heating Ram 3500 2015 Owner's Guide

completely and position it as low as road or surface
conditions permit. Do not exceed 40 mph (64 km/h). The
operator should always maintain a safe stopping distance
and allow adequate passing clearance.
Operating Tips
Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph (32 km/h)
should be maximum operating speed. The operator
should be familiar with the area and surface to be
cleaned. Reduce speed and use extreme caution when
plowing unfamiliar areas or under poor visibility.
General Maintenance
Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with the
plow manufacturer’s instructions.
Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery
terminals clean and free of corrosion.When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and drive-
train damage, the following precautions should be ob-
served.
•
Operate with transfer case in 4L when plowing small
or congested areas where speeds are not likely to
exceed 15 mph (24 km/h). At higher speeds operate in
4H.
• Vehicles with automatic transmissions should use 4L
range when plowing deep or heavy snow for extended
periods of time to avoid transmission overheating.
• Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has
returned to idle and wheels have stopped. Make a
practice of stepping on the brake pedal while shifting
the transmission.
666 STARTING AND OPERATING

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
upper switch bank just below the radio.Push 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. Push 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 action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle
speed while maintaining the motion of the vehicle
with the brakes.
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
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 679

CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC
Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive-
train damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 731

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to
keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
770 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Break-In Recommendations................113
Compartment ......................... .744
Compartment Identification .........744, 745, 746
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................817
Exhaust Gas Caution .................114,632
Flooded, Starting ...................... .445
Fuel Requirements ...................627, 815
Jump Starting ......................... .725
Oil .......................... .751, 815, 817
Oil Filler Cap ...................... .753, 754
Oil Selection ...................... .752, 815
Oil Synthetic ......................... .754
Overheating .......................... .679
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................753, 754
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................753
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............78
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24
Ethanol ............................... .629
Event Data Recorder ........................81 Exhaust Gas Caution
....................114,632
Exhaust System .......................114,768
Exterior Lighting ......................... .165
Exterior Lights ...........................117
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .755
Engine Oil ........................ .754, 817
Engine Oil Disposal .....................754
Flashers Turn Signal .....................117, 175, 285
Flat Tire Stowage ..................... .698, 719
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .635
Engine Oil ........................... .634
Fuel Requirements ...................633, 634
Maintenance .......................... .636
Replacement Parts ...................... .635
Starting ............................. .635
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Occupant Restraints........................49
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................627
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ...........526, 549
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ...........526, 549
Oil, Engine ......................... .751, 817
Capacity ............................ .815
Change Interval ....................... .752
Dipstick ............................. .751
Disposal ............................. .754
Filter ............................ .754, 817
Filter Disposal ........................ .754
Identification Logo ..................... .752
Recommendation ....................752, 815
Synthetic ............................ .754
Viscosity ...................... .753, 754, 815
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .754
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................747
Operating Precautions ..................... .747
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4Outside Rearview Mirrors
...................134
Overdrive .......................... .474, 485
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................474, 485
Overhead Console ........................ .209
Overheating, Engine ...................... .679
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,837
Paint Care ............................. .786
Panic Alarm ..............................28
Parking Brake ........................... .572
ParkSense® System, Rear ................189, 198
Passing Light ........................... .176
Passive Entry .............................42
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .183
Personal Settings ..................... .319, 346
Pets ...................................112
Pets, Transporting .........................112
Pickup Box ...................... .248, 251, 268
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........598
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