2019 Ram 2500 adding oil

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............................. 440
 ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .............. 441
 BULB REPLACEMENT ................................................... 446
Replacement Bulbs ..................................................... 446
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ............................................ 447
 FUSES.................................................................................. 457
Power Distribution Center ......................................... 458
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .......................... 469
Jack Location ................................................................ 470
Removal Of Jack And Tools ....................................... 470
Removing The Spare Tire ........................................... 473
Preparations For Jacking ............................................ 476
Jacking Instructions ..................................................... 477
To Stow The Flat Or Spare ...................................... 483
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools ............................... 485
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped .............. 487
 JUMP STARTING ............................................................ 488
Preparations For Jump Start ...................................... 489
Jump Starting Procedure ............................................ 490
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8–SPEED
TRANSMISSION ............................................................... 492 
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..................................493
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......................................494
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...............................495
Two-Wheel Drive Models .......................................... 497
Four-Wheel Drive Models .......................................... 497
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped....................498
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............................................................498
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)................................. 498
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ............................................499
Maintenance Plan ........................................................500
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ...............................503
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .......................................... 504
6.4L Engine ..................................................................504
Checking Oil Level — Gas Engine ...........................505
Adding Washer Fluid ................................................505
Maintenance-Free Battery .......................................... 506

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 505
Checking Oil Level — Gas Engine
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle's engine, 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. Always main-
tain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the dipstick.
Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the bottom of
the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the top of the safe
zone on these engines.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and should be
checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir
with windshield washer solvent only (not radiator anti -
freeze). When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe the
wiper blades clean. 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.
After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster for a
few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or freezing
the fluid on the cold windshield. Windshield washer solu-
tion used with water as directed on the container, aids
cleaning action, reduces the freezing point to avoid line clog
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ging, and is not harmful to paint or trim.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss
of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents are
flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must
be exercised when filling or working around the washer
solution.
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Automatic Door Locks ............................................................. 39
Automatic Headlights .............................................................. 69
Automatic Tailgate Release ................................................... 102
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ................................ 91
Automatic Transmission ................................................ 301, 529 Adding Fluid ....................................................................... 529Fluid And Filter Change .................................................... 529
Fluid Change........................................................................ 529
Fluid Level Check ....................................................... 528, 529
Fluid Type .................................................................... 528, 574
Special Additives................................................................. 528
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ...................... 306
Auxiliary Driving Systems .................................................... 208
Axle Fluid......................................................................... 529, 574
Axle Lubrication...................................................................... 529 B
Back-Up .................................................................................... 397
Back-Up Camera ..................................................................... 397
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ................................................. 322
Battery............................................................................... 182, 506 Charging System Light....................................................... 182
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ............................................ 21
Battery Saver Feature ............................................................... 73 Belts, Seat ................................................................................. 287
Blind Spot Monitoring............................................................ 208
Body Builders Guide ................................................................ 15 Body Mechanism Lubrication ...............................................517
B-Pillar Location ......................................................................537
Brake Assist System ................................................................197
Brake Control System .............................................................196
Brake Fluid .......................................................................527, 574
Brake System....................................................................527, 565 Fluid Check ..........................................................................527
Master Cylinder ...................................................................527Parking ..................................................................................298
Warning Light......................................................................180
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..............................................301
Bulb Replacement ...................................................................446
Bulbs, Light ......................................................................289, 446 C
Cab Top Clearance Lights ......................................................455
Camera...................................................................................... 397
Camera, Rear....................................................................397, 401
Camper .....................................................................................144
Capacities, Fluid ......................................................................571
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................................................................504, 508
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...............................................525
Car Washes ..............................................................................558
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...........................................286, 570
Cargo Light ................................................................................72 Cellular Phone .........................................................................647
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Enhanced Accident Response Feature ......................... 255, 498
Entry System, Illuminated ....................................................... 76
Ethanol...................................................................................... 568
Exhaust Gas Cautions .................................................... 286, 570
Exhaust System ............................................................... 286, 520
Exterior Lighting ....................................................................... 67 Exterior Lights ................................................................... 67, 289 F
Filters Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 509Air Conditioning ........................................................... 93, 512
Engine Oil..................................................................... 509, 572
Engine Oil Disposal ............................................................ 508
Flashers Turn Signals ........................................................... 71, 191, 289
Flash-To-Pass ............................................................................. 69
Flat Tire Changing .................................................. 469, 531, 548
Flat Tire Stowage .................................................... 483, 531, 548
Fluid Capacities ....................................................................... 571
Fluid Leaks ............................................................................... 289
Fluid Level Checks Brake ..................................................................................... 527
Fluid, Brake .............................................................................. 574
Fluids And Lubricants ........................................................... 572
Fog Lights........................................................................... 71, 451
Fold Flat Load Floor ............................................................... 119 Fold-Flat Seats ...........................................................................40
Forward Collision Warning................................................... 216
Four Wheel Drive .................................................................... 309
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................................................440
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........................................................494
Front Axle (Differential) .........................................................529
Fuel ............................................................................................567 Adding ..................................................................................408
Additives ..............................................................................568
Clean Air...............................................................................568
Ethanol ..................................................................................568
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)............................................................ 410
Gasoline ................................................................................567Light ...................................................................................... 186
Materials Added ..................................................................568
Methanol...............................................................................568
Octane Rating...............................................................567, 572Requirements ...............................................................567, 571Tank Capacity ......................................................................571
Fuses..........................................................................................457 G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........................................104
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .......................................................410
Gasoline, Clean Air .................................................................568
Gasoline, Reformulated..........................................................568
General Information ...............................................................230