2016 Ram 1500 alarm

Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
Red Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Vehicle Security Warning Light
This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN)
WARNING!
ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1
and Assist, will NOT work without an operable 1X
(voice/data) or 3G (data) network connection.
NOTE:Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho-
rized by the subscriber.
An included trial and/or subscription is required to take
advantage of the Uconnect Access services in the next
section of this guide. To register with Uconnect Access,
press the Apps button on the 8.4-inch touchscreen to get
started. Detailed registration instructions can be found
on the next page.
NOTE:Uconnect Access is available only on equipped
vehicles purchased within the continental United States,Alaska and Hawaii. Services can only be used where
coverage is available; see coverage map for details.
9-1-1 Call
Security Alarm Notification
Remote Door Lock/Unlock
Stolen Vehicle Assistance
Remote Vehicle Start**
Remote Horn and Lights
Yelp Search
Voice Texting
Roadside Assistance Call
WiFi Hotspot***
**If vehicle is equipped.
***Extra charges apply.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 459

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............817
Adding Fuel.............................683
Additives, Fuel...........................678
Adjust
Down...............................149
Forward..........................149, 150
Rearward.........................149, 150
Up .................................149
Adjustable Pedals.........................191
AirBag...............................69, 70
Advance Front Air Bag....................71
Air Bag Operation.......................72
Air Bag Warning Light....................80
Enhanced Accident Response................80
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................83
FrontAirBag...........................69
If A Deployment Occurs...................78
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................73
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............82Side Air Bags...........................73
Transporting Pets.......................116
Air Bag Deployment........................69
Air Bag Light......................80, 119, 299
Air Bag Maintenance.......................82
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .799
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................805
Air Conditioning......................422, 427
Air Conditioning Controls................422, 427
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips...........441, 444
Air Conditioning Refrigerant..........805, 806, 807
Air Conditioning System..........422, 427, 440, 805
Air Pressure, Tires.....................648, 659
Air Suspension........................545, 557
Alarm, Panic.............................29
Alarm (Security Alarm)..................22, 302
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...............816, 861
892 INDEX

Seat Belt Reminder......................298
Security Alarm.........................302
Service...........................849, 850
Side Marker...........................860
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).........314, 665
Traction Control........................630
Transfer Case..........................526
Turn Signal..............121, 183, 329, 851, 853
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .303, 329
Limited-Slip Differential.................587, 825
Loading Vehicle..........................686
Tires ................................642
Locks..................................38
Automatic Door.........................41
Child Protection.........................42
Door.................................38
Power Door............................40
Low Tire Pressure System...................665
Lubrication, Body.........................807Lug Nuts...............................726
Maintenance Free Battery....................804
Maintenance Procedures....................794
Maintenance Schedule......................870
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .310, 792
Manual, Service..........................886
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check.......................826
Lubricant Selection......................867
Memory Seat............................165
Methanol...............................676
Mirrors................................130
Electric Powered........................143
Heated...............................144
Memory..............................165
Outside..............................138
Rearview......................130, 131, 138
Trailer Towing.........................144
902 INDEX

Paint Care..............................830
Panic Alarm..............................29
Parking Brake............................616
ParkSense System, Rear..................196, 205
Passing Light............................184
Passive Entry.............................43
Pedals, Adjustable.........................191
Personalized Menu Bar.....................445
Personal Settings......................348, 373
Pets...................................116
Pickup Box.......................255, 258, 276
Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........643
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)................839
Door Locks............................40
Mirrors..............................143
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........232, 237
Seats................................148
Sliding Rear Window....................250Steering.......................613, 614, 615
Sunroof..............................228
Windows..............................48
Power Seats
Down...............................149
Forward..........................149, 150
Rearward.........................149, 150
Recline...............................149
Tilt .................................149
Up .................................149
Power Steering Fluid.......................867
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...............65
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................66
Programmable Electronic Features..........348, 373
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Radial Ply Tires..........................650
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........815, 818
904 INDEX

Easy Entry............................169
Folding Floor..........................251
Memory..............................165
Power...............................148
Rear Folding.......................158, 159
Reclining Rear.........................157
Security Alarm.........................22, 302
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..............863
SENTRY KEY
Key Programming.......................21
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................19
Sentry Key Replacement.....................20
Service Assistance.........................881
Service Contract..........................883
Service Manuals..........................886
Settings, Personal......................348, 373
Shifting................................487
Automatic Transmission............490, 499, 511
Transfer Case..........................525Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) .................................717
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) .................................720
Shift Lever Override.......................777
Shoulder Belts............................55
Signals, Turn......................121, 183, 329
Sliding Rear Window
Power...............................250
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................659
Snow Plow..............................710
Snow Tires..............................652
Spare Tire........................653, 654, 655
Spark Plugs.............................863
Speed Control
Accel/Decel...........................195
Cancel...............................194
Resume..............................194
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................192
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