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R a m Tr u c k

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

2 0 1 4

2014 RAM TRUCK DIESEL

14D241-226-AF

Sixth Edition Rev 2

Printed in U.S.A.

D i e s e l S u p p l e m e n t

FCA US LLC

Summary of Contents for 2014 Ram 1500

Page 1: ...R a m Tr u c k O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 4 D i e s e l S u p p l e m e n t ...

Page 2: ...r op tional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or make additions to or improve ments to its products without...

Page 3: ...RAM DIESEL SUPPLEMENT RAM 1500 3 RAM 2500 3500 4500 5500 137 INDEX 345 ...

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Page 7: ...S SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION 7 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15 4 STARTING AND OPERATING 57 5 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 99 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 127 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

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Page 9: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC 8 1 ...

Page 10: ...rent However they are simple to follow and careful adherence to them will ensure that you take full advantage of the features of this engine NOTE Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine transmission and or exhaust system damage Your vehicle s Powertrain Control Systems can detect and store information about vehicle modifications that increase horsepower and torque output such as whether ...

Page 11: ... Vehicle Limited Warranty There is a probability that the use of a performance chip will prohibit the engine from starting In this instance the vehicle will need to be serviced by a authorized dealer in order to return the vehicle to it s factory settings When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine MOPAR parts a...

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Page 13: ...THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM 12 How To Use Remote Start 13 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 14 2 ...

Page 14: ...on to be equipped with Remote Start The Remote Start system will wait for the Wait To Start amber telltale to extinguish before cranking the engine This allows time for the engine pre heat cycle to pre heat the cylinder air and is normal in cold weather Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Warning Lights in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information on the Wait To S...

Page 15: ... Indicator Light is not illuminated Wait To Start telltale is not illuminated WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorless Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in jury or death when inhaled Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away from children Operation of the Remote Start Sy...

Page 16: ... when carry ing or towing significant weight NOTE Light duty operation such as light trailer towing or no load operation will extend the time before the engine is at full efficiency Reduced fuel economy and power may be seen at this time The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate...

Page 17: ...17 䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 18 䡵 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC 30 EVIC Displays 31 Vehicle Information Customer Information Features 31 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 3 5 Display 33 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 7 Display 47 3 ...

Page 18: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 16 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 19: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17 ...

Page 20: ...stem is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position have the light inspecte...

Page 21: ...tion Indicator Light MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system It also could affect fuel economy and driveability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic Continued CAUTION Continued converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A malfunctioning catalytic converter as referenced above can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditi...

Page 22: ...ne DO NOT operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately and...

Page 23: ...ability Control ESC system In this case the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A leak in either half of...

Page 24: ...r a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON RUN position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 7 High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that headlights are on high...

Page 25: ...ould always indicate some oil pressure when the engine is running A continuous high or low reading under normal driving conditions may indicate a lubrication system malfunction Immediate service should be obtained from an authorized dealer If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of the gauge the Check Gauges indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound 11 Speedometer The speedomete...

Page 26: ...uipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can...

Page 27: ...es or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera tion or sensor damage may result when using re placement equipmen...

Page 28: ...able transmission gear is dis played in the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC whenever the Electronic Range Select ERS feature is active Use the selector on the shift lever to activate ERS Refer to Automatic Transmission in Starting And Operating for further information 20 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Menu The Electronic Vehicle Information Center E...

Page 29: ...miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light come on mo mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN Each time the ignition is turned to ON RUN the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off prev...

Page 30: ...ll come on while the engine is running Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position The light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable However see an autho rized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate servic...

Page 31: ...ly locked to gether forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the wheels For further information on four wheel drive operation and proper use refer to Four Wheel Drive Operation If Equipped in Starting And Operating 31 4WD AUTO Indicator Light If Equipped This light alerts the driver that the vehic...

Page 32: ...eration If Equipped in Starting And Operating ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Cen...

Page 33: ...tion In Process Exhaust Filter XX Full Exhaust System Regeneration Completed Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill Soon Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF Engine Will Not Restart Refill DEF Service DEF System See Dealer Incorrect DEF Detected See Dealer Engine Will Not Restart in XXX mi Service DEF See Dealer Engine Will Not Restart Service DEF System See Dealer Vehicle Info...

Page 34: ...ant temperature Tire Pressure Monitor System Displays the actual tire pressure Engine Hours Displays the actual engine hours Gauge Summary Coolant Temp Trans Temp Oil Temp Oil Pressure UP Arrow Button Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and sub menus Fuel Economy Trip A Trip B Audio Stored Messages Screen Set Up EVIC Controls 32 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT...

Page 35: ...IGHT arrow button to access select the information screens or sub menu screens of a main menu item Push and hold the RIGHT arrow button for two seconds to reset displayed selected features that can be reset LEFT Arrow Button Push the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu from an info screen or submenu item Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 3 5 Display 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR ...

Page 36: ...eed control is ON For further information refer to Electronic Speed Control in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle Electronic Speed Control SET This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is SET For further information refer to Electronic Speed Control in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle Shift Lever Status The highest available transmission gear is displayed in the...

Page 37: ...erature is running hot This may occur with severe usage such as trailer towing If this telltale turns on safely pull over and stop the vehicle Then shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission ...

Page 38: ...e water from the fuel filters to prevent engine damage Refer to Mainte nance Procedures Draining Fuel Water Separator Fil ters in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Wait To Start Light The Wait To Start telltale will illuminate for approximately two seconds when the ignition is turned to the RUN position It s duration may be longer based on colder operating conditions Vehicle will no...

Page 39: ...arning Light This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system If the light stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicle s non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If...

Page 40: ...ngine is running immediate service is required You may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or en gine stall and your vehicle may require towing Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion As temperatures rise and the gauge ap proaches H this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold Further over...

Page 41: ...fall into several categories Five Second Stored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen Most of the messages of this type are then stored as long as the condition that activated it remains active and can be reviewed from the Messages main menu item As long as there is a store...

Page 42: ...lltales This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell tales These telltales include Water In Fuel Indicator Light The Water In Fuel Indicator Light will illumi nate when there is water detected in the fuel filters If this light remains on DO NOT start the vehicle before you drain the water from the fuel filters to prevent engine damage Refer to Maintenance Procedures Draining Fuel Water Se...

Page 43: ...t to trap and burn Particulate Matter PM pollutants with no input or interaction on your part WARNING A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn Your vehicle has the ability...

Page 44: ...ndition Exhaust System Regeneration In Process Exhaust Filter XX Full This message indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter DPF is self cleaning Main tain your current driving condition until regeneration is completed Exhaust System Regeneration Completed This message indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter DPF self cleaning is completed If this message is displayed you will hear one chim...

Page 45: ...nce is ignored your vehicle may not restart unless DEF is added with in the displayed mileage shown in the EVIC message Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill Soon This message will display when DEF driving range is less than 500 miles DEF fluid top off is required with in the displayed mileage The message will be displayed in the EVIC during vehicle start up with the current allowed mi...

Page 46: ...hicle detects that the DEF system has been filled with a fluid other than DEF has experienced component failures or when tampering has been detected When the DEF system needs to be serviced the following warnings will display Service DEF System See Dealer This message will display when the fault is initially detected and each time the vehicle is started The message will be accom panied by a single...

Page 47: ...icle serviced immediately Engine Will Not Restart Service DEF System See Dealer This message will display if DEF system issue detected is not serviced during the allowed period Your engine will not restart unless your vehicle is serviced by your authorized dealer This message will be displayed when under 1 mile until engine will not start and each time the vehicle is started and will be continuous...

Page 48: ... engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style NOTE Use the steering wheel EVIC controls for the following procedure s Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry 1 Without pressing the brake pedal press the ENGINE START STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position do not start the engine 2 Press and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward throu...

Page 49: ...IGHT arrow button to access the Oil Life screen 4 Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select Reset then press and release the Right arrow button to select reset of the Oil Life to 100 5 Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat this proce...

Page 50: ...ble Menu Icons 7 Air Suspension Status If Equipped 8 4WD Status 9 Selectable Gauge 2 10 Selectable Gauge 1 11 Selectable Gauge 1 The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu The main display area also displays pop up messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn ing or information messages These pop up messages fall into ...

Page 51: ...Aborted Door Ajar and Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start Five Second Unstored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur this type of mes sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen An example of this message type is Automatic High Beams On EVIC Amber Telltales This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell tales These tel...

Page 52: ...tandards your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art engine and exhaust system These systems are seamlessly integrated into your vehicle and managed by the Powertrain Con trol Module PCM The PCM manages engine combus tion to allow the exhaust system s catalyst to trap and burn Particulate Matter PM pollutants with no input or interaction on your part WARNING A hot exhaust system can start a f...

Page 53: ... the condition in the particu late filter system and allow your diesel engine and exhaust after treatment system to cleanse the filter to remove the trapped PM and restore the system to normal operating condition Exhaust System Regeneration In Process Exhaust Filter XX Full This message indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter DPF is self cleaning Main tain your current driving condition until...

Page 54: ... will begin displaying warning messages when the DEF level reaches a driving range of approxi mately 500 miles 800 km If the following warning message sequence is ignored your vehicle may not restart unless DEF is added with in the displayed mileage shown in the EVIC message Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi DEF Low Refill Soon This message will display when DEF driving range is less than 500 mil...

Page 55: ...F Low telltale will be illumi nated continuously until DEF fluid tank is filled with a minimum of two gallons of DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Fault Warning Messages There are different messages which are displayed if the vehicle detects that the DEF system has been filled with a fluid other than DEF has experienced component failures or when tampering has been detected When the DEF system needs to...

Page 56: ... 100 miles remaining range will be continuously dis played while operating the vehicle Chimes will also accompany the 75 50 and 25 mile remaining distances We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediately Engine Will Not Restart Service DEF System See Dealer This message will display if DEF system issue detected is not serviced during the allowed ...

Page 57: ... oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style NOTE Use the steering wheel EVIC controls for the following procedure s Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry 1 Without pressing the brake pedal press the ENGINE START STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON RUN posi...

