Dodge 2014 Ram 1500 User Manual download pdf (Page 8)

IN a ClaSS oF ITS owN, aNd FaR IN FRoNT. Leave the competition’s leaf-spring technology where it

belongs: behind you. The standard rear suspension on every 2015 Ram 1500 model is unique in the

light-duty full-size pickup class, offering strength and durability that leaf springs just can’t match. From

the standpoint of ride comfort, the multilink coil spring rear suspension system supplies more lateral

stiffness and greater vehicle control, and ramps up trailer towing for dramatically increased capability.

Ride quality—the working combination of comfort and strength—is so good, coil spring technology is

the preferred suspension engineering for railroad coaches and boxcars.

cOnTrOl Of mOTiOn.

elecTrOnic sTabiliTy cOnTrOl (esc)

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sysTem: handling and TOWing.

In Ram 1500, road manners, maneuverability and towing control ride

hand-in-hand with safety and security. The indispensable ESC System—

standard on every Ram model—provides all of it in a comprehensive

package that addresses multiple dynamics that take into consideration

weather, road conditions and unpredictable circumstances while towing.

The Ram ESC System features these maneuverability assets:

All-Speed Traction Control regulates wheel spin. Slippage during

acceleration results in throttle control to reduce torque; in extremes

(e.g., when accelerating from pavement to ice), it will apply the brakes

and reduce the engine power to maintain control.

Trailer Sway Damping

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detects yaw and applies selective brake pressure

on the tow vehicle’s opposite side to counteract and reduce the sway.

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braking TO The exTreme.

Recent enhancements to the Ram braking system include retuning

the system for optimized pedal travel, providing quicker power assist

and improving the rear calipers. Rear wheel-speed ABS sensors were

also repositioned for better protection against road elements. As an

invaluable control system, ESC features multiple assets for braking,

including vehicle control when stationary. These encompass:

available acTive-level

fOur-cOrner air susPensiOn sysTem.

aCTIVe-leVel: IT JuST FlaT-ouT woRKS. Pioneered by Ram 1500, this available and class-exclusive

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asset offers a level of sophistication that separates Ram from the rest. Or, better said, multiple levels.

Augmenting the available Four-Corner Air Suspension System (with five distinct modes of operation,

detailed at left), Active-Level engineering automatically equalizes your Ram 1500 while under heavy

payloads. You’re assured of a correct fore-and-aft vehicle balance, a constantly horizontal load plane and

an even and level driving profile. Active-Level also properly maintains headlamp-to-road angle for

consistent and vision-friendly forward illumination.

FINgeRTIP SuSPeNSIoN CoNTRol. This integrated switch bank makes operating the available Active-

Level Four-Corner Air Suspension System a snap: go from one mode to another with a push of a button

for ideal ride height for your terrain and conditions. The switch bank also puts you in control of a raft of

features that include the available Stop/Start System (not shown in image), the Electronic Stability

Control (ESC)

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System, the Tow/Haul Mode, along with available features like heat and ventilation for

seats, the heated steering wheel and many more.

class-exclusive

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susPensiOns everyWhere yOu lOOk.

mulTilink cOil sPring rear susPensiOn.

Compared to conventional leaf-spring

designs, these rear coil springs help

reduce friction and mitigate noise,

vibration and harshness (NVH).

The Ram 1500 rear track bar

enhances lateral control and

increases lateral stiffness

over leaf-spring designs.

The rear stabilizer bar helps

maintain ﬂat cornering without

degrading the ride.

rePuTaTiOns ride On This.

Antilock Brake System (ABS). Monitoring each wheel’s speed, the Ram

ABS design also incorporates backup braking should one of the two

braking circuits be compromised.

Electronic Brake-Force Distribution regulates brake pressure from front

to rear to minimize stopping distances.

Ready Alert Braking is a system component which senses the moment

when the driver’s foot is lifted from the accelerator; it applies an

imperceptible brake force to ensure that pads and discs are lined up

should an emergency stop be required.

Rain Brake Support automatically and seamlessly activates when the

driver turns on the windshield wipers; all brake calipers gently pulse

against their respective rotors to remove water from the pads.

