wipers Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2014 User Guide

dealer for information. Protection Mode will automati-
cally be selected to “protect” the air suspension system
when the payload has been exceeded or load leveling
cannot be achieved.
Lights
After pressing the “Lights” soft-key the following set-
tings will be available:
•Headlight Illumination On Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status,
touch the “+” or “–” soft-key to select your desired time
interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu. •
Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off, if they were turned on by this feature. To
make your selection, touch the “Headlights With Wipers”
soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the setting,
showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back
arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
• Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, touch the “Auto High Beams”
soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the setting,
showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back
arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. Refer to
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the vehicle’s Key Fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s
battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever Override” in this
section for instructions on shifting the automatic trans-
mission out of PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with the rear
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15
miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed,
or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a
towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel
stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground.
440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and should
be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not ra-
diator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reser-
voir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or
towel and wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help
blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster for
a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or
458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Defroster, Rear Window.....................192
Defroster, Windshield ......................112
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................162
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................322
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................475
Power Steering ........................ .327
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................438
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................466
Door Locks Door Locks ............................35
KeyFob...............................35
Remote ...............................35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................35
Door Locks, Automatic ......................37
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .324Dual Rear Wheels
........................ .371
Electrical Power Outlets .....................176
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................192
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............316
Electronic Brake Control System ...............333
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................333
Traction Control System ...................334
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................308
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........169
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............338
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......212
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .212
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .212
EVIC Messages ........................ .212
Emergency Brake ........................ .328
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................435
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INDEX 529

Integrated Trailer Brake Controls..............400
Interior Appearance Care ....................481
Interior Lights .......................... .156
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............162
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .181
Jack Location ........................... .423
Jump Starting ........................... .431
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................40
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..................256
Passive Entry Programming .................40
Unlock Liftgate ........................ .256Keyless Enter-N-Go™™
Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ ...................40
Passive Entry ...........................40
Keyless Entry System .......................23
Key, Replacement ..........................20
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................19
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................160
Lane Change Assist ....................... .161
Lap Belts ................................59
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................50
Latches ................................114
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .380
Leaks, Fluid .............................114
Life of Tires ............................ .365
Light Bulbs ..............................114
Lights .................................114
Airbag ................................68
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INDEX 533

Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................58
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .352
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .287
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .453
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .200
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .520
Washers, Windshield ...................... .163
Washing Vehicle ......................... .478
Water Driving Through ....................... .324
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................480
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................480
Wheel Cover ........................... .428
Wheel Nut Torque ........................ .428Wind Buffeting
............................47
Window Fogging ........................ .287
Windows ................................44
Power ................................44
Rear Sliding .......................... .193
Reset Auto-Up ..........................46
Wind Buffeting ..........................47
Windshield Defroster .......................112
Windshield Washers ...................... .162
Fluid ............................... .162
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................457
Windshield Wipers ....................... .162
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................457
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .162
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ..................... .164
542 INDEX