turn signal Ram 3500 2014 Owner's Guide

mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect on
your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control-
ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road
driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel
and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden
accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases there are no
road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore
you will need to use your own good judgment on what is
safe and what isn’t. When on a trail you should always be
looking ahead for surface obstacles and changes in
terrain. The key is to plan your future driving route while
remembering what you are currently driving over.
CAUTION!
Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other
combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle
exhaust system could cause a fire.
WARNING!
Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down
cargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an
off-road situation.
When To Use Low Range
When driving off-road, shift into 4L (Low Range) for
additional traction or to improve handling and control on
slippery or difficult terrain. Due to the lower gearing, low
range will allow the engine to operate in a higher power
range. This will allow you to idle over obstacles and
down hills, with improved control and less effort. Also,
use 4L (Low Range) in rain, ice, snow, mud, sand, to get
heavy loads rolling, improve traction, or whenever 4H
(High Range) traction will not do the job.
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to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure
value as shown in theInflate to XXmessage. Once the
system receives the updated tire pressures, the system
will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light” and “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” mes-
sage will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for
up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the
TPMS to receive this information.
Service TPMS Warning
If a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a
chime. If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will
repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off when
the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can
occur due to any of the following: 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving
next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as
the TPM sensors.
2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
Vehicles with Full Size Spare
1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS.
2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will
sound, a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message will be5
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SYSTEMmessage will no longer display, and a pressure
value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault
can occur due to any of the following:
1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as
the TPM sensors.
2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
Vehicles With Full Size Spare
1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS. 2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire
that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will
sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will turn ON. In addition, the EVIC will display
a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message and a graphic
showing the low tire pressure value flashing or in a
different color. An Inflate to XXmessage will also be
displayed.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will turn OFF and the pressure value
will be updated and stop flashing or return to it’s
original color, as long as no tire pressure is below the
low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active
road tires.
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WARNING!
Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the
ITBM system may result in reduced or complete loss
of trailer braking. There may be a increase in stop-
ping distance or trailer instability which could result
in personal injury.
NOTE:
• An aftermarket controller may be available for use
with trailers with air or electric-over-hydraulic trailer
brake systems. To determine the type of brakes on
your trailer and the availability of controllers, check
with your trailer manufacturer or dealer.
• Removal of the ITBM will cause errors and it may
cause damage to the electrical system and electronic
modules of the vehicle. See your authorized dealer if
an aftermarket module is to be installed.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.
NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
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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 ac-
tion.
• 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 617

▫Exhaust System ..................... .694
▫ Cooling System ..................... .697
▫ Brake System ....................... .704
▫ Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level ............................. .706
▫ Transfer Case ....................... .708
▫ Automatic Transmission ................708
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .712
 FUSES ............................. .720
▫ Power Distribution Center ...............721
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................730 
REPLACEMENT BULBS .................730
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................732
▫ Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park
And Turn — If Equipped ...............732
▫ Fog Lamps — If Equipped ..............734
▫ Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup
Lamps ............................ .735
▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
With Cargo Lamp .....................736
▫ Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped . . . .738
▫ Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear
Wheels) — If Equipped .................740
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
•Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
• Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
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
Base Quad Headlamp –
High Beam 9005
Front Turn Signal Lamp
(Base Quad Headlamp) 3157NA
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Bulb Number
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
Center High Mounted
Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 921
Rear Cargo Lamp 921Bulb Number
LED Center High
Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)/Cargo Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Cab Roof Marker Lamps 194NA
Base Rear Tail/Turn and
Stop Lamp 3157K
Premium Rear Tail/Turn
and Stop Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Premium Backup Lamp T20
Rear Lamp Bar ID
Marker Lamp 194
Side Marker Lamps
(Dual Rear Wheels) 194
Backup Lamp 921
Rear License Plate Lamp 194
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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 far
enough 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.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb socket.
Tail Lamp Screw LocationsPulling Out The Tail Lamp
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Compartment Identification................678
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................744
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................116
Flooded, Starting ...................... .387
Fuel Requirements ..................... .568
Jump Starting ......................... .659
Oil................................. .685
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .687
Oil Selection .......................... .686
Oil Synthetic ......................... .688
Overheating .......................... .617
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .687
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................687
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............77
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .569
Event Data Recorder ........................81
Exhaust Gas Caution .......................116
Exhaust System ...........................116 Exterior Lighting
......................... .163
Exterior Lights ...........................119
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .689
Engine Oil ........................... .688
Engine Oil Disposal .....................688
Flashers Turn Signal ............................119
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .634
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .576
Engine Oil ........................... .575
Fuel Requirements ..................... .573
Maintenance .......................... .576
Replacement Parts ...................... .576
Starting ............................. .575
Flooded Engine Starting ....................387
Fluid, Brake ............................ .746
Fluid Capacities ......................... .742
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