coolant RAM 1500 2022 Owner's Guide

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE433
Internal Power Distribution Center
The Power Distribution Center is located under the
driver’s side instrument panel. This center
contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and
circuit breakers.

Fuse Cover Panel
See below steps for accessing fuses:

1. Locate and remove the two screws from the
lower portion of the fuse panel cover.

Fuse Panel Screws Location
2. After removing the screws, gently pull both the
left and right side of the fuse panel cover to
release the fastener clips.

Interior Fuse Box Location

3. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the fuse panel cover.
F62
60 Amp Blue
–Glow Plug *
40 Amp Green LTR Coolant Pump *
F63 20 Amp Blue –NOx Sensor *
F64 –10 Amp Red PM Sensor *
CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
* If Equipped
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS473
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine Oil With Filter
3.0L Turbo Diesel Engine 8.5 Quarts8.0 Liters
Cooling System
3.0L Turbo Diesel Engine 11.6 Quarts11 Liters
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Gasoline Engine Coolant We recommend using Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
(240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Motor Generator Unit – 3.6L Engine (If Equipped) We recommend using Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
(240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil – 3.6L & 5.7L Engine We recommend using Mopar® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which
meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395.
Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the
API Starburst trademark Ú
page 409.
Gasoline Engine Oil Filter We recommend using a Mopar® Engine Oil Filter. If a Mopar® Engine Oil Filter
is unavailable only use filters that meet or exceed SAE/USCAR-36 Filter
Performance Requirements.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% ethanol (Do not use E-85).
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15%
ethanol (Do not use E-85).
US
Metric
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474TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Diesel Engine CoolantWe recommend using Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).
Engine Oil — 3.0L Turbo
Diesel Engine We recommend using 5W-40
synthetic engine oil such as Mopar® that meets the manufacturer Material Standard MS-12991
and the API SP engine oil category is required.
Diesel Engine Oil Filter We recommend using Mopar® engine oil filters.
Using an oil filter that does not meet the manufacturer’s filtration
requirements can severely impact engine life and reliability.
Fuel Filters — 3.0L Turbo
Diesel Engine We recommend using Mopar® fuel filter. Must meet 3 micron rating.
Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufacturer’s
filtration and water separating requirements can severely impact fuel system life and reliability. Under normal conditions the
diesel fuel filter should be replaced every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) (every other oil change). If the vehicle is being used in
severe operating conditions, or In certain geographical areas of the country (Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Maryland, West
Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska) due to fuel cleanliness issues, it’s recommended to
replace the fuel filter every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
Fuel Selection — 3.0L Turbo
Diesel Engine Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with
Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500
ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions control system.
For most year-round service, Number 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 Grade S15 will provide good
performance. We recommend you use a blend of up to 5% biodiesel, meeting ASTM specification D-975 with your diesel engine.

