2018 Ram 1500 engine overheat

2. Rotate the Manual Park Release leverforward to its original position, until the
locking tab snaps into place to secure the
lever.
3. Pull gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed
position.
4. Re-install the access cover.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand,
or snow, it can often be moved using a rock-
ing motion. Turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE (with automatic transmission)
or SECOND GEAR and REVERSE (with
manual transmission), while gently pressing
the accelerator. Use the least amount of ac-
celerator pedal pressure that will maintain
the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine. NOTE:
For trucks equipped with 8-speed automatic
transmission: Shifts between DRIVE and RE-
VERSE can only be achieved at wheel speeds
of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the
transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more
than two seconds, you must press the brake
pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
NOTE:
Push the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Elec-
tronic Stability Control (ESC) system in "Par-
tial Off" mode, before rocking the vehicle.
Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in
“Safety” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information. Once the vehicle has been
freed, push the "ESC Off" switch again to
restore "ESC On" mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause damage, or even failure,
of the axle and tires. A tire could explode
and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping when you
WARNING!
are stuck and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the
wheels may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. Allow the engine to
idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five
rocking-motion cycles. This will mini-
mize overheating and reduce the risk of
clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shift- ing between DRIVE/2nd gear and RE-
VERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also dam-
age the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
224

Infants And Child Restraints.....117
Locating The LATCH Anchorages . .123
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children .................120
Older Children And Child Restraints .118
Seating Positions ............119
Cleaning Wheels ..................271
Climate Control ................36
Manual ...................36
Clock .....................299
Clock Setting .................299
Compact Spare Tire .............269
Contract, Service ..............353
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........278, 279
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) .....278, 280, 283, 285
Cruise Light ................83, 84
Customer Assistance ............352
Customer Programmable Features . . . .324
Daytime Running Lights ...........32
Dealer Service ............249, 252
Defroster, Windshield ............135
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers .........35
Diagnostic System, Onboard ........84Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming . .251, 256
Dimmer Switch, Headlight
.........32
Disturb ....................338
Door Ajar ....................78
Door Ajar Light ................78
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter . .249,
253
Driver's Seat Back Tilt ............22
Dual Rear Wheels ..............276
Electrical Power Outlets ...........55
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..........162, 164, 166, 168
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .............158, 159, 161
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................176
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .....................77
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....224
Hazard Warning Flasher ........202
Jump Starting ..............218
Towing ..................225
Engine . . .243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248 Air
Cleaner ............249, 252
Block Heater ...........145, 148 Break-In Recommendations . .153, 154
Compartment . . . .243, 246, 247, 248
Compartment
Identification
........243, 244, 245
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .280, 283, 285
Exhaust Gas Caution ..........134
Fuel Requirements ...........278
Identification ........246, 247, 248
Idling ...................151
Jump Starting ..............218
Oil ..........278, 280, 283, 285
Oil Filler Cap ..............243
Oil Selection ..............278
Overheating ...............220
Starting ..............139, 142
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............114, 227
Exhaust Gas Caution ............134
Exhaust System ...............134
Exterior Lighting ...............32
Exterior Lights .............32, 136
Filters Air Cleaner ...............249
Air Conditioning .............48
Engine Fuel ...........249, 253
Engine Oil .........280, 283, 285
INDEX
358

AirBag ............76, 104, 135
Automatic Headlights..........33
Battery Saver ...............32
Brake Warning ..............76
Bulb Replacement ...........202
Cargo ....................34
Cruise .................83, 84
Daytime Running ............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......32
Engine Temperature Warning .....77
Exterior ..................136
Fog .....................82
Hazard Warning Flasher ........202
Headlights .................32
Headlights On Reminder ........32
Headlight Switch .............32
High Beam ................32
High Beam/Low Beam Select .....32
Instrument Cluster ............32
Lights On Reminder ...........32
Low Fuel ..................81
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .78
Park ....................83
Passing ..................32
Seat Belt Reminder ...........76
Security Alarm ..............77
Service ..................202 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .79, 88
Turn Signal
.......32, 33, 83, 136
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............77, 83
Loading Vehicle Tires ...................261
Low Tire Pressure System ..........88
Lug Nuts ...................276
Maintenance Plan ..........235, 239
Maintenance Schedule .......230, 234, 237, 239
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...............78
Manual, Service ...............355
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ..........282
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ......22
Memory Seat ..................22
Memory Seats And Radio ..........22
Mirrors .....................31
Memory ..................22
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......88
Mopar .....................287
Mopar

Accessories .............287
Multi-Function Control Lever ........32Navigation
...........327, 329, 330
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) . . .179
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . .153, 154
Occupant Restraints .............93
Oil Change Indicator ............238
Oil, Engine ...........280, 283, 285
Capacity ..............278, 279
Filter ............280, 283, 285
Pressure Warning Light .........77
Recommendation ...........278
Viscosity .................278
Oil Pressure Light ...............77
Onboard Diagnostic System .........84
Operating Precautions ............84
Overheating, Engine ............220
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . .355
Panic Alarm ..................15
ParkSense System, Rear ..........179
Passive Entry .................19
Pedals, Adjustable ..............30
Perform Service Indicator, Reset .....239
Personalized Menu Bar ...........309
Pets ......................133
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ......332
Phone (Pairing) ...............334
INDEX
360