engine Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2014 Owner's Manual

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons197 Liters
Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons83 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
6.4L Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System
5.7L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula). 18.7 Quarts
17.7 Liters
6.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula). 18.7 Quarts
17.7 Liters
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10–Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil,
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395
such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine For trucks operat-
ing under a gross combined weight rating
greater than 14,000 lbs/(6,350 kg.) We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil,
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395
such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil – 6.4L Engine For best performance and maximum protection under all types
of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full
synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute
(API) categories of SN. The manufacturer recommends the use of
Pennzoil Ultra™ 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR® engine oil meet-
ing the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for
use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Engine Oil Filter – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in
[1.1 mm]).
Spark Plugs – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in
[1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended.
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine 87 Octane.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (5.7L, and 6.4L En-
gine with 66RFE Transmission) (For Diesel
Engine see Diesel Supplement) We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4® product. Failure to use
ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Automatic Transmission (6.4L Engine with
AS66RC Transmission) We recommend you use 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.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
•
Gasoline Engines
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
• Severe Duty
• Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environ-
ment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
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•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 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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.
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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
150,000
Or 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
240,000
Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** X
Replace spark plugs (6.4L engine).** X
Flush and replace the engine cool-
ant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Change the automatic transmission
fluid (AS66RC Transmission Only). XX X
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The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............463
Adding Fuel ............................ .385
Additives, Fuel .......................... .383
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .166
Airbag ..................................64
Airbag Deployment ........................70
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................71
Airbag, Side ..............................67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................67
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .454
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................456
Air Conditioning ......................... .269
Air Conditioning Controls ...................269
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............288
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................456
Air Conditioning System ....................269
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .357
Alarm Light ............................ .205Alarm, Panic
.............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................21
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................462
Capacities ........................... .503
Disposal ............................. .466
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................333
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................200
Appearance Care ........................ .477
Ashtray ............................... .180
Auto Down Power Windows ..................45
Automatic Door Locks ......................37
Automatic Headlights ..................... .151
Automatic High Beams .....................153
Automatic Transmission ....................474
Adding Fluid ......................... .476
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................477
Fluid Level Check ...................... .475
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