2016 RAM 1500 2500 3500 Owner's Manual
Year:
2016
Make:
RAM
Model:
1500 2500 3500
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
Ignition Node Module (IGNM)
14
Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped
15
Key Fob
16
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
19
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
21
Replacement Keys
23
Customer Key Programming
23
Rearming Of The System
24
To Arm The System
24
To Disarm The System
25
Security System Manual Override
26
Remote Unlock The Doors
29
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
29
Flash Lamps With Remote Key Lock
30
To Lock The Doors
30
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
30
Using The Panic Alarm
31
RKE Air Suspension (Remote Lowering Of The Vehicle) — If Equipped
32
Programming Additional Transmitters
32
Transmitter Battery Replacement
33
How To Use Remote Start
37
Remote Start Abort Message
38
To Enter Remote Start Mode
38
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
39
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
39
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
39
Manual Door Locks
40
Power Door Locks — If Equipped
42
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
43
Automatic Doors Unlock — If Equipped
43
Automatic Doors Unlock Programming — If Equipped
43
Power Windows — If Equipped
50
Auto-Down
51
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection (4-Door Models Driver And Front Passenger Door Only) — If Equipped
51
Reset Auto-Up
52
Window LOCKOUT Switch (4–Door Models Only)
52
Important Safety Precautions
54
Seat Belt Systems
55
Driver And Passenger BeltAlert (If Equipped)
55
Lap/Shoulder Belts
57
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
60
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
62
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
62
First Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions (Regular Cab Only)
63
First Row Center Lap Belt Operating Instructions (If Equipped)
66
Seat Belt Extender
67
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
68
Seat Belt Pretensioner
68
Energy Management Feature — If Equipped
69
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) — If Equipped
69
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
72
Air Bag System Components
72
Advanced Front Air Bags
72
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
74
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation
75
Knee Impact Bolsters
76
Supplemental Side Air Bags
76
If A Deployment Occurs
81
Enhanced Accident Response System
82
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
83
Air Bag Warning Light
83
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
84
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
85
Child Restraints
86
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
88
Infants And Child Restraints
89
Older Children And Child Restraints
90
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
91
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
93
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
94
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
95
Locating LATCH Anchorages
99
Locating Tether Anchorages
99
Center Seat LATCH — Regular Cab/Quad Cab/Crew Cab Full Bench
101
Center Seat LATCH — Quad Cab/Mega Cab/Crew Cab Split Bench
101
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:
103
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
104
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
105
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
107
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:
108
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
110
Transporting Pets
118
Transporting Passengers
119
Exhaust Gas
120
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
121
Seat Belts
121
Air Bag Warning Light
121
Defroster
122
Floor Mat Safety Information
122
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
123
Tires
123
Lights
124
Door Latches
124
Fluid Leaks
124
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
132
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
133
Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View Camera Display — If Equipped
140
Outside Mirrors
140
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
141
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
142
Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And Trailer Tow — If Equipped
143
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
145
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
146
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
146
Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped
146
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
148
Driver's Power Seat — If Equipped
149
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
150
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
150
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
150
Reclining The Seatback
150
Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped
151
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
151
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
152
Heated Seats — If Equipped
152
Front Heated Seats
153
Rear Heated Seats
154
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
155
Manual Seat Adjuster — If Equipped
156
Dump Feature (Manual Recline Seat Only) — Standard Cab
157
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
157
Mega Cab Rear Seat Features
158
Reclining Rear Seats — If Equipped
158
Folding Rear Seat (Table Mode) — If Equipped
159
Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped
160
Head Restraints
161
Front Head Restraints
162
Programming The Memory Feature
165
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
166
Memory Position Recall
167
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
168
Headlights
172
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
173
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
173
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
174
Headlight Delay
174
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
175
To Activate
176
To Deactivate
177
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
177
Fog Lights — If Equipped
177
Lights-On Reminder
