2014 Ram 1500 fuel cap

ADDING FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE ONLY
• Your vehicle is equipped with a cap-less fuel system.
•
Most fuel cans will not open the flapper
door.
•A funnel is provided to open the flapper
door to allow emergency refueling with a
fuel can.
Emergency Fuel Can Refueling
1. Retrieve funnel from the jack storage
area under the passenger seat.
2. Insert the funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle.
3. Ensure the funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door open.
4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
5. Remove the funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting back in the
jack storage area under the passenger
seat.
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DEF Fill Procedure
• Remove cap from DEF tank (located behind the fuel door on drivers side of thevehicle).
• Insert DEF container or fill nozzle into DEF fill location and fill DEF tank.
• Reinstall cap onto DEF tank.
• Refer to your Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
• To avoid DEF spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the DEF tank after filling.
• When DEF is spilled, clean the area immediately with water or a mild solvent.
• DO NOT OVERFILL. DEF will freeze below 12 degrees F (-11 degrees C). The
DEF system is designed to work in temperatures below the DEF freezing point,
however, if the tank is overfilled and freezes, the system could be damaged.
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages
Your vehicle will begin displaying warning messages when the DEF level reaches a
driving range of approximately 350 miles (563 km). If the following warning message
sequence is ignored, your vehicle may be limited to a maximum speed of 5 MPH
(8 km/H) unless DEF is added.
•DEF Low Refill Soon — This message will display when the low level is reached,
during vehicle start up, and with increased frequency during vehicle operation.
It will be accompanied by a single chime. Approximately 5 gallons (19 Liters) of
DEF is required to refill the tank when this message is initially displayed on pickup
applications, and approximately 7 gallons (28 Liters) are required on chassis-cab
applications.
• Speed Limited to 5 MPH in XXX mi Refill DEF — This message will continuously
display if the “DEF Low Refill Soon” message is ignored, and the frequency of
occurance of the chime will increase unless up to 2 gallons (7.5 Liters) of DEF is
added to the tank.
• 5 MPH Max Speed on Restart, Long Idle or Refuel Refill DEF — This message will
continuously display when the counter reaches zero, and will be accompanied by
a periodic chime.
The vehicle will only be capable of a maximum speed of 5 MPH upon the first of the
following conditions to occur: • If the vehicle is shutoff and restarted.
• If the vehicle is idled for an extended period of time, approximately one hour orgreater.
• If the system detects that the level of fuel in the tank has increased.
Add a minimum of 2 gallons (9.5 Liters) of DEF to the tank in order to avoid vehicle
operation at a maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/H).
• 5 MPH Max Speed Refill DEF — The vehicle will only be capable of a maximum
speed of 5 MPH (8 km/H) when this message is displayed. Add up to 2.5 gallons
(9.5 Liters) of DEF to the tank to restore normal vehicle operation.
NOTE:
A minimum of 2 gallons (9.5 Liters) may be required to restore normal vehicle
operation. Although the vehicle will start normally and can be placed in gear after this
message has been initially displayed, extreme caution should be utilized since the
vehicle will only be capable of maneuvering at a maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/H).
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages
There are four different messages which are displayed if the vehicle detects that the
DEF system has been filled with a fluid other than DEF, has experienced component
failures, or when tampering has been detected. The vehicle may be limited to a
maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/H) if the DEF system is not serviced within less than
250 miles (402 km) of the fault being detected.
When the DEF system needs to be serviced the following warnings will display:
•Service DEF System – See Dealer — This message will display when the fault is
initially detected, each time the vehicle is started, and periodically during driving.
The message will be accompanied by a single chime. We recommend you drive to
your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
• 5 MPH Max Speed in 150 mi Service DEF System See Dealer — This message will
display if the DEF system has not been serviced after the “Service DEF System –
See Dealer” message is displayed. This message will continuously display until the
mileage counter reaches zero, and will be accompanied by a periodic chime. The
message will continue to countdown until it reaches zero unless the vehicle is
serviced. We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your
vehicle serviced immediately.
NOTE:
Under some circumstances this mileage counter may start with a value of less than
150 miles (241 km). For example, if recurring faults are detected in a time interval
of less than 40 hours, the counter may restart at the value where it stopped when a
previous fault was temporarily remedied, or at a minimum of 50 miles (80 km).
• 5 MPH Max Speed on Restart, Long Idle or Refuel Service DEF See Dealer — This
message will continuously display when the mileage counter reaches zero, and will
be accompanied by a periodic chime.
