Ram 1500 2016 Owner's Manual

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

Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................696
Hoisting................................769
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)..............219
Hood Release............................170
Hub Caps...............................768
Ignition.................................16
Key ...............................12, 16
Ignition Key Removal.......................16
Illuminated Entry..........................24
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................19
Inflation Pressure Tires.....................659
Information Center, Vehicle...............334, 355
Inside Rearview Mirror..............130, 131, 138
Instrument Cluster..................291, 303, 329
Instrument Panel And Controls...............290
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............836
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls..............702Interior Appearance Care....................834
Interior Lights...........................179
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............185
Introduction..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V)......................237
Jack Location.........................729, 749
Jump Starting............................770
Key Fob
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters.........21
Key-In Reminder..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go.....................43, 478
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors..............388, 408
Passive Entry...........................43
Passive Entry Programming..........43, 388, 408
Keyless Entry System.......................25
Key, Replacement..........................20
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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
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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
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