transmission fluid Ram C/V 2013 User Guide

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission We recommend youONLYuse MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4®
fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE
J1703 should be used. 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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657

Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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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
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. X
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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S664 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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Enhanced Accident Response Feature............86
Entry System, Illuminated ....................20
Ethanol ............................... .538
Event Data Recorder ........................90
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................55
Exhaust System ...........................118
Exterior Lights .......................... .122
Fabric Care ............................. .637
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .323
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .614
Air Conditioning ...................... .459
Engine Oil ........................... .613
Engine Oil Disposal .....................613
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .570Turn Signal
.......................... .122
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .227
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .545
Engine Oil ........................... .545
Fuel Requirements ..................... .542
Maintenance .......................... .546
Replacement Parts ...................... .546
Starting ............................. .545
Flooded Engine Starting ....................466
Floor Console ........................... .286
Fluid Capacities ......................... .655
Fluid Leaks ............................ .122
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................633
Brake ............................... .630
Cooling System ........................ .623
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INDEX 683

Trailer Weight........................... .557
Transmission ........................... .631
Automatic ........................... .468
Fluid ............................... .631
Transmitter
Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .28
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .256
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Transporting Pets .........................114
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .522
Trip Odometer .......................... .315
Turn Signals ............................ .315
UCI Connector .......................... .380
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) ...............145
Umbrella Holder ......................... .282
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................675
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .380
Universal Transmitter ..................... .256
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .537Upholstery Care
......................... .637
Vanity Mirrors .......................... .135
Variance, Compass ....................... .345
Vehicle Certification Label ...................548
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ..........................511
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Storage .......................... .458
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .612
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................176
Warning Flasher, Hazard ....................570
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .315
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .672
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .622
Washing Vehicle ......................... .634
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