2014 Ram 1500 fuel

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC.................. 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ............... 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ................... 10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ......... 12
REMOTE START .............. 13
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 14
SEATBELT .................. 15
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ....... 16
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 17
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 24
FRONT SEATS ................ 25
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 27
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........ 30
TILT STEERING COLUMN ......... 31
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 32
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAMS LEVER................ 33
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 34
SPEED CONTROL .............. 35
EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .... 37
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECT (ERS)
OPERATION ................. 38
1500 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .... 40
2500-3500 AIR SUSPENSION
SYSTEM .................... 42
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN ........ 43
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ........... 44
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ........... 45
PARKSENSE
®FRONT AND REAR
PARK ASSIST ................ 46
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA.. 47
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW .... 47
POWER SUNROOF ............. 48
WIND BUFFETING ............. 49
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 50
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 52
Uconnect
®ACCESS ............. 53
Uconnect®3.0 ................ 67
Uconnect®5.0 ................ 70 Uconnect
®8.4A ............... 78
Uconnect®8.4AN .............. 96
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 115
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .............. 116
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 117
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®) ................ 120
POWER INVERTER ............ 123
POWER OUTLETS ............ 124
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 126
UTILITY
TONNEAU COVER............. 129
EASY-OFF TAILGATE ........... 129
PICKUP BOX ................ 130
RAMBOX
®.................. 132
TOWING & PAYLOAD ........... 136
TOW/HAUL MODE ............ 138
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE
MODULE .................. 138
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..... 140
1500 3.0L DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 145
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ............... 155
DIESEL FUEL FILTER/WATER
SEPARATOR ................ 147
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 148
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........ 162
ADDING FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY ..................... 163
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 164
6.7L CUMMINS® DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS........... 155
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ............... 155
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE
(ENGINE BRAKING) ........... 157
IDLE-UP FEATURE (AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ONLY) ......... 158
ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ....... 158
UNDERBODY MOUNTED FUEL
FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ....... 160
EXHAUST REGENERATION ....... 161
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ........ 162
ADDING FUEL — DIESEL ENGINE
ONLY ..................... 163
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........ 164
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure WarningLight**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS)Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic ThrottleControl (ETC) Light
- Engine TemperatureWarning Light
- Transmission TemperatureWarning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction IndicatorLight (MIL)**
- SERV (Service) 4WDIndicator Light
- Low Coolant LevelIndicator Light
(See page 169 for more information.)
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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Park/Headlight ONIndicator*
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- TOW/HAUL Indicator*
- 4WD Auto Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) Indicator Light*
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) Off Indicator
- Cargo Lamp On Indicator
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Electronic Speed ControlSet Indicator
- Check Fuel Filler
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
EVIC Messages
NOTE:
Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in this guide or your owners
manual for additional information.
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Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RESUME/ACCELswitch and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL switch or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintainthe set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF switch to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You
could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed
Control system off when you are not using it.
•
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
• Your vehicle may be equipped with a fuel efficient eight-speed trans-
mission. The electronic Transmission
Shifter is located on the instrument
panel. The transmission gear (PRND)
is displayed both above the shifter con-
trol and in the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC).
• To select a gear range, simply rotate the shifter control.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal to shift
the transmission out of PARK or from
NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE.
• To shift past multiple gear ranges at once (such as Park to Drive), simply rotate the switch to the appropriate detent.
• Select the DRIVE range for normal driving.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Adding A Stop
• To add a stop you must be navigating a route.
• Touch the “Menu” soft-key to return to the Main Navigation menu.
• Touch the “Where To?” soft-key, then search for the extra stop. When anotherlocation has been selected, you can choose to cancel your previous route, add as
the first destination or add as the last destination.
• Touch the desired selection and touch the “Yes” soft-key.
Taking A Detour
• To take a detour you must be navigating a route.
• Touch the “Detour” soft-key.
NOTE:
If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device may not
calculate a detour. For more information, see your Uconnect
®User's Manual.
SiriusXM TRAFFIC (US Market Only)
Don't Drive Through Traffic. Drive Around It.
Avoid congestion before you reach it. By enhancing your vehicle's navigation system
with the ability to see detailed traffic information, you can pinpoint traffic incidents,
determine average traffic speed and estimate travel time along your route. Since the
service is integrated with a vehicle's navigation system, SiriusXM Traffic can help
drivers pick the fastest route based on traffic conditions.
