2015 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab fuel cap

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........487
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ..........488
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .489
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............489
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .490
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................491
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .492
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........492
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .493▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... .496
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................496
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ...........500
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............502
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............503
▫ Front Prop Shaft Lubrication — Four-Wheel
Drive Models ....................... .504
▫ Body Lubrication .....................505
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............505
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................510
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing, while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines
that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly
installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator
will display in the EVIC/DID telltale display
area. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
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(EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
SELECT button to turn off the message. If the problem
continues, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil®
or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem-
peratures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to
“Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.NOTE:
For trucks with a 5.7L engine operating under a
gross combined weight rating of 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) or
greater, MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil or equivalent
Pennzoil® or Shell Helix® is recommended for all oper-
ating temperatures.
Engine Oil Viscosity — 6.4L Engine
Use Pennzoil Ultra™ 0W–40 engine or equivalent
MOPAR® oil meeting the Chrysler Material Standard
MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” in this section.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons197 Liters
Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons83 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
6.4L Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System
5.7L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula). 18.3 Quarts
17.3 Liters
6.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula). 16.6 Quarts
15.7 Liters
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............515
Adding Fuel ............................ .426
Additives, Fuel .......................... .424
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .167
Airbag.................................64
Air Bag Advance Front Air Bag ....................65
Air bag Operation .......................67
Air Bag Warning Light ....................71
Enhanced Accident Response ................70
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................74
FrontAirBag...........................64
If A Deployment Occurs ...................69
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................68
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............73
Air bag Deployment ........................64
Air bag Light .............................71
Air bag Maintenance ........................73
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .496 Air Conditioner Maintenance
.................503
Air Conditioning ......................... .283
Air Conditioning Controls ...................283
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............303
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................503
Air Conditioning System ....................283
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .395
Alarm Light ............................ .206
Alarm, Panic .............................26
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................20
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................20
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................514
Capacities ........................... .554
Disposal ............................. .518
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................371
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................201
Appearance Care ........................ .528
Ashtray ............................... .182
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Dual Rear Wheels........................ .410
Electrical Power Outlets .....................176
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................193
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case .............355
Electronic Brake Control System ...............371
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................371
Traction Control System ...................372
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................344
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........170
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............375
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......213
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .213
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu .......................... .213
EVIC Messages ........................ .213
Selectable Menu Items ....................226
Emergency Brake ........................ .367Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................477
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................460
Jump Starting ......................... .472
Tow Hooks ........................... .479
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........490
Engine ................................ .487
Air Cleaner .......................... .496
Break-In Recommendations ................106
Compartment Identification ................487
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................555
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................109
Flooded, Starting ...................... .331
Fuel Requirements ..................... .421
Jump Starting ......................... .472
Oil................................. .493
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .495
Oil Selection .......................... .494
Oil Synthetic ......................... .496
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Overheating.......................... .460
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .495
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............70
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .422
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................... .109
Exhaust System .......................... .109
Exterior Lighting ......................... .151
Exterior Lights ...........................112
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .496
Engine Fuel .......................... .555
Engine Oil ........................... .496
Engine Oil Disposal .....................496
Flashers Turn Signal ............................112
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .472Flooded Engine Starting
....................331
Fluid, Brake ............................ .558
Fluid Capacities ......................... .554
Fluid Leaks .............................112
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................526
Brake ............................... .521
Power Steering ........................ .366
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........555
Fog Lights ............................. .155
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................460
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .351
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................477
Front Axle (Differential) .....................523
Fuel .................................. .421
Adding ............................. .426
Additives ............................ .424
Clean Air ............................ .422
Ethanol ............................. .422
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