2014 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab power steering

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
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 RedClimate Control
F101 15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart High Beams
– If Equipped
F104 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument Panel/Center
Console)
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (5.7L, and 6.4L En-
gine with 66RFE Transmission) (For Diesel
Engine see Diesel Supplement) We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4® product. Failure to use
ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Automatic Transmission (6.4L Engine with
AS66RC Transmission) We recommend you use MOPAR® ASRC Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the proper fluid may affect the
function or performance of your transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR® BW44-44 Transfer Case Fluid.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500/5500) We recommend you use GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic (MS-9763).
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT
3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4,
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and automatic trans-
mission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 509

Fluid Type........................... .474
Shifting ............................. .300
Special Additives ...................... .474
Axle Fluid ............................. .471
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................471
Battery ................................ .455
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Belts, Seat ...............................50
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................457
B-Pillar Location ......................... .351
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............333
Brake Fluid ............................ .469
Brake System ........................... .330
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .331
Fluid Check .......................... .469
Master Cylinder ....................... .469
Parking ............................. .328Warning Light
........................ .202
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................300
Bulb Replacement ........................ .496
Bulbs, Light .............................114
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................501
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........503
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .503
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .453
Power Steering ........................ .327
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................465
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................110
Cargo Light ............................ .159
Car Washes ............................ .478
Cellular Phone .......................... .268
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............499
Center Lap Belts ...........................59
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............187
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Defroster, Rear Window.....................192
Defroster, Windshield ......................112
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................162
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................322
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................475
Power Steering ........................ .327
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................438
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................466
Door Locks Door Locks ............................35
KeyFob...............................35
Remote ...............................35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................35
Door Locks, Automatic ......................37
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .324Dual Rear Wheels
........................ .371
Electrical Power Outlets .....................176
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................192
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............316
Electronic Brake Control System ...............333
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................333
Traction Control System ...................334
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................308
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........169
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............338
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......212
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .212
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .212
EVIC Messages ........................ .212
Emergency Brake ........................ .328
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................435
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Fluid Leaks.............................114
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................475
Brake ............................... .469
Power Steering ........................ .327
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........504
Fog Lights ............................. .155
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................420
Four Wheel Drive .........................311
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................435
Front Axle (Differential) .....................471
Fuel .................................. .380
Adding ............................. .385
Additives ............................ .383
Clean Air ............................ .381
Ethanol ............................. .382
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................386
Filter ............................... .504
Gasoline ............................. .380Materials Added
....................... .383
Methanol ............................ .382
Octane Rating ......................... .380
Requirements ......................... .380
Tank Capacity ......................... .503
Fuses ................................. .484
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................386
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .381
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .380
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................381
Gauges Speedometer ......................... .205
Tachometer ........................... .200
Gear Ranges ............................ .301
Gear Select Lever Override ..................437
General Information ...................... .380
Glass Cleaning .......................... .482
Gr

ocery Bag Retainer ...................... .191
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Change Interval....................... .452
Dipstick ............................. .451
Disposal ............................. .454
Filter ............................... .454
Filter Disposal ........................ .454
Identification Logo ..................... .452
Recommendation ...................... .452
Synthetic ............................ .454
Viscosity ............................ .453
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................447
Operating Precautions ..................... .447
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................126
Overdrive .............................. .309
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .309
Overhead Console ........................ .174
Overheating, Engine ...................... .209
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4Paint Care
............................. .477
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .328
Passing Light ........................... .161
Passive Entry .............................40
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .166
Personal Settings ......................... .239
Pets .................................. .108
Pets, Transporting ........................ .108
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........352
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................485
Door Locks ............................37
Mirrors ............................. .128
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........176
Seats ............................... .132
Sliding Rear Window ....................193
Steering ............................. .326
Windows ..............................
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Power Steering Fluid...................... .506
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................63
Programmable Electronic Features .............239
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .359
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........462
Radio Operation ......................... .268
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................164
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................471
Rear Window Features .....................192
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .193
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .142
Recorder, Event Data .......................73
Recreational Towing ...................... .410
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........413
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......415
Reformulated Gasoline .....................381
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................62 Remote Control
Starting System .........................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
FCC General Information ..................31
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........266
Remote Starting Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features . . .258
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .258
Remote Starting System ......................31
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .449
Replacement Tires ........................ .366
Reporting Safety Defects ....................521
Restraint, Head .......................... .141
Restraints, Child ...........................74
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
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