oil RAM CHASSIS CAB 2016 Workshop Manual

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and automatic trans-
mission and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance. 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 irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• 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.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting. 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633

Maintenance Chart 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
150,000Or 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
240,000Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
surfaces. If gear oil leakage is
suspected, check the fluid level.
If using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X634 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Bulb Replacement ........................ .618
Bulbs, Light ......................... .120, 617
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. .624
Camera, Rear ........................... .205
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... .626
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .626
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) .......................... .571
Power Steering ........................ .438
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... .590
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............117,502
Cargo Light ............................ .172
Car Washes ............................ .601
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............. .622
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ .222
Certification Label ........................ .504
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .461
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .566 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............116
Checks, Safety ............................116
Child Restraint ............................83
Child Restraints
Booster Seats ...........................88
Child Restraints .........................83
Child Seat Installation ................ .102, 104
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........99
Infants And Child Restraints ................86
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....98
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .101
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............96
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......91
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........87
Seating Positions ........................90
Cigar Lighter ........................... .215
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .499654 INDEX

Emission Control System Maintenance ......... .566
Engine ................................ .563
Air Cleaner .......................... .572
Break-In Recommendations ................115
Compartment Identification ............... .563
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... .627
Exhaust Gas Caution .................117,502
Flooded, Starting ...................... .403
Fuel Requirements ..................... .498
Jump Starting ......................... .548
Oil ............................. .569, 627
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .571
Oil Filter ............................ .572
Oil Selection .......................... .570
Oil Synthetic ......................... .571
Overheating .......................... .536
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .571
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............79
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24 Ethanol ............................... .499
Event Data Recorder ........................82
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................117,502
Exhaust System .......................117,585
Exterior Lighting ......................... .163
Exterior Lights .......................... .120
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... .572
Engine Fuel .......................... .627
Engine Oil ........................ .572, 627
Engine Oil Disposal .................... .571
Flashers
Turn Signal .................... .120, 173, 265
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .548
Flooded Engine Starting ................... .403
Fluid, Brake ............................ .629
Fluid Capacities ......................... .626
Fluid Leaks ............................ .12110 INDEX 657

Lug Nuts .................... .537, 538, 545, 547
Maintenance Free Battery ................... .577
Maintenance Procedures ................... .568
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .632
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .250, 566
Manual, Service ......................... .646
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check ...................... .596
Memory Seat ........................... .156
Methanol .............................. .499
Mirrors ............................... .128
Electric Powered ....................... .138
Heated .............................. .140
Memory ............................. .156
Outside ............................. .136
Rearview ..................... .128, 129, 136
Trailer Towing ........................ .141
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... .488
MOPAR Parts ........................ .567, 645
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .499
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ .173
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ............ .205
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................115
Occupant Restraints ........................50
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............... .498
Oil, Engine ......................... .569, 627
Capacity ............................ .626
Change Interval ....................... .570
Dipstick ............................. .569
Disposal ............................. .571
Filter ............................ .572, 627
Filter Disposal ........................ .571
Identification Logo ..................... .570
Pressure Warning Light .................. .246662 INDEX

Recommendation ...................... .570
Synthetic ............................ .571
Viscosity ............................ .571
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .572
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .246
Onboard Diagnostic System ................. .564
Operating Precautions ..................... .564
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. .136
Overdrive .............................. .417
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .417
Overhead Console ........................ .208
Overheating, Engine ...................... .536
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,646
Paint Care ............................. .600
Panic Alarm ..............................29
Parking Brake ........................... .439
ParkSense System, Rear ................. .187, 196 Passing Light ........................... .174
Passive Entry .............................42
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .179
Personalized Menu Bar .................... .373
Personal Settings ..................... .282, 305
Pets ...................................114
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ......... .467
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... .608
Door Locks ............................39
Mirrors ............................. .138
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ....... .210, 216
Seats ............................... .143
Sliding Rear Window ................... .227
Steering .......................... .437, 438
Take-Off Adapter ...................... .420
Take-Off Operation ..................... .420
Windows ..............................46 10 INDEX 663

Sliding Rear Window
Power .............................. .227
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) .................. .484
Snow Plow ............................. .524
Snow Tires ............................. .476
Spare Tire ....................... .477, 478, 479
Spark Plugs ............................ .627
Speed Control
Accel/Decel .......................... .186
Cancel .............................. .184
Resume ............................. .184
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............... .182
Starting ............................. .33, 402
Automatic Transmission ................. .403
Cold Weather ......................... .403
Engine Fails To Start .................... .403
Remote ...............................33
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ .402 Steering
Power ........................... .437, 438
Wheel, Heated ........................ .181
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .178
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. .347
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .347
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ............ .222
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .371, 617
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .617
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........69
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ .484
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .455
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .571
System, Remote Starting .....................33
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ......... .369
Tilt
Down .............................. .145
Up ................................ .14510 INDEX 667

Uconnect Access
Vehicle Health Alert .................... .388
Uconnect Settings
Customer Programmable Features ..... .42, 321, 339
Passive Entry Programming ......... .42, 321, 339
Uconnect Settings ................... .321, 339
Uconnect Voice Command .................. .373
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ .647
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .498
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................58
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ...................... .467, 504
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage ....................... .371, 617
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .571
Voice Recognition System (VR) ............... .373
Warnings And Cautions ......................6 Warranty Information ..................... .645
Washers, Windshield ................... .175, 584
Washing Vehicle ......................... .601
Water
Driving Through ....................... .436
Wheel And Wheel Trim .................... .603
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ................ .603
Wheel Cover ........................... .545
Wheel Nut Torque .................... .545, 547
Wind Buffeting ............................49
Window Fogging ........................ .371
Windows ................................46
Power ................................46
Rear Sliding .......................... .228
Reset Auto-Up ..........................49
Wind Buffeting ..........................49
Windshield Defroster .......................119
Windshield Washers ................ .174, 175, 584
Fluid ............................ .174, 584670 INDEX