Transmission Ram 1500 2016 Owner's Manual

Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – Eight-Speed Automatic Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans-
mission 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 Supple-
ment)Use only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure
to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor-
mance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR
ATF+4 fluid.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR BW44–44 Transfer
Case Fluid.
Front Axle – 1500 Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 867

Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Rear Axle – 1500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR Synthetic Gear Lubri-
cant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles
require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR Limited
Slip Additive (MS-10111).
Front and Rear Axle – 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90.
Limited slip additive is not required for Limited-Slip
Rear Axles.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir – 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid
+4 or MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
868 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Severe Duty All Models Only
NOTE:Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment
or is operated predominantly at idle or only very low
engine RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered
Severe Duty.Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only)
and fill as needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 871

Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
•Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4)
models only).
872 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s) (six-speed auto-
matic only), if using your vehicle
for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing.X
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s) (six-speed auto-
matic only).X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 875

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
894 INDEX

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

Easy Entry............................169
Folding Floor..........................251
Memory..............................165
Power...............................148
Rear Folding.......................158, 159
Reclining Rear.........................157
Security Alarm.........................22, 302
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..............863
SENTRY KEY
Key Programming.......................21
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................19
Sentry Key Replacement.....................20
Service Assistance.........................881
Service Contract..........................883
Service Manuals..........................886
Settings, Personal......................348, 373
Shifting................................487
Automatic Transmission............490, 499, 511
Transfer Case..........................525Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) .................................717
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) .................................720
Shift Lever Override.......................777
Shoulder Belts............................55
Signals, Turn......................121, 183, 329
Sliding Rear Window
Power...............................250
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................659
Snow Plow..............................710
Snow Tires..............................652
Spare Tire........................653, 654, 655
Spark Plugs.............................863
Speed Control
Accel/Decel...........................195
Cancel...............................194
Resume..............................194
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................192
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INDEX 907

Stabilizer/Sway Bar System..................567
Starting..............................34, 477
Automatic Transmission..................478
Cold Weather..........................480
Engine Fails To Start.....................480
Remote...............................34
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines).............477
Steering
Power.........................613, 614, 615
Wheel, Heated.........................189
Wheel, Tilt............................188
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............418
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .418
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.............244
Storage, Vehicle.......................442, 848
Storing Your Vehicle.......................848
Sun Roof...............................228
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag.........70
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information.........659Suspension, Air.......................545, 557
Sway Control, Trailer.......................632
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................798
System, Remote Starting.....................34
Tailgate................................273
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........440
Tilt
Down...............................149
Up .................................149
Tilt Steering Column.......................188
Tip Start................................478
Tire And Loading Information Placard. . . .642, 643, 659
Tire Markings............................636
Tires ........................121, 647, 653, 887
Aging (Life Of Tires).....................657
Air Pressure...........................647
Chains...............................659
Compact Spare.........................654
908 INDEX