oil dipstick RAM PROMASTER CITY 2022 Owners Manual

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter Cover 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Cap 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap
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CHECKING OIL LEVEL
To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the
oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel
stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is
about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine
is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
There are four possible dipstick types:
Crosshatched zone.
Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low
end of the range and MAX at the high end of the
range.
Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the
MIN and the MAX ends of the range.
NOTE:Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1 liter) of oil when the reading is at
the low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil
level to the high end of the range marking.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
The windshield and rear window washers share the
same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is located
in the front of the engine compartment. Be sure to
check the fluid level in the reservoir at regular
intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer
solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out the residual
water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take
some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel
and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help
blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer
system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture
that meets or exceeds the temperature range of
your climate. This rating information can be found
on most washer fluid containers.MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery. You will never have to add water, and
periodic maintenance is not required.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will
cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could
damage your engine.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or
working around the washer solution.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and
can burn or even blind you. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or
on skin, flush the area immediately with large
amounts of water Úpage 181.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not
use a booster battery or any other booster
source with an output greater than 12 Volts.
Do not allow cable clamps to touch each
other.

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Camera, Rear
.................................................. 65Capacities, Fluid............................................ 240Caps, Filler Fuel............................................................. 66Oil (Engine)................................................ 193Power Steering............................................ 60Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 201Car Washes................................................... 234Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 170Cargo Area Cover............................................. 37Cargo Compartment........................................ 37Cargo Tie-Downs.............................................. 37Certification Label........................................... 67Chains, Tire.................................................... 232Changing A Flat Tire....................................... 171Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 218Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)................................................ 51Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 168Checks, Safety............................................... 168Child Restraint............................................... 152Child RestraintsBooster Seats............................................ 155Child Seat Installation..................... 164, 166How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 161Infant And Child Restraints....................... 154
Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 160Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 157Older Children And Child Restraints......... 154Seating Positions...................................... 156Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 238CleaningWheels..................................................... 231Climate Control................................................ 28Cold Weather Operation.................................. 52Compact Spare Tire...................................... 229Contract, Service.......................................... 243Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 201Cooling System............................................. 199Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 200Coolant Level............................................ 201Cooling Capacity....................................... 240Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 201Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 200Inspection........................................ 199, 201Points To Remember................................ 202Pressure Cap............................................ 201Radiator Cap............................................ 201Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 200, 240Corrosion Protection..................................... 233Cruise Light...................................................... 50Customer Assistance.................................... 242Customer Programmable Features.................. 79Cybersecurity................................................... 78
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Defroster, Windshield................................... 168Deleting A Phone........................................... 104Diagnostic System, Onboard............................50DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 194Power Steering............................................60Disable Vehicle Towing................................. 187Disconnecting............................................... 104DisplayedValues..........................................................44DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 201Door Ajar..........................................................45Door Ajar Light.................................................45Door Locks.......................................................13Doors...............................................................13Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................................16DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 132Electric Remote Mirrors...................................23Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet).........32Electronic Range Select (ERS).........................5911

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...................................................... 24, 49Passing........................................................ 24Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 46Service...................................................... 213Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............... 135Traction Control......................................... 133Turn Signals....................................... 49, 170Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions..................................... 46, 49Loading Vehicle........................................ 67, 68Capacities................................................... 68Tires.......................................................... 221LocksPower Door.................................................. 13Low Tire Pressure System............................. 135Lubrication, Body........................................... 197Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 236
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Maintenance Free Battery............................. 194Maintenance Schedule.................................. 189
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).. 48, 51
ManualService...................................................... 245Master CylinderBrakes....................................................... 202Methanol....................................................... 238
Mirrors............................................................. 22Electric Powered.......................................... 23Electric Remote........................................... 23Exterior Folding............................................ 23Heated......................................................... 23Outside........................................................ 22Rearview...................................................... 22Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................... 7Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 135Mopar Parts.................................................. 244
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 54
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 137Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 237, 240Oil Change Indicator........................................ 41Reset........................................................... 41Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 196Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 196Oil Pressure Light............................................. 46Oil Reset.......................................................... 41Oil, Engine............................................ 195, 240Capacity.................................................... 240Checking................................................... 194Dipstick.................................................... 194
Disposal.................................................... 196Filter................................................ 196, 240Filter Disposal........................................... 196Identification Logo.................................... 195Materials Added To................................... 196Pressure Warning Light................................46Recommendation............................ 195, 240Synthetic................................................... 196Viscosity.................................................... 240Onboard Diagnostic System.............................50Operating Precautions.....................................50Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 245Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................22Overheating, Engine...................................... 183
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Paint Care..................................................... 233Parking Brake..................................................54ParkSense System, Rear..................................62Passing Light....................................................24Personal Settings.............................................79Pets............................................................... 168Phone Mode.................................................. 100Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 221PowerMirrors.........................................................23Steering.......................................................60Windows......................................................34

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