2016 Ram 1500 Transfer case

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F80 – 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener / Compass
F81 – 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn / Stop Lights
F82 – 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module / Cruise Con-
trol
F84 – 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank / Instrument Cluster
F85 – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F86 – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
F87 – 10 Amp Red Air Suspension – If Equipped / Trailer Tow /
Steering Column Control Module
F88 – 15 Amp Blue Instrument Panel Cluster
F90/F91 – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (rear seats) Customer Selectable
F93 – 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
F94 – 10 Amp Red Shifter / Transfer Case Module
F95 – 10 Amp Red Rear Camera / Park Assist
F96 – 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch
846 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – Eight-Speed Automatic Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct
fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Automatic Transmission – Six-Speed Automatic with
Gasoline Engine (For Diesel Engine see Diesel Supple-
ment)Use only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure
to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor-
mance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR
ATF+4 fluid.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR BW44–44 Transfer
Case Fluid.
Front Axle – 1500 Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 867

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Inspect the brake linings, replace
as necessary.XXX X X X X
Adjust parking brake as neces-
sary.XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first.XX
874 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Inspect the transfer case fluid,
change for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing.XX
Change the transfer case fluid. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary.X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
876 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................819
Door Ajar...............................309
Door Ajar Light..........................309
Door Locks
Door Locks............................38
KeyFob...............................38
Remote...............................38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................38
Door Locks, Automatic......................41
Door Opener, Garage.......................219
Driving
Off-Pavement..........................569
Off-Road.............................569
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water................................589
Dual Rear Wheels......................663, 726
E-85 Fuel...............................680Electrical Power Outlets.....................232
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................249
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case......526, 533, 538
Electronic Brake Control System...............619
Anti-Lock Brake System..................620
Electronic Roll Mitigation.................631
Traction Control System...................625
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..........496, 506, 518
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........192
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............626
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........306
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .214, 334
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). . . .334
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu................................334
EVIC Messages.........................334
Selectable Menu Items....................339
Emergency Brake.........................616
896 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

Radio Frequency
General Information............19, 21, 34, 38, 47
Radio Operation..........................420
Radio (Sound Systems).....................417
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.................187
Ramp Travel Index........................569
Rear Axle (Differential).....................825
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails.................270
Rear ParkSense System..................196, 205
Rear Seat, Folding.....................158, 159
Rear Window Features.....................249
Rear Window, Sliding......................251
Reclining Rear Seats.......................157
Recorder, Event Data.......................83
Recreational Towing.......................714
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)........717
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)......720
Reformulated Gasoline.....................676
Refrigerant...........................806, 807Reminder, Seat Belt.........................53
Remote Control
Starting System.........................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................25, 27
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters.........21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........418
Remote Starting
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features. . .391, 410
Uconnect Settings....................391, 410
Remote Starting System......................34
Replacement Bulbs........................849
Replacement Keys.........................20
Replacement Parts.........................793
Replacement Tires.........................657
Reporting Safety Defects....................885
Restraint, Head...........................161
Restraints, Child...........................84
Restraints, Occupant........................51
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INDEX 905

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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INDEX 907