transmission fluid RAM CHASSIS CAB 2016 Owner's Manual

Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (6.4L Engine with 66RFE Trans-
mission) (For Diesel Engine See Diesel Supplement) Use only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure
to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor-
mance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR
ATF+4 fluid.
Automatic Transmission (6.4L Engine with AS66RC
Transmission) Use only MOPAR ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent. Failure to use the proper fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR BW44-44 Transfer
Case Fluid.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500/5500) We recommend you use GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic
(MS-9763).
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703.
If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid
+4, MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. 7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and automatic trans-
mission and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting. 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission
Only). XX X 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 635

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and sump filter
(AS66RC Transmission Only). XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
Transmission Only), if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing. XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
transmission). X636 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Disposal ............................. .591
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............... .443
Appearance Care ........................ .600
Ashtray ............................... .215
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .446
Auto Down Power Windows ..................47
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ..................... .163
Automatic High Beams .................... .166
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... .369
Automatic Transmission ................... .596
Adding Fluid ......................... .599
Fluid And Filter Changes ................. .600
Fluid Level Check ...................... .598
Fluid Type ........................ .596, 629
Shifting ............................. .408
Special Additives ...................... .597
Axle Fluid ....................... .595, 596, 629 Axle Lubrication ..................... .595, 596
Back-Up Camera ......................... .205
Battery ............................ .245, 577
Charging System Light .................. .245
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........30
Belts, Seat ...............................118
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................ .580
B-Pillar Location ......................... .466
Brake Assist System ...................... .445
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. .442
Brake Fluid ......................... .593, 629
Brake System ........................ .442, 593
Fluid Check .......................... .593
Master Cylinder ....................... .593
Parking ............................. .439
Warning Light ........................ .242
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................ .40810 INDEX 653

Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. .598
Brake ............................... .593
Power Steering ........................ .438
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts .......... .627
Fog Lights ....................... .168, 259, 621
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. .536
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .423
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .................... .553
Front Axle (Differential) .................... .595
Fuel .................................. .498
Adding ............................. .503
Additives ............................ .500
Clean Air ............................ .499
Ethanol ............................. .499
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... .504
Filter ............................... .627
Gasoline ............................. .498
Light ............................... .257 Materials Added ....................... .500
Methanol ............................ .499
Octane Rating ......................... .498
Requirements ......................... .498
Tank Capacity ......................... .626
Fuses ................................. .607
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... .504, 565
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .499
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .498
Gasoline, Reformulated .................... .499
Gear Ranges ............................ .409
Gear Select Lever Override ................. .555
Glass Cleaning .......................... .605
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... .226
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. .508
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................. .507
Guide, Body Builders ........................6658 INDEX

Lug Nuts .................... .537, 538, 545, 547
Maintenance Free Battery ................... .577
Maintenance Procedures ................... .568
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .632
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .250, 566
Manual, Service ......................... .646
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check ...................... .596
Memory Seat ........................... .156
Methanol .............................. .499
Mirrors ............................... .128
Electric Powered ....................... .138
Heated .............................. .140
Memory ............................. .156
Outside ............................. .136
Rearview ..................... .128, 129, 136
Trailer Towing ........................ .141
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... .488
MOPAR Parts ........................ .567, 645
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .499
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ .173
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ............ .205
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................115
Occupant Restraints ........................50
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............... .498
Oil, Engine ......................... .569, 627
Capacity ............................ .626
Change Interval ....................... .570
Dipstick ............................. .569
Disposal ............................. .571
Filter ............................ .572, 627
Filter Disposal ........................ .571
Identification Logo ..................... .570
Pressure Warning Light .................. .246662 INDEX

Traction ............................... .434
Traction Control ......................... .449
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. .455
Trailer Towing .......................... .507
Cooling System Tips .................... .524
Hitches ............................. .512
Minimum Requirements ................. .514
Mirrors ............................. .141
Trailer And Tongue Weight ............... .513
Wiring .............................. .522
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .513
Trailer Weight ........................... .513
Transfer Case ........................... .596
Electronically Shifted .................... .427
Fluid ............................... .629
Transmission ........................... .596
Automatic ........................ .408, 596
Fluid ............................... .629
Shifting ............................. .405 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .30
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .25
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........25
Transporting Pets .........................114
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .480
Turn Signals ..................... .173, 265, 619
Uconnect
Customer Programmable Features ....... .323, 341
Operation ............................ .346
Uconnect Settings ...................... .312
Uconnect Settings ................... .323, 341
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition
Additional Information .................. .396
Do Not Disturb ....................... .394
Siri Eyes Free ......................... .394
Uconnect 8.4 Settings
Customer Programmable Features — Units .... .33210 INDEX 669