1. Detailed information on traffic speed, accidents, construction, and road closings.
2.
Traffic information from multiple sources, including police and emergency services,
cameras and road sensors.
3. Coast-to-coast delivery of traffic information.
4.
View conditions for points along your route and beyond. Available in over 130 markets.
SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (US Market Only)
In addition to delivering over 130 channels of the best sports, entertainment, talk,
and commercial-free music, SiriusXM offers premium data services that work in
conjunction with compatible navigation systems. SiriusXM Travel Link brings a
wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips.
• Fuel Prices — Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the
station of your choice.
• Movie Listings — Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to
the theater of your choice.
• Sports Scores — In-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules.
• Weather — Check variety of local and national weather information from radar
maps to current and 5-day forecast.
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SiriusXM Travel Link feature is completely integrated into your vehicle. A few minutes
after you start your vehicle, Travel Link information arrives and updates in the back-
ground. You can access the information whenever you like, with no waiting.
To access SiriusXM Travel Link, press “Apps” button on the touchscreen, then press
the “SiriusXM Travel Link” button on the touchscreen.
NOTE:
SiriusXM Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial
subscription included with your vehicle purchase.
SiriusXM Travel Link is only available in the United States.
Fuel PricesCheck local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station
of your choice.
Movie Listings Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to the
theater of your choice.
Sports Scores In-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules.
Weather Check variety of local and national weather information from radar
maps to current and 5-day forecast.
Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® HANDS FREE CALLING)
• If the Uconnect®Phone Buttonexists on your steering wheel, then you have
the Uconnect®Phone features.
• The Uconnect
®Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communica-
tions system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command section).
• The Uconnect
®Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone
using simple voice commands or using screen soft-keys.
• Refer to the Understand The Features Of Your Vehicle section of your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
NOTE:
The Uconnect®Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth®Hands-
Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect®Customer Support: U.S. residents
visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call 1–877–855–8400. Canadian Residents – visit
www.UconnectPhone.com or call, 1-800-465–2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983
(French).
Pairing A Phone
• To use the Uconnect®Phone feature, you must first pair your Bluetooth®phone
with the Uconnect®system.
Start Pairing Procedure On The Radio
• Touch the “Phone” soft-key and then the “settings” soft-key. Next, touch “Add Device.”
•
Uconnect®Phone will display an “In progress” screen while the system is connecting.
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While In:Voice Command Example:
APPS
SiriusXM Travel Link (Traffic function is
not voice command accessible within SiriusXM Travel Link) “Show Fuel prices”
“Show Current Weather” – provides access to Forecast as well
“Show Weather map” – multiple map formats available“Show Sports”
“Show Movie listings” “Show My favorites”
Yelp® (Yelp
®adds it's own audible
prompts, and response time varies
depending on carrier coverage speed) “Launch Yelp
®” – Required 1st voice
command to launch Yelp®app“Yelp®Search” – Required 2nd voice
command to activate app functionality
using Steering Wheel Voice Control Button “Hotel” (restaurant, gas station, mail,
hospital) – for nearest desired general POI
“Italian restaurants” – for nearest specified POI category
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The steering wheel audio controls are
located on the rear surface of the steering
wheel.
Right Switch
•Press the switch up or down to increase
or decrease the volume.
•Press the button in the center to change
modes AM/FM/CD/SXM.
Left Switch
• Press the switch up or down to search for the next listenable station or select
the next or previous CD track.
• Press the button in the center to select the next preset station (radio) or to change CDs if equipped with a CD Changer.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster. Pressing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver
to select vehicle information and Personal Settings. For additional information, refer
to “Programmable Features” in this guide.
• Press and release the UP
button
to scroll upward through the main
menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info,
Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Trip Info,
Vehicle Speed and Turn Menu Off) and
sub menus.
• Press and release the DOWN
but-
ton to scroll downward through the
main menus and sub menus.
• Press and release the RIGHT
but-
ton for access to main menus, sub
menus or to select a personal setting in the setup menu. Press and hold the RIGHT
button for two seconds to reset features.
• Press the BACK/LEFT
button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu.
Compass Calibration
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass
manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will
display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated.
You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns
(in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message
displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
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