2016 Ram ProMaster City engine oil

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of
FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell
Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE
grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extended engine
idle time, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message
is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Oil Change Reset”
in “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 350 hours of engine
run time or twelve months, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.
402 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and
brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.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 brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses,
lines 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 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 403

Fluid Change......................... .376
Fluid Level Check ...................375, 376
Fluid Type ........................ .375, 399
Special Additives ...................... .375
Auto Up Power Windows ....................27
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........130
Axle Lubrication ......................... .399
Battery ............................ .156, 359
Charging System Light ...................156
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19
Belts, Seat ...............................88
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................361
B-Pillar Location ......................... .260
Brake Assist System ...................... .246
Brake Fluid ............................ .399
Brake, Parking .......................... .241
Brake System ........................ .244, 372Anti-Lock (ABS)
....................... .244
Fluid Check ....................... .373, 399
Master Cylinder ....................... .373
Parking ............................. .241
Warning Light ........................ .159
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................228
Bulb Replacement ..................... .392, 393
Bulbs, Light .......................... .90, 392
Camera, Rear ........................... .128
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .396
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .289
Oil (Engine) ....................... .349, 357
Power Steering ........................ .240
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................370
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................87, 288
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .136
Car Washes ............................ .377
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INDEX 421

Customer Assistance...................... .409
Customer Programmable Features .............191
Data Recorder, Event .......................60
Daytime Running Lights ....................111
Dealer Service ........................... .353
Defroster, Rear Window .....................140
Defroster, Windshield ....................88, 207
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................350
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .355
Power Steering ........................ .240
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................341
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................370
Door Ajar .............................. .157
Door Ajar Light ......................... .157
Door Locks ..............................21
Doors ..................................21 Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .238
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........130
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................140
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................96
Electronic Brake Control System ...............244
Brake Assist System .....................246
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................236
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............252
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........119
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............248
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........152
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Exit Trip ............................. .187
NewTrip ............................ .187
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................187
Trip Computer ........................ .187
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INDEX 423

Trip Functions........................ .188
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................339
Jump Starting ......................... .335
Towing ............................. .341
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........352
Engine ................................ .349
Air Cleaner .......................... .358
Block Heater ......................... .225
Break-In Recommendations .................85
Checking Oil Level ..................... .355
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................397
Cooling ............................. .366
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................87, 288
Fails To Start ......................... .225
Flooded, Starting ...................... .225
Fuel Requirements ..................... .284
Jump Starting ......................... .335
Oil .......................... .355, 396, 397Oil Filler Cap
...................... .349, 357
Oil Filter ............................ .358
Oil Selection ...................... .356, 396
Oil Synthetic ......................... .357
Overheating ...........................311
Starting ............................. .223
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .357
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................357
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............57
Ethanol ............................... .285
Event Data Recorder ........................60
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................87, 288
Exhaust System ....................... .87, 364
Exterior Lights ............................90
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .358
Engine Oil ........................ .358, 397
Engine Oil Disposal .....................358
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FlashersHazard Warning ........................311
Turn Signal ........................ .90, 173
Flash-To-Pass ............................112
Flooded Engine Starting ....................225
Fluid, Brake ............................ .399
Fluid Capacities ......................... .396
Fluid Leaks ..............................90
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .373
Engine Oil ........................... .355
Power Steering ........................ .240
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........397
Fog Lights ...........................113,170
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................311
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................339
Fuel .................................. .284
Additives ............................ .286
Clean Air ............................ .285Ethanol
............................. .285
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................289
Gasoline ............................. .284
Light ............................... .162
Materials Added ....................... .286
Methanol ............................ .285
Octane Rating ..................... .284, 397
Requirements ......................... .284
Specifications ......................... .397
Tank Capacity ......................... .396
Fuses ................................. .383
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................289, 351
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .285
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .284
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................285
Gear Ranges ............................ .230
Gear Select Lever Override ..................343
General Information ................... .204, 284
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INDEX 425

Door.................................21
Lubrication, Body ........................ .361
Lug Nuts .............................. .312
Maintenance Free Battery ....................359
Maintenance Procedures ....................354
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .402
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .168, 352
Manual, Service ......................... .414
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................373
Methanol .............................. .285
Mirrors .................................94
Electric Powered .........................96
Electric Remote .........................96
Exterior Folding .........................95
Outside ...............................94
Rearview ..............................94
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................279MOPAR Parts
........................ .353, 413
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .285
Multi-Function Control Lever .................111
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................85
Occupant Restraints ........................32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............284, 397
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .186
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................186
Oil, Engine ......................... .355, 397
Capacity ............................ .396
Change Interval ....................... .356
Checking ............................ .355
Dipstick ............................. .355
Disposal ............................. .358
Filter ............................ .358, 397
Filter Disposal ........................ .358
Identification Logo ..................... .356
428 INDEX