brake fluid Ram ProMaster 2016 User Guide

WARNING!(Continued)
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission (3.6L Gasoline Engine
Only)
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used
in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should
be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Gasoline Engine Only Use Only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor-
mance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR
ATF+4 Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 4.
Power Steering Reservoir Use Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluid meeting
FCA Material Standard MS-11655.
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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, 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.
• 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
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 411

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 413

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............372
Adding Fuel ............................ .287
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .369
Additives, Fuel .......................... .284
AirBag.................................39 Advance Front Air Bag ....................41
Air Bag Operation .......................42
Air Bag Warning Light ....................50
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................53
FrontAirBag...........................39
If A Deployment Occurs ...................47
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................43
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............52
Transporting Pets ........................63
Air Bag Deployment ........................39
Air Bag Light ...................... .50, 66, 134
Air Bag Maintenance .......................52
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .361
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................366Air Conditioning
......................... .204
Air Conditioning Controls ...................204
Air Conditioning Filter .....................367
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................366
Air Conditioning System .................204, 366
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .263
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................15
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............371, 405
Disposal ............................. .374
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................241
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................155
Appearance Care ........................ .380
Ashtray ............................... .121
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .249
Audio Systems (Radio) .....................199
Auto Down Power Windows ..................24
Automatic Door Locks ......................22
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Automatic Transaxle........................12
Automatic Transmission .................222, 379
Adding Fluid ......................... .379
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................379
Fluid Change ......................... .379
Fluid Level Check ...................... .379
Fluid Type ........................ .378, 408
Gear Ranges .......................... .225
Special Additives ...................... .378
Battery ............................ .135, 364
Charging System Light ...................135
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19
Belts, Seat ...............................66
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................368
B-Pillar Location ......................... .257
Brake Assist System ...................... .244
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............241Brake Fluid
............................ .408
Brake, Parking .......................... .239
Brake System ........................ .241, 376
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .241
Fluid Check .......................... .376
Parking ............................. .239
Warning Light ........................ .142
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................224
Bulb Replacement ..................... .399, 401
Bulbs, Light .......................... .68, 399
Camera, Rear ............................112
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .405
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .287
Power Steering ........................ .238
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................374
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................65, 286
Cargo Light ..............................98
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INDEX 431

FlashersHazard Warning ....................... .309
Turn Signal ........................ .68, 157
Flooded Engine Starting ....................221
Fluid Capacities ......................... .405
Fluid Leaks ..............................68
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................379
Brake ............................... .376
Cooling System ........................ .371
Power Steering ........................ .238
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........406
Fog Lights ...............................94
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................309
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................344
Fuel .................................. .282
Adding ............................. .287
Additives ............................ .284
Clean Air ............................ .283Ethanol
............................. .283
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................287
Gasoline ............................. .282
Materials Added ....................... .284
Methanol ............................ .283
Octane Rating ..................... .282, 406
Requirements ...................... .282, 405
Tank Capacity ......................... .405
Fueling ............................... .287
Fuses ................................. .387
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .............287, 288, 355
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .283
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .282
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................283
Gear Ranges ............................ .225
Gear Select Lever Override ..................346
General Information ................... .204, 281
Glass

Cleaning .......................... .385
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INDEX 435

Introduction..............................4
Jump Starting ........................... .338
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Key, Replacement ..........................15
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................14
Lane Change Assist ........................95
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................28
Latches .................................68
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .282
Leaks, Fluid ..............................68
Life Of Tires ............................ .272
Light Bulbs .......................... .68, 399
Lights ............................... .68, 92
AirBag .........................50, 66, 134
Brake Assist Warning ....................247 Brake Warning
........................ .142
Bulb Replacement ...................... .401
Cruise ........................... .159, 160
Daytime Running ........................94
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...............92, 95
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....247
Engine Temperature Warning ...............138
Exterior ...............................68
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................309
Headlights .............................93
High Beam ............................95
Illuminated Entry ........................17
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........153
Park ............................. .95, 158
Passing ...............................95
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .133
Service .............................. .401
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............148
Traction Control ....................... .247
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INDEX 437

Checking............................ .358
Disposal ............................. .361
Filter ............................ .361, 406
Filter Disposal ........................ .361
Identification Logo ..................... .359
Materials Added To ..................... .361
Pressure Warning Light ...................144
Recommendation ....................359, 405
Synthetic ............................ .360
Viscosity ......................... .360, 405
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .361
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .361
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .144
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................354
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................72
Overhead Console .........................116
Overheating, Engine ...................... .309Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
..........4,424
Paint Care ............................. .380
Parking Brake ........................... .239
ParkSense System, Rear .....................107
Passing Light .............................95
Personal Settings ......................... .190
Pets ....................................63
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........258
Power Mirrors ...............................73
Steering .......................... .237, 238
Windows ..............................22
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .408
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............35
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................35
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .265
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INDEX 439