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
To Disarm The System:
• Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create
conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the
previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and
open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the
Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior
lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
GETTING STARTED
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity
and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• For 3.0L diesel engine break-in recommendations, refer to Diesel Engine Break-InRecommendations on pg. 145
• For 6.7L Cummins diesel engine break-in recommendations, refer to Diesel Engine Break-In Recommendations on pg. 155
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS) OPERATION
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allowsyou to limit the highest available trans-
mission gear, and can be activated
during any driving condition. When
towing a trailer or operating the vehicle
in off-road conditions, using ERS shift
control will help you maximize both
performance and engine braking.
• Move the console shift lever left (-) or right (+), or toggle the switch on the
column shift lever down (-) or up (+) to
select the desired top gear.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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