2014 Ram 1500 run flat

NOTE:
Automatic Aero Mode may be disabled through vehicle settings in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) when equipped with Uconnect 3.0, or your Uconnect®Radio
when equipped with UConnect®5.0, 8.4A, or 8.4AN.
• Entry/Exit Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 2 in (51 mm) - This position lowers
the vehicle for easier passenger entry and exit as well as lowering the rear of the
vehicle for easier loading and unloading of cargo. To enter Entry/Exit Mode, press
the “Down” button once from the NHR while the vehicle speed is below 33 mph
(53 km/h). Once the vehicle speed goes below 15 mph (24 km/h) the vehicle
height will begin to lower. If the vehicle speed remains between 15 mph (24 km/h)
and 25 mph (40 km/h) for greater than 60 seconds, or the vehicle speed exceeds
25 mph (40 km/h) the Entry/Exit change will be cancelled. To return to Normal
Height Mode, press the “Up” button once while in Entry/Exit or drive the vehicle
over 15 mph (24 km/h). Entry/Exit mode may not be available due to vehicle
payload, an EVIC message will be displayed when this occurs. Refer to "Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" in
the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details.
Air Suspension Modes
• The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect the system in unique situations:
Tire Jack Mode
• To assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension system has a feature which allows the automatic leveling to be disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s
Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
Transport Mode
•
To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension system has a feature which will put
the vehicle into Entry/Exit height and disable the automatic load leveling system.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
Wheel Alignment Mode
•
Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
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Protection Mode
• In order to “protect” the air suspension system, the vehicle will enter ProtectionMode when the payload has been exceeded or load leveling cannot be achieved.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
2500-3500 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
• The air suspension system provides full time rear load leveling capability for all loading conditions including towing.
Description
• Normal Ride Height (NRH) - This is the standard position of the suspension and is
meant for normal driving.
• Trailer Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 1 in (25 mm) - This position will lower
the rear suspension and provide load leveling for all loading conditions including
towing a trailer. The trailer button will blink continuously until trailer height has
been achieved. The system requires that the ignition be in ON/RUN position or the
engine running for all user requested changes. After the engine is turned off, it
may be noticed that the air suspension system operates briefly, this is normal. The
system is correcting the position of the vehicle to ensure a proper appearance.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details.
Air Suspension Modes
• The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect the system in unique situations:
Tire Jack Mode
• To assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension system has a feature which allows the automatic leveling to be disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s
Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
Transport Mode
•
To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension system has a feature which will put
the vehicle into Entry/Exit height and disable the automatic load leveling system.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
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WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.
Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the
jack or changing the wheel.
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack
and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack.
•Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under
a raised vehicle, take it to an authorized dealer where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jackshould not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
•
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic,
pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the
jack or changing the wheel.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadwayas possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK;
a manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle
during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares
must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
•
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable.
It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only
enough to remove the tire.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten
the wheel bolts until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this
warning may result in personal injury.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to
avoid contact with any sharp edges.
•
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endan-
ger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare
tire in the places provided.
•A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the
occupants in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
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