2014 Ram ProMaster check engine

Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check
with your local authorities to determine the disposal
rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based
engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek
emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground
spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant expansion bottle provides a quick visual
method for determining that the coolant level is ad-
equate. With engine off and cold, the level of the engine
coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the
“MIN” and “MAX” marks.
Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
•
Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze)
needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343

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 in the instrument clus-
ter. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer
tow, and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
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)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
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 4,000 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
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
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•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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 377

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............340
Adding Fuel ............................ .260
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .337
Additives, Fuel .......................... .258
Airbag ..................................38
Airbag Deployment ........................48
Airbag Light .............................45
Airbag Maintenance ........................49
Airbag, Side ..............................41
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................41
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .329
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................334
Air Conditioning ......................... .186
Air Conditioning Controls ...................186
Air Conditioning Filter .....................335
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................334
Air Conditioning System ....................186
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .236
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................17 Alarm System (Security Alarm)
................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................339
Disposal ............................. .343
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................215
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................141
Appearance Care ........................ .348
Ashtray ................................118
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .223
Auto Down Power Windows ..................24
Automatic Door Locks ......................23
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Automatic Transmission ....................196
Adding Fluid ......................... .348
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................348
Fluid Change ......................... .348
Fluid Level Check ...................... .348
Fluid Type ........................... .346
Gear Ranges .......................... .200
392 INDEX

Special Additives...................... .347
Battery ................................ .332
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........20
Belts, Seat ...............................28
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................336
B-Pillar Location ......................... .231
Brake Assist System ...................... .218
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............216
Brake Fluid ............................ .373
Brake, Parking .......................... .212
Brake System ........................... .214
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .215
Fluid Check .......................... .345
Parking ............................. .212
Warning Light ........................ .132
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................198
Bulb Replacement ........................ .365Bulbs, Light
..............................67
Camera, Rear ............................112
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .370
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .260
Power Steering .........................211
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................342
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................64
Car Washes ............................ .349
Cellular Phone .......................... .186
Certification Label ........................ .262
Chains, Tire ............................ .247
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .226
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .133
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............63
Checks, Safety ............................63
Child Restraint ............................52
Cigar Lighter ............................118
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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
396 INDEX

Leaks, Fluid..............................68
Life of Tires ............................ .244
Light Bulbs ..............................67
Lights ..................................67
Airbag ................................45
Anti-Lock ............................ .141
Brake Assist Warning ....................221
Brake Warning ........................ .132
Bulb Replacement ...................... .366
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........133
Cruise .............................. .131
Daytime Running ........................92
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................90
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....221
Engine Temperature Warning ...............136
Exterior ...............................67
Fog ................................ .128
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................283
Headlights .............................91 High Beam
............................93
High Beam Indicator .....................128
Illuminated Entry ........................18
Instrument Cluster ..................... .128
Lights On Reminder ......................92
Low Fuel ............................ .137
Map Reading ...........................95
Oil Pressure .......................... .131
Park .................................93
Passing ...............................94
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .140
Service .............................. .366
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............138
Traction Control ....................... .221
Turn Signal ............................67
Wait to Start .......................... .130
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......128
Loading Vehicle ......................... .262
Capacities ........................... .264
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