remote start Ram 2500 2014 Service Manual

7. Attach the Clevis/D-shackle and Tree Trunk Protector.Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap or chain
and through the hook loop, being careful not to over
tighten (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn). 8. Lock the clutch. Lock the winch drum by rotating the
clutch lever on the winch to engage.
NOTE: Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or
disengaged.
9. Connect the remote control to the winch control box, located behind the front bumper. Be careful not to let
the remote control cord dangle in front of the winch. If
you choose to control the winch from inside your
vehicle, always pass the remote through a window to
avoid pinching the cord in the door. Always discon-
nect the remote control when not in use.
Clevis/D-Shackles
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10. Put wire rope under tension. Using the remote con-trol switch, slowly wind the wire rope until no slack
remains. Once the wire rope is under tension, stand
well clear of it and never step over it. 11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections are
secured and free of debris before continuing with the
winching procedure.
12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be neatly wound around the spooling drum. Improper wind-
ing can cause damage to the wire rope.
Winch Box Remote Control
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behind or in front of the vehicle and never near the
wire rope or snatch block. Your situation may have
otherno people zones.
14. Begin winching. With the winching vehicles engine on and light tension already on the wire rope, begin
winching slowly and steadily. Be sure that the wire rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spool-
ing drum. For additional assistance, the winched
vehicle can be slowly driven while being pulled by
the winch. Continue pulling until the vehicle is on
stable ground. If you are able to drive the vehicle, the
winching operation is complete.
No People Zones
Using The Remote Control
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WARNING!
To prevent serious injury, NEVER put your fingers
inside the hook area as you are powering-in.NOTE: How to spool under no load:
Arrange the re-
mote control lead so it cannot be caught in the winch.
Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle when
spooled. Be sure any wire rope already on the spooling
drum is wound tightly and evenly layered. Tighten and
straighten the layer if necessary. Keep the wire rope
under light tension and spool the wire rope back and
onto the winch drum in even layers. Stop frequently to
tighten and straighten the layers as necessary. Repeat this
process until the winch hook is the same distance as the
full length of the remote control from the winch. Pinch
the hook between your thumb and forefinger and attach
the hook strap. Hold the hook strap between the thumb
and forefinger to keep tension on the wire rope. Walk the
wire rope towards the fairlead, carefully spooling in the
remaining wire rope. By pulsing the remote control
switch.
18. Store the hook on the most outboard loop of the tow hook.
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19. Disconnect the remote control. Disconnect the remotecontrol cord from the control box and store in a clean
and dry place. Winching operations are now com-
plete. Put the cap on the solenoid plug-in. NOTE:
Always store the remote control in a protected,
clean, dry area.
Rigging Techniques
Various winching situations will require application of
other winching techniques. These could range from too
little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight
line rigging, simply increasing pulling power, or main-
taining a straight-line pulling situation. You will have to
assess what technique is correct for your situation. Think
safety at all times.
Hook In Stored Position
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Radio Operation......................... .356
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................176
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .466
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................706
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................255
Rear ParkSense System .....................185
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .151
Rear Window Features .....................236
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .238
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .150
Recorder, Event Data .......................81
Recreational Towing ...................... .606
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........609
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......611
Reformulated Gasoline .....................569
Refrigerant ............................. .691
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................65
Remote Control Starting System .........................33 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
..................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........353
Remote Starting System ......................33
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .730
Replacement Keys .........................19
Replacement Parts ........................ .683
Replacement Tires ........................ .550
Reporting Safety Defects ....................765
Restraint, Head .......................... .154
Restraints, Child ...........................82
Restraints, Occupant ........................49
Rotation, Tires .......................... .554
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................117
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................119
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................765
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................116
Safety Information, Tire .....................529
Safety Tips ..............................115
Schedule, Maintenance .....................750
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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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