178
Battery Saver
178
Interior Lights
178
Courtesy/Reading Lights
179
Ambient Light
181
Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped
181
Multifunction Lever
182
Turn Signals
182
Lane Change Assist
183
Flash-To-Pass
183
Windshield Wipers
184
Windshield Wiper Operation
184
Intermittent Wiper System
184
Windshield Washers
185
Mist Feature
185
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
186
TILT STEERING COLUMN
187
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
188
To Activate
192
To Set A Desired Speed
193
To Deactivate
193
To Resume Speed
193
To Vary The Speed Setting
193
To Accelerate For Passing
194
ParkSense Sensors
195
ParkSense Warning Display
195
ParkSense Display
196
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
200
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
201
Cleaning The ParkSense System
202
ParkSense Sensors
205
ParkSense Warning Display
205
ParkSense Display
206
Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear ParkSense
208
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System
209
Cleaning The ParkSense System
210
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
210
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
219
Programming A Rolling Code
220
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling Code)
222
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
222
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non — Rolling Code)
223
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
224
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)
225
Using HomeLink
225
Security
225
Troubleshooting Tips
226
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
229
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
229
Opening Sunroof — Express
229
Closing Sunroof — Express
229
Pinch Protect Feature
229
Venting Sunroof — Express
230
Sunshade Operation
230
Wind Buffeting
230
Sunroof Maintenance
230
Ignition Off Operation
231
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
231
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED
236
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
236
Front Seat Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats)
238
Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor Storage Bin
238
Glove Compartment
240
Door Storage
242
Front Door Storage — If Equipped
242
Rear Door Storage — If Equipped
243
Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped
243
Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped
246
Seatback Storage
247
Storage (Regular Cab)
247
Storage and Seats (Crew Cab)
248
Rear Window Defroster
249
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
250
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped
250
Cargo Camera — If Equipped
256
RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins
258
Locking And Unlocking RamBox
260
RamBox Safety Warning
261
RamBox Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever — If Equipped
262
Bed Extender — If Equipped
262
Storage Position
262
Divider Position
265
Extender Position
267
Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped
272
Removing The Tailgate
273
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal
275
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
280
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning
286
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
287
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
290
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — MIDLINE (EVIC)
291
Red Telltale Indicator Lights
298
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
298
Air Bag Warning Light
299
Brake Warning Light
300
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
302
Engine Temperature Warning Light
303
Charging System Warning Light
304
Oil Pressure Warning Light
305
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
306
Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped
307
Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light
307
Oil Pressure Warning Light
308
Door Open Warning Light
309
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
310
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
310
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
312
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
313
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
313
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
314
Low Fuel Indicator Light
317
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
317
Transmission Temperature Indicator Light
318
Rear Fog Light Indicator
320
Low Coolant Level Indicator Light
320
Air Suspension Payload Protection Telltale — If Equipped
321
TOW/HAUL Indicator Light
321
Cargo Light — If Equipped
322
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped
322
Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light — If Equipped
323
Air Suspension Off-Road 1 Indicator Light — If Equipped
323
Air Suspension Off-Road 2 Indicator Light — If Equipped
324
Air Suspension Ride Height Raising Indicator Light— If Equipped
324
Air Suspension Ride Height Lowering Indicator Light— If Equipped
325
4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
325
4 Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
326
Service 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
327
2WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
327
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
328
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
328
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
328
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
329
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
330
Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
330
4WD AUTO Indicator Light — If Equipped
331
White Telltale Indicator Light
332
Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
332
Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped
332
Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
333
Blue Telltale Indicator Light
333
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays — 3.5” Display
336
Oil Life Reset
338
EVIC Selectable Menu Items
339
Speedometer Menu Item
340
Vehicle Info Menu Item
340
Fuel Economy Menu Item
340
Trip Menu Item
341
