fuses Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012 Owner's Manual

NOTE:If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts
were buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of
the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per-
sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location)
are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en-
forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a
crash investigation.
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NOTE:There is also an engine hour function. This
indicates the total number of hours the engine has been
running. To display the engine hours on the base cluster,
perform the following: Place the ignition in the ON/
RUN, but do not start the engine. With the odometer
value displayed, hold the TRIP button down for a period
of six seconds. The odometer will change to trip value
first, then it will display the engine hour value. The
engine hours will be displayed for a period of 30 seconds
until the ignition is turned OFF or the engine is started.
Some of the above warnings will be displayed in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
Area located in the instrument cluster. Refer to ”Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped”
for further information.
gASCAP
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, aloose gascap indicator or the message “gASCAP” will
display in the odometer display area. Tighten the fuel
filler cap properly and press the TRIP button to turn off
the message. If the problem continues, the message will
appear the next time the vehicle is started.
A loose gas cap indicator will display in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) for the premium
cluster (Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter
(EVIC) — If Equipped” for further information).
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
noFUSE
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the
Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or
damaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom-
eter display area. For further information on fuses and
fuse locations refer to “Fuses” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195

▫Exhaust System..................... 419
▫Cooling System..................... 421
▫Brake System....................... 427
▫Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level............................. 430
▫Transfer Case....................... 431
▫Automatic Transmission............... 432
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion.......................... 435
Fuses.............................. 440
▫Totally Integrated Power Module......... 440
Vehicle Storage....................... 445Replacement Bulbs.................... 446
Bulb Replacement..................... 447
▫Dual Or Quad Headlamp/Front Park And
Turn Signal – If Equipped.............. 447
▫Fog Lamps – If Equipped.............. 449
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
With Cargo Lamp.................... 449
▫Cab Top Clearance Lamps – If Equipped.... 451
Fluid Capacities...................... 453
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts....... 454
▫Engine............................ 454
▫Chassis........................... 455
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
6 — Battery
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405

Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
FUSES
Totally Integrated Power Module
The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the
engine compartment near the battery. This center con-
tains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each
fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover,
otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on
the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
J01 40 Amp
GreenTrailer Tow
J02 30 Amp
PinkElectric Brake
Totally Integrated Power Module
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Fluid Leaks............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................ 433
Brake............................. 428
Power Steering...................... 309
Fluid, Brake........................... 455
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 454
Fog Lights.......................150,202,449
Four Wheel Drive....................... 294
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 380
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 396
Front Axle (Differential)................... 430
Fuel................................. 341
Adding........................... 346
Diesel............................. 454
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................. 347
Filter ............................. 454
Gauge............................ 190
Light ............................. 197Octane Rating....................... 341
Requirements....................... 341
Tank Capacity....................... 453
Fuses................................ 440
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............347,406
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 341
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 342
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 190
Fuel.............................. 190
Oil Pressure........................ 193
Speedometer........................ 191
Tachometer......................... 190
Voltmeter.......................... 198
Gear Ranges........................... 285
Gear Select Lever Override................. 398
General Information.................. 18,25,124
Glass Cleaning.......................... 439
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INDEX 491

Information Center, Vehicle................. 204
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 87
Instrument Cluster....................188,190
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 187
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 439
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 440
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls............. 358
Interior Appearance Care.................. 438
Interior Lights.......................... 151
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 155
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V)..................... 170
Jack Location........................... 380
Jump Starting.......................... 392
Key-In Reminder......................... 16
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key, Replacement........................ 17Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 153
Lane Change Assist...................... 154
LapBelts .............................. 49
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....... 69
Latches................................ 82
Leaks, Fluid............................ 82
LifeofTires ............................ 334
LightBulbs ............................. 82
Lights.............................. 82,147
Airbag.................... 59,60,63,80,201
Alarm ............................ 193
Anti-Lock.......................... 202
Anti-Lock Warning................... 314
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INDEX 493