Diesel exhaust fluid (def) fault warning messages – Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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• 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 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 four 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. The

vehicle may be limited to a maximum speed of 5 MPH

(8 km/H) if the DEF system is not serviced within less

than 200 miles (322 km) of the fault being 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, each time

the vehicle is started, and periodically during driving.

The message will be accompanied by a single chime.

We recommend you drive to your nearest authorized

dealer and have your vehicle serviced as soon as

possible.

5 MPH Max Speed in 150 mi Service DEF System See

Dealer

— This message will display if the DEF system

has not been serviced after the “Service DEF System –

See Dealer” message is displayed. This message will

continuously display until the mileage counter reaches

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