Stop/Start Menu Item – If Equipped
341
Air Suspension Menu Item — If Equipped
341
Trailer Tow Menu Item
342
EVIC Messages (Stored)
342
Screen Setup Menu Item
347
Vehicle Settings Menu Item
347
Driver Information Display (DID) Displays
355
Oil Life Reset
357
DID Messages
358
DID Selectable Menu Items
363
Digital Speedometer
364
Vehicle Info
364
Fuel Economy
365
Trip A
365
Trip B
366
Stop/Start – If Equipped
366
Trailer Tow
366
Audio
367
Stored Messages
367
Screen Setup
367
Vehicles Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
371
Buttons On The Faceplate
380
Buttons On The Touchscreen
380
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0 Personal Settings
380
Display
381
Units
382
Voice
383
Clock & Date
383
Safety/Assistance
383
Lights
386
Doors & Locks
387
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
389
Engine Off Options
390
Suspension — If Equipped
391
Trailer Brake
392
Audio
393
Compass Settings — If Equipped
394
Phone/Bluetooth
395
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
395
Restore Settings
396
Clear Personal Data
396
System Information
397
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Personal Settings
397
Display
398
Units
400
Voice
401
Clock
402
Safety & Driving Assistance
403
Lights
405
Doors & Locks
407
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
409
Engine Off Options
410
Air Suspension — If Equipped
410
Trailer Brake
412
Audio
413
Phone/Bluetooth
414
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
414
Restore Settings
415
Clear Personal Data
416
System Information
416
UCONNECT RADIOS
416
Radio Operation
418
CD Player — If Equipped
419
Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen — If Equipped
422
Front Blower Control
423
Temperature Control
423
Air Conditioning Operation
423
MAX A/C
424
Mode Control (Air Direction)
424
Panel Mode
424
Bi-Level Mode
425
Floor Mode
425
Mix Mode
425
Defrost Mode
425
Recirculation Control
426
Air Outlets
426
Economy Mode
427
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
427
Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped
427
Recirculation Control
432
Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Equipped
432
Climate Control Functions
439
A/C (Air Conditioning)
439
Recirculation Control
440
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
440
Automatic Operation
440
Manual Operation Override
441
Operating Tips
442
Summer Operation
442
Winter Operation
442
Vacation/Storage
442
Window Fogging and Frosting
443
Outside Air Intake
443
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions
444
Introducing Uconnect
445
Get Started
447
Basic Voice Commands
448
Radio
450
Media
451
Phone
453
Voice Text Reply
455
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)
457
Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN)
458
Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN)
459
Register (8.4A/8.4AN)
460
Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN)
461
Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN)
462
Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN)
464
SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN)
465
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
466
Do Not Disturb
466
General Information
467
Additional Information
468
Normal Starting
477
Automatic Transmission
478
Tip Start Feature
478
Keyless Enter-N-Go
478
Normal Starting
478
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
478
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
479
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
479
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
480
If Engine Fails To Start
480
Automatic Mode
482
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
482
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
483
To Manually Turn Off The Stop Start System
485
To Manually Turn On The Stop Start System
486
System Malfunction
486
Key Ignition Park Interlock
489
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
490
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
490
Gear Ranges
491
Transmission Limp Home Mode
495
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation — Eight-Speed Transmission
497
When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode
498
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 1500 Models Only (If Equipped)
499
Gear Ranges
500
Transmission Limp Home Mode
505
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation — Six-Speed Transmission (1500 Models Only)
506
Overdrive Operation
509
When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
509
Torque Converter Clutch
510
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — 2500/3500 Models Only
511
Gear Ranges
512
Transmission Limp Home Mode
517
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
518
Overdrive Operation
520
When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
520
Manually Shifted Transfer Case — If Equipped
522
2H
524
4H
524
Neutral (N)
524
4L
525
Shifting Procedure — Manually Shifted Transfer Case
525
Transfer Case Position Indicator Light
526
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Four-Position Switch) — If Equipped
526
Shifting Procedure
531
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped
533
Shifting Procedure
538
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Five-Position Switch) — If Equipped
538
Description
545
Air Suspension Modes
549
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display Messages
551
Description
553
Air Suspension Modes
555
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display Messages
556
Description
557
Air Suspension Modes
561
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Infromation Display (DID) Display Messages
563
Operation
563
AXLE LOCKER SYSTEM — POWER WAGON MODELS ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)
564
Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics
569
Skid Plates And Underbody Protection
569
Ramp Travel Index (RTI)
569
Water Fording Characteristics
570
Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation
570
The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
570
When To Use Low Range
571
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
572
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
573
