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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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
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Interior Appearance Care ................... .604
Interior Lights .......................... .169
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............ .175
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .216
Jack Location ........................... .540
Jump Starting ........................... .548
Key Fob
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Key-In Reminder ..........................18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................42
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ............. .321, 339
Passive Entry ...........................42
Passive Entry Programming ......... .42, 321, 339
Keyless Entry System .......................25
Key, Replacement ..........................20 Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................19
Lane Change And Turn Signals .............. .173
Lane Change Assist ....................... .174
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................54
Latches ............................... .121
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .498
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .121
Life Of Tires ............................ .481
Light Bulbs ............................. .120
Lights ............................. .120, 162
AirBag ....................... .80, 118, 241
Automatic Headlights ................... .163
Brake Assist Warning ................... .453
Brake Warning ........................ .242
Bulb Replacement ................... .617, 618
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .624
Cargo .............................. .172660 INDEX
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Center Mounted Stop ................... .622
Courtesy/Reading ............... .170, 172, 208
Cruise ........................... .266, 267
Daytime Running ...................... .165
Engine Temperature Warning .............. .244
Exterior ............................. .120
Fog ......................... .168, 259, 621
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... .427
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. .536
Headlights ........................... .163
High Beam ........................... .174
High Beam/Low Beam Select .............. .174
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............. .456
Illuminated Entry ........................24
Interior ................... .169, 170, 172, 208
Low Fuel ............................ .257
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ .250
Park ............................... .264
Passing ............................. .174 Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .240
Security Alarm ........................ .244
Service .......................... .617, 618
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........ .254, 488
Traction Control ....................... .453
Transfer Case ......................... .427
Turn Signal ................. .120, 173, 265, 619
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .244, 265
Limited-Slip Differential ................ .434, 596
Loading Vehicle ......................... .504
Tires ............................... .466
Locks ..................................37
Automatic Door .........................39
Child Protection .........................40
Door .................................37
Power Door ............................39
Low Tire Pressure System .................. .488
Lubrication, Body ........................ .58010 INDEX 661
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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
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Recommendation ...................... .570
Synthetic ............................ .571
Viscosity ............................ .571
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .572
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .246
Onboard Diagnostic System ................. .564
Operating Precautions ..................... .564
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. .136
Overdrive .............................. .417
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .417
Overhead Console ........................ .208
Overheating, Engine ...................... .536
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,646
Paint Care ............................. .600
Panic Alarm ..............................29
Parking Brake ........................... .439
ParkSense System, Rear ................. .187, 196 Passing Light ........................... .174
Passive Entry .............................42
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .179
Personalized Menu Bar .................... .373
Personal Settings ..................... .282, 305
Pets ...................................114
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ......... .467
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... .608
Door Locks ............................39
Mirrors ............................. .138
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ....... .210, 216
Seats ............................... .143
Sliding Rear Window ................... .227
Steering .......................... .437, 438
Take-Off Adapter ...................... .420
Take-Off Operation ..................... .420
Windows ..............................46 10 INDEX 663
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Power Seats
Down ........................... .144, 145
Forward ......................... .144, 145
Rearward ........................ .144, 145
Recline .............................. .144
Tilt ................................ .145
Up ............................. .144, 145
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .629
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............64
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ..............................65
Programmable Electronic Features ......... .282, 305
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
PTO (Power Take-Off) ..................... .420
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .475
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... .588, 590
Radio Frequency
General Information ........... .19, 21, 33, 36, 46 Radio Operation ......................... .349
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... .346
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ .177
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. .595, 596
Rear ParkSense System ................. .187, 196
Rear Window Features .................... .226
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .228
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .151
Recorder, Event Data .......................82
Recreational Towing ...................... .528
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... .531
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... .533
Reformulated Gasoline .................... .499
Refrigerant ............................. .579
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................52
Remote Control
Starting System .........................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ............... .25, 27
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21664 INDEX
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Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ .347
Remote Starting
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . .323, 341
Uconnect Settings ................... .323, 341
Remote Starting System ......................33
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .567
Replacement Tires ........................ .482
Reporting Safety Defects ................... .645
Restraint, Head .......................... .152
Restraints, Child ...........................83
Restraints, Occupant ........................50
Rotation, Tires .......................... .486
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................118
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... .120
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... .645
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................117 Safety Information, Tire .................... .459
Safety Tips ..............................116
Schedule, Maintenance .................... .632
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......59
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........65
Energy Management Feature ................65
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................56
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............58
Pregnant Women ........................64
Seat Belt Extender .......................63
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................65
Seat Belt Reminder .......................52
Seat Belt System .........................50
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .606
Seat Belt Reminder .........................52
Seat Belts ............................ .52, 118
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................59 10 INDEX 665
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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
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Sliding Rear Window
Power .............................. .227
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) .................. .484
Snow Plow ............................. .524
Snow Tires ............................. .476
Spare Tire ....................... .477, 478, 479
Spark Plugs ............................ .627
Speed Control
Accel/Decel .......................... .186
Cancel .............................. .184
Resume ............................. .184
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............... .182
Starting ............................. .33, 402
Automatic Transmission ................. .403
Cold Weather ......................... .403
Engine Fails To Start .................... .403
Remote ...............................33
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) ............ .402 Steering
Power ........................... .437, 438
Wheel, Heated ........................ .181
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .178
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. .347
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .347
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ............ .222
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .371, 617
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .617
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........69
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information ........ .484
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .455
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .571
System, Remote Starting .....................33
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ......... .369
Tilt
Down .............................. .145
Up ................................ .14510 INDEX 667
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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