2014 Ram 1500 heater

Water In Fuel Message
If a Water In Fuel message orindicator appears in the cluster and a chime sounds
five times, the fuel/water separator will need to be drained immediately to prevent
engine damage.
Refer to “Draining Fuel Water Separator” in this guide for draining instructions or see
your dealer.
Cold Start Procedure
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the Wait To Startlight appears
in the cluster, wait for the light to turn off before starting.
• In extremely cold weather below 0°F (-18°C) it may be beneficial to cycle the manifold heaters twice before attempting to start the engine. This can be
accomplished by turning the ignition OFF for at least five seconds and then back
ON after the “Wait To Start Light” has turned off, but before the engine is started.
However, excessive cycling of the manifold heaters will result in damage to the
heater elements or reduced battery voltage.
Refer to the Owner's Manual Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details.
Engine Idling
Avoid prolonged engine idling. Long periods of idling may be harmful to your engine
because combustion chamber temperatures can drop so low that the fuel may not
burn completely.
Incomplete combustion allows carbon and varnish to form on piston rings, engine
valves, and injector nozzles. Also, the unburned fuel can enter the crankcase,
diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to the engine.
If the engine is allowed to idle, under some conditions the idle speed may increase
to 900 RPM then return to normal idle speed. This is normal operation.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110–115 volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
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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, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do notincrease 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 supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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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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FUSES
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (FUSES)
The Power Distribution Center is located in
the engine compartment near the battery.
This center contains cartridge fuses and
mini fuses. A description of each fuse and
component may be stamped on the inside
cover, otherwise the cavity number of each
fuse is stamped on the inside cover that
corresponds to the following chart.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F01 80 Amp Red Rad Fan Control Module –
If Equipped
F03 60 Amp Yellow Rad Fan – If Equipped
F05 40 Amp Green Compressor for Air Suspension –
If Equipped
F06 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes/Electronic
Stability Control Pump
F07 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
F08 20 Amp Yellow Emissions Diesel – If Equipped
F09 40 Amp Green (Cummins Diesel)30 Amp Pink
(1500 LD Diesel) Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped
F10 40 Amp Green Body Controller/Exterior
Lighting #2
F10 50 Amp Red
Body Controller/Exterior
Lighting #2 – If Equipped with Stop/Start
F11 30 Amp Pink Integrated Trailer Brake
Module – If Equipped
F12 40 Amp Green Body Controller #3/Interior Lights
F13 40 Amp Green Blower Motor
F14 40 Amp Green Body Controller #4/Power Locks
F15 30 Amp Pink Electric Park Brake Right Side –
If Equipped
F19 30 Amp Pink SCR – If Equipped
F20 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module
F21 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module
F22 20 Amp Yellow Engine Control Module
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F23 30 Amp Pink Body Controller #1
F24 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module
F25 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper Low Speed
F25 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper High Speed
F26 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes/Stability
Control Module/Valves
F28 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Backup Lights –
If Equipped
F29 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Parking Lights –
If Equipped
F30 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle
F32 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module –
If Equipped
F33 20 Amp Yellow Cummins Diesel Fuel Heater #1 –
If Equipped/Rear Blower – If Equipped
F34 30 Amp Pink Vehicle System Interface
Module #2 – If Equipped
F35 30 Amp Pink Sunroof – If Equipped
F36 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster – If Equipped
F37 30 Amp Pink Cummins Diesel Fuel Heater #2 –
If Equipped
F38 30 Amp Pink Power Inverter 115V AC –
If Equipped
F39 30 Amp Pink Vehicle System Interface
Module #1 – If Equipped
F41 10 Amp RedActive Grill Shutter
F42 20 Amp Yellow Horn
F43 10 Amp Red Snow Plow (Left) – If Equipped
F44 10 Amp RedDiagnostic Port
F46 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor
F47 10 Amp Red Snow Plow (Right) – If Equipped
F49 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel Cluster
F50 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control
Module – If Equipped
F51 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module/
Keyless Ignition
F52 5 Amp TanBattery Sensor
F53 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights
