engine oil Ram Cargo Van 2015 Owner's Guide

•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

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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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

Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................502
MOPAR® Parts .......................... .579
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .512
Multi-Function Control Lever .................202
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................105
Occupant Restraints ........................61
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................511
Odometer .............................. .289
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .289
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................289
Oil, Engine ............................. .580
Capacity ............................ .624
Change Interval ....................... .581
Checking ............................ .580
Disposal ............................. .583
Filter ............................... .583Filter Disposal
........................ .583
Identification Logo ..................... .582
Materials Added to ..................... .583
Recommendation ...................... .581
Synthetic ............................ .583
Viscosity ............................ .582
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .583
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................576
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............232
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................117
Overhead Console ........................ .228
Overhead Travel Information Center ............228
Overheating, Engine ...................... .540
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .602
Panic Alarm ..............................25
Parking Brake ........................... .460
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INDEX 659

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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INDEX 663

Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone)...............123
Umbrella Holder ......................... .256
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................645
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .355
Universal Transmitter ..................... .232
Unleaded Gasoline ........................511
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................69
Upholstery Care ......................... .606
Vanity Mirrors .......................... .122
Variance, Compass ....................... .319
Vehicle Certification Label ...................521
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .483
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .431
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .582Voice Command
Commands ........................... .157
System Operation ...................... .155
Voice Training ........................ .161
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................155
Warning Flasher, Hazard ....................540
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .289
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .642
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .591
Washing Vehicle ......................... .603
Water Driving Through ....................... .456
Wind Buffeting ............................49
Window Fogging ........................ .432
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