oil viscosity Ram ProMaster City 2015 Owner's Manual

Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle.”
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L Engine
MOPAR® SAE 0W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil®
or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem-
peratures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also states the recommended engine oil viscosity
grade for your engine.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Trip Functions........................ .165
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................315
Jump Starting ..........................311
Towing ............................. .320
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........329
Engine ................................ .327
Air Cleaner .......................... .335
Block Heater ......................... .201
Break-In Recommendations .................85
Checking Oil Level ..................... .332
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................375
Cooling ............................. .343
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................87, 264
Fails to Start .......................... .201
Flooded, Starting ...................... .201
Fuel Requirements ..................... .260
Jump Starting ..........................311
Oil .......................... .332, 374, 375Oil Filler Cap
...................... .327, 334
Oil Filter ............................ .335
Oil Selection ...................... .333, 374
Oil Synthetic ......................... .334
Overheating .......................... .287
Starting ............................. .199
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .334
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................334
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............57
Ethanol ............................... .261
Event Data Recorder ........................60
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................87, 264
Exhaust System ....................... .87, 341
Exterior Lights ............................90
Fabric Care ............................. .357
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .335
Engine Oil ........................ .335, 375
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Oil, Engine......................... .332, 375
Capacity ............................ .374
Change Interval ....................... .333
Checking ............................ .332
Dipstick ............................. .332
Disposal ............................. .334
Filter ............................ .335, 375
Filter Disposal ........................ .334
Identification Logo ..................... .333
Materials Added to ..................... .334
Recommendation ....................333, 374
Synthetic ............................ .334
Viscosity ......................... .334, 374
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .335
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .335
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................328
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................94
Overheating, Engine ...................... .287Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
..........4,392
Paint Care ............................. .354
Parking Brake ........................... .218
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................122
Passing Light ............................111
Personal Settings ......................... .166
Pets ....................................85
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........237
Power Mirrors ...............................96
Steering .......................... .216, 217
Windows ..............................26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................42
Preparation for Jacking .....................300
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................43
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .244
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INDEX 405

Transporting Pets..........................85
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .250
Turn Signals ............................ .147
Uconnect® Voice Command ..................186
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................393
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .260
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................40
Upholstery Care ......................... .357
Vehicle Certification Label ...................267
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ....................237, 267, 269
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .369
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .334
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................186
Wait to Start Light ........................ .147Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .147
Warnings and Cautions
.......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .390
Washers, Windshield ....................114,340
Washing Vehicle ......................... .354
Water Driving Through ....................... .214
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................356
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................356
Wind Buffeting ............................28
Windows ................................26
Power ................................26
Windshield Defroster ....................88, 183
Windshield Washers ....................114,340
Fluid ............................... .340
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................339
Windshield Wipers ........................114
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................339
Wrecker Towing ......................... .320
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