engine oil Ram ProMaster 2019 Owner's Guide

Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may
cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer
fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a
dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into
the passenger compartment. In addition, have the exhaust
system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
•
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer
to “Safety Tips” in “Safety” for further information.
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
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WARNING!(Continued)
in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in
a open container absorbs moisture from the air
resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it
to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak-
ing, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing 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 And Lubricants” in “Technical 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 manufactur-
er ’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 And Lubricants” in
“Technical Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes
for diagnosing fluid leaks in six-speed transmissions.
Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely
affect seals.
244 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 24 Gallons90 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certi-
fied) 6 Quarts
5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent) 10.5 Quarts
10 Liters
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements
of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine dam-
age and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic
Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is differ-
ent and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (anti-
freeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (anti-
freeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is
introduced into the cooling system in an emergency,
the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed,
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CAUTION! (Continued)
and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti-
freeze) is not recommended.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 283

Belts, Seat............................... .131
Body Builders Guide ..........................5
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................236
B-Pillar Location .......................... .251
Brake Assist System .........................90
Brake Control System, Electronic ................89
Brake Fluid .......................... .243, 284
Brake, Parking ............................ .139
Brake System ......................... .243, 276
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..........................88
Fluid Check ........................... .243
Master Cylinder ........................ .243
Parking .............................. .139
Warning Light ...........................75
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................142
Bulb Replacement ......................... .179
Bulbs, Light .......................... .133, 179
Camera, Rear ............................ .158
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .282
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .160
Oil (Engine) ........................... .229
Power Steering ......................... .150
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................241 Carbon Monoxide Warning
................130, 281
Cargo Area Cover ...........................57
Cargo Compartment .........................57
Cargo Light ...............................42
Car Washes .............................. .270
Certification Label ......................... .161
Change Oil Indicator .........................70
Changing A Flat Tire .....................194, 245
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .247
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....84
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............130
Checks, Safety ............................ .130
Child Restraint ........................... .123
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .126
Child

Seat Installation .....................128
Infant And Child Restraints .................125
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........125
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .278
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .265
Climate Control ............................45
Manual ................................46
Rear ..................................49
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .137
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INDEX 317

Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................219
Jacking ........................... .194, 245
Jump Starting .......................... .213
Emission Control System Maintenance ............84
Engine ................................. .229
Air Cleaner ............................ .233
Block Heater ........................... .138
Break-In Recommendations .................139
Compartment .......................... .229
Compartment Identification .................229
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................239, 282
Cooling .............................. .238
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................130, 281
Fails To Start ........................... .137
Flooded, Starting ........................ .137
Fuel Requirements ....................278, 282
Jump Starting .......................... .213
Oil .............................. .232, 282
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .229
Oil Filter .............................. .233
Oil Selection ........................ .232, 282
Oil Synthetic ........................... .233
Overheating ........................... .217
Starting .............................. .137Engine Oil Viscosity
........................ .232
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................232
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............222
Entry System, Illuminated .....................44
Ethanol ................................. .279
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................130, 281
Exhaust System ....................... .130, 237
Exterior Lights ......................... .38, 133
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .233
Air Conditioning ..................... .52, 235
Engine Oil ......................... .233,
282
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .233
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .179
Turn Signals ......................... .82, 133
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .137
Fluid Capacities ........................... .282
Fluid Leaks .............................. .133
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................245
Brake ................................ .243
Cooling System ......................... .239
Power Steering ......................... .150
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Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator.....75, 93
Exterior ............................ .38, 133
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................179
Headlights ..............................39
High Beam ..............................39
Illuminated Entry .........................44
Interior ................................41
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...........80
Park ............................... .40, 82
Passing ................................40
Security Alarm ...........................77
Service ............................... .179
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..............95
Traction Control ..........................93
Turn Signals ...................... .38, 82, 133
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions ......75, 82
Loading Vehicle ....................... .161, 163
Capacities ............................. .163
Tires................................. .251
Locks Automatic Door ....................... .22, 23
Low Tire Pressure System .....................95
Lubrication, Body ......................... .236
Lug Nuts/Bolts ........................... .276Maintenance Free Battery
.....................230
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .225
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ......80, 84
Manual Service ............................... .314
Methanol ............................... .279
Mirrors ..................................34
Electric Remote ...........................36
Exterior Folding ..........................35
Heated .................................38
Outside ................................35
Rearview ...............................34
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle .................................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................95
Mopar Parts ............................. .313
MP3 Control ............................. .298
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................38
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................139
Occupant

