turn signal Ram 2500 2013 Owner's Guide

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
upper switch bank just below the radio.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle
speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577

▫Adding Washer Fluid ..................651
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .652
▫ Cooling System ..................... .654
▫ Brake System ....................... .661
▫ Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle
Fluid Level ........................ .663
▫ Transfer Case ....................... .665
▫ Automatic Transmission ................665
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .668
 FUSES ............................. .675
▫ POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER .........675
VEHICLE STORAGE ....................685
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................686
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................687
▫ Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park
And Turn – If Equipped ................687
▫ Fog Lamps – If Equipped ...............689
▫ Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup
Lamps ............................ .690
▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With
Cargo Lamp ........................ .692
▫ Cab Top Clearance Lamps – If Equipped . . . .693
634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

REPLACEMENT BULBS
All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved.
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Overhead Console
Lamps TS 212–9
Dome Lamp 7679
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for
replacement instructions.
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Base Quad Headlamp –
Low Beam H11
Bulb Number
Base Quad Headlamp –
High Beam 9005
Front Turn Signal Lamp
(Base Quad Headlamp) 3157NA
Premium Bi Halogen
Projector Headlamp -
Low Beam HIR2
Premium Bi Halogen
Projector Headlamp -
High Beam 9005
Front Turn Signal Lamp
(Premium Headlamp) LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Fog Lamp (Horizontal
shape) 9145
Fog Lamp (Vertical
shape) 9006
686 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it
with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other
oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bedsheetmetal.
2. Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward farenough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard
side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap
post retainers in the outer box side panel.
690 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine................................ .637
Air Cleaner .......................... .646
Block Heater ......................... .351
Break-In Recommendations ................115
Compartment ......................... .636
Compartment Identification ................636
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................698
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................117
Flooded, Starting ...................... .345
Fuel Requirements ..................... .526
Jump Starting ......................... .617
Oil................................. .643
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .645
Oil Selection .......................... .644
Oil Synthetic ......................... .645
Overheating .......................... .577
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............74
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .527Event Data Recorder
........................81
Exhaust Gas Caution .......................117
Exhaust System ...........................117
Exterior Lighting ......................... .158
Exterior Lights .......................... .120
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .646
Engine Oil ........................... .646
Engine Oil Disposal .....................645
Flashers Turn Signal .......................... .120
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .591
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .533
Engine Oil ........................... .533
Fuel Requirements ..................... .530
Maintenance .......................... .534
Replacement Parts ...................... .533
726 INDEX

Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................18
Infant Restraint ...........................82
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................508
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................127
Instrument Cluster ....................... .255
Instrument Panel and Controls ................253
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............673
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............553
Interior Appearance Care ....................672
Interior Lights .......................... .163
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............169
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .210
Jack Location ........................... .578
Jump Starting ........................... .617
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................38 Keyless Entry System
.......................23
Key, Programming .........................20
Key, Replacement ..........................19
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................18
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................167
Lane Change Assist ....................... .168
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................50
Latches ............................... .120
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .526
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .120
Life of Tires ............................ .506
Light Bulbs ............................. .120
Lights ................................ .120
Airbag ................................72
Alarm .............................. .260
Anti-Lock ............................ .255
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... .472
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INDEX 729

Automatic Headlights....................158
Brake Assist Warning ....................484
Brake Warning ........................ .257
Bulb Replacement ...................... .687
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .693
Cargo .............................. .166
Center Mounted Stop ....................692
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........255
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .164
Daytime Running ...................... .159
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....484
Exterior ............................. .120
Fog ................................ .162
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................391
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................577
Headlights ........................... .158
High Beam ........................... .168
High Beam Indicator .....................259
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............168Hill Descent Control Indicator
..............479
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .255
Interior ............................. .163
Oil Pressure .......................... .260
Passing ............................. .168
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .259
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............260
Service .............................. .686
Side Marker .......................... .695
SmartBeams .......................... .160
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............260
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............260
Traction Control ....................... .484
Transfer Case ......................... .391
Turn Signal .......................... .120
W

arning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......255
Limited-Slip Differential ....................441
Loading Vehicle ......................... .536
730 INDEX

Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................18
Sentry Key Programming ....................20
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
Service Assistance ........................ .713
Service Contract ......................... .715
Service Manuals ......................... .718
Settings, Personal ........................ .283
Shifting ............................... .352
Automatic Transmission ..................355
Transfer Case ......................... .390
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .569
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .572
Shift Lever Override ...................... .624
Shoulder Belts ............................50
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................58
Side Airbag ..............................73
Signals, Turn ........................... .120Sliding Rear Window
Power .............................. .223
SmartBeams ............................ .160
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................509
Snow Plow ............................. .561
Snow Tires ............................. .502
Spare Tire .............................. .503
Spark Plugs ............................ .698
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................177
Speedometer ............................ .260
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ..................420
Starting .................................30
Automatic Transmission ..................342
Cold Weather ......................... .345
Engine Fails to Start .....................345
Remote ...............................30
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............342
Steering Power .............................. .466
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INDEX 735

Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .505
Turn Signals ............................ .167
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................719
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .526
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................58
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ................240
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .494
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .331
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .255
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .716
Washers, Windshield ...................... .170
Washing Vehicle ......................... .669Water
Driving Through ....................... .443
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................671
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................671
Wheel Cover ........................... .595
Wheel Nut Torque ........................ .596
Winch ................................ .446
Accessories ........................... .450
Operation ............................ .451
Rigging Techniques ..................... .464
Usage .............................. .446
Wind Buffeting ............................46
Window Fogging ........................ .331
Windows ................................43
Power ................................43
Rear Sliding .......................... .223
Windshield Defroster .......................118
Windshield Washers ...................... .169
Fluid ............................... .169
738 INDEX