air conditioning Ram Cargo Van 2015 User Guide

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
“Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized dealer or qualified
repair center.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
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test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealer or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
PAG compressor oil and refrigerants.
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•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at
a minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY
the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in
unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
M35 –10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
M36 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #3 (Instrument Panel or with
Console Center)
M37 –10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes, Stability Control, Stop Lamp,
Fuel Pump
M38 –25 Amp Clear Door Lock/Unlock Motors, Liftgate Lock/
Unlock Motors
The power windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit
breaker located in the Totally Integrated Power Module.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
You may do the following:
•
Remove the 60 Amp cartridge in the Totally Integrated
Power Module (TIPM) labeled Ignition-Off Draw (IOD).
• Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning
system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air
and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate
system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com-
pressor damage when the system is started again.
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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
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 engine). ** 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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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633

About Your Brakes....................... .462
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............594
Adding Fuel ............................ .519
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .591
Additives, Fuel .......................... .514
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .210
Airbag.................................78
Air Bag Advance Front Air Bag ....................79
Air Bag Components .....................78
Air bag Operation .......................81
Air Bag Warning Light ....................90
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................83
Enhanced Accident Response ................89
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................92
FrontAirBag...........................78
If A Deployment Occurs ...................88
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................82
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............92Side Air Bags
...........................83
Air bag Deployment ........................78
Air bag Light .............................90
Air bag Maintenance ........................92
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .583
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................587
Air Conditioning ......................... .412
Air Conditioning Controls ...................412
Air Conditioning Filter .....................432
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............431
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................417
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................587
Air Conditioning System ....................412
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ..........412
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .488
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................352
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................593
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Checking Oil Level..................... .580
Compartment ......................... .575
Compartment Identification ................575
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................592
Cooling ............................. .592
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................106
Flooded, Starting ...................... .440
Fuel Requirements ......................511
Oil................................. .580
Oil Selection .......................... .581
Oil Synthetic ......................... .583
Overheating .......................... .540
Starting ............................. .439
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .582
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................582
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............89
Entry System, Illuminated ....................20
Ethanol ............................... .512
Event Data Recorder ........................92 Exhaust Gas Caution
...................... .106
Exhaust System .......................... .106
Exterior Lights ...........................110
Fabric Care ............................. .606
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .289
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .583
Air Conditioning ...................... .432
Engine Oil ........................... .583
Engine Oil Disposal .....................583
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .540
Turn Signal ............................110
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .204
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .518
Engine Oil ........................... .517
Fuel Requirements ..................... .516
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INDEX 653

ParkSense® System, Rear....................217
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .210
Personal Settings ......................... .321
Pets, Transporting ........................ .104
Phone, Cellular .......................... .123
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............123
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........483
Power Brakes .............................. .462
Door Locks ............................36
Lift Gate ..............................58
Mirrors ..............................119
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........244
Seats ............................... .162
Sliding Door ...........................50
Steering ............................. .458
Sunroof ............................. .241
Windows ..............................44
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .627Pregnant Women and Seat Belts
................70
Preparation for Jacking .....................550
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................70
Programmable Electronic Features .............321
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .490
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........596
Radio Operation ..........................411
Radio Remote Controls .....................409
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .417
Rear Camera ........................... .225
Rear Heater ............................ .417
Rear ParkSense System .....................217
Rearview Mirrors .........................117
Rear Window Features .....................271
Reclining Front Seats ...................... .169
Recorder, Event Data .......................92
Recreational Towing ...................... .537
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