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

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a single chime. The remaining mileage can be pulled

up anytime by way of the “Messages” list within the

EVIC

Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF

This message will display when DEF driving range is

less than 200 miles. It is also displayed at 150 miles and

100 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 an updated

distance mileage, and it will be accompanied by a

single chime. Stating at 100 miles, remaining range will

be continuously displayed while operating the vehicle.

Chimes will also accompany the 75, 50 and 25 mile

remaining distances. The DEF Low telltale will be on

continuously until DEF fluid is topped off.

Engine Will Not Restart Refill DEF — This message

will display when the DEF driving range is less than

1 mile, DEF fluid top off is required or the engine will

not restart. The message will be displayed in the EVIC

during vehicle start up, and it will be accompanied by

a single chime. The DEF Low telltale will be illumi-

nated continuously until DEF fluid tank is filled with a

minimum of two gallons of DEF.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning
Messages
There are 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.
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 and each

time the vehicle is started. The message will be accom-

panied by a single chime and the Malfunction Indica-

tor Light. We recommend you drive to your nearest

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