power steering Ram Cargo Van 2015 User Guide

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use Only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail-
ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission. We recommend
MOPAR® ATF+4® Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3. 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 627

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights. 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 Oil Change Indicator System:
•
Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 631

Bulb Replacement........................ .620
Bulbs, Light .............................110
Calibration, Compass ..................... .319
Camera, Rear ........................... .225
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .624
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .519
Power Steering ........................ .459
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................596
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................106
Cargo Area Features ...................... .268
Cargo Compartment ...................... .268
Luggage Carrier ....................... .272
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................260
Car Washes ............................ .603
Cellular Phone .......................... .123
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............623
Certification Label ........................ .521Chains, Tire
............................ .500
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .543
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .477
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .289
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............105
Checks, Safety .......................... .105
Child Restraint ............................94
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................99
Child Restraints .........................94
Infants And Child Restraints ................97
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........97
Child Safety Locks .........................54
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .512
Climate Control ......................... .412
Clock ................................. .330
Coat Hook ............................. .260
Coin Holder ............................ .261
Cold Weather Operation ....................440
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DipsticksAutomatic Transmission ..................601
Oil (Engine) .......................... .580
Power Steering ........................ .459
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................569
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................596
Door Locks Door Locks ............................35
KeyFob...............................35
Remote ...............................35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .232
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .456
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......314
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) ......362E-85 Fuel
.............................. .516
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .445
Electrical Power Outlets .....................244
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................119
Electronic Brake Control System ...............463
Brake Assist System .....................466
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........212
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............467
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......303
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................540
Jacking .............................. .543
Jump Starting ......................... .562
Overheating .......................... .540
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........577
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .583
Block Heater ......................... .442
Break-In Recommendations ................105
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Maintenance.......................... .518
Replacement Parts ...................... .518
Starting ............................. .518
Flooded Engine Starting ....................440
Floor Console ........................... .261
Fluid Capacities ......................... .624
Fluid Leaks .............................110
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................601
Brake ............................... .599
Cooling System ........................ .592
Power Steering ........................ .459
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........625
Fog Lights ............................. .289
Fog Light Service ........................ .621
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............174
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................566
Fuel ...................................511
Adding ............................. .519Additives
............................ .514
Clean Air ............................ .512
Conserving ........................... .314
Economy Mode ....................... .445
Ethanol ............................. .512
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................289
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................289
Gasoline ..............................511
Materials Added ....................... .514
Methanol ............................ .512
Octane Rating ..........................511
Requirements ..........................511
Saver Mode .......................... .314
Tank Capacity ......................... .624
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .516
Fueling ............................... .519
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .314
Fuel

Saver ............................. .314
Fuses ................................. .609
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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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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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