warning light Ram 1500 2016 Owners Manual

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the
engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE:The positive battery post is covered with a
protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the
positive battery post. Do not jump off fuses. Only jump
directly off positive post.
770 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
884 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............817
Adding Fuel.............................683
Additives, Fuel...........................678
Adjust
Down...............................149
Forward..........................149, 150
Rearward.........................149, 150
Up .................................149
Adjustable Pedals.........................191
AirBag...............................69, 70
Advance Front Air Bag....................71
Air Bag Operation.......................72
Air Bag Warning Light....................80
Enhanced Accident Response................80
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................83
FrontAirBag...........................69
If A Deployment Occurs...................78
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................73
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............82Side Air Bags...........................73
Transporting Pets.......................116
Air Bag Deployment........................69
Air Bag Light......................80, 119, 299
Air Bag Maintenance.......................82
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .799
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................805
Air Conditioning......................422, 427
Air Conditioning Controls................422, 427
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips...........441, 444
Air Conditioning Refrigerant..........805, 806, 807
Air Conditioning System..........422, 427, 440, 805
Air Pressure, Tires.....................648, 659
Air Suspension........................545, 557
Alarm, Panic.............................29
Alarm (Security Alarm)..................22, 302
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...............816, 861
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Disposal..............................819
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................620
Appearance Care.........................830
Ashtray................................237
Assist, Hill Start..........................622
Auto Down Power Windows..................49
Automatic Door Locks......................41
Automatic Headlights......................173
Automatic High Beams.....................175
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........440
Automatic Transmission.................490, 830
Adding Fluid.......................829, 830
Fluid And Filter Changes..................830
Fluid Change..........................830
Fluid Level Check................826, 827, 828
Fluid Type.........................826, 867
Shifting...........................499, 511
Special Additives.......................827
Axle Fluid...........................825, 867Axle Lubrication..........................825
Back-Up Camera..........................214
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System..................567
Battery.............................304, 804
Charging System Light...................304
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........31
Belts, Seat...............................119
Body Builders Guide........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................807
B-Pillar Location..........................642
Brake Assist System.......................622
Brake Control System, Electronic..............619
Brake Fluid..........................823, 867
Brake System.........................618, 823
Fluid Check...........................823
Master Cylinder........................823
Parking
..............................616
Warning Light.........................300
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INDEX 893

Brake/Transmission Interlock.................489
Bulb Replacement......................849, 850
Bulbs, Light..........................121, 849
Cab Top Clearance Lights...................857
Camera, Rear............................214
Camper................................272
Capacities, Fluid..........................861
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................797, 798
Power Steering.........................615
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................818
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............118,679
Cargo Light.............................182
Car Washes.............................831
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............855
Center Seat Storage Compartment.............244
Certification Label.........................686
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................637Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .792
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............117
Checks, Safety............................117
Child Restraint............................84
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................89
Child Restraints.........................84
Child Seat Installation.................103, 105
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.......101
Infants And Child Restraints................87
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint. . . .100
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt.................................102
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............97
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......92
Older Children And Child Restraints..........88
Seating Positions........................91
Cigar Lighter............................237
Clean Air Gasoline........................676
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Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................819
Door Ajar...............................309
Door Ajar Light..........................309
Door Locks
Door Locks............................38
KeyFob...............................38
Remote...............................38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................38
Door Locks, Automatic......................41
Door Opener, Garage.......................219
Driving
Off-Pavement..........................569
Off-Road.............................569
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water................................589
Dual Rear Wheels......................663, 726
E-85 Fuel...............................680Electrical Power Outlets.....................232
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................249
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case......526, 533, 538
Electronic Brake Control System...............619
Anti-Lock Brake System..................620
Electronic Roll Mitigation.................631
Traction Control System...................625
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..........496, 506, 518
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........192
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............626
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........306
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .214, 334
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). . . .334
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu................................334
EVIC Messages.........................334
Selectable Menu Items....................339
Emergency Brake.........................616
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Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................775
Hazard Warning Flasher..................725
Jump Starting..........................770
Tow Hooks............................776
Emission Control System Maintenance..........792
Engine..............................789, 790
Air Cleaner...........................799
Block Heater..........................486
Break-In Recommendations................116
Compartment..........................788
Compartment Identification.........788, 789, 790
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................863
Exhaust Gas Caution.................118,679
Flooded, Starting.......................480
Fuel Requirements...................674, 861
Jump Starting..........................770
Oil ...........................795, 861, 863
Oil Filler Cap.......................797, 798Oil Filter.............................799
Oil Selection.......................796, 861
Oil Synthetic..........................798
Overheating...........................725
Engine Oil Viscosity....................797, 798
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................797
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............80
Entry System, Illuminated....................24
Ethanol.............................676, 680
Event Data Recorder........................83
Exhaust Gas Caution....................118,679
Exhaust System.......................118,812
Exterior Lighting..........................173
Exterior Lights...........................121
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................799
Engine Oil.........................799, 863
Engine Oil Disposal.....................798
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INDEX 897

