2014 Ram 2500 overheating

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
696 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Compartment Identification................678
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................744
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................116
Flooded, Starting ...................... .387
Fuel Requirements ..................... .568
Jump Starting ......................... .659
Oil................................. .685
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .687
Oil Selection .......................... .686
Oil Synthetic ......................... .688
Overheating .......................... .617
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .687
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................687
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............77
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .569
Event Data Recorder ........................81
Exhaust Gas Caution .......................116
Exhaust System ...........................116 Exterior Lighting
......................... .163
Exterior Lights ...........................119
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .689
Engine Oil ........................... .688
Engine Oil Disposal .....................688
Flashers Turn Signal ............................119
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .634
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .576
Engine Oil ........................... .575
Fuel Requirements ..................... .573
Maintenance .......................... .576
Replacement Parts ...................... .576
Starting ............................. .575
Flooded Engine Starting ....................387
Fluid, Brake ............................ .746
Fluid Capacities ......................... .742
774 INDEX

Onboard Diagnostic System..................681
Operating Precautions ..................... .681
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................135
Overdrive .............................. .415
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .415
Overhead Console ........................ .205
Overheating, Engine ...................... .287
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .712
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .512
ParkSense System, Rear .....................185
Passing Light ........................... .173
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .180
Personal Settings ......................... .323
Pets ...................................114
Pets, Transporting .........................114
Pickup Box ............................. .240Placard, Tire and Loading Information
..........536
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................721
Door Locks ............................38
Mirrors ............................. .137
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........219
Seats ............................... .142
Sliding Rear Window ....................237
Steering ............................. .509
Sunroof ............................. .216
Windows ..............................45
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .746
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................66
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................64
Programmable Electronic Features .............323
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .543
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........697
780 INDEX