2014 Ram Cargo Van check oil

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
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•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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 Oil Change 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•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.
• 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 629

E-85 Fuel.............................. .514
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .447
Electrical Power Outlets .....................252
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................116
Electronic Brake Control System ...............466
Brake Assist System .....................468
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........219
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............468
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......309
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................541
Jacking .............................. .544
Jump Starting ......................... .564
Overheating .......................... .541
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........577
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .583
Block Heater ......................... .443
Break-In Recommendations ................100 Checking Oil Level
..................... .580
Compartment ......................... .575
Compartment Identification ................575
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................592
Cooling ............................. .592
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................101
Flooded, Starting ...................... .442
Fuel Requirements ..................... .510
Oil................................. .580
Oil Selection .......................... .581
Oil Synthetic ......................... .582
Overheating .......................... .541
Starting ............................. .441
Temperature Gauge ..................... .305
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .582
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................582
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............81
Entry System, Illuminated ....................
19
Ethanol ................................511
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Event Data Recorder........................85
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................54
Exhaust System .......................... .101
Exterior Lights .......................... .105
Fabric Care ............................. .605
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .302
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .583
Air Conditioning ...................... .434
Engine Oil ........................... .583
Engine Oil Disposal .....................582
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .541
Turn Signal .......................... .105
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .210
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .517
Engine Oil ........................... .517Fuel Requirements
..................... .514
Maintenance .......................... .518
Replacement Parts ...................... .518
Starting ............................. .517
Flooded Engine Starting ....................442
Floor Console ........................... .269
Fluid Capacities ......................... .624
Fluid Leaks ............................ .105
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................601
Brake ............................... .598
Cooling System ........................ .592
Power Steering ........................ .461
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........625
Fog Lights ............................. .206
Fog Light Service ........................ .621
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............178
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................568
Fuel .................................. .510
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Battery Saver......................... .210
Brake Assist Warning ....................471
Brake Warning ........................ .303
Bulb Replacement ...................... .619
Center Mounted Stop ....................623
Daytime Running ...................... .206
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................206
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....471
Engine Temperature Warning ...............307
Exterior ............................. .105
Fog ................................ .206
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................541
Headlights ........................... .620
Headlights On Reminder ..................206
High Beam Indicator .....................295
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............210
Illuminated Entry ........................19
Interior ............................. .206
License ............................. .623Lights On Reminder
.....................206
Low Fuel ............................ .306
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........300
Oil Pressure .......................... .306
Park ............................... .621
Passing ............................. .210
Reading ............................. .235
Rear Servicing ........................ .622
Rear Tail ............................ .622
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .305
Security Alarm ........................ .303
Service .............................. .619
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .300
Side Marker .......................... .622
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............299
Traction Control ....................... .471
T

urn Signal .......................... .105
Voltage ............................. .306
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......295
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New Vehicle Break-In Period.................100
Occupant Restraints ........................55
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................76
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................510
Odometer .............................. .296
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .297
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................297
Oil, Engine ............................. .580
Capacity ............................ .624
Change Interval ....................... .581
Checking ............................ .580
Disposal ............................. .582
Filter ............................... .583
Filter Disposal ........................ .582
Identification Logo ..................... .581
Materials Added to ..................... .582
Recommendation ...................... .581
Synthetic ............................ .582Viscosity
............................ .582
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .583
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................576
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............239
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................114
Overhead Console ........................ .234
Overhead Travel Information Center ............234
Overheating, Engine ...................... .305
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .602
Panic Alarm ..............................25
Parking Brake ........................... .462
ParkSense System, Rear .....................223
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .217
Personal Settings ......................... .325
Pets, Transporting ..........................97
Phone, Cellular .......................... .129
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Remote Starting System......................30
Removable Floor Console ...................272
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .579
Replacement Tires ........................ .497
Reporting Safety Defects ....................639
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................297
Restraint, Head .......................... .174
Restraints, Child ...........................86
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................568
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...................279
Rotation, Tires .......................... .500
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................102
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................104
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................639
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .101
Safety Information, Tire .....................476
Safety Tips ............................. .101Satellite Radio Antenna
.....................355
Schedule, Maintenance .....................628
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .608
Seat Belt Reminder .........................70
Seat Belts ................................55
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................63
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........63
And Pregnant Women .....................71
Child Restraint ..........................86
Extender ..............................72
Front Seat .............................58
Inspection ........................... .102
Pretensioners ...........................66
Rear Seat ..............................58
Seats ................................. .165
Adjustment .......................... .165
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo).................178
Memory ............................. .197
Power .............................. .166
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