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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS

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 We recommend you use 5W-40 synthetic engine oil such as MOPAR or Shell Rotella that meets

FCA Material Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.

Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.

Fuel Filters 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.

72 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Main Page

Ram Diesel Supplement3
Table of Contents7
Maintaining Your Vehicle 537
Introduction9
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle11
- Remote Starting System12
- How to Use Remote Start12
- Engine Break-In Recommendations13
Understanding Your Instrument Panel15
- Instrument Cluster16
- Wait to Start Light21
- Warning and Indicator Lights21
- Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights21
  - Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator Light22
  - Water in Fuel Indicator Light22
- Instrument Cluster Display23
- Oil Life Reset25
- Vehicles Equipped with Passive Entry25
- Vehicles Not Equipped with Passive Entry25
Fuel Filter Life Reset26
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages27
- Displays28
- Vehicle Information (Customer Information Features)29
- Vehicle Information Submenus29
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages30
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages31
Starting and Operating33
- Starting Procedures34
- Automatic Transmission35
- Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition35
- Normal Starting35
- Tip Start Feature35
- Extreme Cold Weather36
- Starting Fluids36
- Normal Operation37
- Cold Weather Precautions38
- Fuel Operating Range38
- Fuel Operating Range Chart38
- Engine Oil Usage39
- Winter Front Usage39
- Engine Warm-Up40
Engine Idling40
Stopping the Engine40
- Cooling System Tips — Automatic Transmission41
- Do Not Operate the Engine with Low Oil Pressure41
- Do Not Operate the Engine with Failed Parts42
- Engine Block Heater — if Equipped42
- Fuel Requirements42
- Fuel Specifications43
- Biodiesel Fuel Requirements44
- Biodiesel Fuel Filter Change Intervals45
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid46
- System Overview46
- Fuel in Oil Dilution — Must Adhere to Required Oil Change Interval45
- Fuel Quality — Must Comply with ASTM Standards45
- Biodiesel Fuel Properties — Low Ambient Temperatures45
- Adding Fuel — 1500 Diesel Models47
- Diesel Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Location47
- Emergency Fuel Can Refueling48
- Diesel Fuel and DEF Fluid Filler Door48
- Fuel Fill Funnel Location 1500 Models48
- Starting and Operating 3148
Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel49
- Emergency Fuel Fill Location49
- Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel50
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage50
- Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid51
DEF Fill Procedure51
Maintaining Your Vehicle55
- Engine Compartment — 3.0L Diesel56
- Checking Oil Level57
- Engine Oil Selection57
- Maintenance Procedures57
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter59
- Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter62
- Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly61
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation61
- Fuel Filter Assembly62
Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement63
Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel64
- Intervention Regeneration Strategy — Message Process Flow66
- Maintenance-Free Batteries66
- Cooling System67
- Brake System71
- Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler71
- Fluid Capacities73
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts74
- Chassis77
Maintenance Schedule79
- Maintenance Chart — Diesel Fuel up to B5 Biodiesel81
- Required Maintenance81
- Additional Maintenance Chart — B6 to B20 Biodiesel84
- Additional Maintenance — B6 to B20 Biodiesel84
- Introduction91
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle93
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped94
How to Use Remote Start94
- Remote Start Abort Message95
- To Enter Remote Start Mode95
- To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle95
- To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the Vehicle95
- Engine Break-In Recommendations96
- Remote Start Comfort Systems - if Equipped96
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle97
- Electronic Speed Control98
- To Activate98
- To Deactivate99
- To Resume Speed99
- To Set a Desired Speed99
- To Vary the Speed Setting99
  - Metric Speed (Km/H)100
  - To Decrease Speed100
  - U.S. Speed (Mph)100
- To Accelerate for Passing101
- Using Electronic Speed Control on Hills101
- Understanding Your Instrument Panel103
- Instrument Cluster104
- Warning and Indicator Lights109
- Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights109
- Instrument Cluster Display111
- Oil Life Reset113
