2012 Ram Cargo Van Owner's Manual

CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M19 — 25 Amp NaturalPowertrain
M20 — 15 Amp BlueInstrument Cluster
Interior Light, Switch
Bank, Steering Col-
umn Module, Switch
Steering Wheel
M21 — 20 Amp YellowPowertrain
M22 — 10 Amp RedHorn
M23 — 10 Amp RedHorn
M24 — 25 Amp NaturalRear WiperCavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M25 — 20 Amp YellowFuel Pump, Diesel
Lift Pump – If
Equipped
M26 — 10 Amp RedPower Mirror Switch,
Driver Window
Switch
M27 — 10 Amp RedWireless Control
Module, Keyless
Entry Module
M28 — 10 Amp RedPowertrain, Transmis-
sion Control Module
M29 — 10 Amp RedOccupant Classifica-
tion Module
M30 — 15 Amp BlueRear Wiper Module,
Power Folding Mirror
M31 — 20 Amp YellowBack-Up Lamps
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M32 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module,
THATCHUM – If
Equipped
M33 — 10 Amp RedPowertrain
M34 — 10 Amp RedPark Assist, Heater
Climate Control Mod-
ule, Headlamp Wash,
Compass, Rear Cam-
era, Door Lamps,
Flashlight, Relay Die-
sel Cabin Heater, Rad
Fan Diesel – If
Equipped
M35 — 10 Amp RedHeated MirrorsCavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M36 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #3 (In-
strument Panel or
with Console Center)
M37 — 10 Amp RedAntilock Brakes, Sta-
bility Control, Stop
Lamp, Fuel Pump
M38 — 25 Amp NaturalDoor Lock/Unlock
Motors, Liftgate
Lock/Unlock Motors
The heated mirrors, lower instrument panel power outlet
and removable floor console, when in the front position
are fused with self-resetting fuses that are only service-
able by an authorized dealer. The power seats are fused
by a 30 Amp circuit breaker located under the driver’s
seat. The power windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit
breaker located under the instrument panel near the
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steering column. If you experience temporary or perma-
nent loss of these systems, see your authorized dealer for
service.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days, you may want to take steps to protect your
battery. You may do the following:
•Remove the 20 Amp mini-fuse in the Totally Inte-
grated Power Module (TIPM) labeled Ignition-Off
Draw (IOD).
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning
system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air
and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate
system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com-
pressor damage when the system is started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – InteriorBulb Number
Center & Rear Dome Lamp ................. 578
Center & Rear Reading Lamps ............... 578
Front Door Courtesy Lamp .................. 578
Front Header Reading Lamps – If Equipped ..... 578
Instrument Cluster Lamps .................PC74
Liftgate Lamp(s) ......................... 578
Overhead Console Reading Lamps ..........PC579
Removable Console Lamp – If Equipped ........ 194
Visor Vanity Lamps .................... 6501966
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions.
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
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LIGHT BULBS – ExteriorBulb Number
Headlamp ............................. H11
Fog Lamp – If Equipped ................PSX24W
Front Side Marker, Park/
Turn Signal .................. 3757A or PY27/7W
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal Lamp ............ LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp ............ LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp .......................... 3157
License ................................ 168
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamps
1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp
housing. 2. Slide the red lock tab rearward on the connector, then
depress the tab and remove the connector from the bulb.
3. Twist the headlamp bulb and pull the bulb from the
headlamp housing.
4. Install the new headlamp bulb and twist until locked
into the headlamp housing.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Connect the wiring connector to bulb and slide red
lock tab forward.
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Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps
1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp
housing.
2. Twist the turn signal socket and remove from the
headlamp housing, then pull the bulb out.
3. Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the
socket by twisting until locked into the headlamp
housing.
Fog Lamps
NOTE:Access to the fog lamp bulb is from the rear of
the fascia. On the left rear side of the fascia, remove the
push pin and lower the hinged access door on the air
dam. 1. From behind the bumper fascia, or the access panel on
the air dam, squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb
socket and pull straight out from the fog lamp.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
2. Disconnect the wire harness from the bulb.
3. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and
reinstall by inserting the new bulb straight into the fog
lamp until it locks into place.
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Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and
Backup Lamps
1. Raise the liftgate.
2. Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two
screws from the inboard side. Use a fiber stick or similar
tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side to
disengage the two ball studs.NOTE:
•If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is
placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to
scratch the paint.
•The PRY location is best closest to the studs while
dislodging them separately.
3. Twist the socket and remove from the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the
lamp assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable
separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly.
See your authorized dealer.
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License Lamp
The license plate lamp is located under the tailgate light
bar and above the license plate.
1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking
tab on the outboard side of the lamp assembly and pull
down on the lamp assembly for removal.2. Twist and remove the socket from the lamp assembly
and pull the bulb out to remove.
3. Push the bulb into the socket, twist the socket into the
lamp assembly and reinstall the lamp assembly into place
ensuring the locking tab is secure.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.
Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 13.4 Quarts
12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear
heater.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPAR
Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT
(Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for cor-
rect SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAREngine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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