ignition Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2014 Owner's Manual

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
•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.
Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
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WARNING! (Continued)
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 gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or the back of the
radiator core.
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FUSES
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap-
propriate replacement fuse with the same amp
rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse
with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never
replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other
material. Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property dam-
age.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition
is off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F47 10 Amp RedSnow Plow (Right) – If Equipped
F49 10 Amp RedInstrument Panel Cluster
F50 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module – If
Equipped
F51 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition
F52 5 Amp TanBattery Sensor
F53 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights
F54 20 Amp YellowAdjustable Pedals
F55 20 Amp YellowE38 Radio – If Equipped
F56 15 Amp Blue Additional Diesel Content – If Equipped
F57 20 Amp YellowTransmission
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F58 20 Amp Yellow
(Gas Engine) / 25 Amp Natural
(Cummins Diesel Engine) Engine Cooling Pump
F60 15 Amp BlueUnderhood Lamp
F61 20 Amp YellowPower Take-off Unit – If Equipped
F62 10 Amp RedAir Conditioning Clutch
F63 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater (Cummins
Diesel)
F64 25 Amp NaturalFuel Injectors / Powertrain
F65 10 Amp RedUSB interface
F66 10 Amp Red Sunroof / Passenger Window Switches /
Rain Sensor
F67 10 Amp Red CD / DVD / Bluetooth Hands-free Module –
If Equipped
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Gross Axle Weight Rating...................390
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................389
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .387
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .324
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................420
Headlights ............................. .496
Automatic ........................... .151
Cleaning ............................ .482
High Beam ........................... .161
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........161
Passing ............................. .161
Switch .............................. .151
Head Restraints ......................... .141
Heated Mirrors .......................... .129
Heater ................................ .269High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .161
Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ .393
Hoisting ............................... .431
Hood Release ........................... .148
Hub Caps .............................. .428
Ignition .................................16
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................19
Infant Restraint ...........................74
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................367
Information Center, Vehicle ..................212
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................119
Instrument Cluster ....................... .200
Instrument Panel and Controls ................197
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............482
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