coolant Ram C/V 2013 Owner's Guide

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
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter. XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-
gine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 663

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............625
Adding Fuel ............................ .546
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .622
Additives, Fuel .......................... .540
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .234
Airbag ..................................75
Airbag Deployment ........................87
Airbag Light .............................83
Airbag Maintenance ........................88
Airbag, Side ..............................78
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................79
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .614
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................618
Air Conditioning ......................... .437
Air Conditioning Controls ...................437
Air Conditioning Filter .....................459
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................443
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................618
Air Conditioning System ....................437 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control
..........437
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .516
Alarm Light ............................ .324
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................377
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................624
Disposal ............................. .627
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................318
Anti-Theft System ..........................17
Appearance Care ........................ .633
Ashtray ............................... .279
Assistance Towing ........................ .159
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .499
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................131
Automatic Door Locks ......................38
Automatic Headlights ..................... .222
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........446
678 INDEX

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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INDEX 679

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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INDEX 681

E-85 Fuel.............................. .542
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .471
Electrical Power Outlets .....................269
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................133
Electronic Brake Control System ...............492
Brake Assist System .....................493
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........236
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............494
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......330
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................570
Jacking .............................. .571
Jump Starting ......................... .592
Overheating .......................... .570
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........607
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .614
Block Heater ......................... .468Break-In Recommendations
................117
Checking Oil Level ..................... .610
Compartment ......................... .605
Compartment Identification ................605
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................623
Cooling ............................. .623
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................118
Flooded, Starting ...................... .466
Fuel Requirements ..................... .537
Oil................................. .610
Oil Selection ...........................611
Oil Synthetic ......................... .612
Overheating .......................... .570
Starting ............................. .465
Temperature Gauge ..................... .326
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .612
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................612
682 INDEX

Gasoline, Reformulated.....................538
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................326
Fuel ................................ .323
Speedometer ......................... .323
Tachometer ........................... .315
Gear Ranges ............................ .473
Gear Select Lever Override ..................597
General Information ........................17
Glass Cleaning .......................... .638
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................549
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................549
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .549
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®) ...............145
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .483Hazard Warning Flasher
....................570
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... .651
Cleaning ............................ .638
Lights On Reminder .....................223
Passing ............................. .227
Replacing ............................ .651
Time Delay ........................... .222
Washers ............................. .222
Head Restraints ......................... .192
Heated Mirrors .......................... .134
Heater ................................ .437
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .468
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .227
Hill Start Assist .......................... .499
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .556
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............256
Hood Release ........................... .219
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INDEX 685

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

Inspection............................119
Pretensioners ...........................68
Rear Seat ..............................60
Seats ................................. .182
Adjustment .......................... .182
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo).................196
Memory ............................. .214
Power .............................. .183
Reclining ............................ .191
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) .................196
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............656
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Programming ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .669
Service Contract ......................... .671
Service
Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . .321
Service Manuals ......................... .674Settings, Personal
........................ .346
Setting the Clock ......................... .355
Shift Lever Override ...................... .597
Shoulder Belts ............................60
Side Airbag ..............................85
Signals, Turn ........................... .122
Sliding Door .............................44
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................525
Snow Tires ............................. .519
Spare Tire .............................. .520
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................236
Speedometer ............................ .323
Starting ............................... .465
Automatic Transmission ..................465
Cold Weather ......................... .466
Engine Fails to Start .....................466
Remote ...............................30
Starting and Operating .....................465
Starting Procedures ....................... .465
692 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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