2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab adding coolant

Adding Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine
coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032) that allows
extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (anti-
freeze) can be used up to ten years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reducing this
extended maintenance period, it is important that you use
the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to
MS.90032) throughout the life of your vehicle.
Please review these recommendations for using Organic
Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze)
that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032. When adding engine coolant (antifreeze):
•We recommend using MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) that meets the requirements of FCA Mate-
rial Standard MS.90032.
• Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant
that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032 and distilled water. Use higher concentrations
(not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F (37°C)
are anticipated. Please contact your authorized dealer
for assistance. •
Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized
water when mixing the water/engine coolant (anti-
freeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will
reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine
cooling system.
NOTE:
• It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the proper
level of protection against freezing according to the
temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is
operated.
• Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant prop-
erly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to
severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed
to be added to the system, please contact your local
authorized dealer.
• Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom-
mended and can result in cooling system damage. If
HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency,
have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as pos-
sible.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473

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
516 INDEX

How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.........81
Infants And Child Restraints .................72
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............79
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........76
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........73
Seating Positions ..........................75
Cigar Lighter ............................ .177
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .396
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .483
Climate Control ........................... .277
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .323
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................275
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .381
Console, Overhead ........................ .164
Contract, Service .......................... .512
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............474
Cooling System ........................... .471
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................473
Coolant Capacity ........................ .499
Coolant Level ....................... .471, 474
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................474
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................472
Inspection ............................. .474
Points To Remember ..................... .475Pressure Cap
........................... .474
Radiator Cap .......................... .474
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........472, 500
Corrosion Protection ....................... .481
Cruise Light ....................... .220, 221, 222
Cupholders .............................. .178
Customer Assistance ....................... .510
Customer Programmable Features ...............256
Daytime Running Lights .....................131
Dealer Service ............................ .451
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .186
Defroster, Windshield ........................96
Delay

(Intermittent) Wipers ...................139
Differential, Limited-Slip .....................346
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ....................479
Power Steering ......................... .350
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................442
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................474
Do Not Disturb ........................... .314
Door Ajar ............................... .207
Door Ajar Light ........................... .207
518 INDEX