1500/2500/3500
OWNER’S MANUAL
2014
2014 RAM TRUCK 1500/2500/3500
14D241-126-AF Sixth Edition Printed in U.S.A.
RAM TRUCK
FCA US LLC
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User Manual
For RAM 2014 3500.
Summary of Contents for RAM RAM 2014 3500:
- INTRODUCTION5
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS14
- SENTRY KEY®21
- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM23
- ILLUMINATED ENTRY25
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)26
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED34
- DOOR LOCKS38
- KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™43
- WINDOWS47
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS51
- Lap/Shoulder Belts54
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure62
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage62
- Center Lap Belts63
- Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions63
- Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode — If Equipped64
- Energy Management Feature65
- Seat Belt Pretensioners66
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)66
- Seat Belts And Pregnant Women67
- Seat Belt Extender67
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags68
- Air Bag System Components69
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features70
- Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls74
- Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)74
- Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units76
- Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units77
- Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units — If Equipped77
- Front And Side Impact Sensors And Vehicle Rollover78
- Front And Side Impact Sensors78
- Enhanced Accident Response System78
- If A Deployment Occurs79
- Maintaining Your Air Bag System80
- Air Bag Warning Light81
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)81
- Child Restraints82
- Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles84
- Infants And Child Restraints85
- Older Children And Child Restraints85
- Children Too Large For Booster Seats87
- Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Quad Cab®/Crew Cab88
- Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints — Standard Cab, Mega Cab®89
- Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System90
- LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle91
- Locating The LATCH Anchorages — Quad Cab®/Mega Cab®/Crew Cab97
- Locating The LATCH Anchorages98
- Center Seat LATCH — Standard Cab/Quad Cab®/Crew Cab Full Bench99
- Center Seat LATCH — Mega Cab®/Crew Cab Split Bench100
- To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint100
- How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt101
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt102
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle103
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)106
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped107
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage109
- Transporting Pets117
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS117
- SAFETY TIPS118
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE123
- MIRRORS130
- Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped130
- Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped130
- Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display — If Equipped136
- Outside Mirrors137
- Outside Mirrors Folding Feature137
- Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped138
- Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped138
- Power Mirrors — If Equipped140
- Heated Mirrors — If Equipped141
- Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped141
- Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped142
- “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If Equipped142
- Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped143
- SEATS144
- DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED159
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD164
- LIGHTS166
- Headlights167
- Automatic Headlights — If Equipped167
- Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)168
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped168
- Headlight Delay169
- Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped169
- Parking Lights And Panel Lights170
- Fog Lights — If Equipped170
- Lights-On Reminder171
- Battery Saver171
- Interior Lights172
- Cargo Light175
- Multifunction Lever175
- Turn Signals176
- Lane Change Assist176
- Flash-To-Pass176
- High/Low Beam Switch177
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS177
- TILT STEERING COLUMN181
- HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED182
- DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED183
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL185
- PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED189
- PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED197
- PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED206
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED208
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED210
- POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED218
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS221
- CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED226
- POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED227
- CUPHOLDERS228
- STORAGE230
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES239
- FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED240
- PICKUP BOX242
- RAMBOX® — IF EQUIPPED246
- SLIDE-IN CAMPERS260
- EASY-OFF TAILGATE260
- TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED263
- MIRRORS130
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL275
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES277
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE278
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM279
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS280
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)292
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 3.5” Display295
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 7” Display305
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages315
- EVIC Selectable Menu Items319
- Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)323
- Language324
- Units324
- Nav-Turn By Turn — If Equipped324
- Park Assist System — If Equipped325
- Tilt Mirror In Reverse325
- Auto Wipers — If Equipped325
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)325
- Headlamp Off Delay326
- Illuminated Approach326
- Headlamps With Wipers326
- Automatic High Beams — If Equipped326
- Flash Lamps With Lock327
- Auto Lock Doors327
- Auto Unlock Doors327
- Horn With Remote Start327
- Sound Horn With Remote Lock328
- Remote Unlock Sequence328
- Key Fob Linked To Memory328
- Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)329
- Remote Start Comfort Sys.329
- Key-Off Power Delay329
- Air Suspension Display Alerts – If Equipped329
- Aero Ride Height Mode (1500 Only) – If Equipped330