The vehicle will only be capable of a maximum speed of 5 MPH upon the first of the
following conditions to occur: • If the vehicle is shutoff and restarted.
• If the vehicle is idled for an extended period of time, approximately one hour orgreater.
• If the system detects that the level of fuel in the tank has increased.
• 5 MPH Max Speed Service DEF System See Dealer — This message will continuously
display, and will be accompanied by a periodic chime. Although the vehicle can be
started and placed in gear, the vehicle will only operate at a maximum speed of
5 MPH. Your vehicle will require towing, see your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:
When this message is displayed, the engine can still be started. However, the vehicle
will only operate at a maximum speed of 5 MPH.
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JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged bat-tery it can be jump-started using a
set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable
battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster
pack follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations For Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE:
The positive battery post is covered with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain
access to the positive battery post.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to OFF.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post
of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Power Steering Reservoir –
2500/3500 Models We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid +4 or MOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection 3.6L 87 Octane1500 Regular Cab
Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab - 26 Gallons (98 Liters) (Approximate)
1500 Regular Cab
Longbed/Crew Quad Cab (Optional) - 32 Gallons
(121 Liters) (Approximate) 2500/3500 Shortbed -
34 Gallons (129 Liters) (Approximate)
2500/3500 Longbed -
35 Gallons (132 Liters) (Approximate)
Fuel Selection 5.7L 87 Octane Acceptable.
89 Octane Recommended. 1500 Regular Cab
Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab - 26 Gallons (98 Liters) (Approximate)
1500 Regular Cab
Longbed/Crew Quad Cab (Optional) - 32 Gallons
(121 Liters) (Approximate) 2500/3500 Shortbed -
31 Gallons (117 Liters) (Approximate)
2500/3500 Longbed -
32 Gallons (121 Liters) (Approximate)
Fuel Selection 6.4L 87 Octane2500/3500 Shortbed -
34 Gallons (129 Liters)
(Approximate) 2500/3500 Longbed - 35 Gallons
(132 Liters) (Approximate)
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Fuel Selection 3.0L Turbo
Diesel – 1500 Models Only Use good quality diesel
fuel from a reputable
supplier in your vehicle.
Federal law requires that
you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low SulfurHighway Diesel fuel
(15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of
Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur
maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions controlsystem. For most year-
round service, No. 2 diesel
fuel meeting ASTM specifi- cation D-975 Grade S15will provide good perfor-
mance. We recommend you useablendofupto5%
biodiesel, meeting ASTM specification D-975 with your diesel engine.
If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 20°For -7°C), or is required to operate at colder-than-normal conditions for
prolonged periods, use
climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the
No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. This will provide better protectionfrom fuel gelling or wax-
plugging of the fuel filter. This vehicle is compatible
with biodiesel blends greater than 5% but no greater than 20% biodiesel meeting
ASTM specification D-7467 provided the shortened
maintenance intervals are followed as directed. 26 Gallons (98.5 Liters)
(Approximate)
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Fuel Selection 6.7L Turbo
Diesel Use good quality diesel
fuel from a reputable
supplier in your vehicle.
Federal law requires that
you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low SulfurHighway Diesel fuel
(15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of
Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur
maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions controlsystem. For most year-
round service, No. 2 diesel
fuel meeting ASTM specifi- cation D-975 Grade S15will provide good perfor-mance. If the vehicle is
exposed to extreme cold
(below 20°F or -7°C), or is required to operate atcolder-than-normal
conditions for prolonged periods, use climatized
No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel.
This will provide better pro- tection from fuel gelling or wax-plugging of the fuel
filters. This vehicle is fully
compatible with biodiesel
blends up to 5% biodiesel
meeting ASTM specification D-975. Pickup models,
and Chassis Cab models configured with optional
B20 capability, are addi- tionally compatible with20% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification
D-7467 if the Bio-Diesel
Fuel Requirements listed in the Owner’s Manual
Diesel Supplement are fully complied with. 2500/3500 Standard Cab
(Longbed) Models -
28 Gallons (106 Liters) 2500/3500 Crew/Mega
Cab (Shortbed) Models - 31 Gallons (117 Liters) 2500/3500 Crew Cab (Longbed) Models -
32 Gallons (121 Liters) Standard Rear Tank -
52 Gallons (197 Liters)
Optional Midship Tank - 22 Gallons (83 Liters)
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