2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab brake fluid

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (6.4L Engine with
66RFE Transmission) (For Diesel Engine See
Diesel Supplement) Use only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid
may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recom-
mend MOPAR ATF+4 fluid.
Automatic Transmission (6.4L Engine with
AS66RC Transmission) Use only MOPAR ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Failure to use the proper fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR BW44-44 Transfer Case Fluid.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500) We recommend you use GL-5 SAE 75W-85 Synthetic (MS-9763).
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (5500) We recommend you use GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic (MS-9763).
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
504 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Maintenance Chart
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages
for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• 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.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 505

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
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: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle sur-
faces. If gear oil leakage is sus-
pected, check the fluid level. If us-
ing your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace spark plugs. ** X
Flush and replace the engine cool-
ant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes
first. XX
506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............473
Adding Fuel ............................. .400
Additives, Fuel ........................... .398
Adjust Down .............................115,116
Forward ............................115,116
Rearward ...........................115,116
Up................................115,116
Adjustable Pedals ......................... .142
Air Bag Air Bag Operation .........................58
Air Bag Warning Light .....................55
Enhanced Accident Response ..............68, 444
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................444
If A Deployment Occurs ....................67
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................58
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............69
Side Air Bags ......................... .58, 62
Transporting Pets .........................93
Air Bag Light ....................... .55, 96, 201
Air Bag Maintenance .........................69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......454
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................458
Air Conditioning .......................... .277
Air Conditioning Controls ....................277 Air Conditioning Filter
...................292, 459
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............458, 459
Air Conditioning System ...............277, 291, 458
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .377
Alarm, Panic ...............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................19, 203
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...................472
Capacities ............................. .499
Disposal .............................. .474
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................353
Appearance Care .......................... .481
Ashtray ................................ .177
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .355
Auto
Down Power Windows ...................38
Automatic Door Locks ........................32
Automatic Headlights ...................... .130
Automatic High Beams ..................... .132
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........291
Automatic Transmission ..................... .478
Adding Fluid .......................... .480
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................481
Fluid Level Check ....................... .479
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Fluid Type......................... .478, 502
Shifting .............................. .327
Special Additives ........................ .479
Axle Fluid ........................ .477, 478, 502
Axle Lubrication ....................... .477, 478
Back-Up Camera .......................... .161
Battery .............................. .204, 457
Charging System Light ....................204
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................24
Belts, Seat .................................96
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................465
B-Pillar Location .......................... .371
Brake Assist System ........................ .355
Brake Control System, Electronic ................353
Brake Fluid .......................... .476, 502
Brake System ......................... .352, 475
Fluid Check ........................... .476
Master Cylinder ........................ .476
Parking .............................. .350
Warning Light .......................... .202
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................327
Bulb Replacement ......................... .494Bulbs, Light
........................... .98, 493
Cab Top Clearance Lights .....................498
Camera, Rear ............................ .161
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........499
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .499
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................... .453
Power Steering ......................... .350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................474
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................95, 399
Cargo Light ............................. .137
Car Washes .............................. .481
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............496
Center

Seat Storage Compartment ...............182
Certification Label ......................... .401
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .367
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .449
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................95
Checks, Safety .............................95
Child Restraint .............................70
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................74
Child Restraints ..........................70
Child Seat Installation .................83, 84, 85
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Exhaust Gas Caution.....................95, 399
Exhaust System ........................ .95, 469
Exterior Lighting .......................... .130
Exterior Lights .............................98
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .454
Air Conditioning .....................292, 459
Engine Fuel ........................... .500
Engine Oil ......................... .454, 500
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .453
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... .98, 137, 220
Flat Tire Stowage .......................... .435
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .323
Fluid, Brake ............................. .502
Fluid Capacities ........................... .499
Fluid Leaks ...............................98
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................479
Brake ................................ .476
Power Steering ......................... .350
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............500
Fog Lights ........................ .133, 216, 496
Fold Flat Load Floor ....................... .187Four-Way Hazard Flasher
.....................426
Four Wheel Drive ......................... .338
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .439
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .477
Fuel ................................... .396
Adding .............................. .400
Additives ............................. .398
Clean Air ............................. .396
Ethanol .............................. .397
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .400
Filter ................................ .500
Gasoline .............................. .396
Light ................................ .214
Materials
Added ........................ .398
Methanol ............................. .397
Octane Rating .......................... .396
Requirements .......................... .396
Tank Capacity .......................... .499
Fuses .................................. .486
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............165, 170
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................400, 449
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .396
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .396
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .396
520 INDEX

Inverter Outlet (115V)...................... .177
Jack Location ............................ .429
Jump Starting ............................ .436
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....24
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......21
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................21
Key-In Reminder ............................16
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .34, 322
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................247, 264
Passive Entry ............................34
Passive Entry Programming ...........34, 247, 264
Keyless Entry System ........................21
Key, Replacement ...........................18
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................17
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................137
Lane Change Assist ........................ .138
Latches ..................................98
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .396
Leaks, Fluid ...............................98 Life Of Tires
............................. .383
Light Bulbs ................................98
Lights ............................... .98, 129
AirBag ......................... .55, 96, 201
Automatic Headlights .....................130
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .360
Brake Warning ......................... .202
Bulb Replacement .....................493, 494
Cap Top Clearance ...................... .498
Cargo................................ .137
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .496
Courtesy/Reading .................135, 136, 164
Cruise ......................... .220, 221, 222
Daytime Running ....................... .131
Engine Temperature Warning ................204
Exterior ................................98
Fog........................... .133, 216, 496
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .................341
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................426
Headlights ............................ .130
High

Beam ............................ .138
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................138
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............362
Illuminated Entry .........................21
Interior ..................... .134, 135, 136, 164
522 INDEX