2014 Ram ProMaster cooling

CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti-
freeze) is not recommended.
372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•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.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By
Oil Change Indicator System:
•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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Clean Air Gasoline....................... .256
Cold Weather Operation ....................195
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............185
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .241
Console, Overhead ........................114
Contract, Service ......................... .385
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........342
Cooling System .......................... .338
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............340
Coolant Capacity ...................... .370
Coolant Level ......................... .339
Disposal of Used Coolant .................343
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................339
Inspection ........................... .343
Points to Remember .....................343
Pressure Cap ......................... .342
Radiator Cap ......................... .342
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............339
Corrosion Protection ...................... .348Cruise Light
............................ .131
Cupholders ..............................119
Customer Assistance ...................... .383
Data Recorder, Event .......................51
Dealer Service ........................... .325
Defroster, Windshield .......................66
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................322
Dimmer Control ...........................91
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................93
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................348
Oil (Engine) .......................... .327
Power Steering .........................211
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................316
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................343
Door Locks ..............................21
Door Locks, Automatic ......................23
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .209
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................73
Electronic Brake Control System ...............216
Brake Assist System .....................218
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........101
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............218
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Exit Trip ............................. .147
NewTrip ............................ .147
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................147
Trip Computer ........................ .147
Trip Functions ........................ .148
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................314
Jump Starting ......................... .308
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........323Engine
Air Cleaner .......................... .329
Block Heater ......................... .196
Break-In Recommendations .................63
Checking Oil Level ..................... .327
Compartment ......................... .321
Compartment Identification ................321
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................339
Cooling ............................. .338
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................64
Fails to Start .......................... .195
Flooded, Starting ...................... .195
Fuel Requirements ..................... .255
Jump Starting ......................... .308
Oil................................. .327
Oil Selection .......................... .327
Oil Synthetic ......................... .329
Overheating .......................... .283
Starting ............................. .194
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Engine Oil Viscosity...................... .328
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................328
Entry System, Illuminated ....................18
Ethanol ............................... .256
Event Data Recorder ........................51
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................64
Exhaust System ...........................64
Exterior Lighting ..........................91
Exterior Lights ............................67
Fabric Care ............................. .352
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .329
Air Conditioning ...................... .335
Engine Oil ........................... .329
Engine Oil Disposal .....................329
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .283
Turn Signal ............................67 Flooded Engine Starting
....................195
Fluid Capacities ......................... .370
Fluid Leaks ..............................68
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................348
Brake ............................... .345
Cooling System ........................ .339
Power Steering .........................211
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........371
Fog Lights ...............................93
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................283
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................314
Fuel .................................. .255
Adding ............................. .260
Additives ............................ .258
Clean Air ............................ .256
Ethanol ............................. .256
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................260
Gasoline ............................. .255
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Traction Control......................... .216
Traction Control Switch .....................216
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................222
Trailer Towing .......................... .264
Cooling System Tips .....................279
Hitches ............................. .267
Minimum Requirements ..................272
Tips................................ .278
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................271
Wiring .............................. .276
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .268
Trailer Weight ........................... .268
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Transmission Automatic ........................... .196
Fluid ............................... .346
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .20
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .244Trip Odometer
.......................... .129
Turn Signals ............................ .128
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................389
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .255
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................33
Upholstery Care ......................... .352
Vehicle Certification Label ...................262
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .232
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .365
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .328
Wait to Start Light ........................ .130
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .128
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .386
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