warning Ram 1500 2015 Owner's Manual

WARNING!
Do not use silicon-based protection products to clean
your bedliner. Silicon-based products can become
slippery and may result in personal injury.
Spray-On Bedliners are chemically-resistant to many
different types of chemicals (including gasoline, oil,
hydraulic fluids) for short periods of time. If a spill
occurs on your Spray-On Bedliner, rinse the truck out as
soon as possible to avoid permanent damage.
Repairing The Spray-On Bedliner
While extremely tough, it is possible to damage a
Spray-On Bedliner. One common condition is when
loading a heavy pallet and dragging that pallet across the
floor of the bed. If a nail or sharp point is exposed under
the weight of the pallet a scratch or tear is possible. While
not covered by your new vehicle warranty, a cosmetic fix
to cover the metal exposed by the scratch is required. To
repair a tear or gouge, follow the directions provided in
the MOPAR® Quick Repair Kit.
FUSES
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap-
propriate replacement fuse with the same amp
rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse
with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never
replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other
material. Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property dam-
age.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 797

WARNING!(Continued)
•Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition
is off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
•If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
•If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Power Distribution Center
The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine
compartment near the battery. This center contains car-
tridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. 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.
Power Distribution Center Location
798 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 835

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
842 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
846 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............776
Adding Fuel.............................643
Additives, Fuel...........................637
Adjustable Pedals.........................185
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................68
Air bag Operation.......................70
Air Bag Warning Light....................79
Enhanced Accident Response................78
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................82
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
If A Deployment Occurs...................77
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................71
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............81
Side Air Bags...........................72
Air bag Deployment........................67
Air bag Light.............................79
Air bag Maintenance........................81
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .759
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................765
Air Conditioning..........................400
Air Conditioning Controls...................400
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............419
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................765
Air Conditioning System....................400
Air Pressure, Tires.........................610
Air Suspension...........................516
Alarm Light.............................294
Alarm, Panic.............................28
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................21
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................776
Disposal..............................778
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................581
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................289
Appearance Care.........................790
848 INDEX

Ashtray................................232
Auto Down Power Windows..................47
Automatic Door Locks......................40
Automatic Headlights......................167
Automatic High Beams.....................169
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........418
Automatic Transmission....................461
Adding Fluid..........................788
Fluid and Filter Changes..................789
Fluid Change..........................789
Fluid Level Check.......................786
Fluid Type............................786
Shifting..............................470
Special Additives.......................786
Axle Fluid..............................784
Axle Lubrication..........................784
Back-Up Camera..........................210
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System..................531
Battery.................................764
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........30
Belts, Seat...............................116
Body Builders Guide........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................767
B-Pillar Location..........................603
Brake Assist System.......................583
Brake Control System, Electronic..............581
Brake Fluid.............................782
Brake System............................581
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................581
Fluid Check...........................782
Master Cylinder........................782
Parking..............................578
Warning Light.........................291
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................461
Bulb Replacement.........................808
Bulbs, Light.............................118
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INDEX 849

Cab Top Clearance Lights...................816
Camera, Rear............................210
Camper................................268
Capacities, Fluid..........................819
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................757
Power Steering.........................577
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................778
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................115
Cargo Light.............................176
Car Washes.............................791
Cellular Phone...........................398
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............814
Center Seat Storage Compartment.............240
Certification Label.........................646
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................598
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .289
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............114
Checks, Safety............................114
Child Restraint............................83
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................87
Child Restraints.........................83
Child Seat Installation....................101
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........99
Infants And Child Restraints................85
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....98
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt..............................100
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............95
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......90
Older Children And Child Restraints..........86
Seating Positions........................89
Cigar Lighter............................232
Clean Air Gasoline........................635
Cleaning
Wheels...............................792
Climate Control..........................400
850 INDEX

Remote...............................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................37
Door Locks, Automatic......................40
Door Opener, Garage.......................214
Driving
Off-Pavement..........................533
Off-Road.............................533
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................553
Dual Rear Wheels.........................624
E-85 Fuel...............................639
Electrical Power Outlets.....................227
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................245
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.............498
Electronic Brake Control System...............581
Anti-Lock Brake System..................581
Brake Assist System.....................583
Traction Control System...................583
Electronic Range Select (ERS).................468
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........186
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............587
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......210
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .302
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu...........................302
EVIC Messages.........................302
Selectable Menu Items....................317
Emergency Brake.........................578
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................734
Hazard Warning Flasher..................685
Jump Starting..........................729
Tow Hooks............................735
Emission Control System Maintenance..........752
Engine.................................749
Air Cleaner...........................759
Block Heater..........................458
852 INDEX

Gear Ranges.............................471
Gear Select Lever Override..................736
General Information.......................634
Glass Cleaning...........................794
Grocery Bag Retainer.......................245
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................649
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................648
Guide, Body Builders........................6
GVWR.................................646
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water.........................553
Hazard Warning Flasher....................685
Headlights..............................810
Automatic............................167
Cleaning.............................794
High Beam............................178
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........178
Passing..............................177
Switch...............................166
Head Restraints..........................156
Heated Mirrors...........................139
Heater.................................400
Heater, Engine Block.......................458
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .178
Hill Descent Control.......................593
Hill Descent Control Indicator................593
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................656
Hoisting................................728
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............214
Hood Release............................164
Hub Caps...............................727
Ignition.................................16
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ignition Key Removal.......................1610
INDEX 855