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RAM 1500 2016 Owner's Manual (919 pages)

2016

Brand: RAM | Category: Automobile | Size: 7 MB

Introduction

5
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- A Word about Your Keys
  14
- Sentry Key
  21
  - Replacement Keys
    22
  - Customer Key Programming
    23
  - General Information
    23
- Vehicle Security Alarm
  24
  - Rearming of the System
    24
  - To Arm the System
    24
  - To Disarm the System
    25
  - Security System Manual Override
    26
- Illuminated Approach
  26
- Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
  27
- Remote Starting System - if Equipped
  36
- Door Locks
  40
  - Manual Door Locks
    40
  - Power Door Locks - if Equipped
    42
  - Child-Protection Door Lock
    44
- Keyless Enter-N-Go
  45
  - General Information
    49
- Windows
  50
  - Power Windows - if Equipped
    50
  - Wind Buffeting
    53
- Occupant Restraint Systems
  54
  - Important Safety Precautions
    54
  - Seat Belt Systems
    56
  - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
    73
  - Child Restraints
    87
  - Transporting Pets
    119
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  119
- Safety Tips
  120
  - Transporting Passengers
    120
  - Exhaust Gas
    121
  - Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
    122
  - Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
    124
  - The Vehicle
    124
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

125
- Mirrors
  132
- Seats
  149
  - Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
    149
  - Passenger's Power Seat - if Equipped
    151
  - Power Lumbar - if Equipped
    152
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    152
  - Ventilated Seats - if Equipped
    155
  - Manual Seat Adjuster - if Equipped
    156
  - 40-20-40 Front Bench Seat - if Equipped
    157
  - Mega Cab Rear Seat Features
    158
  - Head Restraints
    162
- Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
  166
- To Open and Close the Hood
  170
- Lights
  172
  - Headlights
    173
  - Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
    173
  - Headlights on with Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
    174
  - Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
    175
  - Headlight Delay
    175
  - Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - if Equipped
    176
  - Parking Lights and Panel Lights
    178
  - Fog Lights - if Equipped
    178
  - Lights-On Reminder
    179
  - Battery Saver
    179
  - Interior Lights
    179
  - Cargo Light with Bed Lights - if Equipped
    182
  - Multifunction Lever
    183
  - Turn Signals
    183
  - Lane Change Assist
    184
  - Flash-To-Pass
    184
  - High/Low Beam Switch
    184
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  184
  - Windshield Wipers
    184
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    185
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    185
  - Windshield Washers
    185
  - Mist Feature
    186
  - Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
    187
- Tilt Steering Column
  188
- Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
  189
- Driver Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
  191
- Electronic Speed Control
  192
  - To Activate
    193
  - To Set a Desired Speed
    194
  - To Deactivate
    194
  - To Resume Speed
    194
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    194
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    195
- Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
  196
  - Parksense Sensors
    196
  - Parksense Warning Display
    196
  - Parksense Display
    197
  - Enabling and Disabling Parksense
    201
  - Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
    202
  - Cleaning the Parksense System
    203
  - Parksense System Usage Precautions
    203
- Parksense Front and Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
  205
  - Parksense Sensors
    206
  - Parksense Warning Display
    206
  - Parksense Display
    207
  - Enabling and Disabling Front And/Or Rear Parksense
    209
  - Service the Parksense Park Assist System
    210
  - Cleaning the Parksense System
    211
  - Parksense System Usage Precautions
    211
- Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
  214
- Overhead Console - if Equipped
  217
  - Courtesy/Reading Lights
    217
- Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
  219
  - Before You Begin Programming Homelink
    220
  - Programming a Rolling Code
    221
  - Programming a Non-Rolling Code
    223
  - Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
    225
  - Using Homelink
    226
  - Security
    226
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    227
  - General Information
    228
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  228
  - Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
    229
  - Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
    229
  - Opening Sunroof - Express
    230
  - Closing Sunroof - Express
    230
  - Pinch Protect Feature
    230
  - Venting Sunroof - Express
    230
  - Sunshade Operation
    231
  - Wind Buffeting
    231
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    231
  - Ignition off Operation
    231
- Electrical Power Outlets
  231
- Cigar Lighter and Ash Receiver - if Equipped
  237
- Power Inverter - if Equipped
  237
- Auxiliary Switches - if Equipped
  238
- Cupholders
  239
- Storage
  241
  - Glove Compartment
    241
  - Door Storage
    243
  - Center Storage Compartment - if Equipped
    244
  - Second Row In-Floor Storage bin - if Equipped
    247
  - Seatback Storage
    248
  - Storage (Regular Cab)
    248
  - Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
    249
  - Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab Models)
    249
- Rear Window Features
  250
- Fold Flat Load Floor - if Equipped
  251
- Pickup Box
  256
  - Cargo Camera - if Equipped
    258
  - Turning Cargo Camera on or off - with
    259
  - Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN
    259
- Rambox - if Equipped
  259
  - Rambox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
    259
  - Locking and Unlocking Rambox
    262
  - Rambox Safety Warning
    263
  - Bed Extender - if Equipped
    264
  - Bed Rail Tie-Down System
    271
- Easy-Off Tailgate
  273
  - Disconnecting the Rear Camera or Remote
    273
  - Keyless Entry - if Equipped
    273
  - Removing the Tailgate
    275
  - Locking Tailgate
    276
- Slide-In Campers
  273
  - Camper Applications
    273
- Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped
  276
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

