power steering Ram C/V 2013 User Guide

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)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• 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, and power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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S660 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Automatic Transmission....................468
Adding Fluid ......................... .633
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................633
Fluid Change ......................... .633
Fluid Level Check ...................... .633
Fluid Type ........................... .631
Gear Ranges .......................... .473
Special Additives ...................... .632
Torque Converter ...................... .481
Auto Up Power Windows ....................42
Battery ................................ .616
Jump Starting ......................... .592
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Saving Feature (Protection) ................227
Belts, Seat ...............................119
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .136
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................621B-Pillar Location
......................... .510
Brake Assist System ...................... .493
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............492
Brake Fluid ............................ .657
Brake System ........................... .629
Fluid Check .......................... .630
Parking ............................. .487
Warning Light ........................ .324
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................471
Bulb Replacement ........................ .651
Bulbs, Light ............................ .122
Calibration, Compass ..................... .345
Camera, Rear ........................... .249
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .655
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .546
Power Steering ........................ .486
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................626
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........626
Cooling System .......................... .623
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............625
Coolant Capacity ...................... .655
Coolant Level ......................... .623
Disposal of Used Coolant .................627
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................624
Inspection ........................... .627
Points to Remember .....................628
Pressure Cap ......................... .626
Radiator Cap ......................... .626
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............624
Corrosion Protection ...................... .633
Cupholders ............................ .275
Customer Assistance ...................... .669
Data Recorder, Event .......................90
Daytime Running Lights ....................223 Dealer Service
........................... .609
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .120
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................229
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................606
Dimmer Control ......................... .224
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................633
Oil (Engine) .......................... .610
Power Steering ........................ .486
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................599
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................627
Door Locks ..............................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .256
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .483
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......340
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Power Steering........................ .486
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........656
Fog Lights ............................. .223
Fog Light Service ........................ .652
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............196
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................596
Fuel .................................. .537
Adding ............................. .546
Additives ............................ .540
Clean Air ............................ .538
Conserving ........................... .340
Economy Mode ....................... .471
Ethanol ............................. .538
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................323
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................323
Gasoline ............................. .537
Gauge .............................. .323Light
............................... .327
Materials Added ....................... .540
Methanol ............................ .538
Octane Rating ......................... .537
Requirements ......................... .537
Saver Mode .......................... .340
Tank Capacity ......................... .655
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .542
Fueling ............................... .546
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .340
Fuel Saver ............................. .340
Fuses ................................. .640
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............256
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................546
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .538
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .537
Conserving ........................... .340
684 INDEX

Paint Care............................. .633
Panic Alarm ..............................25
Parking Brake ........................... .487
Park Sense System, Rear ....................239
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .234
Personal Settings ......................... .346
Pets, Transporting .........................114
Phone, Cellular .......................... .145
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............145
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........510
Power Door Locks ............................37
Lift Gate ..............................53
Mirrors ............................. .133
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........269
Seats ............................... .183
Sliding Door ...........................45
Steering ............................. .485
Sunroof ............................. .266Windows
..............................39
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .657
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................74
Preparation for Jacking .....................579
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................68
Programmable Electronic Features .............346
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .517
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........626
Radio Operation ......................... .437
Radio Remote Controls .....................435
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .443
Rear Camera ........................... .249
Rear Cross Path ......................... .142
Rear Heater ............................ .443
Rear Park Sense System .....................239
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .130
Rear Window Features .....................296
690 INDEX

SteeringPower .............................. .485
Tilt Column .......................... .232
Wheel, Heated ........................ .233
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .232
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............435
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .435
Storage ............................... .649
Storage Bin ............................. .279
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .458
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .649
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ...............196
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .253
Sun Roof .............................. .266
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........75
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .498
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .612
System, Remote Starting .....................30 Tachometer
............................. .315
Telescoping Steering Column .................232
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........446
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............326
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .232
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........510
Tire Markings ........................... .502
Tires ................................. .122
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................523
Air Pressure .......................... .514
Chains .............................. .525
Changing ............................ .571
Compact Spare ........................ .520
General Information .....................514
High Speed .......................... .517
Inflation Pressures ...................... .516
Jacking .............................. .571
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