2014

RAM TRUCK
OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIAL SERVICE SUPPLEMENT
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL description of features and equipment that are no longer
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
accidents. disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your

perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive. Copyright © 2013 Chrysler Group LLC
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1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2
3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3
4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 4
5 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5
6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 6
7 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 7
 INTRODUCTION
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CONTENTS
䡵 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION This vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Systems Interface
Module (VSIM), a 24-way connector and four additional
This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manual
connectors. The VSIM and connectors allow the vehicle
prepared with the assistance of service and engineering
to be upfitted with aftermarket equipment. For further
specialists, and is intended to aid the operators of Special
information, please refer to the upfitters information.
Service vehicles (used in severe duty, high-mileage op-
erations) in understanding the operation and required Following the instructions and recommendations pro-
maintenance procedures for such vehicles. It covers vided herein, will help assure safe and reliable operation
maintenance procedures for vehicles equipped with of your vehicle. After you have read the booklet, it should
heavy-duty packages. However, other vehicles operated be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and
under the conditions listed below are also considered remain with the vehicle when sold.
“severe service” vehicles, and should be serviced and
maintained as prescribed in this booklet. You are urged to
read this publication and the Owner’s Manual carefully.
 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS 2
䡵 DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
▫ Modified Rear Door – Locks, Levers, And ▫ Air Bag Deployment Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Window Switches — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .6
6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
DOOR LOCKS
Modified Rear Door – Locks, Levers, And Window
Switches — If Equipped
To provide a safer environment for riding in the rear seat,
the rear doors of your vehicle have the Protection Door
Lock system.

Protection Door Lock Location

To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade
screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to
engage and disengage the Protection locks. When the
system on a door is engaged, that door can only be
opened by using the outside door handle even if the
inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags, Supple-
mental Side Curtain Air Bags (SABIC), and Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bags (SAB) affect the way special service equip- 2
ment can be safely mounted in special service vehicles.
Any surface that could come into contact with an air bag,
once it has been deployed, must not damage the air bag
or alter its deployment path.
The addition of the supplemental equipment (such as
radios, weapons, mounting brackets, cage, etc.), must be
installed such that it will not interfere or come in contact
Lock Control
with a deploying air bag. Air bag deployment zones are
WARNING! described below. Sharp edges, corners or protrusions on
supplemental equipment, could damage the nylon air
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. bag material and reduce the effectiveness of the air bag
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened during a deployment.
from the outside when the Protection locks are en-
gaged.
8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING! WARNING! (Continued)

• Vehicles equipped with left and right Supplemen- • Do not place objects or mount equipment in front
tal Side Curtain Air Bags (SABIC) must use police of the air bag module cover, or in front of the seat
cages, which have been approved by the equip- areas that may come in contact with a deploying air
ment manufacturer, for use in the vehicle. bag.
• The area where the Supplemental Side Curtain Air • Dash, tunnel or console mounted equipment
Bags (SABIC) is located should remain free from should not be placed outside of the specified zone.
any obstructions. • Failure to follow these instructions could result in
• If your vehicle is equipped with left and right personal injury.
Supplemental Side Curtain Air Bags (SABIC), care
must be taken when installing any type of roof
equipment. Drilling and installation of fasteners or
other equipment that may interfere with the
Supplemental Side Curtain Air Bags (SABIC) and
air bag wiring harness is not permitted. Further-
more, make sure no equipment or fasteners are
located in the air bag deployment zone.

(Continued)
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Air Bag Deployment Zones
There are four zones to be aware of:
1. Driver Air Bag Deployment Zone (Figure 1), and Driver
Air Bag/Steering Wheel Specifications (Figure 2)
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2. Passenger Air Bag Deployment Zone (Figure 3) and
(Figure 4)
3. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
Deployment Zone (Figure 5)
4. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) De-
ployment Zone (Figure 6)

Figure 1
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Figure 1 - Driver Air Bag Deployment Zone, depicts the DRIVER AIR BAG/STEERING COLUMN SPECIFICA-
following. TIONS
1. Vertical Plane Passing Through Center of Steering DRIVER AIR BAG CUSHION POSITION
Wheel DAB Diameter When De- 26 inches (661 mm)
ployed (Full)
2. 13 inches (330 mm)
DAB Depth When De- 12 inches (305 mm)
3. Vertical Plane Passing Through Maximum Rearward ployed (Full)
Point that the Driver Air Bag Cushion Reaches Maximum Rearward Dis- 16 inches (407 mm)
4. Steering Wheel placement During De-
ployment (Fill)
5. Driver Air Bag Retainer/Housing
STEERING COLUMN TILT POSITION RANGE
6. Driver Air Bag Cushion +/– 2 Degrees from Steering Column Tilt Pivot Point
22.9 Degrees from Vertical is the Nominal Position
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Figure 2 - Driver Air Bag Lateral Deployment Zone,
depicts the following.
1. Driver Seating Reference
2
2. Driver Air Bag Cushion Lateral Deployment Zone, 27
inches (686 mm).

