2014 Ram 1500 tailgate

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

Locking And Unlocking The Doors
•Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press the UNLOCK button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors
and the tailgate and the RamBox
®(if equipped). The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
NOTE:
The EVIC can be setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all doors.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off.
RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of Vehicle) — If Equippedx2
• This vehicle is equipped with a feature that can lower the vehicle to a height which
will improve ease of passenger entry/exit and cargo loading/unloading. The feature
is accessed by pressing the air suspension lowering button twice on the key fob.
• When remote key fob lowering is requested the vehicle will send a series of chirps and flashes to alert the customer that the operation has begun and will continue
these alerts until it successfully lowers.
• If the feature is unable to lower the vehicle due to certain conditions not being met, the horn will chirp twice and the vehicle will not lower.
Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency
key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors.
•To remove the emergency key, slide the button on the Key Fob with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.
WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not
leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children,
and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could start the vehicle, operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
GETTING STARTED
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Cleaning The ParkSense® Sensors
If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC), clean the ParkSense®sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft
cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise,
you could damage the sensors.
NOTE:
When the Instrument Cluster reads either Clean Sensor or Blinded, please clean off
the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
• You can see an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The ParkView®Rear Back-Up Camera image
will be displayed in the rearview mirror or touchscreen display along with a caution
note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. After five seconds
this note will disappear.
• If the rearview mirror or touchscreen display appears foggy, clean the ParkView
®
camera located to the left of the tailgate handle.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up; even when using the ParkView®Rear
Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before
backing up. You must continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death.
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW
The switch for the power sliding rear window is located on the overhead console.
• Push the switch right to open the glass and pull the switch left to close the
glass.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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TONNEAU COVER
• The Tonneau Cover can be removed and reinstalled by using the locking clampslocated underneath the Tonneau Cover.
NOTE:
Be sure that the Tonneau Cover is secured before driving.
EASY-OFF TAILGATE
•To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be removed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera or RKE the electrical connector must
be disconnected prior to removing the tailgate.
Removing The Tailgate
• Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera or RKE (if equipped).
• Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot.
• Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket.
• Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side pivot.
• Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.
Locking Tailgate
• The lock is located next to the tailgate handle. The tailgate can be locked using the vehicle key.
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the exhaust system on
vehicles equipped with “Cap or Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
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Divider Position
• There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panels which allow for variouspositions to assist in managing your cargo.
• To install the bed extender into a divider position perform the following: • Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate thecenter handle vertically to release the extender side gates.
• With the side gates open, position the extender so the outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides of the bed.
• Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends are secured into the intended slots of the bed.
• Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed position.
• Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place and assist against theft.
Extender Position
• The bed extender will add an additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back of the truck when additional cargo room is needed.
• To install the bed extender into the extender position, perform the following: • Lower the tailgate.
• Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the center handle verticallyin order to release the extender side gates.
• Fit the end of the side gate ends onto the pin and handle.
• Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure into place.
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
• There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo.
• Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detents, along either rail, in order to keep cargo properly secure.
• To move the cleat to any position on the rail, turn the nut counterclockwise, approximately three turns. Then, pull out on the cleat and slide it to the detent
nearest the desired location. Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and
tighten the nut.
• To remove the cleats from the utility rail, remove the end cap by pushing up on the locking tab, located on the bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat off the end
of the rail.
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow the following items could cause damage to the vehicle:
• Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is properly secured.
• Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb (68 kg) per bin.
• Leaving the lid open for extended periods of time could cause the vehiclebattery to discharge. If the lid is required to stay open for extended periods of
time, it is recommended that the bin lights be turned off manually using the
on/off switch.
• Ensure cargo bin lids are closed and latched before moving or driving vehicle.
• Loads applied to the top of the bin lid should be minimized to prevent damage
to the lid and latching/hinging mechanisms.
• Damage to the RamBox
®bin may occur due to heavy/sharp objects placed in
bin that shift due to vehicle motion. In order to minimize potential for damage,
secure all cargo to prevent movement and protect inside surfaces of bin from
heavy/sharp objects with appropriate padding.
• The maximum load per cleat should not exceed 250 lbs (113 kg) and the angle
of the load on each cleat should not exceed 60 degrees above horizontal, or
damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur.
WARNING!
•Always close the storage bin covers when your vehicle is unattended or in motion.
• Do not allow children to have access to the storage bins. Once in the storagebin, young children may not be able to escape. If trapped in the storage bin,
children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.
• In a collision, serious injury could result if the storage bin covers are not
properly latched.
• Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
• To reduce the risk of potential injury or property damage:
• Cargo must be secured.
• Do not exceed cargo load rating of your vehicle.
• Secure all loads to truck utilizing cargo tie-downs.
• Extender should not be used as cargo tie-down.
• When vehicle is in motion do not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg) load on thetailgate.
• The bed extender is not intended for off road use.
•
When not in use, the extender/divider should be in stowed or divider posi-
tion with the tailgate closed.
• When in use, all handles are to be in the locked position.
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2500/3500 Series Trucks
• Remove the jack and tool bracket assembly by removing the wing bolt and slidingthe jack and tool bracket assembly from under the seat.
Removing The Spare Tire
• Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the truck. Attach the wheelwrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between
the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the
ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle.
When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through
the center of the wheel.
NOTE:
Always stow the spare tire with the valve stem facing the ground.
• It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare to avoid tangling the loose
cable.
NOTE:
The winch mechanism is designed for
use with the jack extension tube only.
Use of an air wrench or other power tools
is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
1 — Wheel Wrench 2 — Spare Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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• Cast Aluminum Wheels • Front Air Deflector • Grille
• Body Side Molding
EXTERIOR:
• Bedliners • Running Boards • Bed Mat & Bed Rug
•
Composite Tonneau Cover• Bed Extender • Tool Box
• Roll-up Tonneau Cover • Bed Step • Sports Performance Hood
• Folding Tonneau Cover • Hitch Receiver • Body Kit
• Molded Splash Guards • Tailgate Lock
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