light Ram 3500 2016 Owner's Manual

•Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved.
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Overhead Console
Lamps TS 212–9
Dome Lamp 7679
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for
replacement instructions.
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Base Quad Headlamp –
Low Beam H11LL
Base Quad Headlamp –
High Beam 9005LL
Front Turn Signal Lamp
(Base Quad Headlamp) 3157NA
852 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s NewVehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
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888 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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

Disposal............................. .822
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................620
Appearance Care ........................ .833
Ashtray ............................... .235
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .623
Auto Down Power Windows ..................49
Automatic Door Locks ......................41
Automatic Headlights ..................... .171
Automatic High Beams .....................174
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........439
Automatic Transmission .................490, 833
Adding Fluid ...................... .831, 833
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................833
Fluid Change ......................... .833
Fluid Level Check ................829, 830, 831
Fluid Type ........................ .829, 870
Shifting .......................... .499, 511
Special Additives ...................... .830
Axle Fluid .......................... .827, 870Axle Lubrication
......................... .827
Back-Up Camera ......................... .212
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ..................568
Battery ............................ .301, 808
Charging System Light ...................301
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........31
Belts, Seat .............................. .120
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................811
B-Pillar Location ......................... .643
Brake Assist System ...................... .622
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............619
Brake Fluid ......................... .826, 870
Brake System ........................ .619, 825
Fluid Check .......................... .826
Master Cylinder ....................... .826
Parking ............................. .616
W

arning Light ........................ .298
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INDEX 897

Brake/Transmission Interlock.................489
Bulb Replacement ..................... .852, 854
Bulbs, Light ......................... .122, 852
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................860
Camera, Rear ........................... .212
Camper ............................... .271
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .864
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .801
Power Steering ........................ .615
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................821
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............119,680
Cargo Light ............................ .180
Car Washes ............................ .834
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............858
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............242
Certification Label ........................ .687
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .638Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .795
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
..............118
Checks, Safety ............................118
Child Restraint ............................85
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................90
Child Restraints .........................85
Child Seat Installation .................104, 106
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......102
Infants And Child Restraints ................88
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .101
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .103
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............98
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......93
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........89
Seating Positions ........................92
Cigar Lighter ........................... .235
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .677
898 INDEX

CleaningWheels .............................. .836
Climate Control ...................... .420, 431
Automatic ........................... .431
Cold Weather Operation ....................480
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............418
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .655
Console, Overhead ....................... .215
Contract, Service ......................... .888
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........821
Cooling System .......................... .818
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............820
Coolant Capacity ...................... .864
Coolant Level ...................818, 822, 824
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................822
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................819
Inspection ........................ .822, 824
Points To Remember .....................824
Pressure Cap ......................... .821Radiator Cap
......................... .821
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......819, 864, 866
Corrosion Protection ...................... .833
Cruise Light ......................... .327, 329
Cupholders ............................ .237
Customer Assistance ...................... .885
Customer Programmable Features .............396
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
Daytime Running Lights ....................173
Dealer Service ........................... .797
Defroster, Rear Window .....................248
Defroster, Windshield ...................120, 424
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................183
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................589
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .615
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................782
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INDEX 899

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................822
Door Ajar .............................. .306
Door Ajar Light ......................... .306
Door Locks Door Locks ............................38
KeyFob...............................38
Remote ...............................38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................38
Door Locks, Automatic ......................41
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .217
Driving Off-Pavement ......................... .570
Off-Road ............................ .570
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .591
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... .664, 729
E-85 Fuel .............................. .681Electrical Power Outlets
.....................229
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................248
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ......526, 533, 538
Electronic Brake Control System ...............619
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................620
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................631
Traction Control System ...................626
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ..........497, 506, 518
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........190
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............626
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........303
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .212, 331
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .331
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .331
EVIC Messages ........................ .331
Selectable Menu Items ....................337
Emergency Brake ........................ .616
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................775
900 INDEX

Hazard Warning Flasher..................727
Jump Starting ......................... .771
Tow Hooks ........................... .777
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........795
Engine ............................. .791, 792
Air Cleaner .......................... .802
Block Heater ......................... .486
Break-In Recommendations ................117
Compartment ......................... .790
Compartment Identification .........790, 791, 792
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................866
Exhaust Gas Caution .................119,680
Flooded, Starting ...................... .480
Fuel Requirements ...................675, 864
Jump Starting ......................... .771
Oil .......................... .798, 864, 866
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .801
Oil Filter ............................ .802
Oil Selection ...................... .799, 864Oil Synthetic
......................... .802
Overheating .......................... .727
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................800, 801
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................800
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............81
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24
Ethanol ............................ .677, 681
Event Data Recorder ........................84
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................119,680
Exhaust System .......................119,816
Exterior Lighting ......................... .171
Exterior Lights .......................... .122
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .802
Engine Oil ........................ .802, 866
Engine Oil Disposal .....................802
Flashers Turn Signal .....................122, 181, 326
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INDEX 901

Flat Tire Stowage..................... .745, 765
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .683
Engine Oil ........................... .682
Fuel Requirements ...................681, 682
Maintenance .......................... .684
Replacement Parts ...................... .683
Starting ............................. .683
Flooded Engine Starting ....................480
Fluid, Brake ............................ .870
Fluid Capacities ......................... .864
Fluid Leaks ............................ .122
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .826
Power Steering ........................ .615
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........866
Fog Lights ....................... .176, 317, 856
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .249
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................727 Four Wheel Drive
........................ .522
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................775
Front Axle (Differential) .....................827
Fuel .................................. .675
Adding ............................. .684
Additives ............................ .679
Clean Air ............................ .677
Ethanol .......................... .677, 681
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................686
Gasoline ............................. .675
Light ............................... .314
Materials Added ....................... .679
Methanol ............................ .677
Octane Rating ..................... .675, 866
Requirements ...................... .675, 864
Tank Capacity ......................... .864
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .681
Fuses ................................. .841
902 INDEX