Page 58: ...e RIGHT arrow button to access the Oil Life screen 4 Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button for one second to access the Oil Life Reset screen 5 Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select Yes then press and release the Right arrow button to select reset of the Oil Life 6 Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the...

Page 59: ...tarting Fluids 62 䡵 NORMAL OPERATION 63 Cold Weather Precautions 64 Engine Idling 65 Stopping The Engine 66 Cooling System Tips Automatic Transmission 67 䡵 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED 68 䡵 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 69 Fuel Specifications 70 Biodiesel Fuel Requirements 71 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 74 Common Towing Definitions 74 Trailer Hitch Classification 77 4 ...

Page 60: ...ight 78 Towing Requirements 79 Towing Tips 89 䡵 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID 90 System Overview 91 䡵 ADDING FUEL 1500 DIESEL MODELS 92 Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel 95 Bulk Fuel Storage Diesel Fuel 95 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage 95 Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid 96 58 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 61: ...Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to Continued WARNING Continued touch the parking brake brake pedal or the trans mission gear selector Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equ...

Page 62: ...ng of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal Turn the key fob to the START position and release when the engine starts If the engine fails to start turn the key fob to the OFF position wait five seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the transmission gear selector in the PARK position Apply ...

Page 63: ...he parking brake 2 Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START STOP button once NOTE A delay of the start of up to five seconds is possible under very cold conditions The Wait to Start telltale will be illuminated during the pre heat process When the engine Wait To Start light goes off the engine will automatically crank CAUTION If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on DO...

Page 64: ...at routinely fall below 10 F 23 C It should be used when the vehicle has not been running overnight or longer periods and should be plugged in two hours prior to start Its use is required for cold starts with temperatures under 20 F 28 C NOTE The engine block heater cord is a factory in stalled option If your vehicle is not equipped heater cords are available from your authorized MOPAR dealer A 12...

Page 65: ... for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the transmission gear selector Do not leave the Continued WARNING Continued key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the igni tion of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mo...

Page 66: ...olt meter needle will stabilize Cold Weather Precautions Operation in ambient temperature below 32 F 0 C may require special considerations The following charts sug gest these options Fuel Operating Range NOTE Use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels ONLY No 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel should only be used where extended arctic conditions 10 F 23 C exist NOTE Use of Climatized Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel F...

Page 67: ...ne oil viscosity Engine Warm Up Avoid full throttle operation when the engine is cold When starting a cold engine bring the engine up to operating speed slowly to allow the oil pressure to stabilize as the engine warms up If temperatures are below 32 F 0 C operate the engine at moderate speeds for five minutes before full loads are applied Engine Idling Avoid prolonged idling long periods of idlin...

Page 68: ...engine shutdown Driving Condition Load Turbocharger Temperature Idle Time min Before Engine Shutdown Stop and Go Empty Cool None Stop and Go Medium 0 5 Highway Speeds Medium Warm 1 0 City Traffic Maximum GCWR 1 5 Highway Speeds Maximum GCWR 2 0 Uphill Grade Maximum GCWR Hot 2 5 NOTE Under certain conditions the engine fan will run after the engine is turned off These conditions are under high load...

Page 69: ...re is too high the A C will automatically turn off Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil Pressure If the low oil pressure warning light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut down the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound when the light turns on NOTE Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not show how much oil is in the engine The engine oil leve...

Page 70: ...The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the heater cord to a ground fault interrupter protected 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire exten sion cord Its use is recommended for environments that routinely fall below 10 F 23 C It should be used when the vehicle has not been running for long periods of time and should be ...

Page 71: ...d Materials specification D 975 Grade S15 will provide good performance If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold below 20 F or 7 C or is required to operate at colder than normal conditions for prolonged periods use climatized No 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No 2 diesel fuel with 50 No 1 diesel fuel This will provide better protection from fuel gelling or wax plugging of the fuel filters WARNING D...

Page 72: ...of the high energy content and generally lower cost No 2 Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel or No 2 Ultra Low Sulfur climatized diesel fuels NOTE If you accidentally fill the fuel tank with gasoline on your diesel vehicle do not start the engine Damage to the engine and fuel system could occur Please call your authorized dealer for service A maximum blend of 5 biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D 975 ...

Page 73: ... comply with these requirements Refer to the Maintenance Chart in the Maintenance Schedules section for fur ther direction CAUTION Failure to comply with Oil Change requirements for vehicles operating on biodiesel blends between 6 and 20 B6 B20 will result in premature engine wear Such wear is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Biodiesel is a fuel produced from renewable resources typ...

Page 74: ...perature additives Fuel Quality Must Comply With ASTM Standards The quality of Biodiesel fuel may vary widely Only fuel produced by a BQ9000 supplier to the following specifi cations may be blended to meet Biodiesel blend B6 B20 fuel meeting ASTM specification D 7467 Petrodiesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D 975 and Biodiesel fuel B100 meeting ASTM specification D 6751 Fuel Oxidation Stability...

Page 75: ...ot exceed 8 000 Miles or 6 months which ever comes first Biodiesel Fuel Filter Change Intervals The use of biodiese requires intervals shorter than the outlined 30 000 miles 48 280 km and must not exceed the suggested schedule When operating on biodiesel between 6 and 20 fuel filter replacement intervals must not exceed 20 000 Miles 40 233 km NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change inter val...

Page 76: ...he total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certification Label in Starting and Operating for further information Gross Trailer Weight GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem...

Page 77: ... vehicle and have an accident Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most cases it should not be less than 10 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway c...

Page 78: ... used in accordance with the manufacturer s directions it pro vides for a more level ride offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety The addition of a friction hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizin...

Page 79: ...or the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 1...

Page 80: ...vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maxi mum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of...

Page 81: ...drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued CAUTION Continued Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and o...

Page 82: ...be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Continued WARNING Continued Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK For four wheel drive vehi...

Page 83: ...er inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to Tires General Infor mation in Starting and Operating for proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic brake lines It can overload your brake system a...

Page 84: ...required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 lbs 454 kg and required for trailers in excess of 1 653 lbs 750 kg Integrated Trailer Brake Module If Equipped Your vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer ...

Page 85: ...the manual brake control lever is activated while the brake is also applied the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer brakes The trailer and the vehicle s brake lamps will come on when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied Integrated Trailer Brake Module ITBM 1 GAIN Adjustment Button 2 GAIN Adjustment Button 3 Manual Brake Control Lever 4 STARTING...

Page 86: ...t to the trailer brakes in 0 5 increments The GAIN setting can be increased to a maximum of 10 or decreased to a minimum of 0 no trailer braking GAIN The GAIN setting is used to set the trailer brake control for the specific towing condition and should be changed as towing conditions change Changes to towing condi tions include trailer load vehicle load road conditions and weather Adjusting GAIN N...

Page 87: ... Only Light Electric and Heavy Electric will only be available due to the tow capacities of the vehicle 7 Press the RIGHT arrow and then press the UP or DOWN buttons until the proper Trailer Brake Type appears on the screen 8 In a traffic free environment tow the trailer on a dry level surface at a speed of 20 25 mph 30 40 km h and squeeze the manual brake control lever com pletely 9 If the traile...

Page 88: ...C Display Messages The trailer brake control interacts with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display messages along with a single chime will be displayed when a malfunction is determined in the trailer connection trailer brake control or on the trailer Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information CAUTION Connecting a tr...

Page 89: ...l cause errors and it may cause damage to the electrical system and electronic modules of the vehicle See your authorized dealer if an aftermarket module is to be installed Towing Requirements Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and...

Page 90: ...Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes 88 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 91: ...educing excessive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking When towing a loaded trailer up steep grades at low speeds 20 mph 32 km h or below holding your vehicle in first gear using the ERS shift control can help to avoid transmission overheating Tow Haul Mode To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat ing activate TOW HAUL mode when driving in h...

Page 92: ...air suspension system DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID Your vehicle is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction system to meet the very stringent diesel emissions standards required by the Environmental Protection Agency The purpose of the SCR system is to reduce levels of NOx oxides of nitrogen emitted from engines that are harm ful to our health and the environment to a near zero level Small quantities...

Page 93: ...ievement of diesel emissions requirements while maintaining outstanding fuel economy drivability torque and power ratings Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for system messages and warnings NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a DEF injection system You may occasionally hear an audible clicking noise from under the vehicle at a stop This is nor...

Page 94: ...el ing 3 Fill the vehicle with fuel when the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full 4 Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door Emergency Fuel Can Refueling Most fuel cans will not open the flapper door A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can Diesel Fuel And Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Location 1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Locatio...

Page 95: ...from the jack kit located under the front passenger seat 2 Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle Diesel Fuel And DEF Fluid Filler Door Fuel Fill Funnel Location 1500 Models 4 STARTING AND OPERATING 93 ...

Page 96: ...ny smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula tions and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place fuel conta...

Page 97: ...n condensation from the supply tank and change the line filter on a regular basis NOTE When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel air is pulled into the fuel system If the vehicle will not start refer to Maintenance Procedures Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine runni...

Page 98: ...f DEF is spilled it should be wiped up completely Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid The DEF gauge located on the instrument cluster will display the level of DEF remaining in the tank Refer to Instrument Cluster and Instrument Cluster Descrip tions in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Driving conditions altitude vehicle speed load etc will effect the amount of DEF that is ...

Page 99: ... after a refill if the temperature of the DEF fluid is below 12F 11C The DEF line heater will possibly warm up the DEF fluid and allow the gauge to update after a period of run time Under very cold conditions it is possible that the gauge may not reflect the new fill level for several drives CAUTION To avoid DEF spillage and possible damage to the DEF tank from overfilling do not top off the DEF t...

Page 100: ...ank DEF splashes out the filler neck or a DEF pump nozzle automatically shuts off 4 Reinstall cap onto DEF tank Filling The Def Tank In Cold Climates Since DEF will begin to freeze at 12 F 11 C your vehicle is equipped with an automatic DEF heating system This allows the DEF injection system to operate properly at temperatures below 12 F 11 C If your vehicle is not in operation for an extended per...

Page 101: ...eparator Filter 105 Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement 108 Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel 109 Intervention Regeneration Strategy EVIC Message Process Flow 111 Maintenance Free Batteries 111 Cooling System 112 Charge Air Cooler Inter Cooler 118 Brake System 118 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 121 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 122 Engine 122 Chassis 125 5 ...

