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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594
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ......................... 212, 409
Entry System, Illuminated ....................................................... 74
Ethanol...................................................................................... 480
Exhaust Gas Cautions .................................................... 240, 482
Exhaust System ............................................................... 240, 431
Exterior Lighting ....................................................................... 66 Exterior Lights ................................................................... 66, 243 F
Filters Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 420Air Conditioning ........................................................... 91, 423
Engine Fuel .......................................................................... 484
Engine Oil..................................................................... 419, 484
Engine Oil Disposal ............................................................ 419
Flashers Turn Signals ........................................................... 70, 157, 243
Flash-To-Pass ............................................................................. 68
Flat Tire Changing .................................................. 390, 444, 461
Flat Tire Stowage .................................................... 396, 444, 461
Fluid Capacities ....................................................................... 483
Fluid Leaks ............................................................................... 243
Fluid Level Checks Brake ..................................................................................... 438
Power Steering..................................................................... 284
Fluids And Lubricants ........................................................... 484
Fog Lights........................................................................... 70, 377 Fold Flat Load Floor ...............................................................112
Fold-Flat Seats ...........................................................................39
Forward Collision Warning................................................... 174
Four Wheel Drive .................................................................... 272
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................................................366
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........................................................405
Front Axle (Differential) .........................................................442
Fuel ............................................................................................479 Adding ..................................................................................336
Additives ..............................................................................480
Clean Air...............................................................................479
Ethanol ..................................................................................480
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)............................................................337
Filter ...................................................................................... 484
Gasoline ................................................................................479Light ...................................................................................... 152
Materials Added ..................................................................480
Methanol...............................................................................480
Octane Rating.......................................................................479Requirements .......................................................................479Tank Capacity ......................................................................483
Fuses..........................................................................................380 G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........................................97 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .......................................................337
Gasoline, Clean Air .................................................................479
596
Inverter Outlet (115V) ............................................................ 119
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ........................................................ 551 J
Jack Location............................................................................ 390
Jack Operation ......................................................................... 390
Jacking And Tire Changing ................................................... 390
Jump Starting........................................................................... 398 K
Key Fob Panic Alarm ........................................................................... 18
Programming Additional Key Fobs ............................. 23, 29
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry)................. 19
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) .................. 23
Keyless Enter-N-Go .......................................................... 34, 245 Lock The Vehicle’s Doors................................... 497, 519, 539
Passive Entry.......................................................................... 34
Passive Entry Programming ...................................... 519, 539
Keys............................................................................................. 17 Replacement........................................................................... 29 L
Lane Change And Turn Signals .............................................. 70 Lane Change Assist .................................................................. 70
Latches ...................................................................................... 243 Hood ....................................................................................... 95
Lead Free Gasoline ................................................................. 479
Leaks, Fluid.............................................................................. 243 Life Of Tires ............................................................................. 458
Light Bulbs .......................................................................243, 371
Lights ........................................................................................243 Air Bag ..................................................................146, 203, 241
Automatic High Beam ..........................................................67
Brake Assist Warning .........................................................169
Brake Warning .....................................................................146
Bulb Replacement................................................................371
Cab Top Clearance ..............................................................379
Cargo .......................................................................................71
Center Mounted Stop..........................................................377
Courtesy/Reading ................................................................72
Cruise ....................................................................................157 Daytime Running ..................................................................67
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator ...................148
Engine Temperature Warning ...........................................148
Exterior............................................................................66, 243Fog .........................................................................................377
Four Wheel Drive Indicator ...............................................280Hazard Warning Flasher ....................................................366
Headlights ........................................................................66, 68High Beam ..............................................................................67
Hill Descent Control Indicator .......................................... 171Illuminated Entry ..................................................................74
Interior ....................................................................................72
Lights On Reminder..............................................................69