2014 Ram 1500 remote control

8. Lock the clutch. Lock the winch drum by rotating theclutch lever on the winch to engage.
NOTE: Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or
disengaged. 9. Connect the remote control to the winch control box,
located behind the front bumper. Be careful not to let
the remote control cord dangle in front of the winch. If
you choose to control the winch from inside your
vehicle, always pass the remote through a window to
avoid pinching the cord in the door. Always discon-
nect the remote control when not in use.
Clevis/D-Shackles
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10. Put wire rope under tension. Using the remote con-trol switch, slowly wind the wire rope until no slack
remains. Once the wire rope is under tension, stand
well clear of it and never step over it. 11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections are
secured and free of debris before continuing with the
winching procedure.
12. Check wire rope. The wire rope should be neatly wound around the spooling drum. Improper wind-
ing can cause damage to the wire rope.
Winch Box Remote Control
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behind or in front of the vehicle and never near the
wire rope or snatch block. Your situation may have
otherno people zones.
14. Begin winching. With the winching vehicles engine on and light tension already on the wire rope, begin
winching slowly and steadily. Be sure that the wire rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spool-
ing drum. For additional assistance, the winched
vehicle can be slowly driven while being pulled by
the winch. Continue pulling until the vehicle is on
stable ground. If you are able to drive the vehicle, the
winching operation is complete.
No People Zones
Using The Remote Control
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WARNING!
To prevent serious injury, NEVER put your fingers
inside the hook area as you are powering-in.NOTE: How to spool under no load:
Arrange the re-
mote control lead so it cannot be caught in the winch.
Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle when
spooled. Be sure any wire rope already on the spooling
drum is wound tightly and evenly layered. Tighten and
straighten the layer if necessary. Keep the wire rope
under light tension and spool the wire rope back and
onto the winch drum in even layers. Stop frequently to
tighten and straighten the layers as necessary. Repeat this
process until the winch hook is the same distance as the
full length of the remote control from the winch. Pinch
the hook between your thumb and forefinger and attach
the hook strap. Hold the hook strap between the thumb
and forefinger to keep tension on the wire rope. Walk the
wire rope towards the fairlead, carefully spooling in the
remaining wire rope. By pulsing the remote control
switch.
18. Store the hook on the most outboard loop of the tow hook.
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19. Disconnect the remote control. Disconnect the remotecontrol cord from the control box and store in a clean
and dry place. Winching operations are now com-
plete. Put the cap on the solenoid plug-in.
NOTE: Always store the remote control in a protected,
clean, dry area.
Rigging Techniques
Various winching situations will require application of
other winching techniques. These could range from too
little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight
line rigging, simply increasing pulling power, or main-
taining a straight-line pulling situation. You will have to
assess what technique is correct for your situation. Think
safety at all times.
Hook In Stored Position
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Cupholders............................ .233
Customer Assistance ...................... .775
Data Recorder, Event .......................82
Daytime Running Lights ....................172
Dealer Service ........................... .695
Defroster, Rear Window .....................244
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .122
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................181
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................492
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .520
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................682
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................713
Door Locks Door Locks ............................37
KeyFob...............................37
Remote ...............................37 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
................37
Door Locks, Automatic ......................39
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .214
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .474
Off-Road ............................ .474
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .494
Dual Rear Wheels ........................ .565
E-85 Fuel .............................. .582
Electrical Power Outlets .....................227
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................244
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............440
Electronic Brake Control System ...............526
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................527
Brake Assist System .....................528
Traction Control System ...................527
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................410
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INDEX 787

Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Radial Ply Tires......................... .553
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........709
Radio Operation ......................... .360
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................183
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .475
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................719
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................262
Rear ParkSense System .....................193
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .157
Rear Window Features .....................244
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .246
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .156
Recorder, Event Data .......................82
Recreational Towing ...................... .617
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........620
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......623
Reformulated Gasoline .....................578 Refrigerant
............................. .703
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................67
Remote Control Starting System .........................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........358
Remote Starting Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features . . .350
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .350
Remote Starting System ......................33
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .743
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .695
Replacement Tires ........................ .560
Reporting Safety Defects ....................779
Restraint, Head .......................... .160
Restraints, Child ...........................83
796 INDEX

Service Contract......................... .777
Service Manuals ......................... .780
Settings, Personal ........................ .327
Shifting ............................... .400
Automatic Transmission ..................403
Transfer Case ......................... .438
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .620
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .623
Shift Lever Override ...................... .678
Shoulder Belts ............................54
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................63
Side Airbag ..............................77
Signals, Turn ........................... .124
Sliding Rear Window Power .............................. .245
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................562
Snow Plow ............................. .612Snow Tires
............................. .555
Spare Tire .............................. .556
Spark Plugs ............................ .758
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................189
Speedometer ............................ .289
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ..................472
Starting .................................33
Automatic Transmission ..................391
Cold Weather ......................... .393
Engine Fails to Start .....................393
Remote ...............................33
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............390
Steering Power .............................. .518
Wheel, Heated ........................ .185
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .184
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............358
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .358
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............239
798 INDEX