2014 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........690
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........691
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ..........692
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .693
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............693
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .694
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................695
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .695
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........696
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .697
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .700
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................701
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............701
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............702
▫ Front Driveshaft Lubrication — 2500/3500
(Four-Wheel Drive Models Only) ..........704
▫ Body Lubrication .....................704
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............705
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▫Adding Washer Fluid ..................705
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .706
▫ Cooling System ..................... .709
▫ Brake System ....................... .717
▫ Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle
Fluid Level ........................ .719
▫ Transfer Case ....................... .720
▫ Automatic Transmission ................721
▫ Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion ..................... .725
 FUSES ............................. .733
▫ Power Distribution Center ...............734
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................743 
REPLACEMENT BULBS .................743
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................745
▫ Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park
And Turn — If Equipped ...............745
▫ Fog Lamps — If Equipped ..............748
▫ Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And
Backup Lamps ...................... .748
▫ Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With
Cargo Lamp ........................ .750
▫ Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped . . . .752
▫ Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) —
If Equipped ......................... .753
▫ Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If
Equipped .......................... .754
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FLUID CAPACITIES ....................755

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS . .758
▫ Engine ............................ .758
▫ Chassis ........................... .760
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter5 — Battery
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (6-Speed Trans Only) 8 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (2500/3500 Models Only)
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
6 — Battery7
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L
1 — Coolant Pressure Bottle6 — Battery
2 — Transmission Dipstick 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Solvent
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Air Cleaner Filter
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing, while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines
that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly
installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator
will display in the EVIC telltale display area.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in7
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“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press
the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
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