2018 Ram ProMaster City automatic transmission

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................237
▫ Maintenance Plan ...................... .238
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................241
▫ Engine Compartment — 2.4L ..............241
▫ Checking Oil Level .....................242
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................242
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................243
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .244
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .244
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .246
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................246
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............246
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .247
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................248 ▫
Exhaust System ....................... .249
▫ Cooling System ....................... .250
▫ Brake System ........................ .255
▫ Power Steering Fluid ....................256
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................257
▫ Upfitter Connectors — If Equipped ..........258
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................261
 TIRES ............................... .261
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................261
▫ Tires — General Information ..............271
▫ Tire Types ........................... .277
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ................278
▫ Wheel

And Wheel Trim Care ..............281
▫ Tire Chains (Traction Devices) .............282
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WARNING!
Because it is flammable, do not allow the power
steering fluid to come into contact with hot engine
parts
NOTE: Power steering fluid consumption is very low. If
you need to top off your fluid often and multiple times
have your system inspected by your authorized dealer.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”
for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom-
mended fluid.
NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any trans-
mission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Techni-
cal Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely
affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
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 authorized dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
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CAUTION! (Continued)
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 (anti-
freeze) is not recommended.
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 4.
The fluid must be changed every 24 months. This interval is time based only,
mileage intervals do not apply.
Power Steering Reservoir Use Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluid meeting FCA Material Standard
MS-11655.
298 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............252
Additives, Fuel ........................... .294
AirBag..................................119 Air Bag Operation ....................... .120
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .121
Enhanced Accident Response ................234
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................234
If A Deployment Occurs ....................126
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .121
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............127
Transporting Pets ....................... .147
Air Bag Light .......................... .83, 149
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .127
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......246
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................246
Air Conditioning Filter .......................55
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............54, 56
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............246, 247
Air Conditioning System .....................246
Air Filter ............................... .246
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .272
Alarm (Security Alarm) .......................22
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................251, 296 Disposal
.............................. .254
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................96
Anti-Lock Warning Light ......................87
Ashtray ..................................67
Assist, Hill Start ............................98
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .300
Auto Down Power Windows ...................58
Automatic Transaxle .........................19
Automatic Transmission ...............160, 161, 258
Adding Fluid ....................... .258, 298
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................258
Fluid Change .......................... .258
Fluid Level Check .................... .257, 258
Fluid

Type ......................... .257, 298
Special Additives ........................ .257
Auto Up Power Windows .....................58
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ..........65
Axle Lubrication .......................... .298
Battery .............................. .85, 243
Charging System Light .....................85
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................18
Belts, Seat ............................... .149
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................247
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................151
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................329
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .148
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .261
Safety Tips .............................. .147
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .237
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......113
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................110
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .108
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............112
Pregnant Women .........................114
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .107
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .107
Seat Belts ............................ .107, 149
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................113
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........113
Child Restraint ......................... .129
Front Seat ...................... .107, 108, 110
Inspection ............................. .149
Operating Instructions .....................110
Pregnant Women .........................114
Rear Seat ............................. .108
Reminder ...............................86
Untwisting Procedure .....................112 Seats
....................................29
Adjustment .............................29
Easy Entry ..............................29
Heated ............................. .29, 32
Memory ................................29
Rear Folding .............................29
Seatback Release ..........................29
Tilting .................................29
Vented .................................29
Ventilated ...............................29
Security Alarm .............................22
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............297
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................20
Service Assistance ......................... .326
Service Contract .......................... .328
Service Manuals .......................... .330
Shifting Automatic Transmission ....................161
Shift
Lever Override ....................... .229
Shoulder Belts ............................ .108
Signals, Turn .......................... .91, 151
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................282
Snow Tires .............................. .278
Spare Tire ........................ .278, 279, 280
Spark Plugs ............................. .297
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SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline) ......................... .297
Oil.................................. .297
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .172
Cancel ............................... .172
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................170
Starting ................................ .155
Automatic Transmission ....................155
Cold Weather .......................... .155
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .156
Steering ..................................37
Power ............................ .168, 169
Tilt Column .............................37
Wheel, Tilt ..............................37
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................314
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .314
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .54, 284
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .284
Sun Visor Extension .........................41
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........119
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .101
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .245
Telescoping Steering Column ...................37 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo
.......................62
Tilt Steering Column .........................37
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............267
Tire Markings ............................ .262
Tires......................... .151, 271, 278, 283
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .275
Air Pressure ........................... .271
Chains ............................... .282
Changing .......................... .209, 261
Compact Spare ......................... .279
General Information ...................271, 278
High Speed ............................ .273
Inflation Pressures ....................... .272
Jacking ........................... .209, 261
Life Of Tires ........................... .275
Load

Capacity ...................... .267, 268
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............101
Pressure Warning Light .....................88
Quality Grading ........................ .283
Radial ............................... .273
Replacement ........................... .276
Rotation .............................. .282
Safety ............................ .261, 271
Sizes ................................ .263
Snow Tires ............................ .278
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INDEX 341

Spare Tire......................... .278, 280
Spinning .............................. .274
Trailer Towing .......................... .187
Tread Wear Indicators .....................275
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .290
Tire Safety Information ...................... .261
Tire Service Kit ........................... .222
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................185
To Open Hood .............................60
Towing ................................. .182
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .233
Guide ................................ .185
Recreational ........................... .191
Weight ............................... .185
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............191
Traction ................................ .192
Traction Control ............................97
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................101
Trailer Towing ............................ .182
Cooling System Tips ..................... .190
Hitches ............................... .184
Minimum Requirements ....................185
Tips ................................. .189
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................185
Wiring ............................... .188Trailer Towing Guide
....................... .185
Trailer Weight ............................ .185
Transaxle Automatic ..............................19
Transmission ............................. .161
Automatic ...................... .160, 161, 257
Maintenance ........................... .257
Transporting Pets ......................... .147
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .275
Trip Computer .............................82
Turn Signals ...............................91
Uconnect Voice Command ....................317
Uniform

Tire Quality Grades ..................283
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................112
Vehicle Certification Label ....................180
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............290
Vehicle Loading .....................180, 181, 268
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................6
Vehicle Storage ......................... .54, 284
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .245
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................317
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) .....91
342 INDEX