Fuses..................................838
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..........219, 226
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)................685, 791
Gasoline, Clean Air........................676
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................674
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................676
Gear Ranges.........................500, 512
Gear Select Lever Override..................777
General Information.......................674
Glass Cleaning...........................835
Grocery Bag Retainer.......................249
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................689
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................688
Guide, Body Builders........................6
GVWR.................................686Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Stand-
ing Water.............................589
Hazard Warning Flasher....................725
Headlights..............................851
Automatic............................173
Cleaning.............................835
High Beam............................184
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........184
Passing..............................184
Switch...............................173
Head Restraints..........................161
Heated Mirrors.......................144, 249
Heater..............................422, 427
Heater, Engine Block.......................486
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch. . . .184
Hill Descent Control.......................632
Hill Descent Control Indicator................632
Hill Start Assist...........................622
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INDEX 899

Keys...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................19
Lane Change And Turn Signals...............183
Lane Change Assist........................184
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................55
Latches................................121
Lead Free Gasoline........................674
Leaks, Fluid.............................121
Life Of Tires.............................657
Light Bulbs..........................121, 849
Lights..............................121, 171
AirBag ........................80, 119, 299
Automatic Headlights....................173
Brake Assist Warning....................630
Brake Warning.........................300
Bulb Replacement.......................850
Cap Top Clearance......................857
Cargo ...............................182Center Mounted Stop....................855
Courtesy/Reading................180, 182, 217
Cruise............................330, 332
Daytime Running.......................174
Engine Temperature Warning...............303
Exterior..............................121
Fog ..........................178, 320, 853
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator................526
Hazard Warning Flasher..................725
Headlights............................173
High Beam............................184
High Beam/Low Beam Select...............184
Hill Descent Control Indicator..............632
Illuminated Entry........................24
Interior....................179, 180, 182, 217
Low Fuel.............................317
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........310
Park.............................328, 330
Passing..............................184
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INDEX 901

Seat Belt Reminder......................298
Security Alarm.........................302
Service...........................849, 850
Side Marker...........................860
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).........314, 665
Traction Control........................630
Transfer Case..........................526
Turn Signal..............121, 183, 329, 851, 853
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .303, 329
Limited-Slip Differential.................587, 825
Loading Vehicle..........................686
Tires ................................642
Locks..................................38
Automatic Door.........................41
Child Protection.........................42
Door.................................38
Power Door............................40
Low Tire Pressure System...................665
Lubrication, Body.........................807Lug Nuts...............................726
Maintenance Free Battery....................804
Maintenance Procedures....................794
Maintenance Schedule......................870
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .310, 792
Manual, Service..........................886
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check.......................826
Lubricant Selection......................867
Memory Seat............................165
Methanol...............................676
Mirrors................................130
Electric Powered........................143
Heated...............................144
Memory..............................165
Outside..............................138
Rearview......................130, 131, 138
Trailer Towing.........................144
902 INDEX