tires Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 2016 Workshop Manual

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.
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.
642 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............585
Adding Fuel ............................ .498
Additives, Fuel .......................... .496
Adjust Down ........................... .140, 141
Forward ......................... .140, 141
Rearward ........................ .140, 141
Up ............................. .140, 141
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .175
AirBag.............................. .67, 68
Advance Front Air Bag ....................69
Air Bag Operation .......................70
Air Bag Warning Light ....................78
Enhanced Accident Response ................78
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................81
FrontAirBag...........................67
If A Deployment Occurs ...................76
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................71
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............80Side Air Bags
...........................71
Transporting Pets .......................112
Air Bag Deployment ........................67
Air Bag Light ..................... .78, 115, 237
Air Bag Maintenance .......................80
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .567
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................573
Air Conditioning ..................... .345, 350
Air Conditioning Controls ................345, 350
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........364, 367
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..........573, 574, 575
Air Conditioning System ..........345, 350, 363, 573
Air Pressure, Tires .....................468, 480
Alarm, Panic .............................28
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................21, 240
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................584
Capacities ........................... .621
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GVWR................................ .500
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .432
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................532
Headlights ............................. .615
Automatic ........................... .159
Cleaning ............................ .602
High Beam ........................... .169
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........169
Passing ............................. .169
Switch .............................. .159
Head Restraints ......................... .147
Heated Mirrors ...................... .136, 223
Heater ............................. .345, 350
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .169
Hill Descent Control ...................... .452
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................452Hill Start Assist
.......................... .442
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .507
Hoisting ............................... .544
Hood Release ........................... .156
Hub Caps .............................. .541
Ignition .................................16
Key .............................. .12, 16
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................18
Inflation Pressure Tires .....................480
Information Center, Vehicle ...............266, 285
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................124, 132
Instrument Cluster ...........229, 232, 241, 246, 263
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............228
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............602
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............513
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INDEX 653

Interior Appearance Care....................600
Interior Lights .......................... .165
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............171
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .212
Jack Location ........................... .536
Jump Starting ........................... .544
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........20
Programming Additional Transmitters .........20
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................41
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..............315, 332
Passive Entry ...........................41
Passive Entry Programming ..........41, 315, 332
Keyless Entry System .......................24
Key, Replacement ..........................20 Keys
...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................18
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............168
Lane Change Assist ....................... .169
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................53
Latches ................................117
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .494
Leaks, Fluid .............................118
Life Of Tires ............................ .477
Light Bulbs ..............................117
Lights ..............................117,157
AirBag ........................78, 115, 237
Automatic Headlights ....................159
Brake Assist Warning ....................449
Brake Warning ........................ .238
Bulb Replacement ....................614, 615
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .619
Cargo .............................. .168
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Center Mounted Stop....................618
Courtesy/Reading ................166, 167, 204
Cruise ........................... .264, 265
Daytime Running ...................... .160
Engine Temperature Warning ...............241
Exterior ..............................117
Fog ......................... .163, 257, 617
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................423
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................532
Headlights ........................... .159
High Beam ........................... .169
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............169
Hill Descent Control Indicator ..............452
Illuminated Entry ........................23
Interior ....................165, 166, 167, 204
Low Fuel ............................ .254
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........248
Park ............................... .262
Passing ............................. .169Seat Belt Reminder
..................... .236
Security Alarm ........................ .240
Service .......................... .614, 615
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........252, 484
Traction Control ....................... .449
Transfer Case ......................... .423
Turn Signal ..................117, 168, 263, 615
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .241, 263
Limited-Slip Differential .................430, 592
Loading Vehicle ......................... .500
Tires ............................... .462
Locks ..................................36
Automatic Door .........................38
Child Protection .........................39
Door .................................36
Power Door ............................38
Low Tire Pressure System ...................484
Lubrication, Body ........................ .576
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INDEX 655

Power SeatsDown ........................... .140, 141
Forward ......................... .140, 141
Rearward ........................ .140, 141
Recline .............................. .140
Tilt ................................ .141
Up ............................. .140, 141
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .624
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............63
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................64
Programmable Electronic Features ..........279, 302
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
PTO (Power Take-Off) ..................... .416
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .471
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ........584, 587
Radio Frequency General Information ............18, 20, 32, 35, 45 Radio Operation
......................... .343
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................339
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................172
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................591, 592
Rear ParkSense System ..................182, 192
Rear Window Features .....................223
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .224
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .147
Recorder, Event Data .......................81
Recreational Towing ...................... .523
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........526
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......528
Reformulated Gasoline .....................494
Refrigerant .......................... .574, 575
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................51
Remote Control Starting System .........................32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................24, 26
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........20
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Programming Additional Transmitters.........20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........341
Remote Starting
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features. .317, 335
Uconnect Settings ....................317, 335
Remote Starting System ......................32
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .562
Replacement Tires ........................ .478
Reporting Safety Defects ....................639
Restraint, Head .......................... .147
Restraints, Child ...........................82
Restraints, Occupant ........................49
Rotation, Tires .......................... .482
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................115
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................117
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................639
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................114 Safety Information, Tire
.....................455
Safety Tips ..............................114
Schedule, Maintenance .....................626
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......58
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........64
Energy Management Feature ................64
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................55
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............57
Pregnant Women ........................63
Seat Belt Extender .......................62
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................64
Seat Belt Reminder .......................51
Seat Belt System .........................49
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .603
Seat Belt Reminder .........................51
Seat Belts ............................ .50, 115
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................58
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INDEX 659

Sliding Rear WindowPower .............................. .224
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................480
Snow Plow ............................. .519
Snow Tires ............................. .472
Spare Tire ....................... .473, 474, 475
Spark Plugs ............................ .622
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .181
Cancel .............................. .180
Resume ............................. .180
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................178
Starting ............................. .32, 398
Automatic Transmission ..................399
Cold Weather ......................... .399
Engine Fails To Start .....................399
Remote ...............................32
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............398Steering
Power ........................... .433, 434
Wheel, Heated ........................ .176
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .174
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............341
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .341
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............218
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .365, 613
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .613
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........68
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........480
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .451
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .566
System, Remote Starting .....................32
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........363
Tilt Down .............................. .141
Up ................................ .141
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INDEX 661

Tilt Steering Column...................... .174
Tip Start ............................... .399
Tire And Loading Information Placard . . . .462, 463, 480
Tire Markings ........................... .455
Tires .....................117, 467, 473, 474, 641
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................477
Air Pressure .......................... .467
Chains .............................. .480
Compact Spare ........................ .474
Dual ......................... .483, 533, 543
General Information ...............467, 473, 474
High Speed .......................... .470
Inflation Pressures ...................... .468
Life Of Tires .......................... .477
Load Capacity ..................... .462, 463
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............484
Pressure Warning Light ...................252
Quality Grading ....................... .641
Radial .............................. .471Replacement
.......................... .478
Rotation ............................. .482
Safety ........................... .455, 467
Sizes ............................... .457
Snow Tires ........................... .472
Spare Tire ..................... .473, 474, 475
Spinning ............................ .476
Tread Wear Indicators ....................477
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... .541
Tire Safety Information .....................455
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................508
Torque Converter Clutch ....................415
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................551
Towing ............................ .502, 552
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .552
Guide .............................. .508
Recr

eational .......................... .523
Weight .............................. .508
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........523
662 INDEX