contents Ram 2500 2016 Owner's Manual

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1INTRODUCTION .
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2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
.................................123
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
......................................285
5STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................469
6WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................725
7MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................787
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
....................................................873
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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10INDEX .....................................................................895
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................4
 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............4
 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............6
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS ............6
 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........6
 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
If applicable, refer to the Diesel Supplement for diesel
related information.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
RAM is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12
▫ Ignition Node Module (IGNM) ............12
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped . . .13
▫ KeyFob.............................14
▫ Removing Key Fob From Ignition ..........16
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................18
▫ General Information ....................19
 SENTRY KEY ..........................19
▫ Replacement Keys .....................20
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............21▫
General Information ....................21
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..............22
▫ Rearming Of The System .................22
▫ To Arm The System .....................22
▫ To Disarm The System ...................23
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........24
 ILLUMINATED APPROACH ...............24
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........25
▫ Remote Unlock The Doors ...............27
▫ To Lock The Doors .....................28
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .130
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . .130
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .131
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View
Camera Display — If Equipped ...........138
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... .138
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ...........139
▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .......140
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped ..............140▫
Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............142
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........144
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped .......................... .144
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ......144
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped . . . .146
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If
Equipped .......................... .146
 SEATS ............................. .147
▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped ........1473

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........288
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE (EVIC) . .289
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM (DID) . .292
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS .......295
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ..............296
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ............307
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ............325
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ............329
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ..............330
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) ............................. .331
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays — 3.5” Display ................333
▫ Oil Life Reset ....................... .335
▫ EVIC Selectable Menu Items .............337
 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) .....351
▫ Driver Information Display (DID) Displays . . .354
▫ Oil Life Reset ....................... .356
▫ DID Messages ....................... .3584

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................477
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .477
▫ Automatic Transmission ................478
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................478
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .479
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ................480
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................480
▫ After Starting ....................... .482
 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......482▫
Automatic Mode ..................... .482
▫ Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop .......................... .483
▫ To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode . .484
▫ To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start System . .485
▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop Start System . .486
▫ System Malfunction ....................486
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .486
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............487
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............489
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........727
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............727
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .728
▫ Torque Specifications ..................729
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........731
▫ Jacking And Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks .731
▫ Jacking And Tire Changing 2500 And 3500 Series
Trucks ............................ .750
 HOISTING .......................... .770
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ...........771
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............771
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................773
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............775
 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED . .777
 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE — 6-SPEED
TRANSMISSION ...................... .778
▫ Column Shifter — If Equipped ............778
▫ Center Console Shifter — If Equipped .......779
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........790
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........791
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ..........792
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .793
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................... .793
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............794
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .795
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................796 
DEALER SERVICE ..................... .797
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........797
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .798
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .802
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................802
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ...........806
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............808
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............809
▫ Front Driveshaft Lubrication — 2500/3500
(Four-Wheel Drive Models Only) ..........810
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•Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean. •
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
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