ECU Ram 2500 2014 Manual PDF

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to ”Manual Park Release” or “Shift
Lever Override” in this section for instructions on shift-
ing the automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, this vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
672 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!(Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not
required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons
the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be
inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the
fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion. This inspection should be made with the vehicle in
a level position.
706 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

BULB REPLACEMENT
NOTE:Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process.
Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And
Turn — If Equipped
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the four plastic push-in fasteners that secure the upper radiator seal to the grille support and both
fender ledges.
4. Remove the two plastic push-in rivets that secure the upper radiator seal to the radiator. 5. Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle.
6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment
screws.
Headlamp Assembly Attachment Screw Locations
732 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............699
Adding Fuel ............................ .577
Additives, Fuel .......................... .571
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .180
Airbag ..................................67
Airbag Deployment ........................78
Airbag Light .............................74
Airbag Maintenance ........................79
Airbag, Side ..............................70
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................71
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .689
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................691
Air Conditioning ......................... .356
Air Conditioning Controls ...................356
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................691
Air Conditioning System ....................356
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .541
Air Suspension .......................... .451
Alarm Light ............................ .283Alarm, Panic
.............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................21
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................698
Disposal ............................. .701
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................517
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................278
Appearance Care ........................ .712
Ashtray ............................... .224
Auto Down Power Windows ..................46
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ..................... .163
Automatic Transmission ....................397
Adding Fluid ..........................711
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................712
Fluid Change ......................... .712
Fluid Level Check ...................... .708
Fluid Type ........................... .708
770 INDEX

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
778 INDEX

Seat Belt Maintenance..................... .718
Seat Belt Reminder .........................65
Seat Belts ................................49
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........61
And Pregnant Women .....................66
Child Restraint ..........................82
Extender ..............................66
Front Seat .............................53
Inspection ............................117
Pretensioners ...........................64
Reminder ............................ .282
Untwisting Procedure .....................60
Seats ................................. .142
Adjustment .......................... .142
Folding Floor ......................... .238
Memory ............................. .156
Power .............................. .142
Rear Folding ......................... .151
Reclining Rear ........................ .150Security Alarm
............................21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............744
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................18
Sentry Key Programming ....................20
Sentry Key Replacement .....................19
Service Assistance ........................ .761
Service Contract ......................... .763
Service Manuals ......................... .766
Settings, Personal ........................ .323
Shifting ............................... .394
Automatic Transmission ..................397
Transfer Case ......................... .431
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .609
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...........................611
Shift Lever Override ...................... .666
Shoulder Belts ............................53
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................61
782 INDEX