brake fluid Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2014 Owner's Guide

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level when the engine is fully warmed up
and the transmission fluid is at normal operating tem-
perature. Driving with an improper fluid level will
greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of the
fluid. Check the fluid level whenever the vehicle is
serviced.
Fluid Level Check — Procedure
It is best to check the fluid level when the transmission is
at normal operating temperature (170-180°F / 77-82°C for
66RFE transmission, or 158–176°F / 70–80°C for AS66RCtransmission). This normally occurs after at least 15 miles
(25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the
fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
You can read the transmission sump temperature in the
EVIC display (see Electronic Vehicle Information Center
[EVIC] for further information).
Use the following procedure to check the transmission
fluid level properly:
1. Monitor the transmission temperature using the EVIC
display, and operate the vehicle as required to reach
the normal operating temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60 seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest of
this procedure.
4. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake.
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CAUTION!
If the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) it may
not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until
the temperature is elevated enough to produce an
accurate reading. Run the engine at idle, in PARK, to
warm the fluid.
9. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake.
NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the
transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make
sure that the dipstick cap is properly reseated. It is
normal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from
its fully seated position, as long as its seal remains
engaged in the dipstick tube.
Fluid And Filter Changes — Six-Speed
Transmission
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
In addition, change the fluid and filter(s) if the fluid
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans-
mission is disassembled for any reason.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and chemicals that are sprayed
on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are
highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contami-
nants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated,
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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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•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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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
526 INDEX

Fluid Type........................... .474
Shifting ............................. .300
Special Additives ...................... .474
Axle Fluid ............................. .471
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................471
Battery ................................ .455
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Belts, Seat ...............................50
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................457
B-Pillar Location ......................... .351
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............333
Brake Fluid ............................ .469
Brake System ........................... .330
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .331
Fluid Check .......................... .469
Master Cylinder ....................... .469
Parking ............................. .328Warning Light
........................ .202
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................300
Bulb Replacement ........................ .496
Bulbs, Light .............................114
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................501
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........503
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .503
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .453
Power Steering ........................ .327
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................465
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................110
Cargo Light ............................ .159
Car Washes ............................ .478
Cellular Phone .......................... .268
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............499
Center Lap Belts ...........................59
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............187
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Hazard Warning Flasher..................420
Jump Starting ......................... .431
Tow Hooks ........................... .437
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........448
Engine ................................ .445
Air Cleaner .......................... .454
Break-In Recommendations ................108
Compartment Identification ................445
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................504
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................110
Flooded, Starting ...................... .295
Fuel Requirements ..................... .380
Jump Starting ......................... .431
Oil................................. .451
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .453
Oil Selection .......................... .452
Oil Synthetic ......................... .454
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .453
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............69Entry System, Illuminated
....................23
Ethanol ............................... .382
Event Data Recorder ........................73
Exhaust Gas Caution .......................110
Exhaust System ...........................110
Exterior Lighting ......................... .151
Exterior Lights ...........................114
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .454
Engine Fuel .......................... .504
Engine Oil ........................... .454
Engine Oil Disposal .....................454
Flashers Turn Signal ............................114
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .430
Flooded Engine Starting ....................295
Fluid, Brake ............................ .506
Fluid Capacities ......................... .503
530 INDEX

Fluid Leaks.............................114
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................475
Brake ............................... .469
Power Steering ........................ .327
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........504
Fog Lights ............................. .155
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................420
Four Wheel Drive .........................311
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................435
Front Axle (Differential) .....................471
Fuel .................................. .380
Adding ............................. .385
Additives ............................ .383
Clean Air ............................ .381
Ethanol ............................. .382
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................386
Filter ............................... .504
Gasoline ............................. .380Materials Added
....................... .383
Methanol ............................ .382
Octane Rating ......................... .380
Requirements ......................... .380
Tank Capacity ......................... .503
Fuses ................................. .484
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................386
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .381
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .380
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................381
Gauges Speedometer ......................... .205
Tachometer ........................... .200
Gear Ranges ............................ .301
Gear Select Lever Override ..................437
General Information ...................... .380
Glass Cleaning .......................... .482
Gr

ocery Bag Retainer ...................... .191
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Integrated Trailer Brake Controls..............400
Interior Appearance Care ....................481
Interior Lights .......................... .156
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............162
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .181
Jack Location ........................... .423
Jump Starting ........................... .431
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................40
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..................256
Passive Entry Programming .................40
Unlock Liftgate ........................ .256Keyless Enter-N-Go™™
Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ ...................40
Passive Entry ...........................40
Keyless Entry System .......................23
Key, Replacement ..........................20
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................19
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................160
Lane Change Assist ....................... .161
Lap Belts ................................59
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................50
Latches ................................114
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .380
Leaks, Fluid .............................114
Life of Tires ............................ .365
Light Bulbs ..............................114
Lights .................................114
Airbag ................................68
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