Chassis Cab
OWNER’S MANUAL
2014
2014 Chassis Cab
14DD43-126-AF Sixth Edition Printed in U.S.A.
FCA US LLC
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User Manual
For RAM 2014 5500.
Summary of Contents for RAM RAM 2014 5500:
- INTRODUCTION5
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS14
- SENTRY KEY®20
- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM23
- ILLUMINATED ENTRY24
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED25
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED33
- DOOR LOCKS36
- KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™41
- WINDOWS45
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS49
- Lap/Shoulder Belts51
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure59
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage59
- Center Lap Belts60
- Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions61
- Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped62
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)63
- Seat Belts And Pregnant Women64
- Seat Belt Extender64
- Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags65
- Air Bag System Components66
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features67
- Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls68
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)73
- Child Restraints74
- Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles76
- Infants And Child Restraints77
- Older Children And Child Restraints77
- Children Too Large For Booster Seats79
- Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Quad Cab®/Crew Cab80
- Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Standard Cab, Mega Cab®81
- Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System82
- LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle83
- Locating The LATCH Anchorages — Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab89
- Locating The LATCH Anchorages90
- Center Seat LATCH — Standard Cab/Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Full Bench91
- Center Seat LATCH — Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab Split Bench92
- To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint92
- How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt93
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt94
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle95
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)98
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped99
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage100
- Transporting Pets108
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS108
- DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS109
- SAFETY TIPS110
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE115
- MIRRORS119
- Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped119
- Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped119
- Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display — If Equipped125
- Outside Mirrors126
- Outside Mirrors Folding Feature127
- Power Mirrors — If Equipped127
- Heated Mirrors — If Equipped129
- Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped130
- “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped130
- Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped131
- SEATS132
- DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED143
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD148
- LIGHTS149
- Headlights150
- Automatic Headlights — If Equipped151
- Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)152
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped152
- Headlight Delay152
- Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped153
- Parking Lights And Panel Lights155
- Fog Lights — If Equipped155
- Lights-On Reminder156
- Battery Saver156
- Interior Lights156
- Cargo Light159
- Multifunction Lever160
- Turn Signals160
- Lane Change Assist161
- Flash-To-Pass161
- High/Low Beam Switch161
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS162
- TILT STEERING COLUMN165
- DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED166
- HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED168
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL169
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED173
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS175
- CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED179
- POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED180
- CUPHOLDERS181
- STORAGE183
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES190
- MIRRORS119
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL193
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES195
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER196
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM197
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS198
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)210
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 3.5” Display213
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 7” Display221
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages234
- Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)237
- Language237
- Units238
- Nav-Turn By Turn — If Equipped238
- Park Assist System — If Equipped238
- Tilt Mirror In Reverse238
- Auto Wipers — If Equipped239
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)239
- Headlamp Off Delay239
- Illuminated Approach239
- Headlamps With Wipers240
- Automatic High Beams — If Equipped240
- Daytime Running Lights240
- Flash Lamps With Lock240
- Auto Lock Doors241
- Auto Unlock Doors241
- Horn With Remote Start241
- Sound Horn With Remote Lock241
- Remote Unlock Sequence242
- Key Fob Linked To Memory242
- Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)242
- Remote Start Comfort Sys.243
- Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped243
- Key-Off Power Delay243
- Trailer Select244
- Trailer Brake Type244
- Trailer Name244
- Calibrate Compass244
- Compass Variance244
- Uconnect® SETTINGS245
- Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED263
- iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED263
- STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED264
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE265
- RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES266
- CLIMATE CONTROLS266
- Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen — If Equipped267
- Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped272
- Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped277
- Summer Operation285
- Winter Operation285
- Vacation/Storage285
- Window Fogging and Frosting286
- Outside Air Intake286
- Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions287
- STARTING AND OPERATING289
- STARTING PROCEDURES294
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED296
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION297
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED310
- LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL321
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES322
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER323
- POWER STEERING325
- PARKING BRAKE327
- BRAKE SYSTEM329
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM332
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION343
- TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION353
- SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED364
- TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)365
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS367
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)369
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS378
- ADDING FUEL383
- VEHICLE LOADING385
- TRAILER TOWING387
- SNOWPLOW404
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)408
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES417
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE441
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L443
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L444
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)445
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS446
- REPLACEMENT PARTS447
- DEALER SERVICE447
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES448
- Engine Oil449
- Checking Oil Level449
- Change Engine Oil450
- Engine Oil Selection — 5.7L Engine450
- Engine Oil Selection — 6.4L Engine450
- American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol450
- Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine451
- Engine Oil Viscosity — 6.4L Engine451
- Synthetic Engine Oils452
- Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters452
- Engine Oil Filter452
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter452
- Maintenance-Free Battery453
- Air Conditioner Maintenance454
- Front Prop Shaft Lubrication — Four-Wheel Drive Models455
- Body Lubrication455
- Windshield Wiper Blades455
- Adding Washer Fluid456
- Exhaust System457
- Cooling System459
- Brake System467
- Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level469
- Transfer Case471
- Automatic Transmission — Aisin F21-250 HD Transmission — If Equipped471
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion475
- Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion475
- What Causes Corrosion?475
- Washing476
- Special Care476
- Wheel And Wheel Trim Care477
- Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped479
- Interior Care479
- Cleaning Headlights480
- Glass Surfaces481
- Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses481
- Seat Belt Maintenance481
- Engine Oil449
- FUSES482
- VEHICLE STORAGE492
- REPLACEMENT BULBS492
- BULB REPLACEMENT494
- FLUID CAPACITIES500
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS501
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES505
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE513
- INDEX523