Page 102: ...TMENT 3 0L DIESEL 1 Air Cleaner Filter 5 Battery 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 6 Power Distribution Center PDC 3 Engine Oil Fill 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Coolant 100 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 103: ...egatively impact vehicle perfor mance Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized dealership or qualified repair center Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter vals Do not use chemical flushes in these compo nents as the chemicals can dama...

Page 104: ...he correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals The best time to check the oil level is before starting the engine after it has been parked overnight When checking oil after operating the engine first ensure the engine is at full operating tem perature then wait for five minutes after engine shut down to check the oil 1 MAX Mark 2 MIN Mark Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level g...

Page 105: ... This fuel will evaporate out under normal operation Never operate the engine with oil level below the MIN mark or above the upper MAX mark Change Engine Oil Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade CAUTION Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced technol ogy Diesel Engine and an emission device designed to limit Diesel Particulate Emis...

Page 106: ...enuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information The engine oil filter should be changed at every engine oil change Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service stat...

Page 107: ...rformance air filter elements do not adequately filter the air entering the engine Use of such filters can severely damage your engine Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom mended D...

Page 108: ...water is detected in the water separator while the engine is running or while the ignition switch is in the ON position the Water In Fuel Indicator Light will illuminate and an audible chime will be heard At this point you should stop the engine and drain the water from the filter housing 1 Water in Fuel Drain 2 Fuel Filter Access Fuel Filter Assembly 106 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 109: ...OTE Care should be taken in disposing of used fluids from your vehicle Used fluids indiscriminately dis carded can present a problem to the environment Con tact an authorized dealer service station or government agency for advice on recycling programs and for where used fluids and filters can be properly disposed of in your area Drain the fuel water separator filter when the Water In Fuel Indicato...

Page 110: ...d reliability CAUTION Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces Drain the filter into an appropriate container Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a new fuel filter There is a possibility debris could be introduced into the fuel filter during this action It is best to install the filter dry and allow the in tank lift pump to prime the fuel system 1 Water in Fuel Drain 2 Fuel Filt...

Page 111: ... Service kit comes with new o ring for filter canister and WIF sensor Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel WARNING Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine running Engine operation causes high fuel pressure High pressure fuel spray can cause serious injury or death 1 Add a substantial amount of fuel to the tank approxi mately 2 to 5 gal 8L to 19L 2 Press ignition switch twice...

Page 112: ...el fuel CAUTION Due to lack of lubricants in alcohol or gasoline the use of these fuels can cause damage to the fuel system NOTE We recommend you use a blend of up to 5 biodiesel that meets ASTM specification D 975 with your diesel engine Use of biodiesel mixture in excess of 20 can negatively impact the fuel filter s ability to separate water from the fuel resulting in high pressure fuel system c...

Page 113: ...icle has the ability to alert you to additional maintenance required on your vehicle or engine Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information WARNING A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or ope...

Page 114: ...h hands after handling the battery Cooling System WARNING 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 Engine Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant antifreeze pro...

Page 115: ...cock is located in the lower radiator tank If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant antifreeze will begin to drain from the coolant expan sion bottle DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRES SURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush And Refill If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling syst...

Page 116: ...dealer as soon as possible Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze Use of propylene glycol b...

Page 117: ... 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures oc...

Page 118: ...cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING Do not open hot engine cooling system Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or und...

Page 119: ... or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine coolant antifreeze to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator a...

Page 120: ...d air rapidly reaches high temperature The air is then directed through a hose to the charge air cooler and through another hose to the intake manifold of the engine This cooling process enables more efficient burning of fuel resulting in fewer emissions To guarantee optimum performance of the system keep the surfaces of the charge air cooler condenser and radiator clean and free of debris Periodi...

Page 121: ...cted Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and or impair its performance The proper type of brake fluid for your v...

Page 122: ... longed braking resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a accident Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts causing the brake fluid to catch fire Brake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to cont...

Page 123: ...Gallons 30 3 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3 0 Liter Diesel Engine SAE 5W 30 Synthetic API Certified Low Ash 10 5 Quarts 10 Liters Cooling System 3 0L Turbo Diesel Engine MOPAR Engine Coolant Antifreeze 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology 11 6 Quarts 11 Liters 5 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 121 ...

Page 124: ...etic Low Ash engine oil meeting FCA US Material Standard MS 11106 or Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full synthetic 5W 30 motor oil Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters Fuel Filters We recommend you use MOPAR Fuel Filter Must meet 3 micron rating Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufacturers filtration and water separating requirements can severely impact fuel system li...

Page 125: ...meeting ASTM specification D 975 Grade S15 will provide good performance We recommend you use a blend of up to 5 biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D 975 with your diesel engine This vehicle is compatible with biodiesel blends greater than 5 but no greater than 20 biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D 7467 provided the shortened maintenance intervals are followed as directed Diesel Exhaust Flui...

Page 126: ...id Organic Additive Technology HOAT en gine coolant antifreeze or any globally compat ible coolant antifreeze If a non OAT engine Continued CAUTION Continued coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency the cooling system will need to be drained flushed and refilled with fresh OAT coolant conforming to MS 12106 by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Do not use wate...

Page 127: ...fer Case Fluid Front Axle 1500 Four Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use MOPAR GL 5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 85 Rear Axle 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 Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid SAE J1703 should be used If DOT...

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Page 129: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 128 Maintenance Chart Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel 130 Additional Maintenance B6 To B20 Biodiesel 133 6 ...

Page 130: ...ssible within the next 500 miles 805 km Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further inform...

Page 131: ...e 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 At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums hoses and park brake Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses Ins...

Page 132: ...192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Additional Inspections Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Inspect the CV Universal joints X X X X X Inspect front suspension tie rod ends and re place if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the front and rear axle fluid If gear oil leakage is suspected check the fluid level If us ing your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or...

Page 133: ... 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Inspect the transfer case fluid X X X Additional Maintenance Drain water from fuel filter assembly X X X X X X X X X X Replace fuel filter and drain water from the fuel filter assembly X X X X X Replace engine air filter X X X X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever comes first X...

Page 134: ... 150 000 Or Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers 16 000 32 000 48 000 64 000 80 000 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Inspect the transfer case fluid change for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing X X Change transfer case fluid X 132 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...

Page 135: ...r ve hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident Additional Maintenance B6 To B20 Biodiesel NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8 000 miles 12 875 km or six months which ever comes first when using Biodiesel blends greater than 5 B5 The owner is required to monitor mileage for B6 B20 biodiesel the...

Page 136: ...100 000 110 000 120 000 130 000 140 000 150 000 Or Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers 16 000 32 000 48 000 64 000 80 000 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Additional B6 to B20 Maintenance Replace fuel filter and drain water from the fuel filter assembly X X X X X X X 134 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...

Page 137: ...nd the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 135 ...

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Page 141: ...RODUCTION 141 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 145 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 4 STARTING AND OPERATING 199 5 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 281 6 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287 7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 333 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

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Page 143: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC 142 1 ...

Page 144: ...d proven performance is yours in your truck equipped with the Cummins turbocharged diesel engine You may find that some of the starting operating and maintenance procedures are different However they are simple to follow and careful adherence to them will ensure that you take full advantage of the features of this engine NOTE Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine transmission and or ex...

Page 145: ...ved This information can be retrieved by FCA US LLC and service and repair facilities when servicing your vehicle This information may be used to determine if repair will be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty There is a probability that the use of a performance chip will prohibit the engine from starting In this instance the vehicle will need to be serviced by a authorized dealer in order...

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Page 147: ...THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 146 How To Use Remote Start 146 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 149 2 ...

Page 148: ...lows time for the intake heater to pre heat the incoming air and is normal operation in cold weather Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Warning Lights in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information on and Wait To Start telltale and pre heat cycle How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start Shift lever in P...

Page 149: ... away from children Operation of the Remote Start System windows door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema turely Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar Remote Start Aborted Hood Ajar Rem...

Page 150: ...started two consecutive times two 15 minute cycles with the RKE transmitter However the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire fifteen minute cycle NOTE To avoid unintentional shut do...

Page 151: ...n warm weather the driver vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is activated These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC For more information on Remote Start Comfort Syst...

Page 152: ...operation will extend the time before the engine is at full efficiency Reduced fuel economy and power may be seen at this time For additional vehicle break in requirements refer to Trailer Towing in Starting And Operating of the Owners Manual Because of the construction of the Cummins turbo charged diesel engine engine run in is enhanced by loaded operating conditions which allow the engine parts ...

Page 153: ...ER DESCRIPTIONS 154 䡵 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC 166 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 167 Vehicle Information Customer Information Features 168 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 3 5 Display 170 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 7 Display 186 3 ...

Page 154: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 155: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 ...

Page 156: ...tem is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position have the light inspected...

Page 157: ...tion Indicator Light MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system It also could affect fuel economy and driveability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic Continued CAUTION Continued converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A malfunctioning catalytic converter as referenced above can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditi...

Page 158: ...r in heavy stop and go traffic If the red Warning Light turns on while driving safely bring the vehicle to a stop and turn off the engine DO NOT operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the poin...

Page 159: ...ged and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Electronic Stability Control ESC system In this case the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS...

Page 160: ...he ABS system is required Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON RUN position The light should illuminate for ap proximately two seconds The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light...

Page 161: ...N If the light is either not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information 10 Engine Oil Pressure The pointer should always indicate some oil pressure when the engine is running A continuous high or low reading under norma...

Page 162: ... cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped wit...

Page 163: ...cator is illuminated the sys tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure t...

Page 164: ...e instrument cluster It displays the gear range of the automatic transmission NOTE The highest available transmission gear is dis played in the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC whenever the Electronic Range Select ERS feature is active Use the selector on the shift lever to activate ERS Refer to Automatic Transmission in Starting And Operating for further inform...

Page 165: ...miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light come on mo mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN Each time the ignition is turned to ON RUN the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off prev...

Page 166: ...ll come on while the engine is running Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position The light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable However see an autho rized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate servic...

