oil temperature Ram Cargo Van 2015 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 other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset byreferring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it
occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
630 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Sliding Door.............................49
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................500
Snow Tires ............................. .492
Spare Tire .............................. .494
Spark Plugs ............................ .625
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................212
Starting ............................... .439
Automatic Transmission ..................439
Cold Weather ......................... .440
Engine Fails to Start .....................440
Remote ...............................30
Starting and Operating .....................439
Starting Procedures ....................... .439
Steering Power .............................. .458
Tilt Column .......................... .208
Wheel, Heated ........................ .209
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .208
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............409Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .409
Storage
............................... .617
Storage Bin ............................. .254
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .431
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .617
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ...............174
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .229
Sun Roof .............................. .241
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .471
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .583
System, Remote Starting .....................30
Tachometer ............................. .289
Telescoping Steering Column .................208
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........420
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .208
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........482
Tire Markings ........................... .475
T

ires ..................................110
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