coolant Ram 3500 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 875

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Inspect the brake linings, replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
Adjust parking brake as neces-
sary. XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
878 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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

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

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

Reclining Rear........................ .156
Security Alarm ........................ .22, 300
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............866
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .......................21
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................19
Sentry Key Replacement .....................20
Service Assistance ........................ .885
Service Contract ......................... .888
Service Manuals ......................... .890
Settings, Personal ..................... .345, 371
Shifting ............................... .487
Automatic Transmission ............490, 499, 511
Transfer Case ......................... .525
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .719
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .722
Shift Lever Override ...................... .778Shoulder Belts
............................56
Signals, Turn ..................... .122, 181, 326
Sliding Rear Window Power .............................. .249
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................660
Snow Plow ..............................711
Snow Tires ............................. .653
Spare Tire ....................... .654, 655, 656
Spark Plugs ............................ .866
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .193
Cancel .............................. .192
Resume ............................. .192
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................190
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System ..................568
Starting ............................. .34, 477
Automatic Transmission ..................478
Cold Weather ......................... .480
Engine Fails To Start .....................480
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INDEX 911