2014 Ram 1500 steering wheel

6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cablesin the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable
from the engine ground of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
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 gently6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 675

CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a
vehicle stranded off-road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use one of the
following procedures to temporarily move the shift lever:
Column Shifter — If Equipped
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.5. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool, into the access port
(ringed circle) on the bottom of the steering column
and push and hold the override release lever up.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
Shift Lever Override Access Port
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If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to ”Manual Park Release” or “Shift
Lever Override” in this section for instructions on shift-
ing the automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, this vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km)
for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for
8-speed transmission.
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15
miles (24 km) for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles
(48 km) for 8-speed transmission, tow with the rear
wheels OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow
the vehicle on a flatbed, or with the front wheels raised
and the rear wheels on a towing dolly, or (when using a
suitable steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels
in the straight position) with the rear wheels raised and
the front wheels on the ground.
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CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F93 20 Amp YellowCigar Lighter
F94 10 Amp RedShifter / Transfer Case Module
F95 10 Amp RedRear Camera / Park Assist
F96 10 Amp RedRear Seat Heater Switch
F97 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering
Wheel – If Equipped
F98 25 Amp Natural Front Heated Seats – If Equipped
F99 10 Amp RedClimate Control
F101 15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart High
Beams – If Equipped
F104 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument Panel/Center
Console)
742 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

Exhaust System.......................... .121
Exterior Lighting ......................... .170
Exterior Lights .......................... .124
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .701
Engine Oil ........................... .700
Engine Oil Disposal .....................700
Flashers Turn Signal .......................... .124
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .646
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .585
Engine Oil ........................... .585
Fuel Requirements ..................... .582
Maintenance .......................... .586
Replacement Parts ...................... .586
Starting ............................. .585
Flooded Engine Starting ....................393 Fluid, Brake
............................ .760
Fluid Capacities ......................... .755
Fluid Leaks ............................ .124
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .717
Power Steering ........................ .520
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........758
Fog Lights ............................. .174
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .246
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................629
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .436
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................675
Front Axle (Differential) .....................719
Fuel .................................. .577
Adding ............................. .586
Additives ............................ .580
Clean Air ............................ .578
Ethanol ............................. .578
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................588
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INDEX 789

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