2016 RAM CHASSIS CAB engine coolant

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.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible. (Continued) 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 (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and automatic trans-
mission and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance. 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.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• 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.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting. 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission
Only). XX X 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 635

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... .589
Adding Fuel ............................ .503
Additives, Fuel .......................... .500
Adjust
Down ........................... .144, 145
Forward ......................... .144, 145
Rearward ........................ .144, 145
Up ............................. .144, 145
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .179
AirBag.............................. .68, 69
Advance Front Air Bag ....................70
Air Bag Operation .......................71
Air Bag Warning Light ....................80
Enhanced Accident Response ................79
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................82
FrontAirBag...........................68
If A Deployment Occurs ...................77
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................72
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............81 Side Air Bags ...........................72
Transporting Pets .......................114
Air Bag Deployment ........................68
Air Bag Light ..................... .80, 118, 241
Air Bag Maintenance .......................81
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .572
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................ .578
Air Conditioning ..................... .351, 356
Air Conditioning Controls ............... .351, 356
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .......... .370, 372
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. .578, 579
Air Conditioning System ......... .351, 356, 369, 578
Air Pressure, Tires .................... .472, 484
Alarm, Panic .............................29
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................. .22, 244
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................. .588
Capacities ........................... .626652 INDEX

Bulb Replacement ........................ .618
Bulbs, Light ......................... .120, 617
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. .624
Camera, Rear ........................... .205
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... .626
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .626
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) .......................... .571
Power Steering ........................ .438
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... .590
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............117,502
Cargo Light ............................ .172
Car Washes ............................ .601
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............. .622
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ .222
Certification Label ........................ .504
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .461
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .566 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............116
Checks, Safety ............................116
Child Restraint ............................83
Child Restraints
Booster Seats ...........................88
Child Restraints .........................83
Child Seat Installation ................ .102, 104
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........99
Infants And Child Restraints ................86
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....98
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .101
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............96
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......91
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........87
Seating Positions ........................90
Cigar Lighter ........................... .215
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .499654 INDEX

Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... .591
Door Ajar .............................. .249
Door Ajar Light ......................... .249
Door Locks
Door Locks ............................37
KeyFob...............................37
Remote ...............................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................37
Door Locks, Automatic ......................39
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .436
Dual Rear Wheels ................. .487, 538, 547
Electrical Power Outlets .................... .210
Electric Rear Window Defrost ................ .226
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ............ .427
Electronic Brake Control System .............. .442 Anti-Lock Brake System ................. .443
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ .454
Traction Control System .................. .449
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ................ .416
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....... .182
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. .450
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ....... .247
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .205, 268
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .268
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .268
EVIC Messages ........................ .268
Selectable Menu Items ................... .276
Emergency Brake ........................ .439
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... .553
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. .536
Jump Starting ......................... .548
Tow Hooks ........................... .554656 INDEX

Emission Control System Maintenance ......... .566
Engine ................................ .563
Air Cleaner .......................... .572
Break-In Recommendations ................115
Compartment Identification ............... .563
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... .627
Exhaust Gas Caution .................117,502
Flooded, Starting ...................... .403
Fuel Requirements ..................... .498
Jump Starting ......................... .548
Oil ............................. .569, 627
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .571
Oil Filter ............................ .572
Oil Selection .......................... .570
Oil Synthetic ......................... .571
Overheating .......................... .536
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .571
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............79
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24 Ethanol ............................... .499
Event Data Recorder ........................82
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................117,502
Exhaust System .......................117,585
Exterior Lighting ......................... .163
Exterior Lights .......................... .120
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... .572
Engine Fuel .......................... .627
Engine Oil ........................ .572, 627
Engine Oil Disposal .................... .571
Flashers
Turn Signal .................... .120, 173, 265
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .548
Flooded Engine Starting ................... .403
Fluid, Brake ............................ .629
Fluid Capacities ......................... .626
Fluid Leaks ............................ .12110 INDEX 657