tires Ram 2500 2016 Manual PDF

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 875

Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange 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).
876 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 891

Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
892 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 893

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............820
Adding Fuel ............................ .684
Additives, Fuel .......................... .679
Adjust Down .............................. .148
Forward ......................... .148, 150
Rearward ........................ .148, 150
Up ................................ .148
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .189
AirBag.................................71 Advance Front Air Bag ....................73
Air Bag Operation .......................74
Air Bag Warning Light ....................82
Enhanced Accident Response ................81
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................84
FrontAirBag...........................71
If A Deployment Occurs ...................80
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................75
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............83Side Air Bags
...........................75
Transporting Pets .......................117
Air Bag Deployment ........................71
Air Bag Light ..................... .82, 120, 297
Air Bag Maintenance .......................83
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .802
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................809
Air Conditioning ..................... .421, 426
Air Conditioning Controls ................421, 426
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........441, 443
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............809, 810
Air Conditioning System ..........421, 426, 439, 809
Air Pressure, Tires .....................649, 660
Air Suspension ....................... .545, 558
Alarm, Panic .............................29
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................22, 300
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............819, 864
896 INDEX

Hood Release........................... .168
Hub Caps .............................. .769
Ignition .................................16
Key .............................. .12, 16
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................24
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................19
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................660
Information Center, Vehicle ...............331, 351
Inside Rearview Mirror ..............130, 131, 138
Instrument Cluster ..................289, 300, 326
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............288
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............839
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............703
Interior Appearance Care ....................837
Interior Lights .......................... .177
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............183
Introduction ..............................4 Inverter Outlet (115V)
..................... .235
Jack Location ........................ .731, 750
Jump Starting ........................... .771
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 ..............386, 406
Passive Entry ...........................43
Passive Entry Programming ..........43, 386, 406
Keyless Entry System .......................25
Key, Replacement ..........................20
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................19
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............181
904 INDEX

Lane Change Assist....................... .182
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................56
Latches ............................... .122
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .675
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .122
Life Of Tires ............................ .658
Light Bulbs ......................... .122, 852
Lights ............................. .122, 170
AirBag ........................82, 120, 297
Automatic Headlights ....................171
Brake Assist Warning ....................630
Brake Warning ........................ .298
Bulb Replacement ...................... .854
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .860
Cargo .............................. .180
Center Mounted Stop ....................858
Courtesy/Reading ................178, 180, 215
Cruise ........................... .327, 329
Daytime Running ...................... .173Engine Temperature Warning
...............300
Exterior ............................. .122
Fog ......................... .176, 317, 856
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................526
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................727
Headlights ........................... .171
High Beam ........................... .182
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............182
Hill Descent Control Indicator ..............632
Illuminated Entry ........................24
Interior ....................177, 178, 180, 215
Low Fuel ............................ .314
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........307
Park ............................ .325, 327
Passing ............................. .182
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .296
Security Alarm ........................ .300
Service .......................... .852,

854
Side Marker .......................... .86310
INDEX 905

Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).........311,666
Traction Control ....................... .630
Transfer Case ......................... .526
Turn Signal ..............122, 181, 326, 854, 857
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .300, 326
Limited-Slip Differential .................589, 828
Loading Vehicle ......................... .687
Tires ............................... .643
Locks ..................................38
Automatic Door .........................41
Child Protection .........................42
Door .................................38
Power Door ............................40
Low Tire Pressure System ...................666
Lubrication, Body .........................811
Lug Nuts ........................... .728, 729
Maintenance Free Battery ....................808
Maintenance Procedures ....................797 Maintenance Schedule
..................... .874
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .307, 795
Manual, Service ......................... .890
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .829
Lubricant Selection ..................... .870
Memory Seat ........................... .164
Methanol .............................. .677
Mirrors ............................... .130
Electric Powered ....................... .142
Heated .............................. .144
Memory ............................. .164
Outside ............................. .138
Rearview ..................... .130, 131, 138
Trailer Towing ........................ .144
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................666
MOPAR Parts ........................ .796, 889
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .677
906 INDEX

Passing Light........................... .182
Passive Entry .............................43
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .189
Personalized Menu Bar .....................444
Personal Settings ..................... .345, 371
Pets ...................................117
Pickup Box ...................... .254, 257, 274
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........644
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................842
Door Locks ............................40
Mirrors ............................. .142
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........229, 235
Seats ............................... .147
Sliding Rear Window ....................249
Steering .......................... .613, 615
Sunroof ............................. .226
Windows ..............................48
Power Seats Down .............................. .148Forward
......................... .148, 150
Rearward ........................ .148, 150
Recline .............................. .148
Tilt ................................ .148
Up ................................ .148
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .870
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............67
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................67
Programmable Electronic Features ..........345, 371
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .651
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ........819, 821
Radio Frequency General Information ............19, 21, 34, 38, 47
Radio Operation ......................... .419
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................415
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................185
908 INDEX