2014 Ram 1500 engine overheat

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
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TOW/HAUL MODE
• When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., andfrequent transmission shifting occurs, press the TOW/HAUL switch to select
TOW/HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for
transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in
TOW/HAUL mode, transmission upshifts are delayed, and the transmission will
automatically downshift (for engine braking) during steady braking maneuvers.
• The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to
indicate that TOW/HAUL mode has
been activated. Pressing the switch a
second time restores normal operation.
If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the
switch must be pressed each time the
engine is started.
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE MODULE
The Integrated Trailer Brake Controller allows you to automatically or manually
activate the Electric Trailer Brakes and Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brakes for a
better braking performance when towing a trailer.
NOTE:
The Integrated Trailer Brake Controller is located in the center stack below the
climate controls.
This module will have four different options depending on the type of trailer you want
to tow and can be selected through the 3.5” Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) or touchscreen radio.
• Light Electric
• Heavy Electric
• Light EOH (Electric Over Hydraulic)
• Heavy EOH (Electric Over Hydraulic)
UTILITY
138

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low EVIC display.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as
the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue
to function properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage,
especially in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the
outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be
increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this
outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket
wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance
beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal,
turn the engine off immediately.
We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing
Condition Wheels OFF the
Ground 2WD Models
4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max
• 15 miles (24 km) max
distance • Auto Transmission
inPARK
• Manual Trans-
mission in gear
(NOT NEUTRAL)
• Transfer Case in
NEUTRAL
• Tow in FORWARD
direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK
NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL
BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using
a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around
the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with
automatic transmission) or 2nd gear and REVERSE (with manual transmission)
while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal
pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or
racing the engine.
NOTE:
Press the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, press
the "ESC Off" switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least
one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheat-
ing and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free
a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between DRIVE/2nd and REVERSE,
do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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
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