This vehicle is compatible with biodiesel blends greater than 5% but no greater than 20% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification
D-7467 provided the shortened maintenance intervals are followed as directed.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Mopar® Diesel Exhaust Fluid (API Certified) (DEF) or equivalent that has been API Certified to the ISO 22241 standard. Use of
fluids not API Certified to ISO 22241 may result in system damage.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS475
NOTE:If Climatized or Number 1 ULSD fuel is not available, and you are operating below 20°F (-6°C), in sustained arctic conditions, Mopar® Premium Diesel Fuel
Treatment (or equivalent) is recommended to avoid gelling.
CAUTION!
Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Tech -
nology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the
cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
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INDEX
A
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection..................... 418Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).........131, 136, 137, 176, 178Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 422Adding Fuel.......................................... 207, 208Additives, Fuel............................................... 468AdjustDown........................................................... 38Forward....................................................... 38Rearward..................................................... 38Up................................................................ 38Adjustable Pedals............................................ 44Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 280Air BagAir Bag Operation...................................... 344Air Bag Warning Light...................... 342, 344Enhanced Accident Response......... 352, 392Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 392Front Air Bag............................................. 344If Deployment Occurs................................ 351Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 349Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 353Maintenance............................................. 353Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............342Transporting Pets...................................... 368
Air Bag Light................................ 128, 342, 368Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............................. 410Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 415Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 415Air Conditioner System................................. 415Air Conditioning......................................... 62, 65Air Conditioning Filter..............................68, 416Air Conditioning System................................... 67Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 68Air Filter............................................... 410, 412Air PressureTires......................................................... 452Air Suspension......... 131, 134, 135, 165, 169AlarmSecurity Alarm....................................27, 131Alterations/ModificationsVehicle......................................................... 13Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 422, 472Disposal................................................... 423Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 312Anti-Lock Warning Light................................ 131Assist, Hill Start............................................. 318Audio Settings............................................... 268Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 233Auto Down Power Windows............................. 80
Automatic Door Locks......................................32Automatic Headlights.......................................56Automatic High Beams.....................................55Automatic Tailgate Release.............................86Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............67Automatic Transmission....................... 154, 426Adding Fluid.............................................. 426Fluid And Filter Change............................. 426Fluid Change............................................. 426Fluid Level Check...................................... 426Fluid Type........................................ 426, 476Special Additives...................................... 426Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode... 158AutoPark....................................................... 142AUX Camera.................................................. 203Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 319Axle Fluid.............................................. 427, 476Axle Locker System....................................... 172Axle Lubrication............................................ 427
B
Back-Up Camera........................................... 199Battery................................................. 129, 408Charging System Light.............................. 129Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................21Battery Saver Feature......................................59
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482 Bed Divider
...................................................... 97Bed Step.......................................................... 90Bedliner......................................................... 463Belts, Seat..................................................... 368Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 319Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device After Pairing
..... 276Body Builders Guide........................................ 11Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 418Bodywork....................................................... 461B-Pillar Location............................................. 448Brake Assist System...................................... 313Brake Control System.................................... 313Brake Fluid.......................................... 425, 476Brake System...................................... 425, 466Fluid Check............................................... 425Master Cylinder......................................... 425Parking...................................................... 150Warning Light............................................ 128Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 154Bulb Replacement......................................... 438Bulbs, Light.......................................... 370, 438
C
Camera.......................................................... 199Camera, AUX.................................................. 203Camera, Rear................................................ 199Camera, Surround View................................. 200
Camera, Trailer 360...................................... 203Capacities, Fuel............................................ 472Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............................................... 403Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 423Car Washes................................................... 462Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 370Care And Maintenance................................. 461Cargo Light..............................................57, 135CD................................................................. 270Cellular Phone.............................................. 302Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 443Center Seat Storage Compartment.................. 70Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 424Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 445Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 139Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 368Checks, Safety.............................................. 368Child Restraint.............................................. 354Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 357Child Seat Installation..................... 363, 364How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 362Infant And Child Restraints....................... 356Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 361Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren................................................ 359Older Children And Child Restraints......... 357Seating Positions...................................... 358
Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 468CleaningWheels...................................................... 457Climate Control................................................62Automatic....................................................62Manual........................................................65Cold Weather Operation................................ 145Compact Spare Tire...................................... 456Connected Services...................................... 282Connected Services FAQ............................... 297Connected Services Features....................... 286Connected Services, Getting Started............ 284Connected Services, Introduction................. 283Contract, Service........................................... 478Controls........................................................ 262Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 423Cooling System.................................... 130, 421Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 422Coolant Level..........................421, 423, 424Cooling Capacity....................................... 472Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 423Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 422Inspection........................................ 423, 424Points To Remember................................ 424Pressure Cap............................................ 423Radiator Cap............................................. 423Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 422, 472, 473Corrosion Protection..................................... 461

