2016 Ram 1500 Transmission temperature

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. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.
7. 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 (seeFluids, Lubricants, And
Genuine Partsfor fluid specifications). After adding
any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait aminimum 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 transmissionbelow
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. 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 tempera-
ture.
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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 829

Disposal..............................819
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................620
Appearance Care.........................830
Ashtray................................237
Assist, Hill Start..........................622
Auto Down Power Windows..................49
Automatic Door Locks......................41
Automatic Headlights......................173
Automatic High Beams.....................175
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........440
Automatic Transmission.................490, 830
Adding Fluid.......................829, 830
Fluid And Filter Changes..................830
Fluid Change..........................830
Fluid Level Check................826, 827, 828
Fluid Type.........................826, 867
Shifting...........................499, 511
Special Additives.......................827
Axle Fluid...........................825, 867Axle Lubrication..........................825
Back-Up Camera..........................214
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System..................567
Battery.............................304, 804
Charging System Light...................304
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........31
Belts, Seat...............................119
Body Builders Guide........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................807
B-Pillar Location..........................642
Brake Assist System.......................622
Brake Control System, Electronic..............619
Brake Fluid..........................823, 867
Brake System.........................618, 823
Fluid Check...........................823
Master Cylinder........................823
Parking
..............................616
Warning Light.........................300
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INDEX 893

Stabilizer/Sway Bar System..................567
Starting..............................34, 477
Automatic Transmission..................478
Cold Weather..........................480
Engine Fails To Start.....................480
Remote...............................34
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines).............477
Steering
Power.........................613, 614, 615
Wheel, Heated.........................189
Wheel, Tilt............................188
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............418
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .418
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.............244
Storage, Vehicle.......................442, 848
Storing Your Vehicle.......................848
Sun Roof...............................228
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag.........70
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information.........659Suspension, Air.......................545, 557
Sway Control, Trailer.......................632
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................798
System, Remote Starting.....................34
Tailgate................................273
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........440
Tilt
Down...............................149
Up .................................149
Tilt Steering Column.......................188
Tip Start................................478
Tire And Loading Information Placard. . . .642, 643, 659
Tire Markings............................636
Tires ........................121, 647, 653, 887
Aging (Life Of Tires).....................657
Air Pressure...........................647
Chains...............................659
Compact Spare.........................654
908 INDEX