2014 Ram 2500 Diesel Supplement

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 135

RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500

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INTRODUCTION............................................................141
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...........................145
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL..................................151
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STARTING AND OPERATING.................................................199
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES..............................................281
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...............................................287
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..................................................333
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC...........142
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A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC and Cummins® welcome you as a Cum-
mins® turbocharged diesel-powered truck owner. Your
diesel truck will sound, feel, drive, and operate differ-
ently from a gasoline-powered truck. It is important that
you read and understand this manual.
Almost 100% of the heavy duty trucks in the United
States and Canada are diesel-powered because of the fuel
economy, rugged durability, and high torque which per-
mits pulling heavy loads. Cummins® engines power well
over half of these trucks. Now this same technology and
proven performance is yours in your truck equipped
with the Cummins® turbocharged diesel engine.You may find that some of the starting, operating, and
maintenance procedures are different. However, they are
simple to follow and careful adherence to them will
ensure that you take full advantage of the features of this
engine.
NOTE:
•Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine/
transmission and/or exhaust system damage. Your
vehicle’s Powertrain Control Systems can detect and
store information about vehicle modifications that
increase horsepower and torque output such as
whether or not performance-enhancing powertrain
components, commonly referred to as downloaders,
power boxes, or performance chips have been used.
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