manual transmission RAM CHASSIS CAB 2016 Owner's Manual

• With electronic shift transfer case, push and hold the
transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button until the NEU-
TRAL (N) indicator light turns off. After the NEU-
TRAL (N) indicator light turns off, release the NEU-
TRAL (N) button. After the NEUTRAL (N) button
has been released, the transfer case will shift to the
position indicated by the selector switch.
NOTE: When shifting the transfer case out of NEUTRAL
(N), the engine should remain OFF to avoid gear clash.
6. Shift automatic transmission into PARK.
7. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on a manual
transmission).
8. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.
9. Start the engine.
10. Press and hold the brake pedal.
11. Release the parking brake. 12. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake
pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions),
and check that the vehicle operates normally.
NOTE: With electronic shift transfer case:
• Steps 3 through 5 are requirements that must be met
before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must
continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
If any of these requirements are not met before push-
ing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met
during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will
flash continuously until all requirements are met or
until the NEUTRAL (N) button is released.
• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position
for a shift to take place and for the position indicator
lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the
ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place and no
position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light
indicates that shift requirements have not been met.534 STARTING AND OPERATING

Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
WARNING!Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake. 4. Place the gear selector into PARK (automatic transmis-
sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission). On 4-Wheel
drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the “4L”
position.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking position. For ex-
ample, if changing the right front tire,
block the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked. 6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541

Jacking Instructions
Instructions
WARNING!Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear
and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently
pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accel-
erator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the en-
gine.
CAUTION!Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued)cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: Push the  ESC Off  switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in  Partial Off  mode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the  ESC
Off  switch again to restore  ESC On  mode.
CAUTION!• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive-
train damage may result. (Continued) 6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the trans-
mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational
Towing” in the “Starting and Operating” section.
Towing
Condition Wheels
OFF the
Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 15 miles (24 km) max distance See instructions in “Recreational Tow-
ing” under “Starting and Operating”
• Auto Transmission in PARK
• Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT
NEUTRAL)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• To w i n forward direction
Wheel Lift
or Dolly
To w Front NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15
miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed,
or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a
towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel
stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground.
CAUTION!Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and
the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer
case is operable, the vehicle may be towed (in the
forward direction, with ALL wheels on the ground), IF
the transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmis-
sion is in PARK (for automatic transmissions) or in gear
(NOT in NEUTRAL, for manual transmissions). Refer to
“Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information and detailed instructions.558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Lug Nuts .................... .537, 538, 545, 547
Maintenance Free Battery ................... .577
Maintenance Procedures ................... .568
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .632
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .250, 566
Manual, Service ......................... .646
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check ...................... .596
Memory Seat ........................... .156
Methanol .............................. .499
Mirrors ............................... .128
Electric Powered ....................... .138
Heated .............................. .140
Memory ............................. .156
Outside ............................. .136
Rearview ..................... .128, 129, 136
Trailer Towing ........................ .141
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... .488
MOPAR Parts ........................ .567, 645
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .499
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ .173
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ............ .205
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................115
Occupant Restraints ........................50
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............... .498
Oil, Engine ......................... .569, 627
Capacity ............................ .626
Change Interval ....................... .570
Dipstick ............................. .569
Disposal ............................. .571
Filter ............................ .572, 627
Filter Disposal ........................ .571
Identification Logo ..................... .570
Pressure Warning Light .................. .246662 INDEX

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........59
Child Restraint ..........................83
Extender ..............................63
Front Seat ....................... .52, 54, 56
Inspection ............................118
Operating Instructions ....................56
Pregnant Women ........................64
Pretensioners ...........................65
Rear Seat ..............................54
Reminder ............................ .240
Untwisting Procedure .....................58
Seats ....................... .142, 144, 145, 151
Adjustment .................... .142, 144, 145
Easy Entry ........................... .159
Memory ............................. .156
Power .............................. .143
Reclining Rear ........................ .151
Security Alarm ........................ .22, 244
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. .627 SENTRY KEY
Key Programming .......................21
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................19
Sentry Key Replacement .....................20
Service Assistance ........................ .641
Service Contract ......................... .643
Service Manuals ......................... .646
Settings, Personal ..................... .282, 305
Shifting ............................... .405
Automatic Transmission ................. .408
Transfer Case ......................... .426
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .531
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .533
Shift Lever Override ...................... .555
Shoulder Belts ............................54
Signals, Turn ..................... .120, 173, 265666 INDEX