Fuel Filter Life Reset114
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages115
- Instrument Cluster Display Messages117
- Cold Ambient Derate Mode Messages118
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Messages118
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages119
- RAM Active Air System120
- Starting and Operating121
- Automatic Transmission - if Equipped123
- Manual Transmission - if Equipped123
- Starting Procedures123
- Keyless Enter-N-Go - if Equipped124
- Keyless Enter-N-Go Starting Procedure126
- Extreme Cold Weather127
- Normal Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air Temperature above 66° F (19° C)128
- Starting Procedure - Engine Manifold Air128
- Temperature 0°F to 66°F (-18°C to 19°C)128
- Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air Temperature below 0°F (-18°C)130
- Starting Fluids131
- Normal Operation - Diesel Engine132
- Cold Weather Precautions133
  - Battery Blanket Usage134
  - Winter Front Cover Usage134
- Engine Idling135
- Stopping the Engine136
- Idle Shutdown137
- Cooling System Tips - Automatic Transmission138
- Operating Precautions138
- Programmable Maximum Vehicle Speed (Chassis Cab Only)138
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped139
- Block Heater Usage140
- Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking)140
  - Automatic Smart Exhaust Brake (Auto)141
  - Automatic Transmission — if Equipped142
- Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System143
- Key Ignition Park Interlock143
  - Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — if Equipped143
  - Gear Ranges144
  - Transmission Limp Home Mode148
  - Column Gear Selector149
  - Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation149
  - Overdrive Operation150
  - When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode150
  - Torque Converter Clutch151
  - TOW/HAUL Switch151
  - Manual Transmission — if Equipped152
  - Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds153
  - Shift Pattern153
- Shifting153
- Downshifting154
  - Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds154
  - Maximum Recommended Up-Shift Speeds154
  - Auxiliary Switches — if Equipped155
- Reverse Shifting155
- AS69RC Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Only156
- Power Take off Operation - if Equipped (Chassis Cab Only)156
- Stationary Mode156
- Mobile Mode157
- Engine Runaway158
- Fuel Requirements159
- Fuel Specifications159
- Bio-Diesel Fuel Requirements160
  - Chassis Cab Models160
  - Fuel in Oil Dilution161
  - Fuel Oxidation Stability161
  - Fuel Quality161
  - Fuel Water Separation161
- Adding Fuel - 2500/3500 Diesel Models162
- Adding Fuel — Chassis Cab Models164
- Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel165
- Bulk Fuel Storage - Diesel Fuel165
- Fuel Filler Cap165
- Adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid166
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage166
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid169
- System Overview170
- What to Do in Emergencies171
  - Jump Starting172
  - Positive Jumping Location173
  - With Portable Starting Unit174
- Maintaining Your Vehicle175
  - ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.7L DIESEL — SIX-SPEED 68RFE (2500/3500 Models)176
  - Engine Compartment — 6.7L Diesel — Six-Speed As69Rc Hd (3500/Chassis Cab Models)177
- Engine Oil178
- Maintenance Procedures178
- American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol180
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter182
- Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter186
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement187
- Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter Replacement188
- Priming if the Engine Has Run out of Fuel190
- Intervention Regeneration Strategy - Message Process Flow191
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid192
- Maintenance-Free Batteries192
- Cooling System193
- Brake System197
- Charge Air Cooler - Inter-Cooler197
- Clutch Hydraulic System198
- Automatic Transmission - if Equipped199
- Manual Transmission - if Equipped199
- Transfer Case - if Equipped199
  - Fluid Level Check200
  - Special Additives200
  - Fluid and Filter Changes201
  - Air Cleaner Assembly202
- Noise Control System Required Maintenance & Warranty202
  - Required Maintenance for Noise Control Systems202
  - Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited202
  - Air Cleaner203
  - Engine Cooling System203
  - Exhaust System203
  - Maintenance Log and Service Chart (Diesel Engines)204
- Fluid Capacities206
- Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts207
- Chassis209
- Maintenance Schedule211
  - At each Oil Change212
  - At each Stop for Fuel212
- Maintenance Schedule - Diesel Engine212
  - Oil Change Indicator System — Cummins Diesel212
  - Once a Month212
- Perform Service Indicator — Cummins Diesel213
- Maintenance Chart — Cummins Diesel Engine214
- Index220

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