cooling Ram 2500 2015 Owner's Guide

U.S.Metric
Cooling System
3.6L Engine (We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula that meets the require-
ments of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.) 13.7 Quarts
13 Liters
5.7L Engine – 1500 Models (We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula that meets the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.) 18.3 Quarts
17.3 Liters
5.7L Engine – 2500/3500 Models (We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula that
meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.) 18.3 Quarts
17.3 Liters
6.4 Liter Engine – 2500/3500 Models (We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula that
meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.) 16.6 Quarts
15.7 Liters
816 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” 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 au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
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CAUTION! (Continued)
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 (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 819

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only)
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 (2500/3500 (4x4)
models only). 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 825

Automatic........................... .405
Cold Weather Operation ....................445
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............392
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .608
Console, Overhead ....................... .209
Contract, Service ......................... .835
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........774
Cooling System .......................... .771
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............773
Coolant Capacity ...................... .815
Coolant Level ...................771, 775, 777
Disposal of Used Coolant .................775
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................772
Inspection ........................ .775, 777
Points to Remember .....................777
Pressure Cap ......................... .774
Radiator Cap ......................... .774
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......772, 815, 817
Corrosion Protection ...................... .786Cupholders
............................ .232
Customer Assistance ...................... .833
Customer Programmable Features .............370
Data Recorder, Event .......................81
Daytime Running Lights ....................167
Dealer Service ........................... .750
Defroster, Rear Window .....................242
Defroster, Windshield ...................116,398
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................177
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................545
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .571
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................737
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................775
Door Locks Door Locks ............................37
KeyFob...............................37
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INDEX 845

Recreational.......................... .667
Weight .............................. .649
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........667
Traction ............................... .546
Traction Control ......................... .577
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................586
Trailer Towing .......................... .641
Cooling System Tips .....................662
Hitches ............................. .648
Minimum Requirements ..................651
Mirrors ............................. .140
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................650
Wiring .............................. .659
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .649
Trailer Weight ........................... .649
Transfer Case ........................... .782
Electronically Shifted ..............491, 498, 503
Fluid ............................... .820
Transmission ........................... .455Automatic
..................455, 464, 476, 782
Fluid ............................... .820
Maintenance .......................... .782
Shifting ............................. .452
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .30
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .25
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........25
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .610
Turn Signals ...................175, 285, 806, 808
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features ........362, 383
Operation ............................ .390
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .351
Uconnect® Settings ..................362, 383
Uconnect® Settings Customer Programmable Features ......42, 359, 380
Passive Entry Programming ..........42, 359, 380
Uconnect® Settings ..................359, 380
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