Hydraulic Boost Compensation. Should a failure occur in the vacuum

brake booster or any related line (e.g., a rupture from tough off-roading),

the brake controller will run the ABS pump; our system is so sophisticated,

it conveys the problem to the driver. Most important, the brakes perform as

normal until the failure is serviced.

Hill Start Assist. When angled on hills or inclines, this system keeps

your Ram 1500 stationary for two seconds after the brakes have been

released or until the accelerator is depressed.

inTelligenT Parking.

available frOnT and rear Park assisT.

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The available Front and Rear Ultrasonic Park Assist System serves as a

convenient aid, especially when parallel parking.

Multiple integrated sensors use ultrasonic waves to detect objects as

far as 47 inches away from the bumpers, picking up the echo of a signal

when it bounces off an object. Using classic echo triangulation, the

system determines relative distance. Readouts located in the cluster

display team up with audible chimes to notify the driver of proximity to

front and/or rear objects.

4.1 iNCHes of latitude

+ OFF-ROAD 2 MODE. Provides impressive

ground clearance for the path and trail

and generous angles for approach,

departure and breakover. Difference

from Normal: +2.0 in.

+ OFF-ROAD 1 MODE. Enjoy outstanding ride

balance, with an extra degree of clearance

when off-road scenarios are less severe than

Off-Road 2 Mode requirements. Difference

from Normal: +1.2 in, front; +0.9 in, rear.

– AERO MODE. At highway speeds, the Aero Mode

automatically lowers the vehicle, reducing

aerodynamic drag and “body roll,” and

measurably improving fuel efficiency.

Difference from Normal: –0.6 in.

– ENTRY/EXIT MODE. Automatically lowers

the vehicle for easier entry/exit, loading/

unloading, trailer hooking/unhooking. This

mode is manually controlled by the internal

button bank or remotely with the key fob.

Difference from Normal: –2.1 in, front;

–1.7 in, rear.

NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT. The most comfortable

balance of ride and handling for everyday driving.

PReMIuM KeYleSS eNTeR ’N go.

Ram fobs take advantage of the most recent

developments in radio technology, and versatility and control are key. Functions

range from keyless (bladeless) operation to system controls that include Remote

Start, the AllSecure

Locking System, the panic button and even remote access of

the Entry/Exit Mode of the available Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension System.

Every Ram suspension is uniquely

tuned for the best ride, handling

and capability.

The Ram 1500 4- and 7-pin trailer

tow connectors enable instant

trailer electrical hookup; standard

on every model.

It’s all about the towing. This

structural rear bumper, rated

for Class III towing, easily

handles trailers up to 5,000 lb

when properly equipped.

For tougher trailer towing

capability, opt for the available

factory-installed Class IV hitch

receiver, bolted directly to the

frame of your Ram 1500.

This high-strength frame is engineered with low-torsion dynamics

and fully boxed side rails, strengthening the Ram 1500 reputation

for minimal noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).

Available Active Grille Shutters

instantly adapt to speed, load

and engine needs to provide

ideal engine cooling; the

shutters also significantly

reduce aerodynamic drag to

help improve the fuel efficiency

for Ram 1500 models.

The front frame unit is constructed using tough, tubular, high-strength

hydroformed steel; ultra-stiff yet light, this component further reduces

the overall weight for Ram 1500—another operational contribution to its

fuel-efficient performance.

In front, the short-/long-arm

suspension with coil springs and

stabilizer bar minimizes camber and

toe change and reduces tire wear.

a sTrucTure builT On uncOmPrOmising inTegriTy.

Reducing weight helps improve fuel efficiency: where heavy steel isn’t needed, 2015 Ram 1500

models employ down-gauged but stronger steel. The results give you a full-size tough pickup

with weight savings that help contribute to the fuel-sipping performance.

off-road 2 mode

+2.0 in

off-road 1 mode

+1.2 in, front; +0.9 in, rear

Normal ride HeigHt

aero mode

-0.6 in

eNtry/eXit mode

-2.1 in, front; -1.7 in, rear

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