2016 Ram 2500 Owner's Manual

▫Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........221
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .....223
▫ Using HomeLink .....................224
▫ Security ........................... .224
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................225
▫ General Information ....................226
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........226
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........227
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........227
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............228
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............228
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................228
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............228▫
Sunshade Operation ....................229
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .229
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................229
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................229
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........229
 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .235
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED ........235
 AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED .....236
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .237
▫ Front Seat Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats) ......237
▫ Front Instrument Panel Cupholders — Floor
Storage Bin ......................... .237
▫ Rear Cupholders — If Equipped ...........238
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STORAGE ........................... .239
▫ Glove Compartment ...................239
▫ Door Storage ........................ .241
▫ Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . .242
▫ Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If
Equipped .......................... .245
▫ Seatback Storage ..................... .246
▫ Storage (Regular Cab) ..................246
▫ Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) .............247
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab
Models) ........................... .247
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............248
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................248
▫ Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped . .249 ▫
Manual Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped .249
 FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED . .249
 PICKUP BOX ........................ .254
▫ Cargo Camera — If Equipped ............256
▫ Turning Cargo Camera On Or Off — With
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN ..................257
 RAMBOX — IF EQUIPPED ...............257
▫ RamBox Integrated Box Side Storage Bins . . . .257
▫ Locking And Unlocking RamBox ...........260
▫ RamBox Safety Warning .................261
▫ Bed Extender — If Equipped .............262
▫ Bed Rail Tie-Down System ..............269
 SLIDE-IN CAMPERS ....................271
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▫Camper Applications ...................271
 EASY-OFF TAILGATE ...................271
▫ Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or Remote
Keyless Entry — If Equipped .............271
▫ Removing The Tailgate ..................273
▫ Locking Tailgate ..................... .274
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .274
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal ..........274
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation .........278
▫ Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning ..........284
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to
center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to
center on the view through the rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you.
NOTE:The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is dis-
abled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear
view viewing.
The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature can be turned
On or Off through the touchscreen.
• Push the Mirror Dimmer button once to turn the
feature On.
• Push the Mirror Dimmer button a second time to turn
the feature Off. If equipped, the rearview mirror contains an ASSIST and
a 9-1-1 button.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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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 authorized
by the subscriber.
• The 9–1–1 and ASSIST buttons will only function if
you are connected to an operable 1X(voice/data) or
3G(data) network. Other Uconnect services will only
be operable if your Uconnect Access service is active
and you are connected to an operable 1X(voice/data)
or 3G(data) network. ASSIST Call
The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you
to any one of the following support centers:
•
Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need a
tow, just push the ASSIST button and you’ll be con-
nected to someone who can help. Roadside Assistance
will know what vehicle you’re driving and its location.
Additional fees may apply for roadside Assistance.
• Uconnect Access Customer Care – In-vehicle support
for Uconnect Access and Uconnect Access Via Mobile
features.
• Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other
vehicle issues.
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9-1-1 Call
1. Push the 9-1-1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror.
NOTE:In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error,
there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call
system initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator. To cancel the
9-1-1 Call connection, push the 9-1-1 Call button on the
Rearview Mirror or press the cancellation button on the
Device Screen. Termination of the 9-1-1 Call will turn off
the green LED light on the Rearview Mirror.
2. The LED light located between the ASSIST and 9-1-1 buttons on the Rearview Mirror will turn green once a
connection to a 9-1-1 operator has been made. 3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1
operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit
the following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1
operator:
• Indication that the occupant placed a 9-1-1 Call.
• The vehicle brand.
• The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle.
4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator through the vehicle audio system to determine if
additional help is needed.
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.
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NOTE:•Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized
by the subscriber.
• Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s
9-1-1 Call system and the 9-1-1 operator, the 9-1-1
operator may be able to open a voice connection with
the vehicle to determine if additional help is needed.
Once the 9-1-1 operator opens a voice connection
with the vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call system, the operator
should be able to speak with you or other vehicle
occupants and hear sounds occurring in the vehicle.
The vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call system will attempt to re-
main connected with the 9-1-1 operator until the
9-1-1 operator terminates the connection.
5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate emergency responders and provide them with impor-
tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates.WARNING!
•If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g.,
fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions
or location), do not wait for voice contact from a
9-1-1 operator. All occupants should exit the vehicle
immediately and move to a safe location.
• Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s
operable 1X (voice/data) or 3G(data) network and
GPS antennas. You could prevent operable 1X
(voice/data) or 3G(data) network and GPS signal
reception, which can prevent your vehicle from
placing an emergency call. An operable 1X (voice/
data) or 3G(data) network and GPS signal recep-
tion is required for the 9-1-1 Call system to function
properly.
• The 9-1-1 Call system is embedded into the vehi-
cle’s electrical system. Do not add aftermarket
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