RAM C/V (2013 year). Manual — part 40

Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check

The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing underhood services, or immediately if
the “Brake System Warning Light” indicates system
failure.

Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the
“FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.

Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.

Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require-
ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake
pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.

Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.

WARNING!

• Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake

fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or

moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.

• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in

spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.

WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate

the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.

Automatic Transmission

Selection Of Lubricant

It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s recommended transmission
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fluid specifications. It is

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important to maintain the transmission fluid at the
correct level using the recommended fluid. No chemical
flushes should be used in any transmission; only the
approved lubricant should be used.

CAUTION!

Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.

Special Additives

The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.

CAUTION!

Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Fluid Level Check

The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is
provided. Your authorized dealer can check your trans-
mission fluid level using a special service dipstick. If you
notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit
your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans-
mission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with
an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission
damage.

CAUTION!

If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.

Fluid And Filter Changes

Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the
life of the vehicle.

Routine fluid and filter changes are not required. How-
ever, change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes
contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the transmission is
disassembled for any reason.

Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion

Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme

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hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.

The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.

What Causes Corrosion?

Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.

The most common causes are:
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.

Washing
• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-

hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water.

• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-

lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug
and Tar Remover to remove.

• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR®

Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect
your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.

• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing

that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish.

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CAUTION!

• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials

such as steel wool or scouring powder that will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.

• Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274

kPa) can result in damage or removal of paint and
decals.

Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive

near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.

• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges

of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and
open.

• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,

touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.

• If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar

cause that destroys the paint and protective coating,
have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of
the owner.

• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,

de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.

• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider

mud or stone shields behind each wheel.

• Use MOPAR® Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as

possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.

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Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with
a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.

To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use
MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-
abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.

• For chrome wheels, use MOPAR® Chrome Cleaner

(Part#04318013) or equivalent.

• For aluminum wheels, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner

(Part# 04796239AB) or equivalent.

CAUTION!

Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
tective finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.

Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
Equipped

Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner:

• Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting

with a clean, dry towel.

• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.

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• For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a

mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove
stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.

• For grease stains, apply MOPAR® Multi-Purpose

Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.

• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of

protectants on Stain Repel products.

Interior Care

Instrument Panel Surfaces

The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not
use protectants or other products which may cause
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
restore the low glare surface.

Cleaning Interior Trim

Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR® Total Clean or equiva-
lent, then MOPAR® Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent
if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
Armor All®. Use MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent to
clean vinyl upholstery

Cleaning Leather Upholstery

MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
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liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.

WARNING!

Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.

Cleaning Headlights

Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog
lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to
stone breakage than glass headlights.

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.

Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.

Glass Surfaces

All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may
scratch the elements.

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When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses

The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.

1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be

used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.

2. Dry with a soft cloth.

Seat Belt Maintenance

Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.

If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a
mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove
the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft
cloth.

Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.

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Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders

Removal

Pull the flexible liner from the cupholder drawer starting
at one edge to ease removal.

Cleaning

The liner is top shelf dishwasher safe, or you may follow
the cleaning procedure below.

Soak the liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and
one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap. Let soak for
approximately 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, pull the
liner from the water and dip it back into the water about
six times. This will loosen any remaining debris. Rinse
the liner thoroughly under warm running water. Shake
the excess water from the liner and dry the outer surfaces
with a clean soft cloth.

Installation

Place the liner into the cupholder drawer and press the
liner into place so that the retention tabs seat into the
corresponding openings in the drawer.

FUSES

Totally Integrated Power Module

The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the
engine compartment near the battery. Refer to the appli-
cable “Engine Compartment” illustration in this section.
This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A
label that identifies each component may be printed or
embossed on the inside of the cover.

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CAUTION!

• When installing the Totally Integrated Power Mod-

ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is
properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do
so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power
Module, and possibly result in a electrical system
failure.

• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use

only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If
a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates
a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

The numbers inside the TIPM cover correspond to the
following table.

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Cavity

Car-

tridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

J1

40 Amp

Green

—

Power Folding Seat

J2

30 Amp

Pink

—

Power Liftgate

Module

J3

30 Amp

Pink

—

Rear Door Module

J4

25 Amp

Natural

—

Driver Door Node

J5

25 Amp

Natural

—

Passenger Door

Node

J6

40 Amp

Green

—

Antilock Brakes

Pump/Stability
Control System

Cavity

Car-

tridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

J7

30 Amp

Pink

—

Antilock Brakes

Valve/Stability

Control System

J8

40 Amp

Green

—

Power Memory

Seat – If Equipped

J9

40 Amp

Green

—

Partial Zero Emis-

sions Vehicle

Motor/Flex Fuel –

If Equipped

J10

30 Amp

Pink

—

Headlamp Wash/

Manifold Tuning

Valve – If Equipped

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Cavity

Car-

tridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

J11

30 Amp

Pink

—

Power Sliding Door
Module/Anti–Theft

Module – If

Equipped

J12

30 Amp

Pink

HVAC Rear Blower,

Radiator Fan Motor

J13

60 Amp

Yellow

—

Ignition Off Draw

(IOD) – Main

J14

40 Amp

Green

—

Rear Window De-

fogger

J15

40 Amp

Green

—

Front Blower

J17

40 Amp

Green

—

Starter Solenoid

Cavity

Car-

tridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

J18

20 Amp

Blue

—

Powertrain Control

Module Trans

Range

J19

60 Amp

Yellow

—

Radiator Fan

J20

30 Amp

Pink

—

Front Wiper LO/HI

J21

20 Amp

Blue

—

Front/Rear Washer

J22

25 Amp

Natural

—

Sunroof Module

M1

—

15 Amp

Blue

Rear Center Brake

Lamp/Brake

Switch

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Cavity

Car-

tridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

M2

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Front Fog Lamps

M3

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Front/Rear Axle

Locker, Vacuum

Pump Motor

M4

—

10 Amp

Red

Trailer Tow

M5

—

25 Amp

Natural

Inverter

M6

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Power Outlet #1

(ACC), Rain Sensor,

Cigar Lighter (In-

strument Panel or

with Console Rear)

Cavity

Car-

tridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

M7

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Power Outlet #2

(BATT/ACC SE-

LECT) – Center

Seat or with Con-

sole Rear

M8

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Front Heated Seat –

If Equipped

M9

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Rear Heated Seat –

If Equipped

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Car-

tridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

M10

—

15 Amp

Blue

Ignition Off Draw

— Video System,

Satellite Radio,

DVD, Hands-Free

Module, Universal

Garage Door

Opener, Vanity

Lamp, Streaming

Video Module – If

Equipped

M11

—

10 Amp

Red

Climate Control

System

M12

—

30 Amp

Green

Amplifier/Radio

Cavity

Car-

tridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

M13

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Instrument Cluster,

SIREN, Clock Mod-

ule, Multi-Function

Control Switch – If

Equipped

M14

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Trailer Tow – If

Equipped

M15

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Rear View Mirror,

Instrument Cluster,

Multi-Function

Control Switch, Tire

Pressure Monitor,

Glow Plug Module

– If Equipped

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