2017 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab fuel

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons197 Liters
Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons83 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
6.4L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 0W-40,
Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts
6.6 Liters
Cooling System
6.4L Engine (We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula). 16.6 Quarts
15.7 Liters
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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).
Engine Oil – 6.4L Engine For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only rec-
ommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN. The
manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra
0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil meeting the re-
quirements of FCA Material Standard MS-12633 for use
in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine 89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable,
0-15% Ethanol.
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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 service
is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold
ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage 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 other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.Gasoline Engines:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed
8,000 miles (13,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of
engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of
engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet
customers.
Severe Duty:
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 predominately at idle or very low engine RPM’s.
This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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 transmis-
sion, and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
512 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............478
Adding Fuel ............................. .406
Additives, Fuel ........................... .404
Adjust Down .............................113,114
Forward ............................112,113
Rearward ...........................112,113
Up................................113,114
Adjustable Pedals ......................... .140
Air Bag Air Bag Operation .........................58
Air Bag Warning Light .....................55
Enhanced Accident Response ..............64, 448
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................449
If A Deployment Occurs ....................63
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................59
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............65
Side Air Bags ............................59
Transporting Pets .........................91
Air Bag Light ....................... .55, 94, 201
Air Bag Maintenance .........................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......460
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................464
Air Conditioning .......................... .280
Air Conditioning Controls ....................280 Air Conditioning Filter
...................295, 465
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............295
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............464, 465
Air Conditioning System ...............280, 294, 464
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .382
Alarm, Panic ...............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................19, 203
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...................477
Capacities ............................. .507
Disposal .............................. .479
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................358
Appearance Care .......................... .486
Ashtray ................................ .177
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .360
Auto

Down Power Windows ...................39
Automatic Door Locks ........................32
Automatic Headlights ...................... .128
Automatic High Beams ..................... .130
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........294
Automatic Transmission ..................... .484
Adding Fluid .......................... .485
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................486
Fluid Level Check .....................484, 485
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Door LocksDoor Locks ..............................31
KeyFob................................31
Remote ................................31
Remote Keyless Entry ......................31
Door Locks, Automatic .......................32
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .164
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .352
Dual Rear Wheels ....................393, 431, 439
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .172
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................187
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..............346
Electronic Brake Control System ................357
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................358
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................366
Traction Control System ....................362
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................336
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........143
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............363
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........205
Emergency Brake .......................... .355Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................443
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................430
Jump Starting .......................... .440
Tow Hooks ............................ .444
Emission Control System Maintenance ............455
Engine ................................. .453
Air Cleaner ............................ .460
Break-In Recommendations ................91, 92
Compartment Identification .................453
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .508
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................93, 405
Flooded, Starting ........................ .327
Fuel Requirements ....................... .402
Jump Starting .......................... .440
Oil .............................. .457, 508
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .459
Oil

Filter .............................. .459
Oil Selection ........................... .458
Oil Synthetic ........................... .459
Overheating ........................... .430
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .459
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........64, 448
Entry System, Illuminated .....................2110
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Ethanol................................. .403
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................93, 405
Exhaust System ........................ .93, 475
Exterior Lighting .......................... .128
Exterior Lights .............................96
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .460
Air Conditioning .....................295, 465
Engine Fuel ........................... .508
Engine Oil ......................... .459, 508
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .459
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... .96, 135, 220
Flat Tire Stowage .......................... .440
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .327
Fluid, Brake ............................. .510
Fluid Capacities ........................... .507
Fluid Leaks ...............................96
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................485
Brake ................................ .481
Power Steering ......................... .354
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............508
Fog Lights ........................... .131, 503Fold Flat Load Floor
....................... .189
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................430
Four Wheel Drive ......................... .342
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .443
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .482
Fuel ................................... .402
Adding .............................. .406
Additives ............................. .404
Clean Air ............................. .402
Ethanol .............................. .403
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .407
Filter ................................ .508
Gasoline .............................. .402
Light ................................ .214
Materials

Added ........................ .404
Methanol ............................. .403
Octane Rating .......................... .402
Requirements .......................... .402
Tank Capacity .......................... .507
Fuses .................................. .492
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............164, 171
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................407, 455
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .402
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .402
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Interior..................... .132, 133, 134, 164
Low Fuel ............................. .214
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........208
Park ................................. .219
Passing ............................... .136
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .201
Security Alarm ......................... .203
Service ............................ .500, 501
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........212, 395
Traction Control ........................ .366
Transfer Case .......................... .345
Turn Signal ....................96, 135, 220, 501
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .204, 220
Limited-Slip Differential ..................350, 483
Loading Vehicle ........................... .407
Tires................................. .376
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .237
Battery Saver On ........................ .237
Electrical Load Reduction ...................237
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................237
Locks ....................................31
Automatic Door ..........................32
Child Protection ..........................33 Door
..................................31
Power Door .............................32
Low Tire Pressure System .....................395
Lubrication, Body ......................... .471
Lug Nuts ......................... .431, 437, 439
Maintenance Free Battery .....................463
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .457
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .512
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .208, 455
Manual, Service ........................... .522
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ....................... .484
Memory Seat ............................. .121
Methanol ............................... .403
Mirr

ors ................................. .101
Electric Powered ........................ .108
Heated ............................... .109
Memory .............................. .121
Outside .............................. .107
Rearview .......................... .101, 106
Trailer Towing ...........................111
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................395
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INDEX 531

Mopar Parts.......................... .456, 521
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .403
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................135
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ..............160
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................91, 92
Occupant Restraints .........................41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................402
Oil, Engine ........................... .457, 508
Capacity .............................. .507
Change Interval ........................ .458
Dipstick .............................. .457
Disposal .............................. .459
Filter ............................. .459, 508
Filter Disposal .......................... .459
Identification Logo ...................... .458
Pressure Warning Light ....................205
Recommendation ........................ .458
Synthetic ............................. .459
Viscosity .............................. .459
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .459
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .205
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................454
Operating Precautions ...................... .454Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)
...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................107
Overdrive ............................... .337
Overdrive OFF Switch ...................... .337
Overhead Console ......................... .163
Overheating, Engine ....................... .430
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,522
Paint Care ............................... .486
Panic Alarm ...............................24
Parking Brake ............................ .355
ParkSense System, Rear ...................146, 154
Passing Light ............................ .136
Passive Entry ..............................
34
Pedals, Adjustable ......................... .140
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .297
Personal Settings .......................... .231
Pets .....................................91
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........376, 377
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................493
Door Locks ..............................32
Mirrors ............................... .108
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........172, 177
Seats .................................112
532 INDEX