F54 20 Amp YellowAdjustable Pedals
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F55 20 Amp Yellow E38 Radio – If Equipped
F56 15 Amp Blue Additional Diesel Content –
If Equipped
F57 20 Amp YellowTransmission
F58 20 Amp Yellow
(Gas Engine) /
25 Amp Natural
(Cummins Diesel) Engine Cooling Pump
F60 15 Amp BlueUnderhood Lamp
F61 20 Amp Yellow Power Take-off Unit – If Equipped
F62 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
F63 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater
(Cummins Diesel)
F64 25 Amp Natural Fuel Injectors/Powertrain
F65 10 Amp RedUSB interface
F66 10 Amp Red Sunroof/Passenger Window
Switches/Rain Sensor
F67 10 Amp Red CD/DVD/Bluetooth Hands-free
Module – If Equipped
F69 15 Amp Blue Mod SCR 12V (Cummins Diesel) –
If Equipped
F70 30 Amp GreenFuel Pump Motor
F71 25 Amp Natural Amplifier
F72 10 Amp Red Voltage Stabilizer Modules –
If Equipped
F74 20 Amp Yellow
(Gas & 1500 LD Diesel)/10 AmpRed (CumminsDiesel Engine) Brake Vacuum Pump Gas/Diesel –
If Equipped
F75 10 Amp Red Coolant Temperature
Valve Actuator
F76 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes/Electronic
Stability Control
F77 10 Amp Red Drivetrain Control Module/Front
Axle Disconnect Module
F78 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module/Electric
Power Steering
F79 15 Amp BlueClearance Lights
F80 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door
Opener/Compass
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F81 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights
F82 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control
Module/Cruise Control
F84 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank/Instrument Cluster
F85 10 Amp RedAirbag Module
F86 10 Amp RedAirbag Module
F87 10 Amp Red Air Suspension/Trailer Tow/
Steering Column Control Module
F88 15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster
F90/F91 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Rear seats)
Customer Selectable
F93 20 Amp YellowCigar Lighter
F94 10 Amp Red Shifter/Transfer Case Module
F95 10 Amp Red Rear Camera/Park Assist
F96 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch
F97 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats & Heated
Steering Wheel – If Equipped
F98 25 Amp Natural Front Heated Seats – If Equipped
F99 10 Amp RedClimate Control
F101 15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror/Smart
High Beams – If Equipped
F104 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument
Panel/Center Console)
CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the
cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to
get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct
amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result
in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to
blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
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Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck . .196
Overheating ............175
Towing ........... 169, 196
Engine Block Heater ...........155
Break-In
Recommendations . .32, 145, 155
Compartment ...........199
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ..........172
OilSelection ...........205
Overheating ............175
Starting ...............13
Stopping ..............13
Event Data Recorder .........197
Exhaust Brake .............157
Exhaust Regeneration ........148
Exterior Lights .............235
Filters EngineFuel ........ 147, 158
FlatTireStowage...........188
Fluid Capacities ............205
Fluids .................205
FogLights................34
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......196
Front And Rear ParkSense System...46
Front Heated Seats ...........27
Front ParkSense System ........46
Fuel Specifications ..........205
Fuse ..................230
Fuses..................230
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)............120
Headlight ................34
Headlights Automatic .............34
Dimmer Switch ..........34
HighBeam .............33
Switch ...............34 Head Restraints
............24
Heated Seats ..............27
Heated Steering Wheel ........30
Heater, Engine Block .........155
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ..........33
HomeLink
®
(Garage Door Opener) .......120
Hood Release .............198
HubCaps ...............186
Idle Up Feature ............158
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls . .138
Interior and Instrument Lights . . .7, 51
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............33
Introduction ...............3
Inverter Outlet (115V) ........123
Inverter, Power ............123
Jack Location .............176
Jump Starting .............190
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........14
Disarm The Alarm .........14
Keyless Enter-N-Go ...........12
Lock/Unlock ............12
Starting/Stopping .........13
LaneChangeandTurnSignals....33
Lane Change Assist ..........33
LATCH (Lower Anchors and TetherforCHildren)....17,18,19
Lights
Engine Temperature Warning. .170
TurnSignal .............33
Maintenance Record. . .218, 224, 229
Maintenance Schedule.... 214, 219, 225, 227
Malfunction Indicator Light(CheckEngine).......172
MemorySeat ..............26
INDEX
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