Using A Spotter
574
Crossing Large Rocks
574
Crossing A Ravine, Gully, Ditch, Washout Or Rut
574
Crossing Logs
575
Getting High Centered
575
Hill Climbing
576
Driving Through Water
579
Airing Down For Off-Road Driving
581
Vehicle Recovery
582
After Driving Off-Road
586
Acceleration
588
Flowing/Rising Water
589
Things To Know Before Using Your Winch
593
General Winch Information
593
Tensioning The Wire Rope
593
Low Voltage Interrupt
594
Winch Motor Thermal Protection
594
Understanding The Features Of Your Winch
595
Winch Accessories
597
Operating Your Winch
598
General Information
599
Vehicle Recovery Using The Winch
599
Rigging Techniques
609
How To Change The Pulling Direction
610
Increasing Pulling Power
610
Electric Power Steering — 1500 Models
611
Hydraulic Power Steering — 2500/3500 Models
613
Power Steering Fluid Check — 2500/3500 Models
613
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
614
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
618
Brake System Warning Light
618
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
618
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
620
Brake Assist System (BAS)
620
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
621
Towing With HSA
622
Disabling And Enabling HSA
623
Traction Control System (TCS)
624
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
624
ESC Operating Modes
626
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light
628
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
629
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
630
Tire Markings
634
Tire Sizing Chart
636
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
638
Tire Terminology And Definitions
640
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
641
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
641
Tire And Loading Information Placard
642
Tire Pressure
646
Safety
646
Fuel Economy
647
Tread Wear
647
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
647
Tire Inflation Pressures
647
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
649
Radial Ply Tires
649
Tire Types
650
All Season Tires — If Equipped
650
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
650
Snow Tires
651
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
652
Spare Tires — If Equipped
652
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
652
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
653
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
654
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
654
Tire Spinning
655
Tread Wear Indicators
655
Life Of Tire
656
Replacement Tires
656
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION — IF EQUIPPED
658
Directional Tires — If Equipped
662
Premium System
666
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
667
Service TPMS Warning
668
Tire Pressure Information System (TPIS) 3500 Series Trucks
671
3.6L Engine
673
5.7L Engine
674
6.4L Engine
674
Reformulated Gasoline
675
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
675
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
676
MMT In Gasoline
676
Materials Added To Fuel
677
Fuel System Cautions
677
E-85 General Information
679
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
679
Fuel Requirements
680
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
680
Starting
681
Cruising Range
681
Replacement Parts
681
Certification Label
685
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
685
Payload
685
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
685
Tire Size
686
Rim Size
686
Inflation Pressure
686
Curb Weight
686
Common Towing Definitions
687
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
687
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
688
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
688
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
688
Tongue Weight (TW)
689
Frontal Area
689
Trailer Sway Control
689
Weight-Carrying Hitch
689
Weight-Distributing Hitch
690
Fifth-Wheel Hitch
695
Gooseneck Hitch
695
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
695
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
696
Trailer And Tongue Weight
696
Towing Requirements
697
Towing Requirements — Tires
699
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
700
Integrated Trailer Brake Module — If Equipped
701
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
706
Towing Tips
707
Automatic Transmission
707
Tow/Haul Mode
708
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
708
Cooling System
708
1500 Models Only
709
2500/3500 Models Only
710
Before Plowing
710
Snowplow Prep Package Model Availability
711
Over The Road Operation With Snowplow Attached
712
Operating Tips
712
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
713
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models
714
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
715
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
716
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
719
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
723
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
725
Jacking And Tire Changing 1500 Series Trucks
729
Jack Location
730
Removal Of Jack And Tools (1500 Series)
730
Removing The Spare Tire
734
Preparations
737
Jack Instructions (1500 Series)
737
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
744
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (1500 Series)
746
Jacking And Tire Changing 2500 And 3500 Series Trucks
749
Jack Location
749
Removal Of Jack And Tools (2500, 3500 Series)
750
Removing The Spare Tire
753
Preparations
756
Jack Instructions (2500, 3500 Series)
757
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
764
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools (2500 And 3500 Series)
766
Hub Caps/Wheel Covers — If Equipped
768
Preparations For Jump-Start
770
Jump-Starting Procedure
772
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
775
Column Shifter — If Equipped
777
Center Console Shifter — If Equipped
778
Two-Wheel Drive Models
783
Four-Wheel Drive Models
784
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
785
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
788
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
789
