2013 Ram C/V fuel

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
maintenance schedule, there are other components which
may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized dealer or qualified
repair center.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
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American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
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 – 3.6L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section.
NOTE:SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to Fiat 9.55535-S1
or Fiat 9.55535-S3 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine
oil meeting MS- 6395 is not available.
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.
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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/Exhaust Gas” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” 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 ve-
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con-
tact anything that can burn.
CAUTION!
• The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control
device and may seriously reduce engine perfor-
mance and cause serious damage to the engine.
• Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
J1 40 Amp Green — Power Folding Seat
J2 30 Amp Pink — Power Liftgate
Module
J3 30 Amp Pink — Rear Door Module
J4 25 Amp Natural — Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural — Passenger Door
Node
J6 40 Amp Green — Antilock Brakes
Pump/StabilityControl SystemCavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
J7 30 Amp Pink — Antilock Brakes
Valve/Stability
Control System
J8 40 Amp Green — Power Memory
Seat – If Equipped
J9 40 Amp Green — Partial Zero Emis-
sions Vehicle
Motor/Flex Fuel – If Equipped
J10 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Wash/
Manifold Tuning
Valve – If Equipped
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M24 — 25 Amp NaturalRear Wiper
M25 — 20 Amp YellowFuel Pump, Diesel
Lift Pump – If Equipped
M26 — 10 Amp RedPower Mirror
Switch, Driver Win- dow Switch
M27 — 10 Amp RedWireless Control
Module, Keyless Entry Module
M28 — 10 Amp RedPowertrain, Trans-
mission Control ModuleCavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M29 — 10 Amp RedOccupant Classifi-
cation Module
M30 — 15 Amp BlueRear Wiper Mod-
ule, Power Folding Mirror
M31 — 20 Amp YellowBack-Up Lamps
M32 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module,
THATCHUM – If Equipped
M33 — 10 Amp RedPowertrain
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M34 — 10 Amp RedPark Assist, Heater
Climate Control
Module, Headlamp Wash, Compass,
Rear Camera, Door Lamps, Flashlight,
Relay Diesel Cabin Heater, Rad Fan Diesel – IfEquipped
M35 — 10 Amp RedHeated MirrorsCavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M36 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #3
(Instrument Panel or with Console Center)
M37 — 10 Amp RedAntilock Brakes,
Stability Control, Stop Lamp, Fuel Pump
M38 — 25 Amp NaturalDoor Lock/Unlock
Motors, Liftgate
Lock/Unlock Mo- tors
The power windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit
breaker located in the Totally Integrated Power Module.
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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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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
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 Chrysler Ma-
terial Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
terial Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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