RAM CHASSIS CAB 2016 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: RAM, Model Year: 2016, Model line: CHASSIS CAB, Model: RAM CHASSIS CAB 2016Pages: 675, PDF Size: 5.46 MB
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WARNING!The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 649
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INDEX 10
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... .589
Adding Fuel ............................ .503
Additives, Fuel .......................... .500
Adjust
Down ........................... .144, 145
Forward ......................... .144, 145
Rearward ........................ .144, 145
Up ............................. .144, 145
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .179
AirBag.............................. .68, 69
Advance Front Air Bag ....................70
Air Bag Operation .......................71
Air Bag Warning Light ....................80
Enhanced Accident Response ................79
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................82
FrontAirBag...........................68
If A Deployment Occurs ...................77
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................72
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............81 Side Air Bags ...........................72
Transporting Pets .......................114
Air Bag Deployment ........................68
Air Bag Light ..................... .80, 118, 241
Air Bag Maintenance .......................81
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .572
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................ .578
Air Conditioning ..................... .351, 356
Air Conditioning Controls ............... .351, 356
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .......... .370, 372
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............. .578, 579
Air Conditioning System ......... .351, 356, 369, 578
Air Pressure, Tires .................... .472, 484
Alarm, Panic .............................29
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................. .22, 244
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................. .588
Capacities ........................... .626652 INDEX
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Disposal ............................. .591
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............... .443
Appearance Care ........................ .600
Ashtray ............................... .215
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .446
Auto Down Power Windows ..................47
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ..................... .163
Automatic High Beams .................... .166
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... .369
Automatic Transmission ................... .596
Adding Fluid ......................... .599
Fluid And Filter Changes ................. .600
Fluid Level Check ...................... .598
Fluid Type ........................ .596, 629
Shifting ............................. .408
Special Additives ...................... .597
Axle Fluid ....................... .595, 596, 629 Axle Lubrication ..................... .595, 596
Back-Up Camera ......................... .205
Battery ............................ .245, 577
Charging System Light .................. .245
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........30
Belts, Seat ...............................118
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................ .580
B-Pillar Location ......................... .466
Brake Assist System ...................... .445
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. .442
Brake Fluid ......................... .593, 629
Brake System ........................ .442, 593
Fluid Check .......................... .593
Master Cylinder ....................... .593
Parking ............................. .439
Warning Light ........................ .242
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................ .40810 INDEX 653
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Bulb Replacement ........................ .618
Bulbs, Light ......................... .120, 617
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. .624
Camera, Rear ........................... .205
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... .626
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .626
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) .......................... .571
Power Steering ........................ .438
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... .590
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............117,502
Cargo Light ............................ .172
Car Washes ............................ .601
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............. .622
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ .222
Certification Label ........................ .504
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .461
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .566 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............116
Checks, Safety ............................116
Child Restraint ............................83
Child Restraints
Booster Seats ...........................88
Child Restraints .........................83
Child Seat Installation ................ .102, 104
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........99
Infants And Child Restraints ................86
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....98
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .101
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............96
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......91
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........87
Seating Positions ........................90
Cigar Lighter ........................... .215
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .499654 INDEX
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Cleaning
Wheels .............................. .603
Climate Control ...................... .351, 361
Automatic ........................... .361
Cold Weather Operation ................... .403
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. .348
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .478
Console, Overhead ....................... .208
Contract, Service ......................... .643
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... .590
Cooling System .......................... .587
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. .589
Coolant Capacity ...................... .626
Coolant Level ..................... .587, 591
Disposal Of Used Coolant ................ .591
Drain, Flush, And Refill .................. .588
Inspection ........................... .591
Points To Remember .................... .592
Pressure Cap ......................... .590 Radiator Cap ......................... .590
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ .588, 627
Corrosion Protection ...................... .600
Cruise Light ......................... .266, 267
Cupholders ............................ .217
Customer Assistance ...................... .641
Customer Programmable Features ............ .329
Data Recorder, Event .......................82
Daytime Running Lights ................... .165
Dealer Service ........................... .568
Defroster, Rear Window .................... .226
Defroster, Windshield ...................119,354
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. .175
Differential, Limited-Slip ................... .434
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ................. .598
Power Steering ........................ .438
Disabled V ehicle Towing ................... .55610 INDEX 655
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Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... .591
Door Ajar .............................. .249
Door Ajar Light ......................... .249
Door Locks
Door Locks ............................37
KeyFob...............................37
Remote ...............................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................37
Door Locks, Automatic ......................39
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .436
Dual Rear Wheels ................. .487, 538, 547
Electrical Power Outlets .................... .210
Electric Rear Window Defrost ................ .226
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ............ .427
Electronic Brake Control System .............. .442 Anti-Lock Brake System ................. .443
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ .454
Traction Control System .................. .449
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ................ .416
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....... .182
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. .450
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ....... .247
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .205, 268
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .268
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .268
EVIC Messages ........................ .268
Selectable Menu Items ................... .276
Emergency Brake ........................ .439
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... .553
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. .536
Jump Starting ......................... .548
Tow Hooks ........................... .554656 INDEX
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Emission Control System Maintenance ......... .566
Engine ................................ .563
Air Cleaner .......................... .572
Break-In Recommendations ................115
Compartment Identification ............... .563
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... .627
Exhaust Gas Caution .................117,502
Flooded, Starting ...................... .403
Fuel Requirements ..................... .498
Jump Starting ......................... .548
Oil ............................. .569, 627
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .571
Oil Filter ............................ .572
Oil Selection .......................... .570
Oil Synthetic ......................... .571
Overheating .......................... .536
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .571
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............79
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24 Ethanol ............................... .499
Event Data Recorder ........................82
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................117,502
Exhaust System .......................117,585
Exterior Lighting ......................... .163
Exterior Lights .......................... .120
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... .572
Engine Fuel .......................... .627
Engine Oil ........................ .572, 627
Engine Oil Disposal .................... .571
Flashers
Turn Signal .................... .120, 173, 265
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .548
Flooded Engine Starting ................... .403
Fluid, Brake ............................ .629
Fluid Capacities ......................... .626
Fluid Leaks ............................ .12110 INDEX 657
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Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. .598
Brake ............................... .593
Power Steering ........................ .438
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts .......... .627
Fog Lights ....................... .168, 259, 621
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. .536
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .423
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .................... .553
Front Axle (Differential) .................... .595
Fuel .................................. .498
Adding ............................. .503
Additives ............................ .500
Clean Air ............................ .499
Ethanol ............................. .499
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... .504
Filter ............................... .627
Gasoline ............................. .498
Light ............................... .257 Materials Added ....................... .500
Methanol ............................ .499
Octane Rating ......................... .498
Requirements ......................... .498
Tank Capacity ......................... .626
Fuses ................................. .607
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... .504, 565
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .499
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .498
Gasoline, Reformulated .................... .499
Gear Ranges ............................ .409
Gear Select Lever Override ................. .555
Glass Cleaning .......................... .605
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... .226
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. .508
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................. .507
Guide, Body Builders ........................6658 INDEX