Page 167: ...y locked to gether forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide increased torque at the wheels For further information on four wheel drive operation and proper use refer to Four Wheel Drive Operation If Equipped in Starting And Operating 31 4WD AUTO Indicator Light If Equipped This light alerts the driver that the vehicl...

Page 168: ...ration If Equipped in Starting And Operating ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Cent...

Page 169: ...ealer If Equipped Exhaust Service Required See Dealer Now If Equipped Exhaust System Filter XX Full Service Required See Dealer If Equipped Exhaust System Regeneration In Process Exhaust Filter XX Full If Equipped Exhaust System Regeneration Completed If Equipped DEF Low Refill Soon Speed Limited to 5 MPH in XXX mi Refill DEF 5 MPH Max Speed on Restart Long Idle or Refuel Refill DEF 5 MPH Max Spee...

Page 170: ...tage Displays the actual battery voltage Fuel Filter Life Displays the life of the fuel filter Oil Pressure Displays the actual oil pressure Oil Temperature Displays the actual oil temperature Trans Temperature Displays the actual transmission sump temperature Coolant Temp Displays the actual coolant temperature Tire Pressure Monitor System Displays the actual tire pressure Engine Hours Displays t...

Page 171: ...nus Fuel Economy Trip A Trip B Au dio Stored Messages Screen Set Up RIGHT Arrow Button Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to access select the information screens or sub menu screens of a main menu item Push and hold the RIGHT arrow button for two seconds to reset displayed selected features that can be reset LEFT Arrow Button Push the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu from an info...

Page 172: ...n sections 1 Compass Display Displays the current direction For further information refer to Compass Settings under Customer Program mable Features Uconnect 5 0 8 4 Settings 2 Temperature Display Displays the temperature in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit 3 Main Screen Displays main menu sub menus settings 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 173: ...ever the Electronic Range Select ERS feature is active Use the selector on the shift lever to activate ERS Refer to Automatic Transmission in Starting And Operating for further information 5 EVIC Amber Telltales Low Fuel Telltale When the fuel level reaches approximately 3 0 gal 11 0 L this light will turn on and remain on until fuel is added Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator This telltale wil...

Page 174: ...ct with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire Air Suspension Payload Protection Telltale If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate that the maximum payload may have been exceeded or load leveling cannot be achieved at its current ride height Protection Mode will automatically be selected in order to protect the air suspension system air suspension adjustment is limited due to ...

Page 175: ...y be longer based on colder operating conditions Vehicle will not initiate start until telltale is out Refer to Starting Proce dures in Starting And Operating for further information NOTE The Wait To Start telltale may not illuminate if the intake manifold temperature is warm enough Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid Light Diesel Only This telltale will turn on to indicate the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF is lo...

Page 176: ...utho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system The light will come on when the ignition is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light does not come on during starting have the system checked ...

Page 177: ...rn to normal turn the engine off immediately and call for service Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Electric Power Steering Malfunction Warning Light This telltale is on when the Electric Power Steering is not operating and needs service Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light This telltale is on when the Trailer Brake has been disconnected 7 A...

Page 178: ...e are Turn Signal On if a turn signal is left on and Lights On if driver leaves the vehicle Unstored Messages Until RUN These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start feature This message type is displayed until the ignition is in the RUN state Examples of this message type are Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar and Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start Five Second Unstored Messages When the...

Page 179: ...vel Indicator This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle coolant level is low Cold Ambient Derate Mode Messages The vehicle will display messages when a derate engine power reduction is activated to protect the turbocharger during engine start up in cold ambient temperatures Engine Power Reduced During Warmup This message will display during start up when the ambi ent temperature is betwee...

Page 180: ...on to allow the exhaust system s catalyst to trap and burn Particulate Matter PM pollutants with no input or interaction on your part WARNING A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything th...

Page 181: ...tions required to remove the trapped PM If this occurs the Exhaust Filter XX Full Safely Drive at Highway Speeds to Remedy message will be displayed in the EVIC If this message is displayed you will hear one chime to assist in alerting you of this condition By simply driving your vehicle at highway speeds for as little as 45 minutes you can remedy the condition in the particulate filter system and...

Page 182: ...ct this condition it will be necessary to have your vehicle serviced by your local authorized dealer CAUTION See your authorized dealer as damage to the exhaust system could occur soon with continued operation Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Warning Messages Your vehicle will begin displaying warning messages when the DEF level reaches a driving range of approxi mately 350 miles 563 km If the following w...

Page 183: ...d If the vehicle is idled for an extended period of time approximately one hour or greater If the system detects that the level of fuel in the tank has increased Add a minimum of 2 gallons 9 5 Liters of DEF to the tank in order to avoid vehicle operation at a maximum speed of 5 MPH 8 km H NOTE A minimum of 2 gallons 9 5 Liters may be required to restore normal vehicle operation Although the vehicl...

Page 184: ...the Service DEF System See Dealer message is displayed This message will continuously display until the mileage counter reaches zero and will be accompanied by a periodic chime The message will continue to countdown until it reaches zero unless the vehicle is serviced We recom mend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediately NOTE Under some circumstances ...

Page 185: ...ll be started However the vehicle will only operate at a maximum speed of 5 MPH RAM Active Air System Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced Ram Active Air system that provides enhanced performance espe cially when towing under demanding hot or high alti tude conditions If the EVIC displays the message Ac tive Airbox Service Required See Dealer vehicle performance may be reduced until service i...

Page 186: ...ition to the ON RUN position do not start the engine 2 Press and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu to Vehicle Info 3 Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to access the Fuel Filter Life screen 4 Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select Reset then press and release the Right arrow button to select reset of the Fuel Filter Life to 100 5 Press and rele...

Page 187: ...een 4 Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select Reset then press and release the Right arrow button to select reset of the Oil Life to 100 5 Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry 1 Without pressing the brake pedal press the ENGINE START STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position do not start the engine 2 Press ...

Page 188: ...luminate in grey under normal conditions yellow for non critical warnings red for critical warnings and white for on demand information 2 Audio Phone Information and Sub menu Information Whenever there are sub menus available the posi tion within the sub menus is shown here 3 Selectable Information Compass Temp Range to Empty Trip A Trip B Average MPG Trailer Trip distance only Trailer Brake Gain ...

Page 189: ... item As long as there is a stored message an i will be displayed in the EVIC s compass outside temp line Examples of this message type are Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out and Low Tire Pressure Unstored Messages This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activated the message is cleared Examples of this message type are Turn Signal On if a turn signal is left on and L...

Page 190: ...edures Draining Fuel Water Separator Filters in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Wait To Start Light The Wait To Start telltale will illuminate for approximately two seconds when the ignition is turned to the RUN position It s duration may be longer based on colder operating conditions Vehicle will not initiate start until telltale is out Refer to Starting Proce dures in Starting A...

Page 191: ...emperature is 25 F 32 C and below Coolant Low This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle coolant level is low See Adding Coolant under the section Maintaining Your Vehicle for more information Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Messages The Cummins diesel engine meets all EPA Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Emissions Standards resulting in one of the lowest emitting diesel engines ever produced To ach...

Page 192: ...e the emissions maintenance per formed Emissions maintenance may include replacing the Closed Crankcase Ventilation CCV filter element The procedure for clearing and resetting the Perform Service indicator message is located in the appropriate Service Information Exhaust System Regeneration Required Now Exhaust Filter XX Full Safely Drive at Highway Speeds to Remedy will be displayed on the Electr...

Page 193: ... one chime to assist in alerting you of this condition Exhaust Service Required See Dealer Now This messages indicates regeneration has been disabled due to a system malfunction At this point the engine Powertrain Control Module PCM will register a fault code the instrument panel will display a MIL light CAUTION See your authorized dealer as damage to the exhaust system could occur soon with conti...

Page 194: ...play when the low level is reached during vehicle start up and with increased frequency during vehicle opera tion It will be accompanied by a single chime Ap proximately 5 gallons 19 Liters of DEF is required to refill the tank when this message is initially displayed on pickup applications and approximately 7 gallons 28 Liters are required on chassis cab applications Speed Limited to 5 MPH in XXX...

Page 195: ...5 MPH 8 km H NOTE A minimum of 2 gallons 9 5 Liters may be required to restore normal vehicle operation Although the vehicle will start normally and can be placed in gear after this message has been initially displayed extreme caution should be utilized since the vehicle will only be capable of maneuvering at a maximum speed of 5 MPH 8 km H Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Fault Warning Messages There are...

Page 196: ...e mileage counter reaches zero and will be accompanied by a periodic chime The message will continue to countdown until it reaches zero unless the vehicle is serviced We recom mend you drive to your nearest authorized dealer and have your vehicle serviced immediately NOTE Under some circumstances this mileage counter may start with a value of less than 150 miles 241 km For example if recurring fau...

Page 197: ...ll be started However the vehicle will only operate at a maximum speed of 5 MPH RAM Active Air System Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced Ram Active Air system that provides enhanced performance espe cially when towing under demanding hot or high alti tude conditions If the EVIC displays the message Ac tive Airbox Service Required See Dealer vehicle performance may be reduced until service i...

Page 198: ... 6 Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen once the Fuel Filter Life is 100 Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry 1 Without pressing the brake pedal cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position do not start the engine 2 Press and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu to Vehicle Info 3 Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to access the Fuel...

Page 199: ... may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style NOTE Use the steering wheel EVIC controls for the following procedure s Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry 1 Without pressing the brake pedal press the ENGINE START STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position do not start the engine 2 Press and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu to Vehicle...

Page 200: ...he Oil Life screen 4 Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button for one second to access the Oil Life Reset screen 5 Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select Yes then press and release the Right arrow button to select reset of the Oil Life 6 Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicato...

Page 201: ...e Manifold Air Temperature Above 66 F 19 C 208 Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air Temperature 0 F To 66 F 18 C to 19 C 209 Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 0 F 18 C 211 Starting Fluids 213 䡵 NORMAL OPERATION DIESEL ENGINE 214 Cold Weather Precautions 214 Engine Idling 217 Stopping The Engine 218 Idle Shutdown 220 Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed Chassis Cab Only 220 O...

