2014 Ram 1500 towing

Maintenance Chart – Cummins® Diesel Engine
Miles:
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
Rotate the tires. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace engine fuel filter element. XXXXXX
Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element. XXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake. X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage
is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle
for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing
change the axle fluid. XXXXXX
Inspect drive belt; replace as required. XXXX
Check the transfer case fluid (4x4). XX
Change the transfer case fluid (4x4). X
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear,
improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect wheel bearings. XXX
Change automatic transmission fluid
(AS69RC transmission only). XXX
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
227

Miles:
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing (68RFE transmission only). X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank; refill if
necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV). X
Flush and replace power steering fluid. X
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
228

AdjustablePedals ...........31
Air BagAdvanceFrontAirBag ......16
AirBags ...............16
AirBagWarningLight....16,173
FrontAirBag ............16
Rollover ...............16
SideAirBags ............16
SideImpacts ............16
Air Conditioning .....43,44,45,46
Air Suspension ...........40,42
Alarm Arm The System ..........14
Disarm The System ........14
Vehicle Security Alarm ......14
Alarm (Security Alarm) .........14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .173
Assistance Towing ..........169
Automatic Headlights .........34
Automatic High Beams ........34
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............45
Automatic Transmission FluidType ............205
AxleFluid...............205
Back-Up Camera ............47
Battery Charging System Light .....172
Brake Fluid ..............205
Brake System WarningLight ..........171
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............32
BulbReplacement ..........235
Calibration,Compass.........116
CargoLight...............34
ChangeOilIndicator.........174
Charging System Light ........172
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)...172 Child Restraints
CarSeat ...............17
Child Restraints ..........17
Child Seat Installation ....18,19
Installing Child Restraints
Using The Vehicle Seat Belt . . .19
Lower Anchors And Tethers
For Children ..........17,18
ChildSeat................18
Climate Control ........43,44,45
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......173
Brake Warning Light .......171
Compass Calibration .........116
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........205
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....35
CruiseLight...............35
Customer Assistance .........236
Customer Programmable Features ..............117
Defects, Reporting ..........237
Defroster, Rear Window ......43,44
Defroster, Windshield .......43,44
Diesel Engine Maintenance . .147, 158
Diesel Exhaust Fluid ......151, 164
Diesel Fuel Water Separator . .147, 158
DimmerControl.............34
Disabled Vehicle Towing .......169
Disarming, Security System ......14
Electronic Range Select (ERS). .38, 39
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .50
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........35
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). .169
Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight ...........173
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ...........116
INDEX
241

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
242

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

Spark Plugs..............205
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............36
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....35
Starting ColdWeather ........ 146, 156
Remote ...............13
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .......145, 155
Stuck, Freeing .............196
SunRoof ................48
Tailgate ................129
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).................45
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....18
Tires Air Pressure ...........234
Changing .............178
FlatChanging ..........178
Jacking ..............178
Pressure Warning Light .....169
Tow/Haul ................138
Tow Hooks, Emergency ........192
Towing Disabled Vehicle .........196
Recreational ...........140
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome.............140
Traction Control ............172 Trailer Towing
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . .136
Transfer Case Fluid ................205
Transmission Fluid ................205
Warning Light ..........174
TurboCoolDown........ 149, 162
TurnSignals...............33
Uconnect
®3.0.............67
Uconnect®5.0.............70
Uconnect®8.4A ............78
Uconnect®8.4AN ...........96
Uconnect®Access ...........53
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . .14
Ventilated Seats ............28
Washers, Windshield ..........33
Water in Fuel . . .146, 147, 156, 158
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel .......... 147, 158
Water Separator Draining . . .147, 158
WheelandWheelTrimCare.....234
Wheel Cover ..............186
WheelNutTorque...........186
Wind Buffeting .............49
WindshieldWashers ..........33
WindshieldWipers...........33
INDEX
244