2014 Ram 1500 jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 169
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 169
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 175
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 176
JUMP-STARTING .............. 190
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS ....... 192
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........ 192
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 196
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 196
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 197
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.......... 198
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 199
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ........ 205
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
GASOLINE ENGINE ............ 214
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
1500 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE ....... 219
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
6.7L CUMMINS
®DIESEL ENGINE . . . 225 FUSES
.................... 230
TIRE PRESSURES ............. 234
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 234
EXTERIOR BULBS ............ 235
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER ........... 236
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER ........... 236
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ................. 236
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 236
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THEUNITEDSTATES ........... 237
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES
BY MOPAR®................ 238
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 239
INDEX.................... 241
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passenger seat.
Removal Of Jack And Tools
• To access the jack and jack tools you must remove the plastic access cover,located on the side of the seat. To remove the cover, pull the front part of the cover
(closest to the front of the seat) toward you to release a locking tab. Once the front
of the cover is loose, slide the cover toward the front of the seat until it is free from
the seat frame.
1500 Series Trucks
• Remove the jack and tool bag by removing the wing bolt and sliding the jack and tool bag from under the seat.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
176

Preparations
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK. On four-wheel drive vehicles, shift the transfercase to the 4L position.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
• Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Instructions
1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage.
2.
Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do
not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them counterclockwise one turn while
the wheel is still on the ground.
3. Placement of the jack:
Wheel Blocked
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
178

1500 Series Trucks
• When changing a front wheel, place the scissors jack under the rear portion of thelower control arm as shown below.
Front 4x2 Jacking Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
179

•Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench. The tube extension
may be used but is not required.
Front 4x4 Jacking Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
180

•For 4x2 and 4x4 trucks, when changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive tube
to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube. Place the jack under
the axle between the wheel and the shock bracket with the drive tubes extending
to the rear.
• Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
Rear 4x4 Jacking Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
181

To Stow The Flat Or Spare
NOTE:
RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels cannot be stored under the vehicle
because the wheel retainer will not fit through the wheel pilot hole. Secure the flat tire
in the bed of the truck. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced immediately.
• Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the wheel retainer through thecenter of the wheel and position it properly across the wheel opening.
• For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
•
Attach the wheel wrench to the extension tube. Rotate the winch mechanism until
the wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate
until you feel the winch mechanism slip, or click three or four times. It cannot be
overtightened. Push against the tire several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not
damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required.
• Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap. Do not use a twisting
motion when removing the hub cap, damage to the hub cap; finish may occur.
• The rear hub caps on the dual rear wheel has two pry off notches. Make sure that the hook of the jack handle driver is located squarely in the cap notch
before attempting to pull off.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
188

Message CenterWater in Fuel .......146, 156
MOPAR
®Accessories .........238
Navigation ............85,103
New Vehicle Break-In Period..........32, 145, 155
OilChangeIndicator...... 174, 226
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .....174
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............205
Outlet Power ...............124
Overheating, Engine .........175
Panic Alarm ...............11
ParkSense
®System,
FrontAndRear ...........46
ParkSense
®System, Rear .......46
Pedals, Adjustable ...........31
Perform Service Indicator, Reset...226
PickupBox ..............129
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............234
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) . . .230
Glass Sunroof ...........48
Inverter ..............123
Outlet (Auxiliary
Electrical Outlet) .........124
Seats ................25
Sliding Rear Window .......47
Steering ..............205
Preparation for Jacking ........178
Programmable Electronic Features ..............117
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....33
RearCamera ..............47
Rear Heated Seats ...........29
Rear Park Assist System ........46
Rear ParkSense System ......46,47 Recreational Towing
.........140
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............142
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............143
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........14
Disarm The Alarm .........14
Remote Starting System ........13
Replacement Bulbs ..........235
Reporting Safety Defects .......237
Resetting Perform Service Indicator ..............226
Restraint, Head .............24
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ....196
Schedule,Maintenance.... 214, 219
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ................15
Child Restraints ........15,17
Energy Management Feature . . .15
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........15
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......15
Seat Belt Reminder ........15
Seats ...................25
Heated ...............27
Lumbar Support ..........25
Memory ...............26
Power ................25
Ventilated .............28
Security Alarm Arm The System ..........14
Disarm The System ........14
Security Alarm ...........14
Shifting Transfer Case, Shifting into
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....142
Transfer Case, Shifting out of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....143
Shift Lever Override .........192
Signals, Turn ..............33
SIRIUS Travel Link ..........106
INDEX
243