engine Ram Cargo Van 2012 Owner's Manual

Caps, FillerFuel .............................. 490
Oil (Engine) ........................ 552
Power Steering ...................... 438
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 565
Car Washes ............................ 572
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............100,486
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 260
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ..................... 271
Caution, Exhaust Gas ...................... 51
Cellular Phone ....................... 125,392
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 588
Chains, Tire ............................ 470
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 514
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 453
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............291,547
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 99Checks, Safety
........................... 99
Child Restraint ...................... 85,86,87
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 90
Child Safety Locks ........................ 46
Child Seat .............................. 89
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 482
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 573
Climate Control ......................... 393
Clock ............................. 323,332
Coat Hook ............................ 260
Coin Holder ........................... 261
Cold Weather Operation ................... 420
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 392
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 465
Compass .............................. 313
Compass Calibration ..................... 314
Compass Variance ....................... 314
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 311
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ConnectorUCI .............................. 346
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 346
Conserving Fuel ........................ 310
Console .............................. 261
Console, Floor .......................... 261
Console, Overhead ....................... 227
Console, Removable ...................... 265
Contract, Service ........................ 613
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 565
Cooling System ......................... 562
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 564
Coolant Capacity ..................... 589
Coolant Level .................... 562,565
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 565
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 563
Inspection .......................... 565
Points to Remember .................. 566 Pressure Cap
........................ 565
Radiator Cap ....................... 565
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....563,589,590
Cupholders ......................... 250,577
Customer Assistance ..................... 611
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 84
Daytime Running Lights ................... 200
Dealer Service .......................... 549
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 269
Defroster, Windshield .................. 101,406
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 546
Dimmer Control ........................ 201
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 571
Oil (Engine) ........................ 550
Power Steering ...................... 438
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 539
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INDEX 623

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 565
Engine Oil ......................... 552
Door Locks ............................. 32
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 35
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 231
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 434
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 435
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 310
E-85 Fuel ............................. 486
Economy (Fuel) Mode .................... 425
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 114
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 244
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 443
Brake Assist System ................... 444
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 212Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 445
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 224,300
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 513
Jacking ......................... 514,523
Jump Starting ....................... 532
Overheating ........................ 513
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 547
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... 553
Block Heater ........................ 422
Break-In Recommendations .............. 98
Checking Oil Level ................... 550
Compartment ....................... 545
Compartment Identification ............. 545
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 590
Cooling ........................... 562
Exhaust Gas Caution .............51,100,486
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Flooded, Starting..................... 420
Fuel Requirements ................. 482,589
Oil ......................... 550,589,590
Oil Change Interval ................... 551
Oil Disposal ........................ 552
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 552
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 552
Oil Selection ..................... 551,589
Oil Synthetic ........................ 552
Overheating ........................ 513
Starting ........................... 419
Temperature Gauge ................... 296
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 80
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 483
Event Data Recorder ...................... 84
Exhaust Gas Caution ................51,100,486
Exhaust System ...................... 100,554
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 70 Exterior Folding Mirrors
................... 114
Exterior Lights .......................... 103
Fabric Care ............................ 574
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 293
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 553
Air Conditioning .................. 413,558
Engine Oil ....................... 552,590
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 552
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 204
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 513
Turn Signal ................ 103,286,587,588
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 489
Engine Oil ......................... 489
Fuel Requirements ................. 486,488
Maintenance ........................ 490
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INDEX 625

Replacement Parts.................... 490
Starting ........................... 489
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 420
Floor Console .......................... 261
Fluid Capacities ......................... 589
Fluid Leaks ............................ 103
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 571
Brake ............................. 568
Power Steering ...................... 438
Fluids ................................ 590
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 590
Fog Light Service ........................ 587
Fog Lights ....................... 200,286,587
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating........... 172
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 536
Fuel ................................. 482
Adding ........................... 490
Additives .......................... 484 Clean Air
.......................... 482
Conserving ......................... 310
Economy Mode ...................... 425
Ethanol ........................... 483
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............293,490
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 293
Gasoline ........................... 482
Gauge ............................ 293
Light .......................... 297,306
Materials Added ..................... 484
Methanol .......................... 483
Octane Rating ....................... 590
Requirements .................... 482,589
Saver Mode ........................ 310
Tank Capacity ....................... 589
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 310
Fuel Saver ............................. 310
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 486
Fueling ............................... 490
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Fuses................................ 578
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 231
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............490,492,546
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 482
Conserving ......................... 310
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 482
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 482
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 296
Fuel .............................. 293
Speedometer ........................ 293
Tachometer ......................... 286
Gear Ranges ........................... 427
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 537
General Information ...............17,28,155,481
Glass Cleaning .......................... 576
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............493,496
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............493,495Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
............. 125
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 435
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 513
Head Restraints ......................... 167
Headlights Bulb Replacement .................... 586
Cleaning ........................... 575
Lights On Reminder .................. 200
Passing ............................ 204
Replacing .......................... 586
Time Delay ......................... 199
Washers ........................... 199
Heated Mirrors ......................... 115
Heated Seats ........................... 163
Heater ............................... 393
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 422
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 204
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INDEX 627

LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....... 90
Latches ............................... 103
Hood ............................. 196
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 482
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 103
Life of Tires ............................ 468
Liftgate ................................ 48
Light Bulbs ............................ 103
Lights ............................. 103,198
Airbag ..................... 77,83,101,293
Alarm ............................ 294
Anti-Lock .......................... 289
Automatic Headlights ................. 199
Back-Up ........................... 588
Battery Saver ....................... 204
Brake Assist Warning .................. 448
Brake Warning ...................... 294
Bulb Replacement ................. 585,586Center Mounted Stop
.................. 588
Daytime Running .................... 200
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 201
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 448
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 298
Exterior ........................... 103
Fog ......................... 200,286,587
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 513
Headlights ......................... 586
Headlights On Reminder ............... 200
High Beam Indicator .................. 286
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 204
Illuminated Entry ..................... 19
Interior ............................ 201
License ............................ 589
Lights On Reminder .................. 200
Low Fuel ....................... 297,306
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 291
Oil Pressure ........................ 297
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INDEX 629

Park.............................. 587
Passing ............................ 204
Reading ........................... 228
Rear Servicing ....................... 588
Rear Tail ........................... 588
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 296
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 294
Service ......................... 585,586
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 291
Side Marker ........................ 588
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 294
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 289
Traction Control ..................... 448
Turn Signal ................... 103,587,588
Voltage ............................ 297
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 286
Load Leveling System .................... 270 Loading Vehicle
................... 260,492,494
Capacities .......................... 494
Tires .............................. 457
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 35
Door .............................. 32
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ....................... 90
Lubrication, Body ....................... 560
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 271
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 556
Maintenance Procedures ................... 549
Maintenance Schedule .................... 594
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 244
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 291,547
Manual, Service ......................... 615
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 228
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 192
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Memory Seat........................ 1 15,192
Methanol ............................. 483
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 311
Mirrors ............................... 112
Automatic Dimming .................. 112
Electric Remote ...................... 114
Exterior Folding ..................... 114
Heated ............................ 115
Memory ........................... 192
Outside ........................... 113
Rearview .......................... 112
Vanity ............................ 116
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 310
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 473
Mopar Parts ......................... 549,614
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 483
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 203Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps)
.......... 224
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 98
Occupant Restraints ................... 52,76,81
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............74,76,79
Odometer ............................. 286
Oil Change Indicator ................ 288,289,309
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...........288,289,309
Oil, Engine ......................... 550,590
Capacity ........................... 589
Change Interval ..................... 551
Checking .......................... 550
Disposal ........................... 552
Filter .......................... 552,590
Filter Disposal ....................... 552
Identification Logo ................... 551
Materials Added to ................... 552
Recommendation .................. 551,589
Synthetic .......................... 552
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INDEX 631

Viscosity........................ 552,589
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............546,547
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 231
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ............... 112,113
Overhead Console ....................... 227
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 227
Overheating, Engine ................... 296,513
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,615
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 215
Parking Brake .......................... 439
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 210
Personal Settings ........................ 315
Pets, Transporting ........................ 95
Phone, Cellular ......................... 125
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 125
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 457Power
Door Locks ......................... 34
Lift Gate ........................... 49
Mirrors ............................ 114
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 244
Seats ............................. 160
Sliding Door ......................... 42
Steering ........................ 437,438
Sunroof ........................... 241
Windows ........................... 36
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 591
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 69
Preparation for Jacking .................... 522
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 64
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 315
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 464
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......562,565
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