287
- Instrument Panel Features
  290
- Instrument Cluster - Midline (Evic)
  291
- Instrument Cluster - Premium (DID)
  294
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  297
  - Red Telltale Indicator Lights
    298
  - Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
    309
  - Green Telltale Indicator Lights
    327
  - White Telltale Indicator Lights
    331
  - Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
    332
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center
  333
  - (Evic)
    333
  - Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays - 3.5" Display
    335
  - Oil Life Reset
    337
  - EVIC Selectable Menu Items
    339
- Driver Information Display (DID)
  353
  - Driver Information Display (DID) Displays
    356
  - Oil Life Reset
    358
  - DID Messages
    360
  - DID Selectable Menu Items
    365
- Cybersecurity
  378
- Uconnect Settings
  380
- Uconnect Radios
  417
- Ipod/Usb/Mp3 CONTROL - if EQUIPPED
  418
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls - if
  419
  - Equipped
    419
  - Radio Operation
    419
  - CD Player - if Equipped
    420
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  420
- Radio Operation and Mobile Devices
  421
  - Regulatory and Safety Information
    421
- Climate Controls
  422
- Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen
  423
  - If Equipped
    423
  - Manual Climate Controls with Touchscreen - if
    428
  - Equipped
    428
  - Automatic Climate Controls with Touchscreen
    433
  - If Equipped
    433
  - Climate Control Functions
    439
  - Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
    441
  - Operating Tips
    443
- Personalized Menu Bar
  446
- Uconnect Voice Recognition
  446
  - Introducing Uconnect
    446
  - Get Started
    448
  - Basic Voice Commands
    449
  - Radio
    451
  - Media
    452
  - Phone
    454
  - Voice Text Reply
    455
  - Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)
    458
  - Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)
    459
- Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN)
  460
- Understanding Your Instrument Panel
  460
- Register (8.4A/8.4AN)
  461
- Vehicle Health Alert
  461
- Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)
  462
- Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)
  463
- Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN)
  465
- Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN)
  466
- Do Not Disturb
  467
- Siri Eyes Free - if Equipped
  467
- General Information
  468
- Additional Information
  469
Starting and Operating

471
- Starting Procedures
  
  479
  - Normal Starting
    479
  - Automatic Transmission
    480
  - Keyless Enter-N-Go
    480
  - Normal Starting
    481
  - Extreme Cold Weather (below -22°F or −30°C)
    482
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    482
  - After Starting
    484
- Stop/Start System - if Equipped
  
  484
- Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
  
  488
- Automatic Transmission
  
  489
  - Key Ignition Park Interlock
    491
    
    Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
    491
    
    Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - if Equipped
    492
    
    Only (if Equipped)
    501
    
    Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
    501
    
    Models Only
    513
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if
  
  524
  - Equipped
    524
    
    Manually Shifted Transfer Case - if Equipped
    524
    
    Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
    528
    
    Switch) - if Equipped
    528
    
    Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
    535
    
    Switch) - if Equipped
    535
    
    Five-Position Electronically Shifted Transfer Case
    540
    
    Equipped
    540
- Air Suspension System (1500 Models) - if
  
  547
  - Equipped
    547
    
    Description
    547
    
    Air Suspension Modes
    552
    
    Electronic Vehicle Information Center
    554
    
    (Evic)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display
    554
    
    Messages
    554
    
    Operation
    554
- Air Suspension System (2500/3500 Models)
  
