2016 Ram ProMaster power steering

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Gasoline Engine Only Use Only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor-
mance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR
ATF+4 Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 4.
Power Steering Reservoir Use Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluid meeting
FCA Material Standard MS-11655.
408 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, and power steering and 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
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 411

Automatic Transaxle........................12
Automatic Transmission .................222, 379
Adding Fluid ......................... .379
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................379
Fluid Change ......................... .379
Fluid Level Check ...................... .379
Fluid Type ........................ .378, 408
Gear Ranges .......................... .225
Special Additives ...................... .378
Battery ............................ .135, 364
Charging System Light ...................135
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19
Belts, Seat ...............................66
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................368
B-Pillar Location ......................... .257
Brake Assist System ...................... .244
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............241Brake Fluid
............................ .408
Brake, Parking .......................... .239
Brake System ........................ .241, 376
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .241
Fluid Check .......................... .376
Parking ............................. .239
Warning Light ........................ .142
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................224
Bulb Replacement ..................... .399, 401
Bulbs, Light .......................... .68, 399
Camera, Rear ............................112
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .405
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .287
Power Steering ........................ .238
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................374
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................65, 286
Cargo Light ..............................98
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INDEX 431

Customer Assistance...................... .419
Customer Programmable Features .............190
Data Recorder, Event .......................53
Dealer Service ........................... .357
Defroster, Windshield ....................66, 207
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................354
Dimmer Control ...........................93
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................95
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................379
Oil (Engine) .......................... .358
Power Steering ........................ .238
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................347
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................374
Door Ajar .............................. .136
Door Ajar Light ......................... .136
Door Locks ..............................20 Door Locks, Automatic
......................22
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .235
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................73
Electronic Brake Control System ...............241
Brake Assist System .....................244
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........102
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............244
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........137
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Exit Trip ............................. .166
NewTrip ............................ .166
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................166
Trip Computer ........................ .166
Trip Functions ........................ .167
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................344
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INDEX 433

FlashersHazard Warning ....................... .309
Turn Signal ........................ .68, 157
Flooded Engine Starting ....................221
Fluid Capacities ......................... .405
Fluid Leaks ..............................68
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................379
Brake ............................... .376
Cooling System ........................ .371
Power Steering ........................ .238
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........406
Fog Lights ...............................94
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................309
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................344
Fuel .................................. .282
Adding ............................. .287
Additives ............................ .284
Clean Air ............................ .283Ethanol
............................. .283
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................287
Gasoline ............................. .282
Materials Added ....................... .284
Methanol ............................ .283
Octane Rating ..................... .282, 406
Requirements ...................... .282, 405
Tank Capacity ......................... .405
Fueling ............................... .287
Fuses ................................. .387
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .............287, 288, 355
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .283
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .282
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................283
Gear Ranges ............................ .225
Gear Select Lever Override ..................346
General Information ................... .204, 281
Glass

Cleaning .......................... .385
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INDEX 435

Checking............................ .358
Disposal ............................. .361
Filter ............................ .361, 406
Filter Disposal ........................ .361
Identification Logo ..................... .359
Materials Added To ..................... .361
Pressure Warning Light ...................144
Recommendation ....................359, 405
Synthetic ............................ .360
Viscosity ......................... .360, 405
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .361
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .361
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .144
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................354
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................72
Overhead Console .........................116
Overheating, Engine ...................... .309Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
..........4,424
Paint Care ............................. .380
Parking Brake ........................... .239
ParkSense System, Rear .....................107
Passing Light .............................95
Personal Settings ......................... .190
Pets ....................................63
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........258
Power Mirrors ...............................73
Steering .......................... .237, 238
Windows ..............................22
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .408
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............35
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................35
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .265
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INDEX 439

Cold Weather......................... .221
Engine Fails To Start .....................221
Steering Column Lock ......................... .101
Power ........................... .237, 238
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............202
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .202
Storage ............................... .398
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .398
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .398
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........39
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .248
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .360
Telescoping Steering Column .................101
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......257, 258
Tire Markings ........................... .251
Tires ........................ .68, 262, 268, 425
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................272 Air Pressure
.......................... .262
Chains .............................. .274
Compact Spare ........................ .269
General Information ..................262, 268
High Speed .......................... .265
Inflation Pressures ...................... .263
Life Of Tires .......................... .272
Load Capacity ..................... .257, 258
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............277
Pressure Warning Light ...................148
Quality Grading ....................... .425
Radial .............................. .265
Replacement .......................... .273
Rotation ............................. .276
Safety ........................... .251, 262
Sizes ............................... .252
Snow Tires ........................... .267
Spare Tire ........................ .268, 270
Spinning ............................ .271
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