suspension Ram 1500 2016 Owner's Guide

the feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated.
•Transport Mode
When this feature is selected the air suspension system
lowers and then disables to assist with flat bed towing.
Press the box next to your selection and a check-mark
appears next to the feature showing the system has been
activated or the check-mark is removed showing the
system has been deactivated.
•Wheel Alignment Mode
Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be
enabled. Refer to your authorized dealer for further
information.
Trailer Brake
After pressing the “Trailer Brake” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:•Trailer Select
When this feature is selected, the Trailer Type can be
selected between “Trailer 1,” “Trailer 2,” “Trailer 3” and
“Trailer 4.” To make your selection, scroll up or down
until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and
release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears
next to the setting, showing that the setting has been
selected.
•Trailer Brake Type
When this feature is selected, the Trailer Brake Type can
be changed between “Light Electric,” “Heavy Electric,”
“Light EOH” and “Heavy EOH.” To make your selection,
scroll up or down until the preferred setting is high-
lighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the
setting has been selected. Refer to “Integrated Trailer
Brake Module” in “Starting And Operating.”
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▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .489
▫Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If
Equipped...........................490
▫Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 1500 Models
Only (If Equipped)....................499
▫Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 2500/3500
Models Only........................511
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED...........................522
▫Manually Shifted Transfer Case — If
Equipped...........................522
▫Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position
Switch) — If Equipped.................526
▫Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position
Switch) — If Equipped.................533▫Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position
Switch) — If Equipped.................538
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (1500 MODELS) — IF
EQUIPPED...........................545
▫Description..........................545
▫Air Suspension Modes..................549
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display
Messages...........................551
▫Operation...........................551
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (2500/3500 MODELS)
— IF EQUIPPED.......................553
▫Description..........................553
▫Air Suspension Modes..................554
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▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display
Messages...........................556
▫Operation...........................556
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (REBEL MODELS
ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED.................557
▫Description..........................557
▫Air Suspension Modes..................561
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Driver Infromation Display (DID) Display
Messages...........................562
▫Operation...........................563
AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — POWER WAGON
MODELS ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)............564STABILIZER/SWAY BAR SYSTEM — POWER
WAGON ONLY........................567
SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING — POWER WAGON
ONLY...............................569
▫Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle
Characteristics.......................569
▫Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand..........572
▫Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High
Points).............................573
▫Hill Climbing........................576
▫Driving Through Water.................579
▫Airing Down For Off-Road Driving.........581
▫Vehicle Recovery......................582
▫After Driving Off-Road.................586
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•The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a
shift to take place and for the position indicator lights
to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the ON
position, then the shift will not take place and no
position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (1500 MODELS) — IF
EQUIPPED
Description
The air suspension system provides full time load level-
ing capability along with the benefit of being able to
adjust vehicle height by the push of a button.
1 — Up Button
2 — Down Button
3 — Entry/Exit Mode Indicator (Customer selectable)
4 — Normal Ride Height Indicator (Customer selectable)
5 — Off-Road 1 Indicator (Customer selectable)
6 — Off-Road 2 Indicator (Customer selectable)
Air Suspension Switch
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NOTE:The vehicle will automatically enter Aero Mode
when the vehicle speed remains between 62 mph
(100 km/h) and 66 mph (106 km/h) for greater than 20
seconds or if the vehicle speed exceeds 66 mph
(106 km/h).
•Normal Ride Height (NRH)– This is the standard
position of the suspension and is meant for normal
driving.
•Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raises the vehicle approximately
1 in [26 mm])– This position should be the primary
position for all off-road driving until Off Road 2 (OR2)
is needed. A smoother and more comfortable ride will
result. To enter OR1, push the “Up” button once from
the NRH position while the vehicle speed is below
35 mph (56 km/h). When in the OR1 position, if the
vehicle speed remains between 40 mph (64 km/h) and
50 mph (80 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the
vehicle speed exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h), the vehiclewill be automatically lowered to NRH. Off-Road 1
may not be available due to vehicle payload, an
EVIC/DID message will be displayed when this oc-
curs. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
•Off-Road 2 (OR2) (Raises the vehicle approximately
2 in [51 mm])– This position is intended for off-
roading use only where maximum ground clearance is
required. To enter OR2, push the “Up” button twice
from the NRH position or once from the OR1 position
while vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h). While
in OR2, if the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h)
the vehicle height will be automatically lowered to
OR1. Off-Road 2 may not be available due to vehicle
payload, an EVIC/DID message will be displayed
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After the engine is turned off, it may be noticed that the
air suspension system operates briefly, this is normal. The
system is correcting the position of the vehicle to ensure
a proper appearance.
To assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension
system has a feature which allows the automatic leveling
to be disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:If equipped with a touch screen radio all
enabling/disabling of air suspension features must be
done through the radio. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.WARNING!
The air suspension system uses a high pressure
volume of air to operate the system. To avoid per-
sonal injury or damage to the system, see your
authorized dealer for service.
Air Suspension Modes
The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect
the system in unique situations:
Tire/Jack Mode
To assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension
system has a feature which allows the automatic leveling
to be disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or “Uconnect
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Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” if
equipped with a touch screen radio for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:This mode is intended to be enabled with engine
running.
Transport Mode
To assist with flat bed towing, the air suspension system
has a feature which will put the vehicle into Entry/Exit
height and disable the automatic load leveling system.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or
Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” or “Uconnect Settings” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” if equipped with a
touch screen radio for further information.
NOTE:This mode is intended to be enabled with engine
running.Wheel Alignment Mode
Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be
enabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” or “Uconnect Settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” if equipped
with a touch screen radio for further information.
NOTE:This mode is intended to be enabled with engine
running.
Protection Mode
In order to “protect” the air suspension system, the
vehicle will enter Protection Mode when load leveling
cannot be achieved. Some driving may be required to
clear the protection mode telltale in the EVIC/DID. Refer
to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or
Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding
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Your Instrument Panel” or “Uconnect Settings” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” if equipped with a
touch screen radio for further information.
NOTE:If equipped with a touch screen radio all
enabling/disabling of air suspension features must be
done through the radio. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display
Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will
appear in the EVIC/DID display. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information
Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
An audible chime will be heard whenever a system error
has been detected.
Operation
1 — Up Button
2 — Down Button
3 — Entry/Exit Mode Indicator (Customer selectable)
4 — Normal Ride Height Indicator (Customer selectable)
5 — Off-Road 1 Indicator (Customer selectable)
6 — Off-Road 2 Indicator (Customer selectable)
Air Suspension Switch
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The indicator lamps 3 through 6 will illuminate to show
the current position of the vehicle. Flashing indicator
lamps will show a position which the system is working
to achieve. When raising, if multiple indicator lamps are
flashing, the highest flashing indicator lamp is the posi-
tion the system is working to achieve. When lowering, if
multiple indicators are flashing, the lowest solid indica-
tor lamp is the position the system is working to achieve.
Pushing the “UP” button once will move the suspension
one position higher from the current position, assuming
all conditions are met (i.e. key in ON/RUN position,
engine running, speed below threshold, etc). The “UP”
button can be pushed multiple times, each push will raise
the requested level by one position up to a maximum
position of OR2 or the highest position allowed based on
current conditions (i.e. vehicle speed, etc).
Pushing the “DOWN” button once will move the suspen-
sion one position lower from the current level, assuming
all conditions are met (i.e. key in ON/RUN position,engine running, doors closed, speed below threshold,
etc). The “DOWN” button can be pushed multiple times,
each push will lower the requested level by one position
down to a minimum of Entry/Exit Mode or the lowest
position allowed based on current conditions (i.e. vehicle
speed, etc.)
Automatic height changes will occur based on vehicle
speed and the current vehicle height. The indicator lamps
and EVIC/DID messages will operate the same for
automatic changes and user requested changes.
•Off-Road 2 (OR2) – Indicator lamps 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be
illuminated when the vehicle is in OR2.
•Off-Road 1 (OR1) – Indicator lamps 3, 4 and 5 will be
illuminated when the vehicle is in OR1.
•Normal Ride Height (NRH)/Aero Mode – Indicator
lamps 3 and 4 will be illuminated when the vehicle is
in this position.
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•Entry/Exit Mode – Indicator lamp 3 will be illumi-
nated when the vehicle is in Entry Exit Mode. Entry/
Exit mode can be requested up to 33 mph (53 km/h).
If vehicle speed is reduced to, and kept below, 15 mph
(24 km/h) indicator lamp 4 will flash and indicator
lamp 3 will remain solid until Entry/Exit Mode is
achieved at which point indicator lamp 4 will turn off.
•Transport Mode – No indicator lamps will be illumi-
nated. Transport Mode is disabled by driving the
vehicle.
•Tire/Jack Mode – Indicator lamps 3 and 6 will be
illuminated. Tire/Jack Mode is disabled by driving the
vehicle.
•Wheel Alignment Mode – Indicator lamps 3 and 4 will
be illuminated. Wheel Alignment Mode is disabled by
driving the vehicle.AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (2500/3500 MODELS)
— IF EQUIPPED
Description
The air suspension system is a rear leveling ride height
system. The main purpose of this system is to maintain
the truck’s rear ride height level.
Rear Leveling Ride Height Switch
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