radiator cap Ram 1500 2014 Owner's Manual

1500 Models
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the passenger side of the vehicle near the right head lamp
assembly. It is located between the front grill and the
radiator, but underneath the black upper seal.
2500/3500 Models
The engine block heater cord is routed through the grille
by the right front tow hook.
It includes a removable cap that is secured by a tethered
strap. It also has a c-clip that is used for storage when not
in use for the winter months. During winter months,
remove the heater cord wiring assembly from itself on
the c-clip.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
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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
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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.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
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Cooling System
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 is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of
the A/C condenser (if equipped) or radiator for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gentlyspraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or the back of the
radiator core.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the
coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire
system for leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
The radiator drain cock is located in the lower radiator
tank. If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant
(antifreeze) will begin to drain from the coolant expan-
sion bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRES-
SURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 709

•Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-
ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant
(antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water
will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the
engine cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:
• Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could
lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is
needed to be added to the system please contact your
local authorized dealer. •
Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom-
mended and can result in cooling system damage. If
HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency,
have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with
OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as
possible.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that the engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
expansion bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
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2. Lift and remove the plastic dipstick from the reservoirneck. 3. Check the coolant level on the dipstick.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en-
gine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service attendant
Opening The Coolant ReservoirCoolant Reservoir Dipstick
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of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is
satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once
a month.
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
maintain the proper level, it should be added to the
coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Checking Coolant Level — 6.4L Engine
The level of the coolant in the pressurized coolant bottle
should be between the “MIN” and “MAX” range on the
bottle when the engine is cold.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the cap unless checking for coolant
freeze point or replacing engine coolant (antifreeze).
Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the
engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolantbottle need only be checked once a month. When addi-
tional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain
the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle.
Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 715

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

Cellular Phone.......................... .360
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............750
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............239
Certification Label ........................ .588
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .540
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .284
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............120
Checks, Safety .......................... .120
Child Restraint ............................83
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation ....................108
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint . . . .102
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .104
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......92
Cigar Lighter ........................... .231
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .578
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .727Climate Control
......................... .360
Cold Weather Operation ....................393
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............359
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .556
Console, Overhead ....................... .212
Contract, Service ......................... .777
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........712
Cooling System .......................... .709
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............711
Coolant Capacity ...................... .755
Coolant Level ......................... .709
Disposal of Used Coolant .................713
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................710
Inspection ........................... .713
Points to Remember .....................715
Pressure Cap ......................... .712
Radiator Cap ......................... .712
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............710
Corrosion Protection ...................... .725
786 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