warning light Ram 1500 2014 Get to Know Guide 

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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Oil Change Indicator System — Cummins® Diesel
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. This system will
alert you when it is time to change your engine oil by displaying the words “Oil Change
Due” on your Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). The oil change reminder will
remind the owner to change the engine oil every 15,000 miles or 500 hours, whichever
comes first, except for the Chassis Cab models that are using B20 biodiesel, which are
12,500 miles or 400 hours, whichever comes first. Failure to change the engine oil per
the maintenance schedule can result in internal engine damage.
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.
Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 15,000 miles (24 000 km) or six months, or
sooner if prompted by the oil change indicator system. Under no circumstances should oil
change intervals exceed 15,000 miles (24 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
•
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or
six months or 500 Hours, whichever comes first.
• Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 12,500 miles (20 000 km) when running B20 fuel (Chassis Cab Only).
If Chassis Cab models are operated with greater than 5% levels of Biodiesel, the oil
change interval must not exceed 12,500 miles (20 000 km) under any circum-
stances. See the Fuel Requirements section for more information regarding opera-
tion of Chassis Cab models configured for use with Biodiesel blend (B6-B20) fuel
meeting ASTM specification D-7467.
Perform Service Indicator — Cummins® Diesel
Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance at a set interval. To help remind you
when this maintenance is due, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will
display “Perform Service”. When the “Perform Service” message is displayed on the
EVIC it is necessary to have the emissions maintenance performed. Emissions
maintenance may include replacing the Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) filter
element. The procedure for clearing and resetting the “Perform Service” indicator
message is located in the appropriate Service Information.
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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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Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck . .196
Overheating ............175
Towing ........... 169, 196
Engine Block Heater ...........155
Break-In
Recommendations . .32, 145, 155
Compartment ...........199
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ..........172
OilSelection ...........205
Overheating ............175
Starting ...............13
Stopping ..............13
Event Data Recorder .........197
Exhaust Brake .............157
Exhaust Regeneration ........148
Exterior Lights .............235
Filters EngineFuel ........ 147, 158
FlatTireStowage...........188
Fluid Capacities ............205
Fluids .................205
FogLights................34
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......196
Front And Rear ParkSense System...46
Front Heated Seats ...........27
Front ParkSense System ........46
Fuel Specifications ..........205
Fuse ..................230
Fuses..................230
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)............120
Headlight ................34
Headlights Automatic .............34
Dimmer Switch ..........34
HighBeam .............33
Switch ...............34 Head Restraints
............24
Heated Seats ..............27
Heated Steering Wheel ........30
Heater, Engine Block .........155
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ..........33
HomeLink
®
(Garage Door Opener) .......120
Hood Release .............198
HubCaps ...............186
Idle Up Feature ............158
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls . .138
Interior and Instrument Lights . . .7, 51
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............33
Introduction ...............3
Inverter Outlet (115V) ........123
Inverter, Power ............123
Jack Location .............176
Jump Starting .............190
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........14
Disarm The Alarm .........14
Keyless Enter-N-Go ...........12
Lock/Unlock ............12
Starting/Stopping .........13
LaneChangeandTurnSignals....33
Lane Change Assist ..........33
LATCH (Lower Anchors and TetherforCHildren)....17,18,19
Lights
Engine Temperature Warning. .170
TurnSignal .............33
Maintenance Record. . .218, 224, 229
Maintenance Schedule.... 214, 219, 225, 227
Malfunction Indicator Light(CheckEngine).......172
MemorySeat ..............26
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Spark Plugs..............205
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............36
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....35
Starting ColdWeather ........ 146, 156
Remote ...............13
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .......145, 155
Stuck, Freeing .............196
SunRoof ................48
Tailgate ................129
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).................45
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....18
Tires Air Pressure ...........234
Changing .............178
FlatChanging ..........178
Jacking ..............178
Pressure Warning Light .....169
Tow/Haul ................138
Tow Hooks, Emergency ........192
Towing Disabled Vehicle .........196
Recreational ...........140
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome.............140
Traction Control ............172 Trailer Towing
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . .136
Transfer Case Fluid ................205
Transmission Fluid ................205
Warning Light ..........174
TurboCoolDown........ 149, 162
TurnSignals...............33
Uconnect
®3.0.............67
Uconnect®5.0.............70
Uconnect®8.4A ............78
Uconnect®8.4AN ...........96
Uconnect®Access ...........53
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . .14
Ventilated Seats ............28
Washers, Windshield ..........33
Water in Fuel . . .146, 147, 156, 158
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel .......... 147, 158
Water Separator Draining . . .147, 158
WheelandWheelTrimCare.....234
Wheel Cover ..............186
WheelNutTorque...........186
Wind Buffeting .............49
WindshieldWashers ..........33
WindshieldWipers...........33
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