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Cruise Control Accel/Decel
............................................... 177Cancel....................................................... 177Resume..................................................... 177Cruise Control (Speed Control)... 133, 176, 178Cruise Light......................................... 136, 137Customer Assistance..................................... 477Cybersecurity................................................. 233
D
Daytime Running Lights................................... 55Dealer Service............................................... 408Defroster, Windshield...................... 62, 65, 368Deleting A Phone........................................... 276Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 138Diesel Exhaust Fluid...................................... 209Adding....................................................... 209Fill Procedure............................................ 210Storage...................................................... 209Diesel Fuel..................................................... 469Diesel Fuel Requirements............................. 469Bulk Storage Of......................................... 209Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming..................... 414Differential, Limited Slip................................ 173Dimmer Control Switch.................................... 60Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 390
Disc Drive..................................................... 270Disconnecting............................................... 276DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 423Disturb.......................................................... 279Door Ajar Light..................................... 129, 130Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 32Doors............................................................... 28Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 412Driver Memory Presets................................. 268Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 35DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or ShallowStanding Water
.................................... 231Driving Tips................................................... 230Dual Rear Wheels......................................... 466
E
Electric Brake Control System....................... 313Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 312Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 314, 319Electric Parking Brake................................... 150Electric Power Steering................................. 173Electrical Power Outlets................................... 76Electronic Range Select (ERS)...................... 158Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)........................................... 131, 132, 314
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 129Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 160, 162Emergency Braking....................................... 327Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 386Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 389Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 371Jump Starting........................................... 384Emission Control System Maintenance......... 139Engine........................................................... 403Air Cleaner................................................ 410Block Heater............................................. 149Break-In Recommendations..................... 150Compartment............... 403, 404, 405, 406CompartmentIdentification............ 403, 404, 405, 406Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 473Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 370Fails To Start............................................. 143Flooded, Starting...................................... 143Fuel Requirements.......................... 467, 472Idling......................................................... 147Jump Starting........................................... 384Oil...........................................409, 472, 473Oil Filler Cap............................................. 403Oil Filter.................................................... 409
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486 Air Suspension Payload Protection
............ 134Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering........ 135Air Suspension Ride Height Raising..........134Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 131Brake Assist Warning................................ 316Brake Warning.......................................... 128Bulb Replacement..................................... 438Cargo.................................................. 57, 135Center Mounted Stop................................ 443Courtesy/Reading....................................... 59Cruise.............................................. 136, 137Daytime Running......................................... 55ECO Mode................................................. 136Electric Power Steering............................. 130Electronic Park Brake................................ 131Electronic Stability Control........................ 131Electronic Throttle Control......................... 129Engine Coolant Temperature..................... 130Exterior............................................... 54, 370Fog.................................................. 136, 442Forward Collision Warning......................... 135Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 371Headlights............................................ 54, 56High Beam......................................... 55, 137High Beam/Low Beam Select..................... 55Hill Descent Control Indicator.......... 137, 316Hood Open................................................ 130Illuminated Entry......................................... 60Interior........................................................ 59LaneSense...................................... 136, 137
Lights On Reminder..................................... 56Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................... 135Low Fuel................................................... 136Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 132NEUTRAL.................................................. 135Oil Temperature........................................ 130Passing........................................................ 55Rear Axle Lock.......................................... 135Rear Axle Lock Fault................................. 133Rear Tail Lamps....................................... 442Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 130Security Alarm.......................................... 131Service..................................................... 438Service Stop Start..................................... 133Stop Start Active....................................... 136TOW HAUL................................................ 135Traction Control........................................ 316Transmission Temperature....................... 131Turn Signals.................................... 137, 440Wait To Start............................................. 135Warning Instrument ClusterDescriptions......................................... 137Limited-Slip Differential....................... 173, 427Load Shed Battery Saver Mode.................... 127Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 127Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 127Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 127Loading Vehicle............................................ 211Tires......................................................... 448
LocksAutomatic Door............................................32Child Protection...........................................32Power Door..................................................29Low Tire Pressure System............................. 328Lubrication, Body.......................................... 418Lug Nuts........................................................ 466Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 466
M
Maintenance.............................................83, 85Maintenance Free Battery............................ 408Maintenance Schedule............... 393, 398, 399Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).............................................. 132ManualService...................................................... 480Media Hub.......................................................75Media Mode.................................................. 270Memory Seat....................................................34Memory Settings..............................................34Methanol....................................................... 468Mirrors.............................................................45Automatic Dimming.....................................45Digital..........................................................46Electric Powered..........................................48Heated.........................................................49Manual Dimming.........................................45Memory.......................................................34Outside........................................................47

