Ram 1500 2014 Get to Know GuideÂ
Manufacturer: RAM, Model Year: 2014, Model line: 1500, Model: Ram 1500 2014Pages: 252, PDF Size: 6.74 MB
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Download a free electronic copy of the Owner’s Manual
or Warranty Booklet by visiting the Owners tab at
www.ramtrucks.com (U.S.) or www.ramtruck.ca (Canada).
14D241-926-AA
RAM Trucks 1500/2500/3500
Fourth Edition Rev 1
User Guide
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If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect
® Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
1-866-726-4636 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important featur\
es
of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect
® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside
Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance\
(new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you
find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving w\
hile
distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collisi\
on and personal
injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme cau\
tion
when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the r\
oad. Use of any
electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehi\
cle navigation
or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous \
and could
lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never
be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to de\
vote your full
attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and\
stop your
vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephone\
s or texting
while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability
can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal \
minimum.
If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking\
driver, call a cab,
a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp,
your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking.
Never drink and then drive.
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with
your new RAM and to provide a convenient reference source for common
questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and
important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect
® Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle.
For additional information on accessories to help personalize your
vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your
local RAM dealer.
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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-GOâ„¢ ......... 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
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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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WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's
control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a
substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive
carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description
of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this
vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that
are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to
its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect
®Touchscreen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located
on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources.
By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information
for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and
lessen the stress on our environment.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increasethe risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/gear
selector.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Goâ„¢ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of
your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the
situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are
registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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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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