Page 202: ... System 227 Six Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 227 䡵 MANUAL TRANSMISSION IF EQUIPPED 239 Shifting 240 Downshifting 242 Reverse Shifting 243 䡵 POWER TAKE OFF OPERATION IF EQUIPPED CHASSIS CAB ONLY 244 Stationary Mode 244 Mobile Mode 246 Power Take Off Aftermarket Installation 247 䡵 ENGINE RUNAWAY 247 䡵 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 248 Fuel Specifications 249 Bio Diesel Fuel Requirements 250 䡵 ADDING...

Page 203: ...t Fluid Storage 258 Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid 258 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 261 Common Towing Definitions 262 Trailer Hitch Classification 265 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 266 Trailer And Tongue Weight 266 Towing Requirements 267 Towing Tips 277 䡵 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID 279 System Overview 279 4 STARTING AND OPERATING 201 ...

Page 204: ...ion remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the transmission gea...

Page 205: ...ch briefly to the START position and release it The starter motor will continue to run but will automatically disen gage when the engine is running Keyless Enter N Go If Equipped This feature allows the driver to oper ate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the Remote Start Keyless Enter N Go Key Fob is in the passenger compartment Normal Starting Using The ENGINE START STOP B...

Page 206: ...Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button 1 Place the shift lever gear selector in PARK then press and release the ENGINE START STOP button 2 The ignition switch will return to the OFF position 3 If the shift lever gear selector is not in PARK the ENGINE START STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short presses in a row with the vehicle speed above 5 mph 8 km h before the engine will shut ...

Page 207: ... 2 Press the ENGINE START STOP button once to change the ignition to the ACC position 3 Press the ENGINE START STOP button a second time to change the ignition to the RUN position 4 Press the ENGINE START STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF position Keyless Enter N Go Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air Temperature 0 F To 66 F 18 C to 19 C NOTE The temperature displayed i...

Page 208: ...Start time period Its length will decrease until it disappears when the Wait to Start time has elapsed CAUTION If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on DO NOT START engine before you drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage Refer to Maintenance Procedures Draining Fuel Water Sepa rator Filter in Maintaining Your Vehicle for fur ther information 4 After the engine Wait To...

Page 209: ...To Start Light goes out reset the grid heaters by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position for at least five seconds and then back ON Repeat steps 1 through 7 of Keyless Enter N Go Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 66 F 19 C Extreme Cold Weather The Cummins diesel engine is equipped with several features designed to assist cold weather starting and operation The engin...

Page 210: ...or an automatic transmission For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission fully press and hold the clutch pedal and shift into NEU TRAL 3 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and watch the instrument panel cluster lights CAUTION If the Water in Fuel Indicator Light remains on DO NOT START the engine before you drain the water from the fuel filters to avoid engine damage Refer to Mainten...

Page 211: ... 66 F 18 C to 19 C NOTE The temperature displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC does not necessarily reflect the engine manifold air temperature Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further informa tion When engine temperatures fall below 66 F 19 C the Wait To Start Light will remain on indicating the intake manifold he...

Page 212: ... goes off turn the ignition switch to the START position Do not press the accelerator during starting CAUTION Do not crank engine for more than 15 seconds at a time or starter motor damage may result Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait at least two minutes for the starter to cool before repeating start procedure 4 After engine start up check that the oil pressure warning light ha...

Page 213: ... of Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air Tempera ture Below 66 F 19 C Starting Procedure Engine Manifold Air Temperature Below 0 F 18 C In extremely cold weather below 0 F 18 C it may be beneficial to cycle the manifold heaters twice before attempting to start the engine This can be accomplished by turning the ignition OFF for at least five seconds and then back ON after the Wait To Start tellta...

Page 214: ... the engine is cranked for more than 10 seconds the post heat cycle will turn off NOTE Engine idle speed will automatically increase to 1 000 RPM and engage the Variable Geometry Turbocharger at low coolant temperatures to improve engine warm up When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel or the fuel gels at low temperatures air is pulled into the fuel system If your engine has run out of f...

Page 215: ...hould start in all conditions WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death When leaving the vehicle always make sure the ignition is in the OFF position remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to ...

Page 216: ...temperatures This cycling operation is caused by the post heat cycle of the intake manifold heater system The number of cycles and the length of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control module Post heat operation can run for several minutes and then the electrical system and voltmeter needle will stabilize The cycling action will cause temporary dimming of the headlamps interior l...

Page 217: ...el The fuel grade should be clearly marked on the pump at the fuel station The engine requires the use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Use of incorrect fuel could result in engine and exhaust system damage Refer to Fuel Requirements in Starting And Operating for fur ther information Commercially available fuel additives are not neces sary for the proper operation of your Cummins diesel engine Howe...

Page 218: ...er front A suitable cold weather cover is available from your MOPAR dealer Battery Blanket Usage A battery loses 60 of its cranking power as the battery temperature decreases to 0 F 18 C For the same de crease in temperature the engine requires twice as much power to crank at the same RPM The use of 120 VAC powered battery blankets will greatly increase starting capability at low temperatures Suit...

Page 219: ...tomatic transmission is in PARK Vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h Applying the throttle will cancel fast idle Operating the exhaust brake at idle will greatly im prove warm up rate and will help keep the engine close to operating temperature during extended idle Engine Idling Avoid prolonged idling long periods of idling may be harmful to your engine because combustion chamber temperatures can drop so...

Page 220: ...e speed and quickly warm the vehi cle s interior 1 With the transmission in PARK the parking brake applied and the engine running press the speed control switch to the ON position then press the SET switch 2 The engine RPM will go up to 1100 RPM To increase the RPM press and hold the ACCEL RESUME switch and the idle speed will increase to approximately 1500 RPM To decrease the RPM press and hold t...

Page 221: ... load gear rattle from the transmission This is commonly referred to as shut down rattle The manufacturer recommends performing engine shut down with the clutch pedal pushed to the floor clutch disengaged When engine shut down is performed in this manner the rattle is reduced not eliminated Refer to the following chart for proper engine shut down Driving Condition Load Turbo charger Tempera ture I...

Page 222: ...eed to a value greater than what the vehicle tires are rated for Operating Precautions Avoid Overheating The Engine The temperature of the engine coolant antifreeze a mixture of 50 ethylene glycol and 50 water must not exceed the normal range of the temperature gauge 240 F 116 C with a 16 psi 110 kPa radiator cap Usually the engine coolant antifreeze temperature indi cated during operation will be...

Page 223: ...Pressure When the engine is at normal operating temperature the minimum oil pressures required are Idle 700 to 800 RPM 10 psi 69 kPa Full speed and load 30 psi 207 kPa CAUTION If oil pressure falls to less than normal readings shut the engine off immediately Failure to do so could result in immediate and severe engine damage Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts All engine failures give some...

Page 224: ...er the hood to the right side and can be located just behind the grille near the headlamp NOTE The engine block heater cord is a factory installed option If your vehicle is not equipped heater cords are available from your authorized MOPAR dealer The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the coolant WARNING Remember to disconnect the cord before dr...

Page 225: ...icle braking can be achieved by the internal engine power thereby sparing the mechanical brakes of the vehicle Benefits of the exhaust brake are vehicle driving control reduced brake fade longer brake life faster cab warm up The exhaust brake feature will only function when the driver toggles it on by pushing the exhaust brake button until the Exhaust Brake Indicator is illuminated Nor mal Full St...

Page 226: ...the exhaust brake feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control which may cause an accident possi bly resulting in personal injury or death NOTE For optimum braking power it is recommended to use the exhaust brake while in TOW HAUL mode The exhaust brake...

Page 227: ...t brake button again anytime after the normal Full Exhaust Brake has been turned on The Exhaust Brake Indicator in the EVIC will change from Yellow to Green when Automatic Exhaust Brake is enabled Pushing the exhaust brake button again will toggle the exhaust brake mode to off AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IF EQUIPPED CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not obse...

Page 228: ...always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK turn the engine OFF and remove the key fob When the ignition is in the LOCK OFF key removal Continued WARNING Continued position the transmission is locked in PARK se curing the vehicle against unwanted movement When leaving the vehicle always make sure the ignition is in the OFF position remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock t...

Page 229: ...ignition is in the LOCK OFF position and the transmission is locked in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK OFF position Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System BTSI that holds the shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are applied To shift the transmission out of PARK the ignition switch must be turned to the O...

Page 230: ...omewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles kilometers Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears The transmission shift lever has only PARK REVERSE NEUTRAL and DRIVE shift positions Manual down shi...

Page 231: ...mission to PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK As an added precau tion turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade On four wheel drive vehicles be sure that the transfer case is in a drive position WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the pa...

Page 232: ...g a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK turn the engine OFF and remove the key fob When the ignition is in the LOCK OFF key removal Continued WARNING Continued position the transmission is locked in PARK se curing the vehicle against unwanted movement When leaving the vehicle always make sure the ignition is in the OFF position remove the key fob from the vehicl...

Page 233: ... when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range as this can damage the drivetrain The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi tion When shifting into PARK pull the shift lever toward you and move it all the way counterclockwise until it stops Release the shift lever and make sure it is fully seated in the PARK gate Look at...

Page 234: ...e coasting or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause Continued CAUTION Continued severe transmission damage Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting And Operating and Towing A Disabled Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information DRIVE D This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts an...

Page 235: ...r is in danger of overheating the Transmission Temperature Warning Light may illuminate and the transmission may operate differently until the transmission cools down NOTE Use caution when operating a heavily loaded vehicle at low speeds such as towing a trailer up a steep grade or in stop and go traffic during hot weather In these conditions torque converter slip can impose a significant addition...

Page 236: ...for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated In this mode the transmission remains in fourth gear for 68RFE transmission or third gear for AS69RC transmission regardless of which forward gear is selected If an AS69RC equipped truck enters Limp Home Mode at highway speeds it will initially engage fifth gear unti...

Page 237: ...RS shift control allows the driver to limit the highest available gear when the transmission is in DRIVE For example if you shift the transmission into 4 fourth gear the transmission will not shift above fourth gear but will shift through the lower gears normally You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission will opera...