Figure 2
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Figure 3 - Passenger Air Bag Deployment Zone, depicts
the following.
1. Passenger Air Bag Cushion
2. Vertical Plane from Point of Instrument Panel
3. Passenger Air Bag Module
4. Instrument Panel
5. Vertical Plane Passing Through the Maximum Rear-
ward Point that the Passenger Air Bag Cushion
Reaches
6. 23 inches (584 mm)

Figure 3
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Figure 4 - Passenger Air Bag Lateral Deployment Zone,
depicts the following.
1. 4.70 inches (119 mm)
2
2. Passenger Air Bag Cushion Deployment Zone
3. 29.8 inches (756 mm)
4. Reference Point

Figure 4
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Figure 5
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Figure 5 - Crew Cab Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable 7. 3.3 inches (84 mm)
Curtain Air Bag Deployment Zone, depicts the following.
8. 16.92 inches (430 mm)
1. Cross-Sectional Area Side View
9. 22.2 inches (566 mm) 2
2. 4.85 inches (123 mm)
10. B-Pillar Trim
3. 4.29 inches (109 mm)
11. Side-Curtain Air Bag Inflator Module
4. 19.92 inches (506 mm)
12. 2.83 inches (72 mm)
5. 36.81 inches (935 mm)
6. 34.5 inches (877 mm)
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Figure 5
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Figure 5 - Quad Cab Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflat- 7. 3.3 inches (84 mm)
able Curtain Air Bag Deployment Zone, depicts the
8. 16.92 inches (430 mm)
following.
9. 22.2 inches (566 mm) 2
1. Cross-Sectional Area Side View
10. B-Pillar Trim
2. 4.85 inches (123 mm)
11. Side-Curtain Air Bag Inflator Module
3. 4.29 inches (109 mm)
12. 2.83 inches (72 mm)
4. 19.92 inches (506 mm)
5. 36.81 inches (935 mm)
6. 34.5 inches (877 mm)
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Figure 6
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Figure 6 - Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag
Deployment Zone, depicts the following.
1. Front Driver’s Seat
2
2. 18.5 in (470 mm)
3. 6.3 in (160 mm)
4. 11.8 in (300 mm)
5. Seat-Mounted Air Bag
 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS
䡵 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 ▫ Dome Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 3
22 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
LIGHTS
Dome Light
The special service dome light has three positions. Posi-
tion one is used for white light, and position two is used
for red LED light. Always remember to return the dome
light switch to the OFF (center) position when finished
using to prevent discharging the vehicle battery.

Dome Light
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CONTENTS
䡵 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER ▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features). . .26
(EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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24 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful
(EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the
steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following:
• Digital Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Fuel Economy Info
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Stop/Start Info (If Equipped)
• Trailer Tow
• Audio
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• Stored Messages
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the • Screen Setup
instrument cluster.
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• Vehicle Settings (Not Equipped with a Uconnect® 5.0 • UP Arrow Button
& 8.4 radio)
Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll
The system allows the driver to select information by upward through the main menu and sub-
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio,
wheel: Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
• DOWN Arrow Button
Press and release the DOWN arrow button to 4
scroll downward through the main menu and
sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B,
Audio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
• SELECT/RIGHT Arrow Button
Press and release the SELECT/RIGHT arrow
button to access/select the information screens
or sub-menu screens of a main menu item.
Press and hold the SELECT/RIGHT arrow
EVIC Steering Wheels Buttons button for two seconds to reset displayed/selected fea-
tures that can be reset.
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• LEFT Arrow Button Engine Hours
Press the LEFT arrow button to return to the The Engine Hours sub-menu will display the following:
main menu from an info screen or sub-menu • Idle Hours
item.
• Drive Hours
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
• Total Engine Hours
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted
in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT/
RIGHT arrow button and Coolant Temp will be
displayed. Press the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to
scroll to the Engine Hour information sub-menu:
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CONTENTS
䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may reduce
vehicle performance and operational capabilities, ad-
Special Service vehicles are equipped with heavy-duty
parts that are designed specifically for the varying de- versely affect the safety of you and your passengers, as
well as restrict your warranty coverage. Refer to the
mands and unique requirements under which they are
operated. This booklet illustrates and describes the op- “Maintenance Schedule” in the Owner’s Manual for the
proper maintenance intervals.
eration of unique features and equipment that are either
standard or optional on this vehicle. A description of The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in
features and equipment no longer available, or not design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
ordered on this vehicle, may also be included. Please improvements to its products, without imposing any
disregard any features and equipment described in this obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
manual that is not on this vehicle. ously manufactured.
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CONTENTS
䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 ▫ Maintenance Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
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Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in the Owner’s Manual for the rest of the required maintenance intervals.

100,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000
110,000
Mileage or time passed
20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000
(whichever comes first)

Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000
112,000

Or Kilometers:
32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

Additional Maintenance
Replace spark plugs
6
X
(5.7L engine).**
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
monthly intervals do not apply.
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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 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
affect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
INDEX

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34 INDEX
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
The following must be observed during installation.
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
The positive power connection should be made directly to
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
normal may require special precautions.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
This connection should not be fused. ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof
or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in
mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect
the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so
equipped.
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