Tire change Ram 1500 2016 Owner's Guide

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

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

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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