Page 238: ...ld lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing a collision or personal injury Screen Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 D Actual Gear s Allowed 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 6 NOTE To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration engine braking simply press and hold the ERS switch The transmission will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down Column Shift Lever 236 STARTING A...

Page 239: ... engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera ture The vehicle speed is sufficiently high The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator When To Use TOW HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas towing a trailer carrying a heavy load etc and frequent transmission shifting oc curs press the TOW HAUL switch to activate TOW HAUL mode This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transm...

Page 240: ...could cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control which could cause an accident possi bly resulting in personal injury or death Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle A clutch within the torque converter engages automati cally at calibrated speeds...

Page 241: ...le to shift into and out of Overdrive If the vehicle has not been driven for several days the first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans mission into gear may seem sluggish This is due to the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into the transmission This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission The torque con verter will refill within five secon...

Page 242: ...se abnormal wear on the clutch NOTE During cold weather you may experience in creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up This is normal Shifting Truck models with manual transmission are equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system The clutch pedal must be fully pressed to start the vehicle Shift Pattern 240 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 243: ...p a gear NOTE When loaded pulling a trailer or on a grade the truck should always start in first gear and not skip gears Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel economy and performance it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer t...

Page 244: ...dditional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid CAUTION When descending a hill be very careful to downshift one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine which can cause valve damage and or clutch disc damage even if the clutch pedal is pressed Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds CAUTION Failure to follow the recommended dow...

Page 245: ...tch pedal is held pressed i e not released Reverse Shifting To shift into REVERSE R bring the vehicle to a com plete stop Press the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop rotating Beginning from the NEUTRAL N position move the shift lever in one quick smooth motion straight across and into the REVERSE R area the driver will feel a firm click as the shifter passes the knock over C...

Page 246: ...r the commercial vehicle menu on the EVIC screen and select mobile PTO mode Details of the PTO selection modes and further PTO information is available at the Ram Truck Bodybuilders web site www rambodybuilder com AS69RC Six Speed Automatic Transmission Only The PTO drive gear part of the AS69RC operates at torque converter turbine speed The turbine speed will be less than engine speed when the to...

Page 247: ...ne idle speed to optimize the PTO function the RESUME ACCEL and DECEL cruise switches can be used respectively To disengage PTO operation and return to standard vehicle operation simply toggle the PTO switch to the OFF position The torque converter clutch TCC will automatically engage at engine speeds above 1 200 RPM engine speed in PTO stationary mode Once engaged the TCC will remain applied and ...

Page 248: ...nsmission must be in PARK or DRIVE Parking brake must not be applied Brake pedal must not be applied No vehicle brake or clutch switch faults present Vehicle engine must be running PTO must be correctly installed using the vehicle provided circuits The customer may choose to use the PTO while the vehicle is moving To do so the PTO function must be activated prior to taking the vehicle out of PARK ...

Page 249: ...ay is a rare condition affecting diesel engines where the engine consumes its own lubrication oil and runs at higher and higher RPM until it overspeeds to a point where it destroys itself due to either mechani cal failure or engine seizure through lack of lubrication WARNING In case of engine runaway due to flammable fumes from fuel spills or turbocharger oil leaks being sucked into the engine do ...

Page 250: ...or prolonged periods use climatized No 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No 2 diesel fuel with 50 No 1 diesel fuel This will provide better protection from fuel gelling or wax plugging of the fuel filters WARNING Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent They can be unstable under certain conditions and hazardous or explosive when mixed with diesel fuel Diesel fuel is seldom completely fre...

Page 251: ...iesel fuels or other fuels within specification NOTE If you accidentally fill the fuel tank with gasoline on your diesel vehicle Do not start the vehicle If you restart your vehicle you risk damage the engine and fuel system Please call your local dealer for service A maximum blend of 5 biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D 975 may be used with your Cummins diesel engine Chassis Cab models not co...

Page 252: ...below It is im portant that you understand and comply with these requirements Failure to comply with Oil Change require ments for vehicles operating on biodiesel blends up to B20 will result in premature engine wear Such wear is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Biodiesel is a fuel produced from renewable resources typically derived from animal fat rapeseed oil Rapeseed Methyl Ester ...

Page 253: ...tection against fuel oxidation for up to six months Fuel Water Separation Must Use MOPAR Cummins Approved Fuel Filter Elements You must use MOPAR Cummins approved fuel filter elements in both your engine mounted filter and frame mounted filter Biodiesel fuel has a natural affinity to water and water accelerates microbial growth Your MOPAR Cummins filtration system is designed to provide ad equate ...

Page 254: ...sage CAUTION Under no circumstances should oil change inter vals exceed 15 000 miles 24 000 km pickup or 12 500 miles 20 000 km chassis cab if operation occurs with greater than 5 biodiesel blends Oil change intervals should not exceed 6 months in either case Failure to comply with these Oil Change requirements for vehicles operating on biodiesel blends up to B20 may result in premature engine wea...

Page 255: ...filler pipe the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel ing 3 Fill the vehicle with fuel when the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full 4 Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door Emergency Fuel Can Refueling Most fuel cans will not open the flapper door A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can Diesel Fuel And Dies...

Page 256: ...om the jack kit located under the front passenger seat 2 Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle Diesel Fuel And DEF Fluid Filler Door Fuel Fill Funnel Location 2500 3500 Models 254 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 257: ... smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula tions and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place fuel contain...

Page 258: ...cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled WARNING A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is on a truck bed You could be burned Always place fuel containers on the ground while filling Fuel Filler Cap If the fuel filler cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle CAUTION Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys tem co...

Page 259: ...maintenance of the stored fuel is also essential Fuel contaminated with water will promote the growth of microbes These microbes form slime that will clog the fuel filtration system and lines Drain condensation from the supply tank and change the line filter on a regular basis NOTE When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel air is pulled into the fuel system If the vehicle will not start r...

Page 260: ...er brass aluminum iron or non stainless steel should be avoided as they are subject to corrosion by DEF If DEF is spilled it should be wiped up completely Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid The DEF gauge located on the instrument cluster will display the level of DEF remaining in the tank Refer to Instrument Cluster and Instrument Cluster Descrip tions in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further i...

Page 261: ...luid Fill Location 2 Diesel Fuel Fill Location 2 Insert DEF fill adapter nozzle into DEF tank filler neck DEF Filler Cap Chassis Cab Models DEF Filler Cap And Fuel Fill 1500 2500 3500 Models 4 STARTING AND OPERATING 259 ...

Page 262: ...freezing point how ever if the tank is overfilled and freezes the system could be damaged When DEF is spilled clean the area immediately with water and use an absorbent material to soak up the spills on the ground Do not attempt to start your engine if DEF is accidentally added to the diesel fuel tank as it can result in severe damage to your engine including but not limited to failure of the fuel...

Page 263: ...d Therefore do not overfill the DEF tank Extra care should be taken when filling with portable containers to avoid overfilling Note the level of the DEF gauge in your instrument cluster On pickup applications you may safely add a maximum of 2 gallons of DEF from portable containers when your DEF gauge is reading full On Chassis Cab applications a maximum of 2 gallons may be added when the DEF gaug...

Page 264: ...ables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in comb...

Page 265: ... be a mechanical telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling If equipped the electronic Trailer Sway Control TSC recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies individual wheel brakes and or reduces e...

Page 266: ... weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR requirements WARNING An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling stability braking performance and could result in a collision Weight Distributing Systems may ...

Page 267: ... the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg Fifth Wheel Gooseneck Greater than 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights M...

Page 268: ...vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maxi mum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of...

Page 269: ...ring the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued CAUTION Continued Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads WARNING Improper towing can lead to a collision ...

Page 270: ...gue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK For four wheel drive vehicles make sure Continued WARNING Continued the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL Always block or ⴖchockⴖ the trailer wheels GCWR must not be exceeded Total weight must be distrib...

Page 271: ...efer to Tires General Infor mation in Starting and Operating for proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic brake lines It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes ...

Page 272: ...equired when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 lbs 454 kg and required for trailers in excess of 1 653 lbs 750 kg Integrated Trailer Brake Module If Equipped Your vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer B...

Page 273: ... determines the power sent to the trailer brakes The trailer and the vehicle s brake lamps will come on when either vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied Trailer Brake Status Indicator Light This light indicates the trailer electrical connection status If no electrical connection is detected after the ignition is turned on pressing the GAIN adjustment button or Integrated Trailer Br...

Page 274: ...towing condi tions include trailer load vehicle load road conditions and weather Adjusting GAIN NOTE This should only be performed in a traffic free environment at speeds of approximately 20 25 mph 30 40 km h 1 Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition functioning normally and properly ad justed See your trailer dealer if necessary 2 Hook up the trailer and make the electrical con...

Page 275: ...queeze the manual brake control lever completely 9 If the trailer wheels lockup indicated by squealing tires reduce the GAIN setting if the trailer wheels turn freely increase the GAIN setting Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the GAIN setting is at a point just below trailer wheel lockup If towing a heavier trailer trailer wheel lockup may not be attainable even with the maximum GAIN setting of 10 Light...

Page 276: ...he trailer Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information CAUTION Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the ITBM system may result in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking There may be a increase in stop ping distance or trailer instability which could result in damage to your vehicle trailer or other property WARNING ...

Page 277: ... electrical system and electronic modules of the vehicle See your authorized dealer if an aftermarket module is to be installed Towing Requirements Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory appro...

Page 278: ...ailer connector Refer to the following illustrations Four Pin Connector 1 Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes 276 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 279: ... vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking When towing a loaded trailer up steep grades at low speeds 20 mph 32 km h or below holding your vehicle in first gear using the ERS shift control can help to avoid transmission overheating If you regularly...

Page 280: ...the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cruising speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time shift the trans mission into NEUTRA...

Page 281: ...f nitrogen emitted from engines that are harm ful to our health and the environment to a near zero level Small quantities of Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF is injected into the exhaust upstream of a catalyst where when vaporized it converts smog forming nitrogen oxides NOx into harmless nitrogen N2 and water vapor H2O two natural components of the air we breathe You can operate with the comfort that you...

