2015 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab brake

WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
For models with 9.25 in Front Axles and 11.5 in Rear Axles,
refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information. For normal
service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. When
the vehicle is serviced for other reasons, the exterior
surfaces of the axle assembly should be inspected.
When checking the fluid level (4500/5500 only), the
vehicle should be in a level position. The fluid level
should be ¼ in±¼in(6.4 mm ± 6.4 mm) below the fill
hole on the front axle. The fluid level should be level with
the bottom of the fill hole on the rear axle.
Drain And Refill
On 4500/5500 vehicles, remove the lower bolt to drain
the axle fluid.
1 — 4500/5500 Rear Axle Fluid Fill Plug
2 — 4500/5500 Rear Axle Fluid Drain Plug
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4. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake.
5. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en-
gage in each position), ending with the transmission in
PARK.
6. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to prevent dirt from entering the transmission.
7. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until seated.
8. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
if the actual level is at or above the hole. The fluid level
should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes
on the dipstick at normal operating temperature. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick tube to bring it to the proper level.
Do not overfill.Use
ONLY the specified fluid (see Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts for fluid specifications). After adding
any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait a
minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into
the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below
the operating temperature, the fluid level should be
between the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstick
with the fluid at 60-70°F / 16-21°C for 66RFE transmis-
sion, or 68-86°F / 20-30°C for AS66RC transmission. Only
use the COLD region of the dipstick as a rough reference
when setting the fluid level after a transmission service
or fluid change. Re-check the fluid level, and adjust as
required, once the transmission reaches normal operating
temperature.
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CAUTION!
If the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) it may
not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until
the temperature is elevated enough to produce an
accurate reading. Run the engine at idle, in PARK, to
warm the fluid.
9. Reinsert the dipstick. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake.
NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the
transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make
sure that the dipstick cap is properly reseated. It is
normal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from
its fully seated position, as long as its seal remains
engaged in the dipstick tube.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
In addition, change the fluid and filters 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 chemicals 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 contami-
nants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated,
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Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
•All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly
with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use
MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or
Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners,
abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma-
nently damage this finish and such damage is not cov-
ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. USE ONLY
MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH. Used
on a regular basis this is all that is required to maintain
this finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
tective finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure —
If Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:
• Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F06 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes/Electronic Stability
Control Pump
F07 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
F08 20 Amp Blue
(1500 LD/Cummins Diesel) Emissions Diesel – If Equipped
F09 40 Amp Green
(Special Services Vehicle &
Cummins Diesel) 30 Amp Pink
(1500 LD Diesel) Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped
F10 40 Amp Green Body Controller / Exterior Lighting #2
F10 50 Amp Red Body Controller / Exterior Lighting #2 –
If Equipped with Stop/Start
F11 30 Amp Pink Integrated Trailer Brake Module –
If Equipped
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F25 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper
F26 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes/Stability Control Module/
Valves
F28 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Backup Lights – If Equipped
F29 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Parking Lights – If Equipped
F30 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle
F31 30 Amp Pink
(1500 LD Diesel) Urea Heater Control – If Equipped
F32 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module – If Equipped
F33 20 Amp Blue Special Services Vehicle Only
F34 30 Amp Pink Vehicle System Interface Module #2 –
If Equipped
F35 30 Amp Pink Sunroof – If Equipped
F36 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster– If Equipped
F37 30 Amp Pink Cummins Diesel Fuel Heater #2 If Equipped
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F67 10 Amp Red CD / DVD / Bluetooth Hands-free Module –
If Equipped
F69 15 Amp BlueMod SCR 12V (Cummins Diesel) – If
Equipped
F70 30 Amp GreenFuel Pump Motor
F71 25 Amp ClearAmplifier
F72 10 Amp Red Voltage Stabilizer Modules – If Equipped
F73 20 Amp YellowFuel Transfer Pump (HD Only) – If
Equipped
F74 20 Amp Yellow
(Gas Engine &
1500 LD Diesel)
10 Amp Red (Cum-
mins Diesel Engine) Brake Vacuum Pump Gas/Diesel – If
Equipped
F75 10 Amp RedCoolant Temperature Valve Actuator
F76 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (5.7L, and 6.4L
Engine with 66RFE Transmission) (For
Diesel Engine see Diesel Supplement) Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4®
fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We
recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid.
Automatic Transmission (6.4L Engine
with AS66RC Transmission) Use only MOPAR® ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Failure to use the proper fluid may affect the function or performance
of your transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR® BW44-44 Transfer Case Fluid.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500/5500) We recommend you use GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic (MS-9763).
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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