key Ram 1500 2014 Owner's Manual

shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete. After the shift is
completed and the NEUTRAL (N) light stays on,
release the NEUTRAL (N) button.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is
no vehicle movement.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear.
10. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn OFF the engine. For vehicles
with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, press and hold the EN-
GINE START/STOP button until the engine shuts off. 11. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual
transmission in gear (NOT in Neutral). On 8-speed
transmissions the shifter will automatically select
PARK when the engine is turned off.
12. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then cycle the key or the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button to
the RUN position and back to the OFF position.
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
NOTE: With electronic shift transfer case:
• Steps 2 through 4 are requirements that must be met
prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must
continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
If any of these requirements are not met prior to
pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer
met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light
622 STARTING AND OPERATING

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to ”Manual Park Release” or “Shift
Lever Override” in this section for instructions on shift-
ing the automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, this vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km)
for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for
8-speed transmission.
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15
miles (24 km) for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles
(48 km) for 8-speed transmission, tow with the rear
wheels OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow
the vehicle on a flatbed, or with the front wheels raised
and the rear wheels on a towing dolly, or (when using a
suitable steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels
in the straight position) with the rear wheels raised and
the front wheels on the ground.
684 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F44 10 Amp RedDiagnostic Port
F46 10 Amp RedTire Pressure Monitor
F47 10 Amp RedSnow Plow (Right) – If Equipped
F49 10 Amp RedInstrument 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
F55 20 Amp YellowE38 Radio – If Equipped
F56 15 Amp Blue Additional Diesel Content – If Equipped
F57 20 Amp YellowTransmission
738 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Fluid Type........................... .721
Shifting ............................. .412
Special Additives ...................... .721
Axle Fluid ............................. .719
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................719
Back-Up Camera ......................... .210
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ..................472
Battery ................................ .701
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........30
Belts, Seat ...............................54
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................704
B-Pillar Location ......................... .545
Brake Assist System ...................... .528
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............526
Brake Fluid ............................ .717
Brake System ........................... .524
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .524Fluid Check
.......................... .717
Master Cylinder ....................... .717
Parking ............................. .521
Warning Light ........................ .286
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................403
Bulb Replacement ........................ .743
Bulbs, Light ............................ .124
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................752
Camera, Rear ........................... .210
Camper ............................... .264
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .755
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .699
Power Steering ........................ .520
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................712
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................121
Cargo Light ............................ .178
Car Washes ............................ .726
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INDEX 785

Cupholders............................ .233
Customer Assistance ...................... .775
Data Recorder, Event .......................82
Daytime Running Lights ....................172
Dealer Service ........................... .695
Defroster, Rear Window .....................244
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .122
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................181
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................492
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .520
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................682
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................713
Door Locks Door Locks ............................37
KeyFob...............................37
Remote ...............................37 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
................37
Door Locks, Automatic ......................39
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .214
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .474
Off-Road ............................ .474
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .494
Dual Rear Wheels ........................ .565
E-85 Fuel .............................. .582
Electrical Power Outlets .....................227
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................244
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............440
Electronic Brake Control System ...............526
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................527
Brake Assist System .....................528
Traction Control System ...................527
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................410
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INDEX 787

Switch.............................. .170
Head Restraints ......................... .160
Heated Mirrors .......................... .144
Heater ................................ .361
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .399
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .180
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .594
Hoisting ............................... .671
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............214
Hood Release ........................... .168
Hub Caps .............................. .669
Ignition .................................16
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................19
Infant Restraint ...........................83 Inflation Pressure Tires
.....................561
Information Center, Vehicle ..................297
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................132
Instrument Cluster ....................... .284
Instrument Panel and Controls ................281
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............730
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............604
Interior Appearance Care ....................728
Interior Lights .......................... .175
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............181
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .232
Jack Location ........................... .633
Jump Starting ........................... .671
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
10
INDEX 791

Key-In Reminder..........................19
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................42
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..................348
Passive Entry Programming .................42
Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ ...................42
Passive Entry ...........................42
Keyless Entry System .......................24
Key, Replacement ..........................20
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................19
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................179
Lane Change Assist ....................... .180
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................54
Latches ............................... .124
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .577
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .124Life of Tires
............................ .559
Light Bulbs ............................. .124
Lights ................................ .124
Airbag ................................76
Alarm .............................. .289
Anti-Lock ............................ .284
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... .525
Automatic Headlights ....................170
Brake Assist Warning ....................536
Brake Warning ........................ .286
Bulb Replacement ...................... .745
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .752
Cargo .............................. .178
Center Mounted Stop ....................750
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........284
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .176
Daytime Running ...................... .172
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....536
Exterior ............................. .124
792 INDEX

Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Radial Ply Tires......................... .553
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........709
Radio Operation ......................... .360
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................183
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .475
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................719
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................262
Rear ParkSense System .....................193
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .157
Rear Window Features .....................244
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .246
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .156
Recorder, Event Data .......................82
Recreational Towing ...................... .617
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........620
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......623
Reformulated Gasoline .....................578 Refrigerant
............................. .703
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................67
Remote Control Starting System .........................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........358
Remote Starting Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features . . .350
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .350
Remote Starting System ......................33
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .743
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .695
Replacement Tires ........................ .560
Reporting Safety Defects ....................779
Restraint, Head .......................... .160
Restraints, Child ...........................83
796 INDEX

Restraints, Occupant........................50
Rotation, Tires .......................... .564
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................122
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................124
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................779
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .121
Safety Information, Tire .....................539
Safety Tips ............................. .120
Schedule, Maintenance .....................764
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .730
Seat Belt Reminder .........................67
Seat Belts ................................50
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........63
And Pregnant Women .....................68
Child Restraint ..........................83
Extender ..............................68
Front Seat .............................54
Inspection ........................... .122Pretensioners
...........................66
Reminder ............................ .288
Untwisting Procedure .....................62
Seats ................................. .147
Adjustment .......................... .147
Easy Entry ........................... .166
Folding Floor ......................... .246
Memory ............................. .162
Power .............................. .147
Rear Folding ......................... .157
Reclining Rear ........................ .156
Security Alarm ............................22
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............758
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................21
Key Programming .......................21
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................19
Sentry Key Replacement .....................20
Service Assistance ........................ .775
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INDEX 797

Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................599
Tonneau Cover .......................... .731
Tonneau Cover Cleaning ....................731
Torque Converter Clutch ....................424
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................677
Towing ............................... .591
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .682
Guide .............................. .595
Recreational .......................... .617
Weight .............................. .595
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........617
Traction ............................... .493
Traction Control ......................... .527
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................538
Trailer Towing .......................... .591
Cooling System Tips .....................611
Hitches ............................. .594
Minimum Requirements ..................600 Mirrors
............................. .146
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................599
Wiring .............................. .608
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .595
Trailer Weight ........................... .595
Transfer Case ........................... .720
Electronically Shifted .....................440
Fluid ............................... .760
Transmission ........................... .403
Automatic ........................... .403
Fluid ............................... .760
Maintenance .......................... .721
Shifting ............................. .400
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .30
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........24
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .559
Turn Signals ............................ .179
800 INDEX