  556
  - If Equipped
    556
  - Description
    556
  - Air Suspension Modes
    558
  - Electronic Vehicle Information Center
    559
  - (Evic)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display
    559
  - Messages
    559
  - Operation
    560
- Air Suspension System
  
  560
  - Only) - if Equipped
    560
    
    Description
    560
    
    Air Suspension Modes
    564
    
    Electronic Vehicle Information Center
    566
    
    (Evic)/Driver Infromation Display (DID) Display
    566
    
    Messages
    566
    
    Operation
    566
- Axle Locker System - Power Wagon
  
  567
  - Models Only (if Equipped)
    567
    
    Starting and Operating
    570
- Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power
  
  570
  - Wagon Only
    570
- Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon
  
  572
  - Only
    572
    
    Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
    572
    
    Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
    575
    
    Crossing Obstacles
    577
    
    Points)
    577
    
    Hill Climbing
    579
    
    Driving through Water
    582
    
    Airing down for Off-Road Driving
    585
    
    Vehicle Recovery
    586
    
    After Driving Off-Road
    590
- Limited-Slip Differential
  
  591
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  
  592
  - Acceleration
    592
  - Traction
    592
- Driving through Water
  
  593
  - Flowing/Rising Water
    593
  - Shallow Standing Water
    593
- Off-Road Driving Tips
  
  595
  - After Driving Off-Road
    595
- Winch Usage - Power Wagon Only
  
  596
  - Equipped)
    596
    
    Things to Know before Using Your Winch
    596
    
    Understanding the Features of Your Winch
    598
  - Winch Accessories
    600
  - Operating Your Winch
    601
  - Rigging Techniques
    613
- Power Steering
  
  615
  - Electric Power Steering - 1500 Models
    615
  - Hydraulic Power Steering - 2500/3500 Models
    617
- Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L/6.4L Engines Only - if Equipped
  
  618
- Parking Brake
  
  618
- Brake System
  
  621
  - Hydraulic Brake Assist - 2500/3500 Models Only
    621
  - (Except Power Wagon)
    621
- Electronic Brake Control System
  
  621
  - Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
    622
  - Brake System Warning Light
    622
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    622
  - Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
    624
  - Brake Assist System (BAS)
    624
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    625
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    628
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    628
  - Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
    633
  - Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
    634
  - Hill Descent Control (HDC) - if Equipped
    634
- Tire Safety Information
  
  638
  - Tire Markings
    638
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    642
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    644
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    645
- Tires - General Information
  
  650
  - Tire Pressure
    650
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    651
  - Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
    653
  - Radial Ply Tires
    653
  - Tire Types
    654
  - Run Flat Tires - if Equipped
    656
  - Spare Tires - if Equipped
    656
  - Tire Spinning
    659
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    659
  - Life of Tire
    660
  - Replacement Tires
    660
- Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
  
  662
- Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped
  
  662
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  
  665
  - Directional Tires - if Equipped
    666
  - Dual Rear Wheels - if Equipped
    666
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
  
  668
  - Premium System
    670
  - Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) 3500
    675
  - Series Trucks
    675
  - General Information
    677
- Fuel Requirements
  
  677
  - 3.6L Engine
    677
  - L Engine
    678
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    679
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    679
  - E-85 Usage in Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
    680
  - MMT in Gasoline
    680
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    681
  - Fuel System Cautions
    681
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    682
- Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - if Equipped
  
  683
  - E-85 General Information
    683
  - Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
    683
  - Fuel Requirements
    684
  - Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
    684
  - Starting
    685
  - Cruising Range
    685
  - Replacement Parts
    685
  - Maintenance
    686
- Adding Fuel
  
  686
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    688
- Vehicle Loading
  
  689
  - Certification Label
    689
- Trailer Towing
  
  691
  - Common Towing Definitions
    691
  - Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
    699
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    700
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    700
  - Towing Requirements
    701
  - Towing Tips
    711
- Snowplow
  
