2014 Ram Cargo Van check transmission fluid

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.
• 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
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut OFF.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
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CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluidleaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is
provided. Your authorized dealer can check your trans-
mission fluid level using a special service dipstick. If you
notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit
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your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans-
mission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with
an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission
damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans-
mission is disassembled for any reason.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
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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

Automatic Transmission....................444
Adding Fluid ......................... .601
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................602
Fluid Change ......................... .602
Fluid Level Check ...................... .601
Fluid Type ........................... .600
Gear Ranges .......................... .449
Special Additives ...................... .601
Torque Converter ...................... .456
Auto Up Power Windows ....................41
Battery ................................ .586
Jump Starting ......................... .564
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Saving Feature (Protection) ................210
Belts, Seat .............................. .102
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .120
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................590B-Pillar Location
......................... .482
Brake Assist System ...................... .468
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............466
Brake Fluid ............................ .626
Brake System ........................... .598
Fluid Check .......................... .598
Parking ............................. .462
Warning Light ........................ .303
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................446
Bulb Replacement ........................ .620
Bulbs, Light ............................ .105
Calibration, Compass ..................... .323
Camera, Rear ........................... .232
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .624
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .518
Power Steering ........................ .461
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................595
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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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