power steering fluid Ram 1500 2014 User Guide

•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 environ-
ment. 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
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 765

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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Exhaust System.......................... .121
Exterior Lighting ......................... .170
Exterior Lights .......................... .124
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .701
Engine Oil ........................... .700
Engine Oil Disposal .....................700
Flashers Turn Signal .......................... .124
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .646
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .585
Engine Oil ........................... .585
Fuel Requirements ..................... .582
Maintenance .......................... .586
Replacement Parts ...................... .586
Starting ............................. .585
Flooded Engine Starting ....................393 Fluid, Brake
............................ .760
Fluid Capacities ......................... .755
Fluid Leaks ............................ .124
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .717
Power Steering ........................ .520
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........758
Fog Lights ............................. .174
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .246
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................629
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .436
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................675
Front Axle (Differential) .....................719
Fuel .................................. .577
Adding ............................. .586
Additives ............................ .580
Clean Air ............................ .578
Ethanol ............................. .578
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................588
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INDEX 789

Onboard Diagnostic System..................693
Operating Precautions ..................... .693
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................139
Overdrive .............................. .422
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .422
Overhead Console ........................ .212
Overheating, Engine ...................... .293
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .725
Panic Alarm ..............................28
Parking Brake ........................... .521
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................193
Passing Light ........................... .180
Passive Entry .............................42
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .187
Personal Settings ......................... .327
Pets ...................................119 Pets, Transporting
.........................119
Pickup Box ............................. .248
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........546
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................734
Door Locks ............................39
Mirrors ............................. .142
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........227
Seats ............................... .147
Sliding Rear Window ....................245
Steering ............................. .518
Sunroof ............................. .224
Windows ..............................46
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .760
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................68
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................66
Programmable Electronic Features .............327
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