Restraints .........................99
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................278
Oil Change Indicator .........................70
Reset ..................................70
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Oil, Engine........................... .232, 282
Capacity .............................. .282
Change Interval ........................ .232
Dipstick .............................. .230
Disposal .............................. .233
Filter ............................. .233, 282
Filter Disposal .......................... .233
Identification Logo ...................... .232
Materials Added To ...................... .233
Pressure Warning Light .....................77
Recommendation .....................232, 282
Synthetic ............................. .233
Viscosity .......................... .232, 282
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .233
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .233
Oil Pressure Light ...........................77
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................83
Operating Precautions ........................83
Operator Manual Owner’s Manual .......................5,314
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................34, 35
Overheating, Engine ....................... .217
Paint Care ............................... .269
Parking Brake ............................ .139ParkSense System, Rear
..................... .154
Passing Light ..............................40
Pets ................................... .129
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........251
Power Mirrors ................................36
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .............60
Steering ........................... .149, 150
Windows ...............................53
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .284
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................108
Preparation For Jacking ...................194, 200
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .257
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............241
Radio Frequency General
Information .................18, 21, 300
Rear Camera ............................. .158
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .154
Rearview Mirror ............................34
Recreational Towing ........................ .173
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .278
Refrigerant .............................. .235
Release, Hood ..............................55
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .101
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INDEX 323

Signals, Turn.......................... .82, 133
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................266
Snow Tires .............................. .262
Spare Tires ........................ .262, 263, 264
Spark Plugs ............................. .282
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................151
Starting ................................ .137
Automatic Transmission ....................137
Button .................................18
Cold Weather .......................... .137
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .137
Steering ..................................34
Column Lock ............................34
Power ............................ .149, 150
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................298
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .51, 269
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .269
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........112
Sway Control, Trailer .........................93
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .233
Telescoping Steering Column ...................34
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............251
Tire Markings ............................ .246
Tires......................... .133, 254, 262, 267Aging (Life Of Tires)
..................... .259
Air Pressure ........................... .254
Chains ............................... .266
Changing .......................... .194, 245
Compact Spare ......................... .263
General Information ...................254, 262
High Speed ............................ .257
Inflation Pressure ....................... .256
Jacking ........................... .194, 245
Life Of Tires ........................... .259
Load Capacity ...................... .251, 252
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .........77, 95
Quality Grading ........................ .267
Radial ............................... .257
Replacement ........................... .260
Rotation .............................. .267
Safety ............................ .245,

254
Sizes ................................ .247
Snow Tires ............................ .262
Spare Tires ......................... .262, 264
Spinning .............................. .258
Trailer Towing .......................... .169
Tread Wear Indicators .....................258
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .276
Tire Safety Information ...................... .245
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INDEX 325

Tire Service Kit...............206, 207, 209, 211, 213
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................167
To Open Hood .............................55
Torque Converter Clutch .....................149
Towing ............................. .163, 220
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .220
Guide ................................ .166
Recreational ........................... .173
Weight ............................... .166
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................173
Traction ................................ .174
Traction Control ............................89
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................93
Trailer Towing ............................ .163
Cooling System Tips ..................... .172
Hitches ............................... .166
Minimum Requirements ....................168
Tips ................................. .171
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................167
Wiring ............................... .170
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .166
Trailer Weight ............................ .166
Transmission Automatic ......................... .141, 244
Fluid ................................ .284Maintenance
........................... .244
Transporting Pets ......................... .129
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .258
Turn Signals ...............................82
Uconnect Uconnect Settings .........................17
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features .............287
Uconnect Voice Command ....................302
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................267
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .278
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................106
USB................................... .298
Vehicle Certification Label ....................161
V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............276
Vehicle Loading .....................161, 163, 252
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................6
Vehicle Storage ......................... .51, 269
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .232
Voice Command .......................... .302
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) ....79
Warnings And Cautions .......................5
326 INDEX