2013 Ram 1500 Power steering

2. Start the engine.
3. With the engine running and the brake applied, rotatethe steering wheel 180° counterclockwise from center.
4. Press the “ESC Off” switch four times within 20 seconds. The “ESC Off Indicator Light” should appear
and disappear four times.
5. Rotate the steering wheel 360° clockwise (180° clock- wise from center).
6. Cycle ignition switch OFF then ON.
7. If the sequence was completed properly, the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will blink several times to confirm
HSA is off.
Steps 1 through 7 must be completed within 90 seconds
to turn off HSA. Repeat steps 1 through 7 to re-enable
HSA functionality. EVIC Equipped Vehicles
HSA is a Customer Programmable Feature on a EVIC
equipped vehicle. If you wish to turn off the HSA feature,
refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Customer Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – If Equipped
The ESC system enhances directional control and stabil-
ity of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC
corrects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle
by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist
in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition.
Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle
maintain the desired path.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle
path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual
path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match5
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (2500/3500 Models Only)
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
6 — Battery 632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F77 10 Amp
Red Drivetrain Control
Module/Front Axle Disconnect Module
F78 10 Amp
Red Engine Control
Module / Electric Power Steering
F79 15 Amp
Blue Clearance Lights
F80 10 Amp
Red Universal Garage
Door Opener / Compass
F81 20 Amp
Yellow Trailer Tow Right
Turn/Stop LightsCavity Car- tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F82 10 Amp
Red Steering Column
Control Module/ Cruise Control
F84 15 Amp
Blue Switch Bank/
Instrument Cluster
F85 10 Amp
Red Airbag Module
F86 10 Amp
Red Airbag Module
F87 10 Amp
Red Air Suspension /
Trailer Tow / Steer- ing Column Con- trol Module
676 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F88 15 Amp
Blue Instrument Panel
Cluster
F90/F91 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlet (Rear
seats) Customer Selectable
F93 20 Amp
Yellow Cigar Lighter
F94 10 Amp
Red Shifter / Transfer
Case Module
F95 10 Amp
Red Rear Camera /
Park Assist
F96 10 Amp
Red Rear Seat Heater
SwitchCavity Car- tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F97 25 Amp
Natural Rear Heated Seats
& Heated Steering Wheel – IfEquipped
F98 25 Amp
Natural Front Heated Seats
– If Equipped
F99 10 Amp
Red Climate Control
F101 15 Amp
Blue Electrochromatic
Mirror / Smart
High Beams – If Equipped
F104 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlets (In-
strument Panel/Center Console)
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case – BW44–44 Only We recommend you use MOPAR® BW44–44 Transfer
Case Fluid.
Front Axle – 1500 Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use MOPARGL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Rear Axle – 1500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lu-
bricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Ax-
les require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR®
Limited Slip Additive (MS-10111).
Front and Rear Axle – 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90.
Limited-Slip 10.5/11.5 inch Rear Axles Limited slip
additive is not required.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir– 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 693

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other thanyour authorized dealer, the message can be reset by refer-
ring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and transmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Dipstick............................. .637
Disposal ............................. .639
Filter ............................... .640
Filter Disposal ........................ .639
Identification Logo ..................... .638
Recommendation ...................... .638
Synthetic ............................ .639
Viscosity ............................ .639
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .640
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................633
Operating Precautions ..................... .633
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................133
Overdrive .............................. .374
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .374
Overhead Console ........................ .194
Overheating, Engine ...................... .266
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4Paint Care
............................. .661
Panic Alarm ..............................28
Parking Brake ........................... .467
Park Sense System, Rear ....................184
Passing Light ........................... .172
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .179
Personal Settings ......................... .285
Pets ...................................119
Pets, Transporting .........................119
Pickup Box ............................. .229
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........489
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................668
Door Locks ............................36
Mirrors ............................. .136
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........208
Seats ............................... .141
Sliding Rear Window ....................226
Steering ............................. .465
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