2014 Ram Cargo Van ignition

Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-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 donot 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.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is
not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
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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.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan,
disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at anytime the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) only by an
authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenser
for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by
gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically
down the face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery
bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE
CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
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FUSES
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap-
propriate replacement fuse with the same amp
rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse
with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never
replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other
material. Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property dam-
age.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition
is off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
J7 30 Amp Pink — Antilock Brakes
Valve/Stability
Control System
J8 40 Amp Green — Power Memory
Seat – If Equipped
J9 40 Amp Green — Partial Zero Emis-
sions Vehicle
Motor/Flex Fuel – If Equipped
J10 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Wash/
Manifold Tuning
Valve – If EquippedCavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
J11 30 Amp Pink — Power Sliding Door
Module/Anti–TheftModule – IfEquipped
J12 30 Amp Pink HVAC Rear Blower,
Radiator Fan Motor
J13 60 Amp Yellow — Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) – Main
J14 40 Amp Green — Rear Window De-
fogger
J15 40 Amp Green — Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green — Starter Solenoid
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M7 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #2
(BATT/ACC SE- LECT) – Center
Seat or with Con- sole Rear
M8 — 20 Amp YellowFront Heated Seat –
If Equipped
M9 — 20 Amp YellowRear Heated Seat –
If EquippedCavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M10 — 15 Amp BlueIgnition Off Draw
— Video System, Satellite Radio,
DVD, Hands-Free
Module, Universal Garage Door
Opener, Vanity
Lamp, Streaming
Video Module – If Equipped
M11 — 10 Amp RedClimate Control
System
M12 — 30 Amp GreenAmplifier/Radio
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M36 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #3
(Instrument Panel or with Console Center)
M37 — 10 Amp RedAntilock Brakes,
Stability Control, Stop Lamp, Fuel Pump
M38 — 25 Amp NaturalDoor Lock/Unlock
Motors, Liftgate
Lock/Unlock Mo- tors
The power windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit
breaker located in the Totally Integrated Power Module.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
You may do the following:
• Remove the 60 Amp cartridge in the Totally Integrated
Power Module (TIPM) labeled Ignition-Off Draw
(IOD).
• Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning
system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air
and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate
system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com-
pressor damage when the system is started again.
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Gross Axle Weight Rating...................521
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................521
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .521
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®) ...............129
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .458
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................541
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... .620
Cleaning ............................ .606
Lights On Reminder .....................206
Passing ............................. .210
Replacing ............................ .620
Time Delay ........................... .205
Washers ............................. .205
Head Restraints ......................... .174Heated Mirrors
...........................117
Heater ................................ .415
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .443
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .210
Hill Start Assist .......................... .473
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .526
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............239
Hood Release ........................... .202
Hook, Coat ............................. .268
Ignition .................................14
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................14
Illuminated Entry ..........................19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Infant Restraint ...........................86
Information Center, Vehicle ..................309
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................114
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