air condition Ram 1500 2014 Get to Know Guide 

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by
taking the appropriate action:
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do notincrease engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•
You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor
and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating.
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no
data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described
under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this
guide or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
•1500 Models Only
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months on 1500 trucks, whichever comes first.
•2500 – 3500 Models
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
or twelve months on 2500 – 3500 trucks, whichever comes first.
•Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
•
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering
(2500/3500 Models Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 1500 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe
Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described
under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this
guide or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
•
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering
and transmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Maintenance Chart — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel (1500 Diesel)
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace
if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. If gear oil leakage is
suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for
police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing change
the axle fluid. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X XXX XX
Inspect transfer case fluid. XX X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace fuel filter and drain water from the fuel filter
assembly. XX X X X
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXX XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — B6 TO B20 BIODIESEL (1500 DIESEL)
NOTE:
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles(12 875 km) or six months, whichever comes first when using Biodiesel blends
greater than 5% (B5).
• The owner is required to monitor mileage for B6-B20 biodiesel, the automatic oil change indicator system does not reflect the use of biofuels.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
•
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering
and transmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F55 20 Amp Yellow E38 Radio – If Equipped
F56 15 Amp Blue Additional Diesel Content –
If Equipped
F57 20 Amp YellowTransmission
F58 20 Amp Yellow
(Gas Engine) /
25 Amp Natural
(Cummins Diesel) Engine Cooling Pump
F60 15 Amp BlueUnderhood Lamp
F61 20 Amp Yellow Power Take-off Unit – If Equipped
F62 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
F63 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater
(Cummins Diesel)
F64 25 Amp Natural Fuel Injectors/Powertrain
F65 10 Amp RedUSB interface
F66 10 Amp Red Sunroof/Passenger Window
Switches/Rain Sensor
F67 10 Amp Red CD/DVD/Bluetooth Hands-free
Module – If Equipped
F69 15 Amp Blue Mod SCR 12V (Cummins Diesel) –
If Equipped
F70 30 Amp GreenFuel Pump Motor
F71 25 Amp Natural Amplifier
F72 10 Amp Red Voltage Stabilizer Modules –
If Equipped
F74 20 Amp Yellow
(Gas & 1500 LD Diesel)/10 AmpRed (CumminsDiesel Engine) Brake Vacuum Pump Gas/Diesel –
If Equipped
F75 10 Amp Red Coolant Temperature
Valve Actuator
F76 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes/Electronic
Stability Control
F77 10 Amp Red Drivetrain Control Module/Front
Axle Disconnect Module
F78 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module/Electric
Power Steering
F79 15 Amp BlueClearance Lights
F80 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door
Opener/Compass
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AdjustablePedals ...........31
Air BagAdvanceFrontAirBag ......16
AirBags ...............16
AirBagWarningLight....16,173
FrontAirBag ............16
Rollover ...............16
SideAirBags ............16
SideImpacts ............16
Air Conditioning .....43,44,45,46
Air Suspension ...........40,42
Alarm Arm The System ..........14
Disarm The System ........14
Vehicle Security Alarm ......14
Alarm (Security Alarm) .........14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .173
Assistance Towing ..........169
Automatic Headlights .........34
Automatic High Beams ........34
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............45
Automatic Transmission FluidType ............205
AxleFluid...............205
Back-Up Camera ............47
Battery Charging System Light .....172
Brake Fluid ..............205
Brake System WarningLight ..........171
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............32
BulbReplacement ..........235
Calibration,Compass.........116
CargoLight...............34
ChangeOilIndicator.........174
Charging System Light ........172
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)...172 Child Restraints
CarSeat ...............17
Child Restraints ..........17
Child Seat Installation ....18,19
Installing Child Restraints
Using The Vehicle Seat Belt . . .19
Lower Anchors And Tethers
For Children ..........17,18
ChildSeat................18
Climate Control ........43,44,45
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......173
Brake Warning Light .......171
Compass Calibration .........116
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........205
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....35
CruiseLight...............35
Customer Assistance .........236
Customer Programmable Features ..............117
Defects, Reporting ..........237
Defroster, Rear Window ......43,44
Defroster, Windshield .......43,44
Diesel Engine Maintenance . .147, 158
Diesel Exhaust Fluid ......151, 164
Diesel Fuel Water Separator . .147, 158
DimmerControl.............34
Disabled Vehicle Towing .......169
Disarming, Security System ......14
Electronic Range Select (ERS). .38, 39
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .50
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........35
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). .169
Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight ...........173
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ...........116
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