oil pressure Ram 2500 2014 User Guide

them checked with a torque wrench by you authorized
dealer or service station.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle. Al-
ways stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel
in the places provided.
7. Install the wheel center cap and remove the wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel
center caps on the spare wheel. This may result in cap
damage.
8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. If the bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumbwheel)
by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube
in order to lower the jack. Stow the replaced tire, jack,
and tools as previously described. 9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
NOTE:
Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do
not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts.To Stow The Flat Or Spare
NOTE: Have the flat tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is facing the ground and toward the rear of the vehicle for conve-
nience in checking the spare tire inflation. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 653

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (6-Speed Trans Only) 8 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (2500/3500 Models Only)
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
6 — Battery
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 679

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L
1 — Coolant Pressure Bottle6 — Battery
2 — Transmission Dipstick 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Solvent
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Air Cleaner Filter
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 685

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 dam-
age. 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 751

Shifting............................. .406
Special Additives ...................... .709
Axle Fluid ............................. .706
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................706
Back-Up Camera ......................... .202
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ..................464
Battery ................................ .689
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........29
Belts, Seat ...............................53
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................692
B-Pillar Location ......................... .535
Brake Assist System ...................... .518
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............517
Brake Fluid ............................ .705
Brake System ........................... .515
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .515
Fluid Check .......................... .705
Master Cylinder ....................... .705Parking
............................. .512
Warning Light ........................ .280
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................396
Bulb Replacement ........................ .730
Bulbs, Light .............................119
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................738
Camera, Rear ........................... .202
Camper ............................... .257
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .742
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .687
Power Steering .........................511
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................700
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................116
Cargo Light ............................ .171
Car Washes ............................ .713
Cellular Phone .......................... .356
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............736
Center

Seat Storage Compartment .............231
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INDEX 771

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator.....527
Exterior ..............................119
Fog ................................ .167
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................432
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................617
Headlights ........................... .163
High Beam ........................... .173
High Beam Indicator .....................282
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............173
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .278
Interior ............................. .168
Oil Pressure .......................... .283
Passing ............................. .173
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .282
Security Alarm ........................ .283
Service .............................. .730
Side Marker .......................... .741
SmartBeams .......................... .165Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
............284
Traction Control ....................... .527
Transfer Case ......................... .432
Turn Signal ............................119
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......278
Limited-Slip Differential ....................484
Loading Vehicle ......................... .579
Tires ............................... .535
Locks ..................................37
Automatic Door .........................39
Child Protection .........................40
Door .................................37
Power Door ............................38
Low Tire Pressure System ...................557
Lubrication, Body ........................ .692
Lug Nuts .............................. .618
Maintenance Free Battery ....................689
Maintenance Procedures ....................684
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .750
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Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......682
Manual, Service ......................... .766
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .708
Lubricant Selection ..................... .746
Memory Seat ........................... .156
Methanol .............................. .569
Mirrors ............................... .128
Electric Powered ....................... .137
Heated .............................. .139
Memory ............................. .156
Outside ............................. .135
Rearview ............................ .128
Trailer Towing ........................ .141
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................557
Mopar Parts ............................ .683
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .569
Multi-Function Control Lever .................172Navigation System (Uconnect® gps)
............202
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................114
Occupant Restraints ........................49
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................70
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................568
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..............466
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..............466
Oil, Engine ............................. .685
Capacity ............................ .742
Change Interval ....................... .686
Dipstick ............................. .685
Disposal ............................. .688
Filter ............................... .688
Filter Disposal ........................ .688
Identification Logo ..................... .686
Recommendation ...................... .686
Synthetic ............................ .688
V

iscosity ............................ .687
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .688
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Side Airbag..............................76
Signals, Turn .............................119
Sliding Rear Window Power .............................. .237
SmartBeams ............................ .165
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................552
Snow Plow ............................. .601
Snow Tires ............................. .544
Spare Tire .............................. .546
Spark Plugs ............................ .744
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................181
Speedometer ............................ .283
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ..................464
Starting .................................33
Automatic Transmission ..................385
Cold Weather ......................... .387
Engine Fails to Start .....................387
Remote ...............................33
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............384Steering
Power .............................. .509
Wheel, Heated ........................ .178
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .177
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............353
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .353
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............231
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .375
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .730
Sun Roof .............................. .216
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........551
Suspension, Air .......................... .451
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .528
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .688
System, Remote Starting .....................33
Tachometer ............................. .278
Tailgate ............................... .257
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .177
Tip Start ............................... .385
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