2016 Ram ProMaster City engine oil

CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi-
nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust components and
cause a fire.
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Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Low Fuel Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Low Fuel Indicator Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 2–6 gal (9–11 L) this light will turn on, and re-
main on until fuel is added.
Generic Warning Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Generic Warning Indicator Light
The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Engine
Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Fail-
ure.
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Glow Plug Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Glow Plug Indicator Light
To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will in-
hibit engine cranking and this icon will blink when the ambient temperature is less than
–35° C and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been
used. The message “plug in engine heater” will be displayed in the instrument cluster when
the ambient temperature is below -32° C at the time the engine is shut off as a reminder.
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5. Hold theMENUbutton down again to return to the
standard screen or to the main menu according to
where you are in the menu.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the cycle of settings
listed in the menu screen.
1. Pushing the MENUbutton briefly will return the
display to the standard screen without storing.
2. Push the DOWN
arrow button to return to the
first menu item on the display.
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Change Engine Oil” message will
display in the EVIC display. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and
release the
MENUbutton. To reset the oil change indica-
tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
refer to the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal slowly, three times, within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low
temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine cranking
when the ambient temperature is less than -31°F (-35° C)
and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an
engine block heater has not been used. The message
“plug in engine heater” will be displayed in the instru-
ment cluster when the ambient temperature is below
-25°F (-32° C) at the time the engine is shut off as a
reminder.
Extended Park Starting
NOTE:Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has not been started or driven for at least 30 days. 1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery
to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.
2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five
seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the
Extended Park Starting procedure.
4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow the starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat
the procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank con-
tinuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10
to 15 seconds before trying again.
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CAUTION!
•Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than the bottom of
the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
• Determine the condition of the road or the path
that is under water and if there are any obstacles in
the way before driving through the standing water.
• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving
through standing water. This will minimize wave
effects.
• Driving through standing water may cause damage
to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always
inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans-
mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e.,
fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after
driving through standing water. Do not continue to
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CAUTION! (Continued)
operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami-
nated, as this may result in further damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical
steering capability if power assist is lost.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..........349
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .350
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................... .350
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............351
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .352
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................353
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .353
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........354▫
Engine Oil ......................... .355
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .358
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................358
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............359
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............360
▫ Body Lubrication .....................361
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............362
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................363
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .364
▫ Cooling System ..................... .366
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
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