lock Ram 1500 2014 Get to Know Guide 

OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the hood release lever locatedbelow the steering wheel at the base
of the instrument panel.
2.
Reach into the opening beneath the
center of the hood and move the safety
latch lever while lifting the hood at the
same time.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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FUSES
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (FUSES)
The Power Distribution Center is located in
the engine compartment near the battery.
This center contains cartridge fuses and
mini fuses. A description of each fuse and
component may be stamped on the inside
cover, otherwise the cavity number of each
fuse is stamped on the inside cover that
corresponds to the following chart.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F01 80 Amp Red Rad Fan Control Module –
If Equipped
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
F08 20 Amp Yellow Emissions Diesel – If Equipped
F09 40 Amp Green (Cummins Diesel)30 Amp Pink
(1500 LD Diesel) Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped
F10 40 Amp Green Body Controller/Exterior
Lighting #2
F10 50 Amp Red
Body Controller/Exterior
Lighting #2 – If Equipped with Stop/Start
F11 30 Amp Pink Integrated Trailer Brake
Module – If Equipped
F12 40 Amp Green Body Controller #3/Interior Lights
F13 40 Amp Green Blower Motor
F14 40 Amp Green Body Controller #4/Power Locks
F15 30 Amp Pink Electric Park Brake Right Side –
If Equipped
F19 30 Amp Pink SCR – If Equipped
F20 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module
F21 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module
F22 20 Amp Yellow Engine Control Module
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F23 30 Amp Pink Body Controller #1
F24 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module
F25 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper Low Speed
F25 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper High Speed
F26 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes/Stability
Control Module/Valves
F28 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Backup Lights –
If Equipped
F29 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Parking Lights –
If Equipped
F30 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle
F32 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module –
If Equipped
F33 20 Amp Yellow Cummins Diesel Fuel Heater #1 –
If Equipped/Rear Blower – If Equipped
F34 30 Amp Pink Vehicle System Interface
Module #2 – If Equipped
F35 30 Amp Pink Sunroof – If Equipped
F36 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster – If Equipped
F37 30 Amp Pink Cummins Diesel Fuel Heater #2 –
If Equipped
F38 30 Amp Pink Power Inverter 115V AC –
If Equipped
F39 30 Amp Pink Vehicle System Interface
Module #1 – If Equipped
F41 10 Amp RedActive Grill Shutter
F42 20 Amp Yellow Horn
F43 10 Amp Red Snow Plow (Left) – If Equipped
F44 10 Amp RedDiagnostic Port
F46 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor
F47 10 Amp Red Snow Plow (Right) – If Equipped
F49 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel Cluster
F50 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control
Module – If Equipped
F51 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module/
Keyless Ignition
F52 5 Amp TanBattery Sensor
F53 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights
F54 20 Amp YellowAdjustable Pedals
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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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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Ram Truck Accessories by
MOPAR®featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Ram Truck. In
choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium
protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle with
accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved. For the full line of
Authentic Ram Truck Accessories by MOPAR
®, visit your local Ram Truck dealership or
online at mopar.com for U.S residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
CHROME:
• Exhaust Tip • Tubular Side Steps • Fuel Filler Door
• Cast Aluminum Wheels • Front Air Deflector • Grille
• Body Side Molding
EXTERIOR:
• Bedliners • Running Boards • Bed Mat & Bed Rug
•
Composite Tonneau Cover• Bed Extender • Tool Box
• Roll-up Tonneau Cover • Bed Step • Sports Performance Hood
• Folding Tonneau Cover • Hitch Receiver • Body Kit
• Molded Splash Guards • Tailgate Lock
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Mats • Door Sill Guards • Slush Mats
• Ambient Light Kit • Bright Pedal Kit • Heated Seats
ELECTRONICS:
• Kicker
®Sound Systems •Electronic Vehicle Tracking• Remote Start
• MOPAR®Web (Wi-fi)
CARRIERS:
• Bed Mounted Bike Carrier • Bed Mounted Cargo Basket With Cargo Net• Cargo Ramps
• Bed Mounted Ski and Snowboard Carrier • Cargo Bed Divider
Kicker®is a registered trademark of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 17
How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 26
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
How does the Electronic Range Select (ERS) operate? pg. 38
ELECTRONICS
Which radio is in my vehicle?
• Uconnect
®3.0 pg. 67
• Uconnect
®5.0 pg. 70
• Uconnect
®8.4A pg. 78
• Uconnect
®8.4AN pg. 96
How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect
®3.0 pg. 68
• Uconnect
®5.0 pg. 73
• Uconnect
®8.4A pg. 83
• Uconnect
®8.4AN pg. 83
How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect
®3.0 pg. 67
• Uconnect
®5.0 pg. 70
• Uconnect
®8.4A pg. 78
• Uconnect
®8.4AN pg. 96
How do I use the Navigation feature?
• Uconnect
®8.4A pg. 85
• Uconnect
®8.4AN pg. 103
How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System?
• Uconnect
®8.4A pg. 107
• Uconnect
®8.4AN pg. 107
How do I use my iPod
®? pg. 83
How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch-screen radio? pg. 83
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 126
UTILITY
How do I know how much I can tow with my Ram Truck? pg. 136
How do I adjust the gain on the Integrated Trailer Brake Module? pg. 138
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 178
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 190
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 230
What type of oil do I use? pg. 205
How often should I change my engine’s oil?
• Gasoline Engine pg. 214
• Cummins
®Diesel Engine pg. 225
• 1500 Diesel Engine pg. 219
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
240

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
INDEX
241

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
INDEX
242

Message CenterWater in Fuel .......146, 156
MOPAR
®Accessories .........238
Navigation ............85,103
New Vehicle Break-In Period..........32, 145, 155
OilChangeIndicator...... 174, 226
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .....174
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............205
Outlet Power ...............124
Overheating, Engine .........175
Panic Alarm ...............11
ParkSense
®System,
FrontAndRear ...........46
ParkSense
®System, Rear .......46
Pedals, Adjustable ...........31
Perform Service Indicator, Reset...226
PickupBox ..............129
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............234
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) . . .230
Glass Sunroof ...........48
Inverter ..............123
Outlet (Auxiliary
Electrical Outlet) .........124
Seats ................25
Sliding Rear Window .......47
Steering ..............205
Preparation for Jacking ........178
Programmable Electronic Features ..............117
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....33
RearCamera ..............47
Rear Heated Seats ...........29
Rear Park Assist System ........46
Rear ParkSense System ......46,47 Recreational Towing
.........140
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............142
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............143
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........14
Disarm The Alarm .........14
Remote Starting System ........13
Replacement Bulbs ..........235
Reporting Safety Defects .......237
Resetting Perform Service Indicator ..............226
Restraint, Head .............24
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ....196
Schedule,Maintenance.... 214, 219
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ................15
Child Restraints ........15,17
Energy Management Feature . . .15
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........15
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......15
Seat Belt Reminder ........15
Seats ...................25
Heated ...............27
Lumbar Support ..........25
Memory ...............26
Power ................25
Ventilated .............28
Security Alarm Arm The System ..........14
Disarm The System ........14
Security Alarm ...........14
Shifting Transfer Case, Shifting into
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....142
Transfer Case, Shifting out of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....143
Shift Lever Override .........192
Signals, Turn ..............33
SIRIUS Travel Link ..........106
INDEX
243