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
791
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
792
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
793
REPLACEMENT PARTS
794
Engine Oil
796
Checking Oil Level
796
Change Engine Oil
797
Engine Oil Selection
797
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
797
Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engines (1500 Models Only)
798
Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine (1500/2500/3500 Models)
798
Engine Oil Viscosity — 6.4L Engine
799
Synthetic Engine Oils
799
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
799
Engine Oil Filter
800
Engine Oil Filter Selection
800
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
800
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
800
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement
801
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
804
Maintenance-Free Battery
805
Air Conditioner Maintenance
806
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped
807
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf — If Equipped
808
Front Driveshaft Lubrication — 2500/3500 (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
808
Body Lubrication
809
Windshield Wiper Blades
809
Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
810
Adding Washer Fluid
812
Exhaust System
813
Cooling System
816
Engine Coolant Checks
816
Cooling System — Drain Flush And Refill
817
Selection Of Coolant
817
Adding Coolant
818
Cooling System Pressure Cap
819
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
820
Checking Coolant Level — 3.6L and 5.7L Engines
820
Checking Coolant Level — 6.4L Engine
822
Points To Remember
822
Brake System
823
Brake Fluid Level Check
824
Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid Level
825
Drain And Refill
826
Lubricant Selection
826
Transfer Case
826
Drain And Refill
826
Lubricant Selection
827
Fluid Level Check
827
Automatic Transmission
827
Selection Of Lubricant
827
Special Additives
827
Fluid Level Check — Eight-Speed Transmission
828
Fluid Level Check — Six-Speed Transmission
828
Fluid And Filter Changes — Eight-Speed Transmission
830
Fluid And Filter Changes — Six Speed Transmission
831
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
831
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
831
What Causes Corrosion?
831
Washing
832
Special Care
832
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
833
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
834
Interior Care
834
Cleaning Headlights
836
Glass Surfaces
836
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
836
Seat Belt Maintenance
837
Tri-Fold Soft Tonneau Cover Care
837
Power Distribution Center
840
VEHICLE STORAGE
849
Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And Turn — If Equipped
851
Fog Lamps — If Equipped
853
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
854
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp
855
Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped
857
Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped
859
Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If Equipped
860
Engine
863
Chassis
866
Maintenance Chart
873
Prepare For The Appointment
881
Prepare A List
881
FCA USA LLC Customer Center
882
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
882
In Mexico Contact
883
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
883
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
883
Service Contract
883
WARRANTY INFORMATION
885
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
885
In Canada
885
Treadwear
887
Traction Grades
888
Temperature Grades
888
INDEX
891
2016 RAM 1500 2500 3500 Overview
Introduction
The 2016 RAM lineup includes the 1500, 2500, and 3500 models, all designed to provide exceptional performance, durability, and versatility. These trucks cater to various needs, whether for work or recreational activities, making them a reliable companion on and off the road. With their muscular designs and innovative technology, the 2016 RAM series stands out in the competitive pickup truck market.
Powertrains
The 2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 boast a range of powerful engine options tailored for different performance requirements. The 1500 offers a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine, with an available 5.7-liter HEMI V8 for those seeking enhanced towing capabilities. The 2500 and 3500 models come equipped with a robust 6.4-liter HEMI V8 or an optional 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel inline-six, providing exceptional torque and pulling power for heavy-duty tasks. Each model is paired with an efficient eight-speed automatic transmission, optimizing fuel efficiency and performance.
Trims
The 2016 RAM series offers a variety of trims to cater to diverse preferences. The base Tradesman trim emphasizes practicality, while the Express trim combines function with a sportier appeal. For those who seek luxury, the Laramie and Laramie Longhorn trims provide upscale materials and premium features. The rugged Power Wagon trim, available on the 2500, offers enhanced off-road capabilities, ensuring adventure seekers are equipped for any terrain.
Features
Every 2016 RAM model is loaded with advanced technology and comfort features. Notable options include an intuitive Uconnect infotainment system with available navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and a premium sound system. Safety is prioritized with features like rearview cameras, parking sensors, and stability control, all ensuring peace of mind for the driver and passengers.
Owners Manual
The 2016 RAM Owners Manual provides essential insights into operating and maintaining your truck. It details specifications, features, and maintenance schedules, ensuring owners can maximize performance and longevity. Additionally, the manual includes troubleshooting tips, safety information, and reminders, serving as a valuable resource for all RAM enthusiasts.
User manual download
The RAM 1500 2500 3500 owner manual for the 2016 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2016 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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