inflation pressure RAM CHASSIS CAB 2016 Owner's Manual

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those
in a different color in the EVIC/DID graphic) to the
vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure inflation
value as shown in the  Inflate to XX  message. Once the
system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display in the
EVIC/DID will return to it’s original color, and the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
Service TPMS Warning
If a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a
chime. In addition, the EVIC/DID will display a  SER-
VICE TPM SYSTEM  message for a minimum of five
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being
received.“LOW TIRE PRESSURE” Message 5STARTING AND OPERATING 493

included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and
Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the
bottom of the label is your VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and
rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so
GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded.
Payload
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load
weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the
driver, all passengers, options and cargo.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front
and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo
area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded. Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the
system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle,
springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension
components sometimes specified by purchasers for in-
creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehi-
cle’s GVWR.
Tire Size
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents
the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires
must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size
listed.
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for
all loading conditions up to full GAWR. 5STARTING AND OPERATING 505

Towing Requirements — Tires
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting And Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting And Operating” for proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
WARNING!• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have an
accident.
• Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in an
accident.516 STARTING AND OPERATING

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and automatic trans-
mission and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change 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.
• 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. 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633

GVWR ................................ .505
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .436
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... .536
Headlights ............................. .619
Automatic ........................... .163
Cleaning ............................ .605
High Beam ........................... .174
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ .174
Passing ............................. .174
Switch .............................. .163
Head Restraints ......................... .152
Heated Mirrors ...................... .140, 226
Heater ............................. .351, 356
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .174
Hill Descent Control ...................... .456
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............... .456 Hill Start Assist .......................... .446
Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ .512
Hoisting ............................... .548
Hood Release ........................... .160
Hub Caps .............................. .545
Ignition .................................16
Key .............................. .12, 16
Ignition Key Removal .......................16
Illuminated Entry ..........................24
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................19
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... .484
Information Center, Vehicle .............. .268, 287
Inside Rearview Mirror ............. .128, 129, 136
Instrument Cluster .......... .233, 236, 244, 249, 265
Instrument Panel And Controls .............. .232
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning .............. .606
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ............. .51710 INDEX 659

Tilt Steering Column ...................... .178
Tip Start ............................... .403
Tire And Loading Information Placard . . . .466, 467, 484
Tire Markings ........................... .459
Tires.................... .120, 471, 477, 478, 647
Aging (Life Of Tires) .................... .481
Air Pressure .......................... .471
Chains .............................. .484
Compact Spare ........................ .478
Dual ......................... .487, 538, 547
General Information .............. .471, 477, 478
High Speed .......................... .474
Inflation Pressures ...................... .472
Life Of Tires .......................... .481
Load Capacity ..................... .466, 467
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... .488
Pressure Warning Light .................. .254
Quality Grading ....................... .647
Radial .............................. .475 Replacement .......................... .482
Rotation ............................. .486
Safety ........................... .459, 471
Sizes ............................... .461
Snow Tires ........................... .476
Spare Tire ..................... .477, 478, 479
Spinning ............................ .480
Tread Wear Indicators ................... .480
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... .545
Tire Safety Information .................... .459
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ............... .513
Torque Converter Clutch ................... .419
Tow Hooks, Emergency .................... .554
Towing ............................ .507, 556
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .556
Guide .............................. .513
Recr eational .......................... .528
W eight .............................. .513
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome .......... .528668 INDEX