Page 282: ...conomy drivability torque and power ratings Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for system messages and warnings NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a DEF injection system You may occasionally hear an audible clicking noise This is normal operation The DEF pump will run for a period of time after engine shutdown to purge the DEF system This is ...

Page 283: ...WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 JUMP STARTING 282 With Portable Starting Unit 285 5 ...

Page 284: ...ssary to use a booster battery with jumper cables to start a vehicle s engine because its batteries are discharged the following procedure should be used Set the parking brake and place an automatic transmis sion in PARK or NEUTRAL for a manual transmission Turn off lights heater and other electrical loads Observe charge indicator if equipped in both batteries If the indicator if equipped is light...

Page 285: ...of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery WARNING Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result Jump Starting Location 1 Discharged Battery 2 Booster Battery 5 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 283 ...

Page 286: ...mpt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode The battery temperature must be brought up above freezing point before attempting to jump start 3 Take care that the clamps from one cable do not inadvertently touch clamps from the other cable Do not lean over the battery when making connection The negative connection must provide good electrical conductivity and current carrying capa...

Page 287: ...tem of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle With Portable Starting Unit There are many types of these units available Follow the manufacturer s instructions for necessary precautions and operation CAUTION It is very important that the starting unit operating voltage does not exceed 12 Volts DC or damage to battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur 5 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGEN...

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Page 289: ...eaner Filter 296 Draining Fuel Water Separator Filter 300 Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement 302 Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement 304 Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel 306 Intervention Regeneration Strategy EVIC Message Process Flow 307 Diesel Exhaust Fluid 308 Maintenance Free Batteries 309 Cooling System 310 Charge Air Cooler Inter Cooler 315 Brake System 316 Clutch Hydrauli...

Page 290: ... Equipped 318 Automatic Transmission If Equipped 318 Noise Control System Required Maintenance Warranty 322 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 327 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 328 Engine 328 Chassis 330 288 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 291: ...eservoir 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 6 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 289 ...

Page 292: ...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 290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 293: ...egatively impact vehicle perfor mance Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized dealership or qualified repair center Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter vals Do not use chemical flushes in these compo nents as the chemicals can dama...

Page 294: ...lar intervals The best time to check the oil level is before starting the engine after it has been parked overnight When checking oil after operating the engine first ensure the engine is at full operating tem perature then wait for 30 minutes after engine shutdown to check the oil Engine Oil Dipstick 1 ADD Range 2 Full Mark 3 SAFE Range 292 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 295: ...e proper maintenance intervals Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API CJ 4 certified and meet the requirements of FCA US LLC Use MOPAR or an equivalent oil meeting FCA US Material Standard MS 10902 Products meeting Cummins CES 20081 may also be used The identification of thes...

Page 296: ...AE Grade In ambient temperatures above 0 F 18 C we recom mend you use SAE 15W 40 engine oil such as MOPAR Shell Rotella and Shell Rimula that meets FCA US Material Standard MS 10902 and the API CJ 4 engine oil category is required Products meeting Cummins CES 20081 may also be used The identification of these engine oils is typically located on the back of the oil container In ambient temperatures...

Page 297: ...ynthetic engine oils if the recommended oil quality requirements are met and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed Materials Added To Engine Oil The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad dition of any additives other than leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental ad...

Page 298: ...s WARNING The air induction system air cleaner hoses etc provides a measure of protection Do not remove the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compart ment before starting the vehicle with the air induc tion system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal...

Page 299: ... FILTER message is displayed If the vehicle experiences a sudden loss of engine power while being driven in heavy snow or rain or when plowing snow and or the SERVICE AIR FILTER mes sage is displayed on the EVIC along with a chime that repeats every 60 seconds visually inspect the air filter for snow ice build up or extreme water saturation If the air filter is not damaged remove all snow ice and ...

Page 300: ...ring the engine Use of such filters can severely damage your engine Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement Inspect engine air cleaner filter for dirt and or debris if you find evidence of either dirt or debris you should change your air cleaner filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal 1 Remove the screws from the air cleaner cover Air Cleaner Filter Cover 1 Clean Air Hose Clamp 2 Air...

Page 301: ...filter 3 Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly 1 Air Cleaner Cover 2 Air Cleaner Filter Air Cleaner Filter 1 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Surface 6 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 ...

Page 302: ...om under the hood The second one is on the under body located in front of the rear axle above the drive shaft on pick up models The Chassis Cab models second filter location is on the frame behind the front axle The best access to this water drain valve is from under the vehicle CAUTION Do not drain the fuel water separator filters when the engine is running Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving...

Page 303: ...hicle Used fluids indiscriminately dis carded can present a problem to the environment Con tact an authorized dealer service station or government agency for advice on recycling programs and for where used fluids and filters can be properly disposed of in your area Drain the fuel water separator filters when the Water In Fuel Indicator Light is ON Within 10 minutes of vehicle shutdown turn the eng...

Page 304: ...e manufactur er s filtration and water separating requirements can severely impact fuel system life and reliability The engine mounted filter housing is equipped with a No Filter No Run NFNR feature Engine will not run if 1 No filter is installed 2 Inferior Non approved filter is used Use of OEM filter is required to ensure vehicle will run Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Assembly 1 Drain Valve 302 MAI...

Page 305: ... valve 5 Remove lid using a socket or strap wrench Rotate counterclockwise for removal Remove used o ring and discard it 6 Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to your local regulations 7 Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing 8 Install new o ring back into ring groove on the filter housing and lubricate with clean engine oil 9 Remove new filte...

Page 306: ...r Replacement NOTE Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufactur er s filtration and water separating requirements can severely impact fuel system life and reliability The underbody mounted filter housing will cause the engine not to run if 1 No filter is installed Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Assembly 1 Drain Valve 2 WIF Sensor 304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 307: ... water drain valve 1 full turn counterclock wise and completely drain fuel and water into the approved container 4 Close the water drain valve 5 Remove lid using a socket or strap wrench Rotate counterclockwise for removal Remove used o ring and discard it 6 Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to your local regulations 7 Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the...

Page 308: ...s will activate in tank fuel pump for approximately 15 seconds Repeat this process twice 3 Start the engine using the Normal Starting proce dure Refer to Starting Procedures in Starting and Operating for further information CAUTION Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 seconds at a time Allow two minutes between the cranking intervals NOTE The engine may run rough until the air is force...

Page 309: ...0 capability Use of biodiesel mixture in excess of 20 can nega tively impact the fuel filter s ability to separate water from the fuel resulting in high pressure fuel system corrosion or damage Ethanol blends are not recommended or approved for use with your Cummins diesel engine In addition commercially available fuel additives are not necessary for the proper operation of your Cum mins diesel en...

Page 310: ...fer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information WARNING A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn Diesel Ex...

Page 311: ...ty to prevent damage to the vehicle s charging system CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked positive and negative and are identified on the battery case Also if a fast charger is used while the battery is in vehicle disconnect both veh...

Page 312: ...t Engine 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 or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the A C condenser if equipped or radiator for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently...

Page 313: ... for the proper maintenance intervals Selection Of Coolant Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified Organic Additive Technology OAT en gine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection Organic Additive Technology OAT engine cool ant is dif...

Page 314: ...duc ing this extended maintenance period it is important that you use the same engine coolant OAT coolant conform ing to MS 90032 throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Organic Additive Technology OAT engine coolant antifreeze that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 90032 When adding engine coolant antifreeze We recommend using MOPAR Antif...

Page 315: ...age If HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency have a authorized dealer drain flush and refill with OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 as soon as possible Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant antifreeze and to ensure that the engine coolant antifreeze will return to the radiator from the coolant expansion bottle The cap should be insp...

Page 316: ...immediately Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is nor mally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine coolant antifreeze to enter the radiator If an examinatio...

Page 317: ...mance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Charge Air Cooler Inter Cooler The charge air cooler is positioned below the radiator and the air conditioner condenser Air enters the engine through the air cleaner and passes through the turbo charger where it is pressurized This pressurized air rapidly reaches high temperature The air is then directed through a hose to the charge air cooler and thr...

Page 318: ...akes the fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake linings wear However an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check should be conducted Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicl...

Page 319: ...ling brake fluid on hot engine parts causing the brake fluid to catch fire Brake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in an accident ...

Page 320: ...f the lubricant is more than 1 2 in 12 mm below the bottom of the filler hole while the vehicle is on level ground enough lubricant should be added to bring the level to 1 4 in 6 mm below the bottom of the filler hole Automatic Transmission If Equipped Selection of Lubricant It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life Use only the manufa...

Page 321: ...his policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo nents Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Fluid Level Check It is best to check the fluid level when the transmission is at normal ...

Page 322: ... clean and reinsert it until seated 7 Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides The fluid level reading is only valid if there is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid if the actual level is at or above the hole The fluid level should be between the HOT upper reference holes on the dipstick at normal op...

Page 323: ...er on the dipstick Do not add fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to produce an accurate reading Run the engine at idle in PARK to warm the fluid 8 Check for leaks Release the parking brake NOTE To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid make sure that the dipstick cap is properly reseated It is normal for the dipstick cap to spring bac...

Page 324: ...ross Vehicle Weight Rating and manufactured for sale and use in the United States are required to comply with the Federal Government s Exterior Noise Regulations These vehicles can be identified by the Noise Emission Control Label located in the operator s compartment 322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 325: ...propriate service manual Air Cleaner Assembly Inspect air cleaner housing for proper assembly and fit Make certain that the air cleaner is properly positioned and that the cover is tight Check all hoses leading to the air cleaner for tightness The air filter element must also be clean and serviced according to the instructions out lined in the Maintenance Schedule section of this manual Tampering ...

Page 326: ...cle as manufac tured by the manufacturer was designed built and equipped to conform at the time it left the manufacturer s control with all applicable U S EPA Noise Control Regu lations This warranty covers this vehicle as designed built and equipped by the manufacturer and is not limited to any particular part component or system of the vehicle manufactured by the manufacturer Defects in design a...

Page 327: ...r column mileage closest to the mileage at which service was performed MILES 7 500 15 000 22 500 30 000 37 500 45 000 52 500 60 000 KILOMETERS 12 000 24 000 36 000 48 000 60 000 72 000 84 000 96 000 Exhaust system inspect Air cleaner assembly inspect ODOMETER READING PERFORMED BY PERFORMED AT 6 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 ...

