486 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – Eight-Speed Automatic 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.
Automatic Transmission – Six-Speed Automatic with
Gasoline Engine (For Diesel Engine see Diesel Supplement) Use only Mopar ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent. Failure to use the proper fluid may affect the
function or performance of your transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for
Borg Warner 44-44 and 44-45.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500/5500) We recommend you use SAE 75W-85 HD Ram GL-5
Synthetic Axle Lubricant. Limited slip additive is required
for limited slip axles
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4,
Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
591
Auto Unlock, Doors ................................................................ 269
Automatic Door Locks ............................................................. 37
Automatic Headlights .............................................................. 68
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ................................ 89
Automatic Transmission ................................................ 265, 442 Adding Fluid ....................................................................... 442Fluid And Filter Change .................................................... 442
Fluid Change........................................................................ 442
Fluid Level Check ....................................................... 439, 440
Fluid Type .................................................................... 439, 486
Shifting.................................................................................. 256
Special Additives................................................................. 439
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ...................... 269
Auxiliary Driving Systems .................................................... 174
Axle Fluid................................................................. 442, 443, 486
Axle Lubrication.............................................................. 442, 443 B
Back-Up .................................................................................... 326
Back-Up Camera ..................................................................... 326
Battery............................................................................... 148, 417 Charging System Light....................................................... 148
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ............................................ 19
Battery Saver Feature ............................................................... 71 Belts, Seat ................................................................................. 241
Body Builders Guide ................................................................ 14
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............................................... 428 B-Pillar Location ......................................................................450
Brake Assist System ................................................................163
Brake Control System .............................................................162
Brake Fluid .......................................................................438, 486
Brake System....................................................................438, 476 Fluid Check ..........................................................................438
Master Cylinder ...................................................................438Parking ..................................................................................252
Warning Light......................................................................146
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..............................................256
Bulb Replacement ...................................................................371
Bulbs, Light ......................................................................243, 371 C
Cab Top Clearance Lights ......................................................379
Camera...................................................................................... 326
Camera, Rear....................................................................326, 330
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............................483
Capacities, Fluid ......................................................................483
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................................................................415, 419
Power Steering .....................................................................284
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...............................................436
Car Washes ..............................................................................471
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...........................................240, 482
Cargo Light ................................................................................71 Cellular Phone .........................................................................555
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602
Load Capacity .............................................................. 450, 451
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................... 152, 177
Quality Grading .................................................................. 468
Radial .................................................................................... 456Replacement......................................................................... 459
Rotation ................................................................................ 466
Safety............................................................................. 444, 454
Sizes....................................................................................... 446Snow Tires ............................................................................ 461
Spare Tires .................................................................... 461, 463
Spinning................................................................................ 457
Trailer Towing ..................................................................... 347
Tread Wear Indicators ........................................................ 458
Wheel Nut Torque .............................................................. 476
To Open Hood ........................................................................... 95 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ............................................ 345
Torque Converter Clutch ....................................................... 263
Towing.............................................................................. 339, 406 Disabled Vehicle.................................................................. 406
Guide..................................................................................... 345
Recreational.......................................................................... 358
Weight................................................................................... 345
Towing Behind A Motorhome .............................................. 358
Traction..................................................................................... 363
Traction Control ...................................................................... 166
Traction Control Switch ......................................................... 166 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................................................... 170
Trailer Towing .........................................................................339
Cooling System Tips ........................................................... 354Hitches ..................................................................................344
Minimum Requirements ....................................................346
Mirrors ....................................................................................61
Tips ........................................................................................353Trailer And Tongue Weight...............................................345Wiring ...................................................................................352
Trailer Towing Guide .............................................................345
Trailer Weight ..........................................................................345
Transfer Case ...........................................................................444 Electronically Shifted ..........................................................272
Fluid ...................................................................................... 486
Transmission ............................................................................265 Automatic .............................................................256, 265, 439
Fluid ...................................................................................... 486
Maintenance .........................................................................439
Shifting ..................................................................................254
Transporting Pets .................................................................... 240
Tread Wear Indicators ............................................................ 458
Turn Signals ...............................................................70, 157, 373 U
Uconnect Uconnect Settings ................490, 497, 500, 519, 522, 539, 541