2013 Ram 2500 engine heater

caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPAR® Injector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR® engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR® or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In therange of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up.
NOTE:
Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tempera-
ture is less than 32°F (0°C).
Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
(mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease
by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
Replacement Parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are
designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
upper switch bank just below the radio.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle
speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F58 20 Amp
Yellow (Gas
Engine) /25
Amp
Natural (Diesel
Engine) Engine Cooling
Pump
F60 15 Amp
Blue Underhood Lamp
F61 20 Amp
Yellow Power Take-off
Unit – If Equipped
F62 10 Amp
Red Air Conditioning
ClutchCavity Car- tridgeFuse Micro
Fuse Description
F63 20 Amp
Yellow IgnitionCoils (Gas),
Urea Heater (Die- sel)
F64 25 Amp
Natural Fuel Injectors /
Powertrain
F65 10 Amp
Red USB interface
F66 10 Amp
Red Sunroof / Passen-
ger Window
Switches / Rain Sensor
F67 10 Amp
Red CD / DVD /
Bluetooth Hands- free Module – If Equipped
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 681

Engine................................ .637
Air Cleaner .......................... .646
Block Heater ......................... .351
Break-In Recommendations ................115
Compartment ......................... .636
Compartment Identification ................636
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................698
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................117
Flooded, Starting ...................... .345
Fuel Requirements ..................... .526
Jump Starting ......................... .617
Oil................................. .643
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .645
Oil Selection .......................... .644
Oil Synthetic ......................... .645
Overheating .......................... .577
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............74
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .527Event Data Recorder
........................81
Exhaust Gas Caution .......................117
Exhaust System ...........................117
Exterior Lighting ......................... .158
Exterior Lights .......................... .120
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .646
Engine Oil ........................... .646
Engine Oil Disposal .....................645
Flashers Turn Signal .......................... .120
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .591
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .533
Engine Oil ........................... .533
Fuel Requirements ..................... .530
Maintenance .......................... .534
Replacement Parts ...................... .533
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Gear Ranges............................ .365
Gear Select Lever Override ..................624
General Information ........................20
Glass Cleaning .......................... .673
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... .221
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................540
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................539
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .537
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .443
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................577
Headlights ............................. .687
Automatic ........................... .158
Cleaning ............................ .672
High Beam ........................... .168
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........168Passing
............................. .168
Switch .............................. .158
Head Restraints ......................... .149
Heated Mirrors .......................... .133
Heater ................................ .314
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .351
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .168
Hill Descent Control ...................... .479
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................479
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .544
Hoisting ............................... .617
Hood Release ........................... .156
Hub Caps .............................. .595
Ignition .................................16
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
728 INDEX