2018 Ram ProMaster City checking oil

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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Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
There are three possible dipstick types,
•Crosshatched zone.
• Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
• Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low end of
the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
NOTE: Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1.0 liters) of oil when the reading is at the
low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil level to the
high end of the range marking.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your
engine.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield and rear window washers share the same
fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is located in the front of
the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level in
the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and
operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some
washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean
the wiper blades, this will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in
cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most washer fluid containers.
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B-Pillar Location.......................... .267
Brake Assist System .........................97
Brake Fluid .............................. .298
Brake, Parking ............................ .158
Brake System ......................... .255, 290
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..........................96
Fluid Check ........................ .255, 298
Master Cylinder ........................ .255
Parking .............................. .158
Warning Light ...........................83
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................161
Bulb Replacement ......................... .197
Bulbs, Light .......................... .151, 197
Camera, Rear ............................ .177
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .296
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .178
Oil (Engine) ........................ .241, 245
Power Steering ......................... .169
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................253
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................148, 295
Cargo Area Features .........................62
Cargo Compartment .........................62
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................62 Car Washes
.............................. .285
Cellular Phone ........................... .315
Certification Label ......................... .180
Chains, Tire ............................. .282
Changing A Flat Tire .....................209, 261
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .263
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....93
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............147
Checks, Safety ............................ .147
Child Restraint ........................... .129
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .132
Child Restraints ........................ .129
Child Seat Installation ..................141,
145
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........138
Infants And Child Restraints ................131
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............136
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......134
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........131
Seating Positions ........................ .133
Cigar Lighter ..............................67
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .293
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .281
Climate Control ............................49
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................231
Jacking ........................... .209, 261
Jump Starting .......................... .225
Towing ............................... .233
Emission Control System Maintenance ............93
Engine ................................. .241
Air Cleaner ............................ .246
Block Heater ........................... .157
Break-In Recommendations .................157
Checking Oil Level ...................... .242
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .297
Cooling .............................. .250
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................148, 295
Fails To Start ........................... .156
Flooded, Starting ........................ .156
Jump Starting .......................... .225
Oil ........................... .244, 296, 297
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .241, 245
Oil Filter .............................. .246
Oil Selection ........................ .244, 296
Oil Synthetic ........................... .245
Overheating ........................... .230
Starting .............................. .155
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .245Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
....................245
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............234
Ethanol ................................. .293
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................148, 295
Exhaust System ....................... .148, 249
Exterior Lights ......................... .41, 151
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .246
Air Conditioning ..........................55
Engine Oil ......................... .246, 297
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .245
Flashers Hazar
d Warning ........................ .197
Turn Signal ......................... .91, 151
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .156
Fluid, Brake ............................. .298
Fluid Capacities ........................... .296
Fluid Leaks .............................. .151
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .255
Engine Oil ............................ .242
Power Steering ......................... .169
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .297
Fog Lights ................................43
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)...........88, 101
Traction Control ........................ .100
Turn Signal ......................... .91, 151
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .....85, 91
Loading Vehicle ....................... .180, 181
Capacities ............................. .181
Tires................................. .267
Locks ....................................23
Door ..................................23
Low Tire Pressure System .....................101
Lubrication, Body ......................... .247
Lug Nuts ............................... .290
Maintenance Free Battery .....................243
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .237
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ......89, 93
Manual, Service ........................... .330
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................255
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................29
Memory Seat ..............................29
Memory Seats And Radio .....................29
Methanol ............................... .293
Mirrors ..................................38
Electric Powered ..........................40
Electric Remote ...........................40 Exterior Folding
..........................39
Outside ................................38
Rearview ...............................38
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................101
Mopar Parts ............................. .329
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................41
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................157
Occupant Restraints ........................ .106
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............292, 297
Oil, Engine ........................... .244, 297
Capacity .............................. .296
Change Interval ........................ .244
Checking ............................. .242
Dipstick .............................. .242
Disposal .............................. .245
Filter ............................. .246,

297
Filter Disposal .......................... .245
Identification Logo ...................... .244
Materials Added To ...................... .245
Pressure Warning Light .....................86
Recommendation .....................244, 296
Synthetic ............................. .245
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