2014 Ram 2500 power steering

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F85 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F86 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F87 10 Amp Red Air Suspension-If Equipped / Trailer Tow / Steering
Column Control Module
F88 15 Amp BlueInstrument Panel Cluster
F90/F91 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Rear seats) Customer Selectable
F93 20 Amp Yellow Cigar 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 NaturalFront Heated Seats – If Equipped
F99 10 Amp Red Climate Control
728 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Rear Axle – 1500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS- 8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR®
Limited Slip Additive (MS-10111).
Front and Rear Axle –
2500/3500 Models We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90. Limited slip additive is not
required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir –
2500/3500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4 or MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 747

Severe Duty All Models
•Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environ-
ment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level •
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or dam-
age. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if
it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Shifting............................. .406
Special Additives ...................... .709
Axle Fluid ............................. .706
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................706
Back-Up Camera ......................... .202
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ..................464
Battery ................................ .689
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........29
Belts, Seat ...............................53
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................692
B-Pillar Location ......................... .535
Brake Assist System ...................... .518
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............517
Brake Fluid ............................ .705
Brake System ........................... .515
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .515
Fluid Check .......................... .705
Master Cylinder ....................... .705Parking
............................. .512
Warning Light ........................ .280
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................396
Bulb Replacement ........................ .730
Bulbs, Light .............................119
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................738
Camera, Rear ........................... .202
Camper ............................... .257
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .742
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .687
Power Steering .........................511
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................700
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................116
Cargo Light ............................ .171
Car Washes ............................ .713
Cellular Phone .......................... .356
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............736
Center

Seat Storage Compartment .............231
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INDEX 771

DipsticksPower Steering .........................511
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................670
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................701
Door Locks ..............................37
Door Locks, Automatic ......................39
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .207
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .466
Off-Road ............................ .466
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .486
Dual Rear Wheels ........................ .555
E-85 Fuel .............................. .573
Electrical Power Outlets .....................219
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................236
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............433
Electronic Brake Control System ...............517Anti-Lock Brake System
..................517
Brake Assist System .....................518
Traction Control System ...................518
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................403
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........181
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............523
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......202
Emergency Brake ........................ .512
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................663
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................617
Jump Starting ......................... .659
Tow Hooks ........................... .665
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........682
Engine ................................ .679
Air Cleaner .......................... .689
Block Heater ......................... .393
Break-In Recommendations ................114
Compartment ......................... .678
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INDEX 773

Fluid Leaks.............................119
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .705
Power Steering .........................511
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........744
Fog Lights ............................. .167
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .238
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................617
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .429
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................663
Front Axle (Differential) .....................706
Fuel .................................. .568
Adding ............................. .577
Additives ............................ .571
Clean Air ............................ .569
Ethanol ............................. .569
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................579
Gasoline ............................. .568
Materials Added ....................... .571Methanol
............................ .569
Octane Rating ......................... .568
Requirements ......................... .568
Tank Capacity ......................... .742
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .573
Fuel System Caution ...................... .577
Fuses ................................. .720
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............207
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................579
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .569
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .568
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................569
Gauges Speedometer ......................... .283
Tachometer ........................... .278
Gear Ranges ............................ .407
Gear Select Lever Override ..................666
General

Information ........................32
Glass Cleaning .......................... .717
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INDEX 775

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
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Side Airbag..............................76
Signals, Turn .............................119
Sliding Rear Window Power .............................. .237
SmartBeams ............................ .165
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................552
Snow Plow ............................. .601
Snow Tires ............................. .544
Spare Tire .............................. .546
Spark Plugs ............................ .744
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................181
Speedometer ............................ .283
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ..................464
Starting .................................33
Automatic Transmission ..................385
Cold Weather ......................... .387
Engine Fails to Start .....................387
Remote ...............................33
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............384Steering
Power .............................. .509
Wheel, Heated ........................ .178
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .177
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............353
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .353
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............231
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .375
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .730
Sun Roof .............................. .216
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........551
Suspension, Air .......................... .451
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .528
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .688
System, Remote Starting .....................33
Tachometer ............................. .278
Tailgate ............................... .257
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .177
Tip Start ............................... .385
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