maintenance schedule Ram ProMaster 2015 User Guide

CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans-
mission is disassembled for any reason.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roadspassable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
•
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............388▫Maintenance Chart ....................389
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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 in the instrument clus-
ter. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer
tow, and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures 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 otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring 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 4,000 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 the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
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•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 irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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.
Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 389

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
150,000
Or 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
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, boot seals, and replace if
necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake pads, replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
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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
150,000
Or 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
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter. XXX X X X X
Replace Brake Fluid every two
years XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs. ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 391

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
150,000
Or 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
240,000
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 393

Exterior...............................67
Fog ................................ .128
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................287
Headlights .............................92
High Beam ........................ .94, 128
High Beam Indicator .....................128
Illuminated Entry ........................16
Instrument Cluster ..................... .128
Low Fuel ............................ .128
Map Reading ........................95, 114
Oil Pressure .......................... .128
Park .................................94
Passing ...............................94
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .128
Service ...............................378
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............128
Traction Control ........................226
Turn Signal ..........................67, 91
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......128Loading Vehicle
.......................269, 271
Capacities ............................271
Tires ............................... .237
Locks Automatic Door .........................22
Door .................................20
Lubrication, Body ........................ .344
Lug Nuts ...............................288
Maintenance Free Battery ....................340
Maintenance, General ..................... .128
Maintenance Procedures ....................333
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .388
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......331
Manual, Service ..........................401
Map/Reading Lights ....................95, 114
Methanol ...............................263
Mirrors .................................72
Electric Remote .........................73
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Restraints, Child...........................52
Restraints, Occupant ........................24
Rotation, Tires .......................... .256
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................65
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................67
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................400
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................64
Safety Information, Tire .....................230
Safety Tips ...............................63
Schedule, Maintenance .....................388
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......32
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........34
Energy Management Feature ................34
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................29
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................27
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............31
Pregnant Women ........................33 Seat Belt Pretensioner
.....................34
Seat Belt Reminder .......................26
Seat Belt System .........................24
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .360
Seat Belt Reminder .........................26
Seat Belts ............................ .25, 65
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................32
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........32
Child Restraint ..........................52
Front Seat ........................25, 27, 29
Inspection .............................65
Operating Instructions ....................29
Pregnant Women ........................33
Pretensioners ...........................34
Rear Seat ..............................27
Reminder ............................ .128
Untwisting Procedure .....................31
Seats ...................................76
Adjustment ............................76
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INDEX 417