2013 Ram C/V cooling

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons76 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) 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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655

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 OilChange 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 automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 661

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........626
Cooling System .......................... .623
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............625
Coolant Capacity ...................... .655
Coolant Level ......................... .623
Disposal of Used Coolant .................627
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................624
Inspection ........................... .627
Points to Remember .....................628
Pressure Cap ......................... .626
Radiator Cap ......................... .626
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............624
Corrosion Protection ...................... .633
Cupholders ............................ .275
Customer Assistance ...................... .669
Data Recorder, Event .......................90
Daytime Running Lights ....................223 Dealer Service
........................... .609
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .120
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................229
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................606
Dimmer Control ......................... .224
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................633
Oil (Engine) .......................... .610
Power Steering ........................ .486
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................599
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................627
Door Locks ..............................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .256
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .483
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......340
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INDEX 681

E-85 Fuel.............................. .542
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .471
Electrical Power Outlets .....................269
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................133
Electronic Brake Control System ...............492
Brake Assist System .....................493
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........236
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............494
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......330
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................570
Jacking .............................. .571
Jump Starting ......................... .592
Overheating .......................... .570
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........607
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .614
Block Heater ......................... .468Break-In Recommendations
................117
Checking Oil Level ..................... .610
Compartment ......................... .605
Compartment Identification ................605
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................623
Cooling ............................. .623
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................118
Flooded, Starting ...................... .466
Fuel Requirements ..................... .537
Oil................................. .610
Oil Selection ...........................611
Oil Synthetic ......................... .612
Overheating .......................... .570
Starting ............................. .465
Temperature Gauge ..................... .326
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .612
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................612
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Enhanced Accident Response Feature............86
Entry System, Illuminated ....................20
Ethanol ............................... .538
Event Data Recorder ........................90
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................55
Exhaust System ...........................118
Exterior Lights .......................... .122
Fabric Care ............................. .637
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .323
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .614
Air Conditioning ...................... .459
Engine Oil ........................... .613
Engine Oil Disposal .....................613
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .570Turn Signal
.......................... .122
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .227
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .545
Engine Oil ........................... .545
Fuel Requirements ..................... .542
Maintenance .......................... .546
Replacement Parts ...................... .546
Starting ............................. .545
Flooded Engine Starting ....................466
Floor Console ........................... .286
Fluid Capacities ......................... .655
Fluid Leaks ............................ .122
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................633
Brake ............................... .630
Cooling System ........................ .623
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INDEX 683

Life of Tires.......................... .523
Load Capacity ........................ .510
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............528
Pressure Warning Light ...................319
Quality Grading ....................... .675
Radial .............................. .517
Replacement .......................... .523
Rotation ............................. .527
Safety .............................. .502
Sizes ............................... .504
Snow Tires ........................... .519
Spare Tire ............................ .573
Spinning ............................ .522
Trailer Towing ........................ .561
Tread Wear Indicators ....................522
Tire Safety Information .....................502
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................558
Torque Converter Clutch ....................481 Towing
............................... .551
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................159
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .599
Guide .............................. .557
Recreational .......................... .566
Weight .............................. .557
Towing Assistance ........................ .159
Traction ............................... .482
Traction Control ......................... .492
Traction Control Switch .....................492
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................498
Trailer Towing .......................... .551
Cooling System Tips .....................565
Hitches ............................. .556
Minimum Requirements ..................559
Tips................................ .564
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................558
W
iring .............................. .563
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .557
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