Page 328: ...he mileage at which service was performed MILES 67 500 75 000 82 500 90 000 97 500 105 000 112 500 120 000 KILOMETERS 108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000 156 000 168 000 180 000 192 000 Exhaust system inspect Air cleaner assembly inspect ODOMETER READING PERFORMED BY PERFORMED AT 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 329: ...ly 52 Gallons 197 Liters Optional Midship Tank Chassis Cab Only 22 Gallons 83 Liters Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Approximate 2500 3500 Models 5 5 Gallons 21 Liters Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Approximate Chassis Cab 9 Gallons 34 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 6 7L Turbo Diesel Engine 12 Quarts 11 4 Liters Cooling System 6 7L Turbo Diesel Engine MOPAR Engine Coolant Antifreeze 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formu...

Page 330: ...0081 may also be used The identification of these engine oils is typically located on the back of the oil container In ambient temperatures below 0 F 18 C we recommend you use 5W 40 synthetic engine oil such as MOPAR Shell Rotella and Shell Rimula that meets FCA US Material Standard MS 10902 and the API CJ 4 engine oil category is required Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Fi...

Page 331: ...meeting ASTM specification D 975 Grade S15 will provide good performance If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold below 20 F or 7 C or is required to operate at colder than normal conditions for prolonged periods use climatized No 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No 2 diesel fuel with 50 No 1 diesel fuel This will provide better pro tection from fuel gelling or wax plugging of the fuel filters This ve...

Page 332: ...h Chassis Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission If Equipped Six Speed 68RFE Pickup models without PTO We recommend you use MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4 product Failure to use ATF 4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission Automatic Transmission If Equipped Six Speed AS69RC Pickup models with PTO and all Ch...

Page 333: ...r Limited Slip Rear Axles Front and Rear Axle Fluid 4500 5500 We recommend you use Synthetic GL 5 SAE 75W 85 Limited slip additive is not required for Limited Slip Rear Axles Clutch Linkage We recommend you use MOPAR Multi Purpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 E P or equivalent Manual Transmission G 56 If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4 pro...

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Page 335: ...NTENANCE SCHEDULE CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DIESEL ENGINE 334 Oil Change Indicator System Cummins Diesel 335 Perform Service Indicator Cummins Diesel 336 Maintenance Chart Cummins Diesel Engine 337 7 ...

Page 336: ... the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark Once A Month Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the termi nals as required Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir brake master cylinder and automatic transmission if equipped and add as needed At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect engine air filter Check the coolant level hoses and clamps L...

Page 337: ...nge the engine oil per the maintenance schedule can result in internal engine damage Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understan...

Page 338: ... models configured for use with Biodiesel blend B6 B20 fuel meeting ASTM specification D 7467 Perform Service Indicator Cummins Diesel Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance at a set interval To help remind you when this maintenance is due the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display Perform Service When the Perform Service message is displayed on the EVIC it is necessary t...

Page 339: ... 000 48 000 60 000 72 000 84 000 96 000 108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000 156 000 168 000 180 000 192 000 204 000 216 000 228 000 240 000 Change engine oil every 15 000 miles 24 000 km or six months or 500 Hours or sooner if prompted by the oil change indi cator system whichever comes first X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Additional Inspections Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF tank refill ...

Page 340: ...156 000 168 000 180 000 192 000 204 000 216 000 228 000 240 000 Lubricate front drive shaft fitting 4x4 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Lubricate outer tie rod ends X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Inspect engine air filter replace if necessary X X X X X X X X X X Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper loos...

Page 341: ...0 120 000 132 000 144 000 156 000 168 000 180 000 192 000 204 000 216 000 228 000 240 000 Inspect drive belt replace as nec essary X X X X X X Inspect wheel bearings X X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine fuel filter element X X X X X X X X X X Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element X X X X X X X X X X Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces If gear oil leakage is suspected check th...

Page 342: ...4 000 36 000 48 000 60 000 72 000 84 000 96 000 108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000 156 000 168 000 180 000 192 000 204 000 216 000 228 000 240 000 Inspect the transfer case fluid 4x4 change for any of the fol lowing police taxi fleet or fre quent trailer towing X X X X X Change the transfer case fluid 4x4 X X Change automatic transmission fluid AS69RC transmission only X X X X X Change the automatic ...

Page 343: ... 000 96 000 108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000 156 000 168 000 180 000 192 000 204 000 216 000 228 000 240 000 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter s if using your ve hicle for any of the following po lice fleet or frequent trailer tow ing 68RFE transmission only X X Change automatic transmission fluid and filter s X Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the ...

Page 344: ...500 150 000 Or Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 Or Kilometers 12 000 24 000 36 000 48 000 60 000 72 000 84 000 96 000 108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000 156 000 168 000 180 000 192 000 204 000 216 000 228 000 240 000 Flush and replace power steering fluid X Flush and replace engine coolant X Adjust valve lash clearance X 342 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...

Page 345: ...circumstances should the air cleaner filter element exceed 30 000 miles 48 000 km or 24 months whichever comes first CAUTION The manufacturer highly recommends that all cooling system service maintenance and repairs be performed by your local authorized dealer WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right e...

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Page 348: ...118 Master Cylinder 118 Warning Light 21 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 121 Capacities Fluid 121 Caps Filler Oil Engine 103 Radiator Coolant Pressure 116 Charge Air Cooler 118 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 18 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator Cap 116 Cooling System 112 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 114 Coolant Capacity 121 Coolant Level 112 Disposal of Used Coolant 117 Drain Flush a...

Page 349: ...ter 62 68 Break In Recommendations 14 Compartment 100 Coolant Antifreeze 122 Identification 100 Idling 65 Oil 102 122 Oil Filler Cap 103 Filters Air Cleaner 104 Engine Fuel 105 Engine Oil 104 122 Engine Oil Disposal 104 Flashers Turn Signal 19 Fluid Capacities 121 Fluid Level Checks Brake 118 Fluid Brake 125 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 122 Fog Lights 26 Fuel 69 Adding 92 Diesel 69 122 Filt...

Page 350: ...trols 82 Intervention Regeneration Strategy 41 Keyless Enter N Go 61 Lights Airbag 23 Alarm 24 Anti Lock 18 Brake Warning 21 Check Engine Malfunction Indicator 18 Fog 26 High Beam 22 High Beam Indicator 22 Instrument Cluster 18 Seat Belt Reminder 22 Security Alarm 24 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 24 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 18 Maintenance Procedures 101 Maintenance Schedule 128 New V...

Page 351: ...g System 12 Schedule Maintenance 128 Seat Belts Reminder 22 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 122 Signals Turn 19 Speedometer 23 Starting 59 Automatic Transmission 60 Engine Block Heater 62 68 Remote 12 Starting Procedures 59 Starting Procedures Diesel Engines 59 Tachometer 18 Tip Start 60 Tires Pressure Warning Light 24 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 78 Towing 74 Guide 78 Weight 78 Trailer Towing 74 ...

Page 352: ...e Weight 78 Wiring 87 Trailer Towing Guide 78 Trailer Weight 78 Transfer Case Fluid 125 Transmission Turn Signals 19 Viscosity Engine Oil 103 Voltmeter 63 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 18 Water Separator Diesel Fuel 105 350 INDEX RAM 1500 ...

Page 353: ...27 Axle Fluid 330 Battery 309 Blanket 216 310 Emergency Starting 282 Brake System 316 Fluid Check 316 Master Cylinder 316 Warning Light 157 Brake Transmission Interlock 227 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 327 Capacities Fluid 327 Caps Filler Oil Engine 294 Radiator Coolant Pressure 313 Charge Air Cooler 315 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 154 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator Cap 3...

Page 354: ...t 314 Draining Fuel Water Separator Filter 300 Electronic Range Select ERS 235 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 166 Emergency In Case of Jump Starting 282 Engine 289 Air Cleaner 296 Block Heater 207 222 Break In Recommendations 149 Compartment 289 290 Coolant Antifreeze 328 Identification 289 290 Idling 217 Jump Starting 282 Oil 292 328 Oil Filler Cap 294 Oil Synthetic 295 Runaway 247 Ex...

Page 355: ...28 Filter 300 Requirements 248 Specifications 249 Tank Capacity 327 Fueling 253 Gauges Speedometer 159 Tachometer 154 Voltmeter 214 Gear Ranges 228 Gross Axle Weight Rating 262 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 262 Hitches Trailer Towing 265 Idle Up Feature 218 Information Center Vehicle 166 Instrument Cluster 152 Integrated Trailer Brake Controls 270 Intervention Regeneration Strategy 178 Jump Starting...

Page 356: ...0 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 154 Maintenance Procedures 291 Maintenance Schedule 334 Manual Transmission 239 Fluid Level Check 318 Shift Speeds 241 New Vehicle Break In Period 149 Noise Control Maintenance 323 Tampering Prohibited 323 Noise Emission Warranty 322 Oil Change Indicator 335 Oil Engine 292 Capacity 327 Change Interval 293 Dipstick 292 Disposal 296 Filter 295 328 Filter Disp...

Page 357: ... Cap 311 Remote Starting System 146 Resetting Perform Service Indicator 336 Seat Belts Reminder 159 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 328 Shifting 225 Automatic Transmission 227 Manual Transmission 239 Signals Turn 155 Speedometer 159 Starting 202 Automatic Transmission 203 Engine Block Heater 207 222 Manual Transmission 203 Remote 146 Starting Procedures 202 Starting Procedures Diesel Engines 202 S...

Page 358: ...em Tips 278 Hitches 265 Minimum Requirements 267 Trailer and Tongue Weight 266 Wiring 275 Trailer Towing Guide 266 Trailer Weight 266 Transfer Case Fluid 330 Transmission Automatic 227 Fluid 330 Manual 203 239 Shifting 225 Turn Signals 155 Viscosity Engine Oil 294 Voltmeter 214 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 154 Water Separator Diesel Fuel 300 356 INDEX RAM 2500 3500 4500 5500 ...

Page 359: ...The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio SWR Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions All installations should be checked for possible interfer ence between the...

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