tires Ram Cargo Van 2015 Service Manual

CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567

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

•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

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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.9
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 645

WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
646 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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
648 INDEX

Lane Change Assist....................... .203
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................64
Latches ................................110
Hood ............................... .197
Lead Free Gasoline ........................511
Leaks, Fluid .............................110
Life of Tires ............................ .497
Liftgate .................................57
Light Bulbs ..............................110
Lights .................................110
Airbag ................................90
Anti-Lock ............................ .289
Automatic Headlights ....................200
Back-Up ............................. .622
Battery Saver ......................... .204
Brake Assist Warning ....................470
Bulb Replacement ...................... .618
Center Mounted Stop ....................623
Daytime Running ...................... .201Dimmer Switch, Headlight
.................202
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....470
Exterior ..............................110
Fog ................................ .289
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................540
Headlights ........................... .620
Headlights On Reminder ..................201
High Beam Indicator .....................289
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............203
Illuminated Entry ........................20
Interior ............................. .202
License ............................. .623
Lights On Reminder .....................201
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........289
Park ............................... .621
Passing ............................. .204
Reading ............................. .228
Rear Servicing ........................ .622
Rear Tail Lamps ....................... .622
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INDEX 657

Service.............................. .618
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .289
Side Marker .......................... .622
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............289
Traction Control ....................... .470
Turn Signal ............................110
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......289
Loading Vehicle ......................... .260
Capacities ........................... .523
Tires ............................... .482
Load Leveling System ..................... .271
Locks ..................................35
Door .................................35
Lubrication, Body ........................ .590
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................272
Lug Nuts .............................. .541
Maintenance Free Battery ....................586
Maintenance Procedures ....................580 Maintenance Schedule
..................... .630
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......289
Manual, Service ......................... .644
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .228
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............193
Memory Seat ........................... .120
Methanol .............................. .512
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .316
Mirrors ................................117
Automatic Dimming .....................118
Electric Remote .........................119
Exterior Folding ........................119
Heated .............................. .120
Memory ............................. .193
Outside ..............................119
Rearview .............................117
Vanity .............................. .122
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .314
658 INDEX

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
660 INDEX

Reformulated Gasoline.....................512
Refrigerant ............................. .588
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................63
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................20
FCC General Information ..................30
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........17
Programming Additional Transmitters .........17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........409
Remote Starting System ......................30
Removable Floor Console ...................265
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .618
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .579
Replacement Tires ........................ .498
Reporting Safety Defects ....................643
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................289
Restraint, Head .......................... .170
Restraints, Child ...........................94
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................566Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)
...................272
Rotation, Tires .......................... .501
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................107
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................110
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................643
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .106
Safety Information, Tire .....................475
Safety Tips ............................. .105
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................352
Schedule, Maintenance .....................630
Seat Belt Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode .......73
Energy Management Feature ................71
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode .........73
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................67
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................64
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............69
Pregnant Women ........................70
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INDEX 661