2016 Ram ProMaster coolant

NOTE:If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below
20°F or -7°C), or is required to operate at colder-than-
normal conditions for prolonged periods, use climatized
No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50%
No. 1 diesel fuel. This will provide better protection from
fuel gelling or wax-plugging of the fuel filter.
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
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CAUTION! (Continued)
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.
• 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.
122 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL ENGINE
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 in the instrument clus-
ter. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer
tow, and 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 “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 18,500 miles (29,773 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
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, and power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
126 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
10,000
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
150,000
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
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
240,000
Replace Hydraulic Clutch Oil
every two years or 60,000
miles (96,000 km) which ever
comes first. XXX X X X X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
Change FEAD Belt every four
years or 80,000 miles
(128,000 km) which ever
comes first. XX X
130 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............113
Adding Fuel ..............................82
Air Bag Light .............................19
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .106
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............112,119
Disposal ..............................115
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................40
Automated Manual Transmission Fluid Type ........................... .123
Battery ............................. .20, 110
Charging System Light ....................20
Brake Fluid ............................ .123
Brake System ............................117
Fluid Check ...........................117
Master Cylinder ........................117
Warning Light ..........................26
Capacities, Fluid ..........................119 Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) .......................... .105
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................115
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........115
Cooling System ...........................111
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............113
Coolant Capacity .......................119
Coolant Level ..........................111
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................115
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................112
Points To Remember .....................116
Pressure Cap ..........................115
Radiator Cap ..........................115
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......112,119,120
Cruise Light .......................... .46, 47
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ..................120
Diesel Fuel .......................... .76, 120
Diesel Fuel Requirements .................76, 120
136 INDEX

Bulk Storage Of.........................83
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming ...............108
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................115
Door Ajar ...............................20
Door Ajar Light ...........................20
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter ...........107
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........11
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........21
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......48
Engine ................................ .102
Air Cleaner .......................... .106
Block Heater ...........................61
Break-In Recommendations ..................8
Compartment ......................... .102
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................120
Fuel Requirements ......................119
Identification ......................... .102Idling
................................59
Oil .......................... .104, 119, 120
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .105
Oil Selection ...........................119
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .106
Engine Fuel .......................... .107
Engine Oil ........................ .106, 120
Engine Oil Disposal .....................106
Flashers Turn Signal ............................44
Fluid Capacities ..........................119
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................117
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........120
Fuel ................................ .76, 82
Adding ...............................82
Diesel ......................... .76, 82, 120
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Disposal............................. .106
Filter ............................ .106, 120
Filter Disposal ........................ .106
Materials Added To ..................... .106
Pressure Warning Light ....................28
Recommendation ....................104, 119
Viscosity ......................... .105, 119
Oil Pressure Light ..........................28
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .123
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ........112,115
Schedule, Maintenance .....................126
Seat Belts Reminder ..............................18
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............120
Signals, Turn .............................44
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................11Starting
.................................53
Engine Block Heater ......................61
Starting Procedures .........................53
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .............53
Ti re s Pressure Warning Light ....................32
Trailer Towing ..........................95
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................92
Towing .................................88
Guide ................................92
Weight ...............................92
Trailer Towing ............................88
Cooling System Tips ......................99
Hitches ...............................91
Minimum Requirements ...................93
Tips .................................98
Trailer And Tongue Weight .................92
Wiring ................................96
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