Ram Trucks 2014 3500 - User Guide - Manual (Page 161)

DEF Fill Procedure
• Remove cap from DEF tank (located behind the fuel door on drivers side of the
vehicle).
• Insert DEF container or fill nozzle into
DEF fill location and fill DEF tank.
• Reinstall cap onto DEF tank.
• Refer to your Diesel Supplement on
the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
• To avoid DEF spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the DEF tank after filling.
• When DEF is spilled, clean the area immediately with water or a mild solvent.
• DO NOT OVERFILL. DEF will freeze below 12 degrees F (-11 degrees C). The
DEF system is designed to work in temperatures below the DEF freezing point,
however, if the tank is overfilled and freezes, the system could be damaged.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages
Your vehicle will begin displaying warning messages when the DEF level reaches a
driving range of approximately 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 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 mileage and accompanied by a single chime. The
remaining mileage can be pulled up anytime by way of the “Messages” list within
the EVIC.
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