  713
  - 1500 Models Only
    713
  - 2500/3500 Models Only
    714
What to Do in Emergencies

727
- 䡵 Hazard Warning Flashers
  
  729
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    729
  - If Your Engine Overheats
    729
- 䡵 if Your Engine Overheats
  
  730
  - Wheel and Tire Torque
    730
    
    Specifications
    730
    
    Torque Specifications
    731
- 䡵 Wheel and Tire Torque
  
  730
- 䡵 Jacking and Tire Changing
  
  733
  - Jacking and Tire Changing
    733
    
    Jacking and Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks
    733
    
    Jacking and Tire Changing 2500 and 3500 Series Trucks
    752
  - Hoisting
    772
- 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedures
  
  773
  - Jump-Starting Procedures
    773
    
    Preparations for Jump-Start
    773
    
    Jump-Starting Procedure
    775
  - Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
    777
- 䡵 Gear Selector Override - 6-Speed
  
  780
- 䡵 Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped
  
  780
- 䡵 Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  
  780
  - Gear Selector Override - 6-Speed Transmission
    780
    
    Column Shifter - if Equipped
    780
    
    Center Console Shifter - if Equipped
    781
Maintaining Your Vehicle

789
- Engine Compartment - 3.6L
  792
- Engine Compartment - 5.7L
  793
- Engine Compartment - 6.4L
  794
- Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd II)
  795
  - Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
    795
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    796
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  797
- Replacement Parts
  798
- Dealer Service
  799
- Maintenance Procedures
  799
  - Engine Oil
    800
  - Engine Oil Filter
    804
  - Engine Air Cleaner Filter
    804
  - Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
    808
  - Maintenance-Free Battery
    810
  - Air Conditioner Maintenance
    811
  - Front Driveshaft Lubrication - 2500/3500
    812
  - (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
    812
  - Body Lubrication
    813
  - Windshield Wiper Blades
    814
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    817
  - Exhaust System
    818
  - Cooling System
    820
  - Brake System
    827
  - Rear Axle and 4X4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
    829
  - Transfer Case
    831
  - Automatic Transmission
    831
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    835
- Fuses
  843
  - Power Distribution Center
    844
- Vehicle Storage
  853
- Replacement Bulbs
  854
- Bulb Replacement
  856
If You Need Consumer Assistance

885
- If You Need Assistance
  887
  - FCA USA LLC Customer Center
    888
  - FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
    889
  - In Mexico Contact
    889
  - Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
    889
  - Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
    889
  - Service Contract
    890
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  887
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    887
  - Prepare a List
    887
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    887
- Mopar Parts
  891
- Reporting Safety Defects
  891
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    891
  - In Canada
    892
- Warranty Information
  891
- Publication Order Forms
  892
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  893
- Traction Grades
  894
  - Treadwear
    894
- Temperature Grades
  895

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

Starting Procedures

Stop/Start System - if Equipped

Engine Block Heater - if Equipped

Automatic Transmission

Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if

Air Suspension System (1500 Models) - if

Air Suspension System (2500/3500 Models)

Air Suspension System

Axle Locker System - Power Wagon

Stabilizer/Sway Bar System - Power

Safe Off-Road Driving - Power Wagon

Limited-Slip Differential

Driving on Slippery Surfaces

Driving through Water

Off-Road Driving Tips

Winch Usage - Power Wagon Only

Power Steering

Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L/6.4L Engines Only - if Equipped

Parking Brake

Brake System

Electronic Brake Control System

Tire Safety Information

Tires - General Information

Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - if Equipped

Tire Rotation Recommendations

Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

Fuel Requirements

Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - if Equipped

Adding Fuel

Vehicle Loading

Trailer Towing

Snowplow

What to Do in Emergencies

䡵 Hazard Warning Flashers

䡵 if Your Engine Overheats

䡵 Wheel and Tire Torque

䡵 Jacking and Tire Changing

䡵 Jump-Starting Procedures

䡵 Gear Selector Override - 6-Speed

䡵 Emergency Tow Hooks - if Equipped

䡵 Freeing a Stuck Vehicle

Maintaining Your Vehicle

If You Need Consumer Assistance

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