2018 Ram ProMaster brake fluid

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
10,000
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: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
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
Change FEAD Belt every four years or
80,000 miles (128,000 km) which ever
comes first. XX X
Change Glow Plugs every five years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) which ever
comes first. XX X
Change Automatic Belt tensioner every
five years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) which ever comes first. XX X
* The brake fluid change interval is time
based only, Mileage intervals do not apply.
NOTE:
Change Timing Chain and Gear at
249,000 miles (400,000 km).WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Do only service
work for which you have the knowledge
and the right equipment. If you have any
doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a com-
petent mechanic.
WARNING!
• Failure to properly inspect and maintainyour vehicle could result in a component
malfunction and effect vehicle handling
and performance. This could cause an
accident.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
130

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.6L Engine
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Engine Oil Dipstick4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
6 — Coolant Reservoir7 — Power Steering Reservoir
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
132

3.0L Diesel Engine
1 — Power Steering Reservoir5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 — Washer Solvent Reservoir 6 — Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Jump Starting Location
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Coolant Reservoir
133

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Gasoline Engine Only 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.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 4.
DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every two years regardless of mileage.
Power Steering Reservoir Use Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluid meeting FCA Material Stan-
dard MS-11655.
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE
Engine
Component
Fluid, 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 Only use ACEA C3 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash engine oil meeting FCA Material Standard MS-11106 or
Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full synthetic 5W-30 motor oil.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filters.
Fuel Filter We recommend you use Mopar Fuel Filter. Must meet 3 micron rating.
Using a fuel filter that does not
meet the manufacturers filtration and water separating requirements can severely impact fuel system life
and reliability.
157

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automated Manual Transmission – Diesel Engine • Gearbox: Full synthetic 75W-85 manual transmission fluid meeting
the API GL4 specification.
• Control system: Mopar C Series DDCT SAE 75W Hydraulic Fluid or
equivalent.
• Hydraulic Clutch Operating System: Mopar Brake and Clutch Fluid
DOT 4 Motor Vehicle 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.
DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every 2 years regardless of mileage.
Power Steering Reservoir Use Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluid meeting FCA Material Stan-
dard MS-11655.
159

Accessories..................160
Mopar ...................160
Adding Fuel ..................92
Additives, Fuel ................92
AirBag .....................56 Air Bag Operation .............57
Air Bag Warning Light ..........55
Enhanced Accident Response . . . .122
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ......122
If A Deployment Occurs .........61
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . . .63
Side Air Bags ...............58
Transporting Pets ............69
Air Bag Light ............34, 55, 70
Air Bag Maintenance .............63
Air Conditioning Filter ............24
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ......23
Air Pressure, Tires ..............143
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........155
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........39
Automated Manual Transmission ......81
Fluid Type ................159
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................157 Back-Up
....................91
Back-Up Camera ...............91
Battery .....................35
Charging System Light .........35
Belts, Seat ...................70
B-Pillar Location ..............139
Brake Fluid ..............157, 159
Brake System Warning Light ...............34
Bulb Replacement .............100
Bulbs, Light ...............72, 100
Camera .....................91
Capacities, Fluid ..............155
Caps, Filler Fuel ....................91
Oil (Engine) ...............132
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..........69
Changing A Flat Tire .........108, 134
Chart, Tire Sizing ..............135
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .....69
Checks, Safety .................69
Child Restraint ................64
Child

Restraints
Booster Seats ...............66 Child Restraints
..............64
Child Seat Installation ..........68
Infants And Child Restraints ......65
Older Children And Child Restraints. .66
Cleaning Wheels ..................149
Climate Control ................19
Clock Setting .................164
Compact Spare Tire .............147
Contract, Service ..............187
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............155
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........155, 156, 157
Cruise Light ..................41
Customer Assistance ............186
Customer Programmable Features . . . .169
Defroster, Windshield ............70
Diagnostic System, Onboard ........42
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) ........157
Diesel Fuel ..................157
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........157
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........17
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........121
INDEX
189

Disturb....................176
Door Ajar ....................35
Door Ajar Light ................35
Driver's Seat Back Tilt ............13
Electric Parking Brake ............78
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............89
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...............35
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....119
Jacking ..............108, 134
Jump Starting ..............115
Engine .................132, 133
Break-In Recommendations ......77
Compartment ...........132, 133
Compartment Identification ......132
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......156, 157
Exhaust Gas Caution ...........69
Fuel Requirements ...........155
Identification ..............133
Jump Starting ..............115
Oil ..............155, 156, 157
Oil Filler Cap ..............132
Oil Selection ..............155
Overheating ...............118 Starting
..................74
Enhanced Accident Response Feature. .122
Exhaust Gas Caution .............69
Exhaust System ................69
Exterior Lighting ...............17
Exterior Lights ..............16, 72
Filters Air Conditioning .............24
Engine Oil ............156, 157
Flashers Turn Signal ..............41, 72
Fluid Capacities ...............155
Fluid Leaks ...................72
Fluids And Lubricants ........156, 157
Folding Rear Seat ...............13
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........119
Fuel .......................92
Adding ...................92
Additives .................92
Diesel ................92, 157
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...........91
Filter ...................157
Materials Added .............92
Octane Rating ..............156
Requirements ..............155
Tank Capacity ..............155 Fuses
.....................102
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ..........91
Gear Ranges ..................82
Gear Select Lever Override ........119
General Information .............47
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ......171
Headlights High Beam ................17
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch. .17
Switch ...................17
Head Restraints ................14
Heated Seats .................13
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ....................17
Hood Prop ...................24
Hood Release .................24
Ignition Key .....................12
Instrument Cluster ..............41
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....18
Introduction ...................1
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ......171
INDEX
190

Jacking And Tire ChangingInstructions ................111
Jack Operation ............108, 134
Jump Starting ................115
Keys .......................12
Lane Change Assist ..............17
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..............49
Latches .....................72
Hood ....................24
Leaks, Fluid ..................72
Life Of Tires .................145
Light Bulbs ...............72, 100
Lights ......................72
AirBag .............34, 55, 70
Brake Warning ..............34
Bulb Replacement ...........100
Cruise ...................41
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . .16, 17
Engine Temperature Warning .....36
Exterior ..................72
Headlights .................17
High Beam ................17
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ..............38
Park ..................17, 41 Service
..................100
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ................37, 44
Turn Signal ...........16, 41, 72
Warning (Instrument
Cluster Description) ........36, 41
Loading Vehicle Tires ...................139
Low Tire Pressure System ..........44
Lug Nuts ...................154
Maintenance Schedule .......124, 128
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...................38
Manual, Service ...............188
Media Center Radio .............182
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ......13
Memory Seat ..................13
Memory Seats And Radio ..........13
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......44
Mopar .....................160
Mopar Accessories .............160
Multi-Function Control Lever ........
16
Navigation ..................168
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........77Occupant Restraints
.............47
Oil, Engine ...............156, 157
Capacity .................155
Filter ................156, 157
Pressure Warning Light .........36
Recommendation ............155
Viscosity .................155
Oil Pressure Light ...............36
Onboard Diagnostic System .........42
Operating Precautions ............42
Overheating, Engine ............118
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . .188
Parking Brake .................78
Pets .......................69
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ......171
Phone (Pairing) ...............172
Phone (Uconnect) ..............171
Placard, Tire And Loading Information. .139
Power Steering Fluid .........157, 159
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ......52
Preparation For Jacking ..........111
Pretensioners Seat Belts .................53
Radial Ply Tires ...............144
Radio ..................163, 182
191