torque 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.
378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Trailer Towing........................ .299
Tread Wear Indicators ....................271
Tire Safety Information .....................251
Tire Service Kit . . . .312, 313, 314, 317, 318, 320, 321, 322
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................296
Torque Converter Clutch ....................233
Towing ............................ .292, 347
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .347
Guide .............................. .296
Recreational .......................... .305
Weight .............................. .296
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........305
Traction ............................ .234, 235
Traction Control ......................... .243
Traction Control Switch .....................243
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................248
Trailer Towing .......................... .292
Cooling System Tips .....................305
Hitches ............................. .295Minimum Requirements
..................297
Tips................................ .304
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................296
Wiring .............................. .301
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .296
Trailer Weight ........................... .296
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Transmission Automatic ........................... .222
Fluid ............................ .378, 408
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .19
Transporting Pets ..........................63
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .271
Turn Signals ............................ .157
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................425
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .282
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