fuel cap Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012 User Guide

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons 197 Liters
Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons 83 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
Cooling System
5.7L Engine (MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.18.7 Quarts 17.7 Liters
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5–Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy-
brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter – 5.7L Engine MOPAREngine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine LZFR5C–11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 423
Adding Fuel........................... 346
Adjustable Pedals....................... 158
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 413
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 415
Air Conditioning........................ 263
Air Conditioning Controls................. 263
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............415,416
Air Conditioning System.............263,267,415
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 274
Air Pressure, Tires....................325,336
Airbag................................ 54
Airbag Deployment....................... 61
Airbag Light................... 59,60,63,80,201
Airbag Maintenance....................... 62
Airbag, Side............................ 58
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 58
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
AlarmLight ........................... 193Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................245,257
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............202,314
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 422
Capacities.......................... 453
Disposal........................... 425
Appearance Care........................ 435
Ashtray............................... 169
Assistance Towing....................... 108
Auto Down Power Windows................ 36
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 87
Automatic Door Locks..................... 31
Automatic Headlights.................... 148
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 267
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Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 396
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 380
Jump Starting....................... 392
Tow Hooks......................... 397
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 407
Engine............................... 405
Air Cleaner......................... 413
Block Heater........................ 281
Break-In Recommendations.............. 78
Compartment Identification............. 405
Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 454
Exhaust Gas Caution................ 79,345
Flooded, Starting..................... 280
Jump Starting....................... 392
Oil ............................410,454
Oil Filler Cap....................... 412
Oil Selection........................ 411
Oil Synthetic........................ 412Temperature Gauge................... 190
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Event Data Recorder...................... 64
Exhaust Gas Caution................... 79,345
Exhaust System....................... 79,419
Exterior Lighting........................ 148
Exterior Lights.......................... 82
Filters
Air Cleaner......................... 413
Engine Fuel........................ 454
Engine Oil.......................412,454
Engine Oil Disposal................... 412
Flashers
Turn Signal.................... 82,153,190
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 392
Flooded Engine Starting................... 280
Fluid Capacities......................... 453
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Fluid Leaks............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................ 433
Brake............................. 428
Power Steering...................... 309
Fluid, Brake........................... 455
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 454
Fog Lights.......................150,202,449
Four Wheel Drive....................... 294
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 380
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 396
Front Axle (Differential)................... 430
Fuel................................. 341
Adding........................... 346
Diesel............................. 454
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................. 347
Filter ............................. 454
Gauge............................ 190
Light ............................. 197Octane Rating....................... 341
Requirements....................... 341
Tank Capacity....................... 453
Fuses................................ 440
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............347,406
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 341
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 342
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 190
Fuel.............................. 190
Oil Pressure........................ 193
Speedometer........................ 191
Tachometer......................... 190
Voltmeter.......................... 198
Gear Ranges........................... 285
Gear Select Lever Override................. 398
General Information.................. 18,25,124
Glass Cleaning.......................... 439
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INDEX 491

Automatic Headlights................. 148
Brake Warning...................... 198
Bulb Replacement.................446,447
Cap Top Clearance................... 451
Cargo ............................. 152
Center Mounted Stop.................. 449
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)...... 200
Courtesy/Reading.................... 164
Daytime Running.................... 153
Exterior............................ 82
Fog .........................150,202,449
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............. 297
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 380
Headlights......................... 148
High Beam......................154,197
High Beam Indicator.................. 197
High Beam/Low Beam Select............ 154
Illuminated Entry..................... 20
Instrument Cluster................... 190Interior.........................151,164
Lights On Reminder.................. 152
Low Fuel.......................... 197
Oil Pressure........................ 200
Passing............................ 154
Seat Belt Reminder................... 203
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 193
Service.........................446,447
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 193
Transfer Case....................... 297
Turn Signal.................... 82,153,447
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 190
Limited-Slip Differential................304,431
Loading Vehicle......................... 347
Tires .............................. 320
Locks................................. 29
Automatic Door...................... 31
Child Protection...................... 34
Door.............................. 29
494 INDEX