Index Ram 1500 2016 Owner's Guide

Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................665
MOPAR Parts.........................793, 885
MTBE/ETBE............................676
Multi-Function Control Lever.................183
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS).............214
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................116
Occupant Restraints........................51
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................674
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)...........569, 591
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)...........569, 591
Oil, Engine..........................795, 863
Capacity.............................861
Change Interval........................796
Dipstick..............................795
Disposal..............................798
Filter.............................799, 863Filter Disposal.........................798
Identification Logo......................796
Pressure Warning Light................305, 308
Recommendation....................796, 861
Synthetic.............................798
Viscosity.......................797, 798, 861
Oil Filter, Change.........................799
Oil Filter, Selection........................799
Oil Pressure Light......................305, 308
Onboard Diagnostic System..................791
Operating Precautions......................791
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................138
Overdrive...........................509, 520
Overdrive OFF Switch..................509, 520
Overhead Console.........................217
Overheating, Engine.......................725
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)..........4,886
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INDEX 903

Paint Care..............................830
Panic Alarm..............................29
Parking Brake............................616
ParkSense System, Rear..................196, 205
Passing Light............................184
Passive Entry.............................43
Pedals, Adjustable.........................191
Personalized Menu Bar.....................445
Personal Settings......................348, 373
Pets...................................116
Pickup Box.......................255, 258, 276
Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........643
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)................839
Door Locks............................40
Mirrors..............................143
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........232, 237
Seats................................148
Sliding Rear Window....................250Steering.......................613, 614, 615
Sunroof..............................228
Windows..............................48
Power Seats
Down...............................149
Forward..........................149, 150
Rearward.........................149, 150
Recline...............................149
Tilt .................................149
Up .................................149
Power Steering Fluid.......................867
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...............65
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................66
Programmable Electronic Features..........348, 373
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Radial Ply Tires..........................650
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........815, 818
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Radio Frequency
General Information............19, 21, 34, 38, 47
Radio Operation..........................420
Radio (Sound Systems).....................417
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.................187
Ramp Travel Index........................569
Rear Axle (Differential).....................825
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails.................270
Rear ParkSense System..................196, 205
Rear Seat, Folding.....................158, 159
Rear Window Features.....................249
Rear Window, Sliding......................251
Reclining Rear Seats.......................157
Recorder, Event Data.......................83
Recreational Towing.......................714
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)........717
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)......720
Reformulated Gasoline.....................676
Refrigerant...........................806, 807Reminder, Seat Belt.........................53
Remote Control
Starting System.........................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................25, 27
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters.........21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........418
Remote Starting
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features. . .391, 410
Uconnect Settings....................391, 410
Remote Starting System......................34
Replacement Bulbs........................849
Replacement Keys.........................20
Replacement Parts.........................793
Replacement Tires.........................657
Reporting Safety Defects....................885
Restraint, Head...........................161
Restraints, Child...........................84
Restraints, Occupant........................51
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INDEX 905

Rotation, Tires...........................662
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................119
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................121
Safety Defects, Reporting....................885
Safety, Exhaust Gas........................118
Safety Information, Tire.....................636
Safety Tips..............................117
Schedule, Maintenance.....................870
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage......60
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...........66
Energy Management Feature................66
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................58
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................55
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............60
Pregnant Women........................65
Seat Belt Extender.......................64
Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................66Seat Belt Reminder.......................53
Seat Belt System.........................51
Seat Belt Maintenance......................836
Seat Belt Reminder.........................53
Seat Belts.............................53, 119
Adjustable Shoulder Belt...................60
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........60
Child Restraint..........................84
Extender..............................64
Front Seat........................53, 55, 58
Inspection............................119
Operating Instructions....................58
Pregnant Women........................65
Pretensioners...........................66
Rear Seat..............................55
Reminder.............................298
Untwisting Procedure.....................60
Seats........................147, 149, 150, 156
Adjustment.....................147, 149, 150
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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

Dual.............................663, 726
General Information..................647, 653
High Speed...........................650
Inflation Pressures.......................648
Life Of Tires...........................657
Load Capacity......................642, 643
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............665
Pressure Warning Light...................314
Quality Grading........................887
Radial...............................650
Replacement...........................657
Rotation..............................662
Safety............................636, 647
Sizes................................637
Snow Tires............................652
Spare Tire.........................653, 655
Spinning.............................656
Tread Wear Indicators....................656
Tire Safety Information.....................636Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................697
Tonneau Cover...........................837
Tonneau Cover Cleaning....................837
Torque Converter Clutch.................510, 521
Tow Hooks, Emergency.....................776
Towing.............................688, 781
Disabled Vehicle........................781
Guide...............................697
Recreational...........................714
Weight...............................697
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome...........714
Traction................................588
Traction Control..........................625
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................632
Trailer Towing..........................
.688
Cooling System Tips.....................709
Hitches..............................696
Minimum Requirements..................698
Mirrors..............................144
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INDEX 909

Trailer And Tongue Weight................697
Wiring...............................707
Trailer Towing Guide.......................697
Trailer Weight............................697
Transfer Case............................826
Electronically Shifted..............526, 533, 538
Fluid................................867
Transmission............................490
Automatic..................490, 499, 511, 826
Fluid................................867
Maintenance...........................826
Shifting..............................487
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .31
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .25
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........25
Transporting Pets.........................116
Tread Wear Indicators......................656
Turn Signals...................183, 329, 851, 853Uconnect
Customer Programmable Features........391, 410
Operation.............................417
Uconnect Settings.......................379
Uconnect Settings....................391, 410
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition
Additional Information...................467
Do Not Disturb........................466
General Information.....................467
Siri Eyes Free..........................466
Uconnect 8.4 Settings
Customer Programmable Features — Units.....401
Uconnect Settings
Customer Programmable Features......43, 388, 408
Passive Entry Programming..........43, 388, 408
Uconnect Settings....................388, 408
Uconnect Voice Command...................445
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................887
910 INDEX

Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
Programming HomeLink........220, 221, 223, 225
Unleaded Gasoline........................674
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................60
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area................270
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............6
Vehicle Loading.......................643, 686
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............7
Vehicle Storage........................442, 848
Viscosity, Engine Oil....................797, 798
Voice Recognition System (VR)................445
Warnings And Cautions......................6
Warranty Information......................885
Washers, Windshield....................186, 811
Washing Vehicle..........................831
Water
Driving Through........................589Wheel And Wheel Trim.....................833
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care.................833
Wheel Cover............................768
Winch.................................593
Accessories............................597
Operation.............................598
Rigging Techniques......................611
Usage...............................593
Wind Buffeting........................51, 231
Window Fogging.........................442
Windows................................48
Power................................48
Rear Sliding...........................251
Reset Auto-Up..........................50
Wind Buffeting..........................51
Windshield Defroster.......................119
Windshield Washers.................185, 186, 811
Fluid.............................185, 811
Windshield Wiper Blades....................808
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INDEX 911

Windshield Wipers........................185
Wiper Blade Replacement...................808
Wipers, Intermittent.......................185
Wipers, Rain Sensitive......................187
912 INDEX