2500-3500 Air Suspension System - RAM 1500 2014 User Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Protection Mode
• In order to "protect" the air suspension system, the vehicle will enter Protection
Mode when the payload has been exceeded or load leveling cannot be achieved.
Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your
Instrument Panel" in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.

2500-3500 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

• The air suspension system provides full time rear load leveling capability for all
loading conditions including towing.
Description
• Normal Ride Height (NRH) - This is the standard position of the suspension and is
meant for normal driving.
• Trailer Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 1 in (25 mm) - This position will lower
the rear suspension and provide load leveling for all loading conditions including
towing a trailer. The trailer button will blink continuously until trailer height has
been achieved. The system requires that the ignition be in ON/RUN position or the
engine running for all user requested changes. After the engine is turned off, it
may be noticed that the air suspension system operates briefly, this is normal. The
system is correcting the position of the vehicle to ensure a proper appearance.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Air Suspension Modes
• The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect the system in unique
situations:
Tire Jack Mode
• To assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension system has a feature which
allows the automatic leveling to be disabled. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" in the Owner's
Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
Transport Mode
• To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension system has a feature which will put
the vehicle into Entry/Exit height and disable the automatic load leveling system.
Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your
Instrument Panel" in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running.
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