tire pressure Ram 3500 2014 Workshop Manual

supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT
(H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous
chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
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end of the wheel nuts toward the wheel. To avoid the
risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully
tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle has been
lowered.
6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice. For the correct lug
nut torque refer to “Torque Specifications” in this
section. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
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.
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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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Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of
the A/C condenser (if equipped) or radiator for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gentlyspraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or the back of the
radiator core.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the
coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire
system for leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
The radiator drain cock is located in the lower radiator
tank. If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant
(antifreeze) will begin to drain from the coolant expan-
sion bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRES-
SURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 697

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F33 20 Amp Yellow Cummins Diesel Fuel Heater #1 – If Equipped / Rear
Blower – If Equipped
F34 30 Amp Pink Vehicle System Interface Module #2 – If Equipped
F35 30 Amp Pink Sunroof – If Equipped
F36 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster– If Equipped
F37 30 Amp Pink Cummins Diesel Fuel Heater #2 If Equipped
F38 30 Amp Pink Power Inverter 115V AC– If Equipped
F39 30 Amp Pink Vehicle System Interface Module #1– If Equipped
F41 10 Amp Red Active Grill Shutter
F42 20 Amp Yellow Horn
F43 10 Amp RedSnow Plow (Left) – If Equipped
F44 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port
F46 10 Amp RedTire Pressure Monitor
F47 10 Amp RedSnow Plow (Right) – If Equipped
F49 10 Amp RedInstrument Panel Cluster
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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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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

Certification Label........................ .579
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .531
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .278
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............115
Checks, Safety ............................115
Child Restraint ............................82
Cigar Lighter ........................... .224
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .569
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .715
Climate Control ......................... .356
Cold Weather Operation ....................387
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............355
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .546
Console, Overhead ....................... .205
Contract, Service ......................... .763
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........700
Cooling System .......................... .697
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............699Coolant Capacity
...................... .742
Coolant Level ......................... .697
Disposal of Used Coolant .................701
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................698
Inspection ........................... .701
Points to Remember .....................703
Pressure Cap ......................... .700
Radiator Cap ......................... .700
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............698
Corrosion Protection ...................... .712
Cupholders ............................ .226
Customer Assistance ...................... .761
Data Recorder, Event .......................81
Daytime Running Lights ....................164
Dealer Service ........................... .683
Defroster, Rear Window .....................236
Defroster, Windshield ......................117
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................174
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................484
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Grocery Bag Retainer...................... .236
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................582
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................582
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .579
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .486
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................617
Headlights ............................. .732
Automatic ........................... .163
Cleaning ............................ .717
High Beam ........................... .173
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........173
Passing ............................. .173
Switch .............................. .163
Head Restraints ......................... .154
Heated Mirrors .......................... .139
Heater ................................ .356Heater, Engine Block
...................... .393
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .173
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .585
Hoisting ............................... .659
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............207
Hood Release ........................... .160
Hub Caps .............................. .657
Ignition .................................16
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................18
Infant Restraint ...........................82
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................551
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................128
Instrument Cluster ....................... .278
Instrument Panel and Controls ................275
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............717
776 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