- Tire/Jack Mode – If Equipped330
- Transport Mode – If Equipped330
- Wheel Alignment Mode – If Equipped330
- Horn with Remote Lower – If Equipped330
- Lights with Remote Lower – If Equipped331
- Trailer Select331
- Trailer Brake Type331
- Trailer Name331
- Calibrate Compass332
- Compass Variance332
- Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items332
- Uconnect® SETTINGS334
- Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED353
- iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED353
- STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED354
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE355
- RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES356
- CLIMATE CONTROLS356
- Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen — If Equipped357
- Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped362
- Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped368
- Summer Operation375
- Winter Operation375
- Vacation/Storage376
- Window Fogging and Frosting376
- Outside Air Intake376
- Operating Tips Chart377
- STARTING AND OPERATING379
- STARTING PROCEDURES386
- STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED390
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED395
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION396
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED429
- Manually Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped429
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped433
- Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped439
- Four-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If Equipped447
- Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Eight Speed Transmission Only) — If Equipped453
- AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (1500 MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED461
- AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (2500/3500 MODELS ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED468
- AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — POWER WAGON MODELS ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)471
- STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER WAGON ONLY474
- SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON ONLY476
- LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL494
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES495
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER496
- OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS498
- WINCH USAGE — POWER WAGON ONLY — (IF EQUIPPED)500
- POWER STEERING — 1500 MODELS519
- POWER STEERING — 2500/3500 MODELS520
- FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES ONLY — IF EQUIPPED522
- PARKING BRAKE522
- BRAKE SYSTEM525
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM527
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)527
- Traction Control System (TCS) — If Equipped528
- Brake Assist System (BAS) — If Equipped528
- Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped529
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) — If Equipped533
- ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light536
- Trailer Sway Control (TSC) — If Equipped538
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION539
- TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION549
- SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED560
- TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)561
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS563
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)566
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS576
- FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED580
- ADDING FUEL584
- VEHICLE LOADING586
- TRAILER TOWING589
- SNOWPLOW609
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)613
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES621
- HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS623
- IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS623
- WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS624
- JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING627
- HOISTING665
- JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES666
- FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE670
- EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED672
- SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE672
- MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION674
- TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE676
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE681
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L683
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L684
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L685
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)686
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS687
- REPLACEMENT PARTS688
- DEALER SERVICE688
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES689
- Engine Oil690
- Checking Oil Level690
- Change Engine Oil691
- Engine Oil Selection691
- American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol691
- Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L/5.7L Engines (1500 Models Only)692
- Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine (2500/3500 Models Only)692
- Engine Oil Viscosity — 6.4L Engine693
- Synthetic Engine Oils693
- Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters693
- Engine Oil Filter693
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter694
- Maintenance-Free Battery694
- Air Conditioner Maintenance696
- Front Driveshaft Lubrication — 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)697
- Body Lubrication697
- Windshield Wiper Blades698
- Adding Washer Fluid698
- Exhaust System699
- Cooling System702
- Brake System709
- Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level711
- Transfer Case713
- Automatic Transmission713
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion717
- Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion717
- What Causes Corrosion?718
- Washing718
- Special Care719
- Wheel And Wheel Trim Care720
- Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped721
- Interior Care722
- Cleaning Headlights723
- Glass Surfaces723
- Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses723
- Seat Belt Maintenance724
- Tri-Fold Soft Tonneau Cover Care724
- Spray-On Bedliner – If Equipped724
- Engine Oil690
- FUSES726
- VEHICLE STORAGE736
- REPLACEMENT BULBS737
- BULB REPLACEMENT738
- Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And Turn — If Equipped739
- Fog Lamps — If Equipped741
- Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps741
- Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp743
- Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped745
- Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped746
- Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped747
- FLUID CAPACITIES748
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS750
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES755
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE763
- INDEX773
