2016 Ram 1500 Owner's manual (Special services)

1500
SPECIAL SERVICE SUPPLEMENT
2016
2016 RAM TRUCK 1500
RAM TRUCK
First Edition
Printed in U.S.A.
©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. 16D243-226-AA
STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS®

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION .
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2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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5MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE ...................................................27
6INDEX ......................................................................29
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................4
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INTRODUCTION
This booklet is a supplement to the Owner ’s Manual
prepared with the assistance of service and engineering
specialists, and is intended to aid the operators of Special
Service vehicles (used in severe duty, high-mileage op-
erations) in understanding the operation and required
maintenance procedures for such vehicles. It covers
maintenance procedures for vehicles equipped with
heavy-duty packages. However, other vehicles operated
under the conditions listed below are also considered
“severe service” vehicles, and should be serviced and
maintained as prescribed in this booklet. You are urged to
read this publication and the Owner ’s Manual carefully.
This vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Systems Interface
Module (VSIM), a 24-way connector and four additional
connectors. The VSIM and connectors allow the vehicle
to be upfitted with aftermarket equipment. For further
information, please refer to the upfitters information.Following the instructions and recommendations pro-
vided herein, will help assure safe and reliable operation
of your vehicle. After you have read the booklet, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
RAM is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
DOOR LOCKS ..........................6
▫ Modified Rear Door – Locks, Levers, And
Window Switches — If Equipped ............6
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS .................7
▫ Air Bag Deployment Zones ................8
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DOOR LOCKS
Modified Rear Door – Locks, Levers, And Window
Switches — If Equipped
To provide a safer environment for riding in the rear seat,
the rear doors of your vehicle have the Protection Door
Lock system.To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade
screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to
engage and disengage the Protection locks. When the
system on a door is engaged, that door can only be
opened by using the outside door handle even if the
inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
Protection Door Lock LocationLock Control
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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the Protection locks are en-
gaged.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags, Supple-
mental Side Curtain Air Bags (SABIC), and Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bags (SAB) affect the way special service equip-
ment can be safely mounted in special service vehicles.
Any surface that could come into contact with an air bag,
once it has been deployed, must not damage the air bag
or alter its deployment path.The addition of the supplemental equipment (such as
radios, weapons, mounting brackets, cage, etc.), must be
installed such that it will not interfere or come in contact
with a deploying air bag. Air bag deployment zones are
described below. Sharp edges, corners or protrusions on
supplemental equipment, could damage the nylon air
bag material and reduce the effectiveness of the air bag
during a deployment.WARNING!
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Vehicles equipped with left and right Supplemen-
tal Side Curtain Air Bags (SABIC) must use police
cages, which have been approved by the equip-
ment manufacturer, for use in the vehicle.
• The area where the Supplemental Side Curtain Air
Bags (SABIC) is located should remain free from
any obstructions.
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