2015 Ram 1500 AUX

▫Cooling System Tips — Automatic
Transmission ........................ .225
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .227
▫ Block Heater Usage ....................227
 DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE
(ENGINE BRAKING) ....................227
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .230
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............232
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .232
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — If
Equipped .......................... .232
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .244
▫ Shifting ............................ .244▫
Downshifting ....................... .246
▫ Reverse Shifting ..................... .247
 AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED .....248
 POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED (CHASSIS CAB ONLY) ..........248
▫ Stationary Mode ..................... .249
▫ Mobile Mode ........................ .250
 ENGINE RUNAWAY ....................251
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................252
▫ Fuel Specifications ....................253
▫ Bio-Diesel Fuel Requirements .............254
 ADDING FUEL — 2500/3500 DIESEL
MODELS ........................... .257
 ADDING FUEL — CHASSIS CAB MODELS . . .260
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To shift out of REVERSE bring the vehicle to a complete
stop and press the clutch. Shifting out of REVERSE prior
to a complete stop may cause high shift effort.
AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED
There can be up to five auxiliary switches located in the
lower switch bank of the instrument panel which can be
used to power various electronic devices and PTO
(Power Take Off) – If Equipped. Connections to the
switches are found under the hood in the connectors
attached to the auxiliary Power Distribution Center.
You have the ability to configure the functionality of the
auxiliary switches via the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID). All
switches can now be configured for ignition or battery
power, saving or not saving state across a key cycle, and
momentary or latching switch operation.For further information on using the auxiliary switches,
please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing
www.rambodybuilder.comand choosing the appropri-
ate links.
POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
(CHASSIS CAB ONLY)
This vehicle when equipped with PTO Prep and either
the AS69RC automatic six-speed or G-56 manual six-
speed transmissions, will allow for an aftermarket upfit
with a transmission driven PTO (power take off). The
customer will have the ability to operate the PTO in
either a “stationary” or “mobile” mode. The vehicles will
be factory set to the “stationary” mode. To select ’mobile
mode’ You will need to enter the commercial vehicle
menu on the EVIC/DID screen and select mobile PTO
mode. Details of the PTO selection modes and further
PTO information is available at the Ram Truck Body-
builders web site. www.rambodybuilder.com
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.7L DIESEL — SIX-SPEED 68RFE (2500/3500 Models)
1 — Battery7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Power Distribution Center
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Battery 11 — Engine Oil Fill
6 — Aux Power Distribution Center 12 — Air Cleaner Filter
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.7L DIESEL — SIX-SPEED AS69RC HD (3500/CHASSIS CAB MODELS)
1 — Battery7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Power Distribution Center
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Battery 11 — Engine Oil Fill
6 — Aux Power Distribution Center 12 — Air Cleaner Filter
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