key battery Ram Cargo Van 2014 User Guide

Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but donot crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is
not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Automatic Transmission....................444
Adding Fluid ......................... .601
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................602
Fluid Change ......................... .602
Fluid Level Check ...................... .601
Fluid Type ........................... .600
Gear Ranges .......................... .449
Special Additives ...................... .601
Torque Converter ...................... .456
Auto Up Power Windows ....................41
Battery ................................ .586
Jump Starting ......................... .564
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Saving Feature (Protection) ................210
Belts, Seat .............................. .102
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .120
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................590B-Pillar Location
......................... .482
Brake Assist System ...................... .468
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............466
Brake Fluid ............................ .626
Brake System ........................... .598
Fluid Check .......................... .598
Parking ............................. .462
Warning Light ........................ .303
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................446
Bulb Replacement ........................ .620
Bulbs, Light ............................ .105
Calibration, Compass ..................... .323
Camera, Rear ........................... .232
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .624
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .518
Power Steering ........................ .461
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................595
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INDEX 645

Sizes............................... .478
Snow Tires ........................... .491
Spare Tire ............................ .545
Spinning ............................ .495
Trailer Towing ........................ .531
Tread Wear Indicators ....................496
Tire Safety Information .....................476
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................528
Torque Converter Clutch ....................456
Towing ............................... .523
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................143
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .570
Guide .............................. .527
Recreational .......................... .536
Weight .............................. .527
Towing Assistance ........................ .143
Traction ............................... .457
Traction Control ......................... .467
Traction Control Switch .....................467 Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
..................472
Trailer Towing .......................... .523
Cooling System Tips .....................535
Hitches ............................. .526
Minimum Requirements ..................529
Tips................................ .534
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................528
Wiring .............................. .533
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .527
Trailer Weight ........................... .527
Transmission ........................... .600
Automatic ........................... .444
Fluid ............................... .600
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .239
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........20
Transporting Pets ..........................97
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .496
660 INDEX