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488 Power Steering
.............................................. 173Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................340Presets.......................................................... 268Pressure Washing.......................................... 408Pretensioners Seat Belts.................................................. 340Profile Settings.............................................. 236
R
Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 452Radiator Cap
(Coolant Pressure Cap)........................ 421, 423RadioOff Road Pages......................................... 306Presets...................................................... 268Settings..................................................... 234Sound Setting............................................ 255Radio Controls............................................... 262Radio Mode................................................... 262Radio Operation.................................. 262, 302Radio Remote Controls.................................. 262Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 62RamBox........................................................... 94RamBox Safety................................................ 96Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 427Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails............................ 93Rear Cross Path............................................. 322Rear ParkSense System................................ 186Rear Window, Sliding....................................... 81Reclining Rear Seats....................................... 37
Recreational Towing..................................... 227Four-Wheel Drive Models......................... 228Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 229Shifting Out Of Transfer CaseNeutral (N)........................................... 230Two-Wheel Drive Models.......................... 228Reformulated Gasoline................................. 468Refrigerant.................................................... 415Registering SiriusXM Guardian..................... 284Release, Hood................................................. 85Release, Tailgate............................................. 86Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 335Remote Features, Door Lock/Unlock... 290, 298Remote Features, Horn And Lights............... 291Remote Features, Starting................... 290, 299Remote Keyless EntryProgramming Additional Key Fobs............... 22Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 262Remote Start (Diesel)...................................... 27Remote Start (Gasoline).................................. 24Remote StartingComfort Systems......................................... 26Exit Remote Start Mode.............................. 25Remote Starting System........................... 24, 27Remove, Tailgate............................................. 88Replacement Bulbs...................................... 438Replacement Tires........................................ 454Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 479Restraints, Child........................................... 354Restraints, Head.............................................. 41
Roadside Assistance............................ 291, 298Rotation, Tires............................................... 460
S
Safety............................................................ 261Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 368Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 369Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 479Safety Features............................................. 261Safety Information, Tire................................. 444Safety Tips.................................................... 368Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 370Satellite Radio............................................... 264Saved Radio Stations.................................... 268Schedule, Maintenance..............393, 398, 399Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 130Seat Belts............................................ 335, 368Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 339Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 339Adjustable Upper Shoulder BeltAnchorage............................................ 339Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 340Child Restraints........................................ 354Energy Management Feature................... 340Extender................................................... 339Front Seat............................... 335, 336, 338Inspection................................................. 368Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 338Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 338Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 336

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Operating Instructions
............................... 338Pregnant Women...................................... 340Pretensioners............................................ 340Rear Seat.................................................. 336Reminder.................................................. 335Seat Belt Extender.................................... 339Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 340Seat Belt Reminder................................... 335Untwisting Procedure................................ 338Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 464Seats................................................. 35, 37, 38Adjustment........................................... 35, 38Easy Entry................................................... 39Head Restraints.......................................... 41Memory....................................................... 34Power.......................................................... 38Rear Folding................................................ 35Reclining Rear............................................. 37Tilting.......................................................... 35Second Row USB............................................. 75Security System...................................... 27, 131Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)...................473Send & Go........................................... 292, 298Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 22Service Assistance......................................... 477Service Contract............................................ 478
Service Manuals........................................... 480Settings, Audio.............................................. 268Shifting......................................................... 153Automatic Transmission........................... 154Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N).......................... 135, 229Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)................................... 230Shoulder Belts.............................................. 336Side Steps, Power............................................ 30Signals, Turn................................. 57, 137, 370Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 264Favorites................................................... 267Replay...................................................... 266SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM......................................... 267Favorites................................................... 267Replay...................................................... 266Sliding Rear Window, Power............................ 81Smart Watch................................................. 296Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 458Snow Plow.................................................... 225Snow Tires.................................................... 455SOS Call............................................... 286, 298Spare Tires................................. 455, 456, 457Speed Control (Cruise Control)..................... 178
Starting....................................... 140, 141, 144Automatic Transmission........................... 141Button..........................................................23Cold Weather............................................ 145Engine Fails To Start................................. 143Starting And Operating................ 135, 141, 144Starting Procedures............................. 141, 144SteeringPower........................................................ 173Tilt Column...................................................33Wheel, Heated...................................... 33, 34Wheel, Tilt....................................................33Wheel, Voice Recognition............................43Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 262Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System....... 262Steps, Power Side............................................30Stolen Vehicle Assistance.................... 294, 299Stop/Start............................................ 133, 174Storage............................................................69Below Seat...................................................74Door.............................................................69Front Bench Seat.........................................72Glove Compartment.....................................69In Floor........................................................73Rear Console...............................................73Storage Compartment, Center Seat.................70
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