alarm Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2014 User Guide

Advanced Front Air Bag Features
The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage
driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides
output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as
determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output
is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is
used for more severe collisions.
WARNING!
•No objects should be placed over or near the air
bag on the instrument panel, because any such
objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to
inflate.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not put anything on or around the air bag
covers or attempt to open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could be injured
because the air bags may no longer be functional.
The protective covers for the air bag cushions are
designed to open only when the air bags are
inflating.
• Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios,
etc.
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
10. Oil Pressure Gauge — If EquippedThe pointer should always indicate some oil pres-
sure when the engine is running. A continuous high or
low reading under normal driving conditions may indi-
cate a lubrication system malfunction. Immediate service
should be obtained from an authorized dealer.
11. Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per
hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/km/h).
12. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on. 13. Cargo Light — If Equipped
The cargo light will illuminate when the cargo
light is activated by pressing the cargo light
button on the headlight switch.
14. Fuel Gauge
Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position.
15. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............463
Adding Fuel ............................ .385
Additives, Fuel .......................... .383
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .166
Airbag ..................................64
Airbag Deployment ........................70
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................71
Airbag, Side ..............................67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................67
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .454
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................456
Air Conditioning ......................... .269
Air Conditioning Controls ...................269
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............288
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................456
Air Conditioning System ....................269
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .357
Alarm Light ............................ .205Alarm, Panic
.............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................21
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................462
Capacities ........................... .503
Disposal ............................. .466
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................333
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................200
Appearance Care ........................ .477
Ashtray ............................... .180
Auto Down Power Windows ..................45
Automatic Door Locks ......................37
Automatic Headlights ..................... .151
Automatic High Beams .....................153
Automatic Transmission ....................474
Adding Fluid ......................... .476
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................477
Fluid Level Check ...................... .475
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Alarm.............................. .205
Anti-Lock ............................ .200
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... .332
Automatic Headlights ....................151
Brake Assist Warning ....................341
Brake Warning ........................ .202
Bulb Replacement ...................... .495
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .501
Cargo .............................. .159
Center Mounted Stop ....................499
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........200
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .157
Daytime Running ...................... .152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....341
Exterior ..............................114
Fog ................................ .155
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................315
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................420
Headlights ........................... .151High Beam
........................... .161
High Beam Indicator .....................204
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............161
Illuminated Entry ........................23
Instrument Cluster ..................... .200
Interior ............................. .156
Oil Pressure .......................... .205
Passing ............................. .161
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .204
Security Alarm ........................ .205
Service .............................. .495
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............206
Traction Control ....................... .341
Transfer Case ......................... .315
Turn Signal ............................114
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......200
Limited-Slip Differential ....................322
Loading

Vehicle ......................... .387
Tires ............................... .351
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Change Interval....................... .452
Dipstick ............................. .451
Disposal ............................. .454
Filter ............................... .454
Filter Disposal ........................ .454
Identification Logo ..................... .452
Recommendation ...................... .452
Synthetic ............................ .454
Viscosity ............................ .453
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................447
Operating Precautions ..................... .447
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................126
Overdrive .............................. .309
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .309
Overhead Console ........................ .174
Overheating, Engine ...................... .209
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4Paint Care
............................. .477
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .328
Passing Light ........................... .161
Passive Entry .............................40
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .166
Personal Settings ......................... .239
Pets .................................. .108
Pets, Transporting ........................ .108
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........352
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................485
Door Locks ............................37
Mirrors ............................. .128
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........176
Seats ............................... .132
Sliding Rear Window ....................193
Steering ............................. .326
Windows ..............................
44
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Rotation, Tires.......................... .370
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................111
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................113
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................521
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................110
Safety Information, Tire .....................344
Safety Tips ..............................110
Schedule, Maintenance .....................508
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .483
Seat Belt Reminder .........................62
Seat Belts ................................47
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........58
And Pregnant Women .....................63
Child Restraint ..........................74
Extender ..............................63
Front Seat .............................50
Inspection .............................111
Reminder ............................ .204Untwisting Procedure
.....................58
Seats ................................. .132
Adjustment .......................... .132
Easy Entry ........................... .147
Memory ............................. .143
Power .............................. .132
Reclining Rear ........................ .142
Security Alarm ............................21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............504
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................21
Key Programming .......................21
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................19
Sentry Key Replacement .....................20
Service Assistance ........................ .517
Service Contract ......................... .519
Service Manuals ......................... .522
Settings, Personal ........................ .239
Shifting ............................... .297
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