2016 Ram 2500 tow

Maintenance Chart
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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X XX X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
surfaces. If gear oil leakage is
suspected, check the fluid level.
If using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 877

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
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s) (six-speed auto-
matic only), if using your vehicle
for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s) (six-speed auto-
matic only). X
Inspect the transfer case fluid,
change for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. XX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 879

Brake/Transmission Interlock.................489
Bulb Replacement ..................... .852, 854
Bulbs, Light ......................... .122, 852
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................860
Camera, Rear ........................... .212
Camper ............................... .271
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .864
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .801
Power Steering ........................ .615
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................821
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............119,680
Cargo Light ............................ .180
Car Washes ............................ .834
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............858
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............242
Certification Label ........................ .687
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .638Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .795
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
..............118
Checks, Safety ............................118
Child Restraint ............................85
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................90
Child Restraints .........................85
Child Seat Installation .................104, 106
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......102
Infants And Child Restraints ................88
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .101
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .103
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............98
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......93
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........89
Seating Positions ........................92
Cigar Lighter ........................... .235
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .677
898 INDEX

CleaningWheels .............................. .836
Climate Control ...................... .420, 431
Automatic ........................... .431
Cold Weather Operation ....................480
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............418
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .655
Console, Overhead ....................... .215
Contract, Service ......................... .888
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........821
Cooling System .......................... .818
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............820
Coolant Capacity ...................... .864
Coolant Level ...................818, 822, 824
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................822
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................819
Inspection ........................ .822, 824
Points To Remember .....................824
Pressure Cap ......................... .821Radiator Cap
......................... .821
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......819, 864, 866
Corrosion Protection ...................... .833
Cruise Light ......................... .327, 329
Cupholders ............................ .237
Customer Assistance ...................... .885
Customer Programmable Features .............396
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
Daytime Running Lights ....................173
Dealer Service ........................... .797
Defroster, Rear Window .....................248
Defroster, Windshield ...................120, 424
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................183
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................589
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .615
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................782
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INDEX 899

Hazard Warning Flasher..................727
Jump Starting ......................... .771
Tow Hooks ........................... .777
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........795
Engine ............................. .791, 792
Air Cleaner .......................... .802
Block Heater ......................... .486
Break-In Recommendations ................117
Compartment ......................... .790
Compartment Identification .........790, 791, 792
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................866
Exhaust Gas Caution .................119,680
Flooded, Starting ...................... .480
Fuel Requirements ...................675, 864
Jump Starting ......................... .771
Oil .......................... .798, 864, 866
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .801
Oil Filter ............................ .802
Oil Selection ...................... .799, 864Oil Synthetic
......................... .802
Overheating .......................... .727
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................800, 801
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................800
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............81
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24
Ethanol ............................ .677, 681
Event Data Recorder ........................84
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................119,680
Exhaust System .......................119,816
Exterior Lighting ......................... .171
Exterior Lights .......................... .122
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .802
Engine Oil ........................ .802, 866
Engine Oil Disposal .....................802
Flashers Turn Signal .....................122, 181, 326
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INDEX 901

Flat Tire Stowage..................... .745, 765
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .683
Engine Oil ........................... .682
Fuel Requirements ...................681, 682
Maintenance .......................... .684
Replacement Parts ...................... .683
Starting ............................. .683
Flooded Engine Starting ....................480
Fluid, Brake ............................ .870
Fluid Capacities ......................... .864
Fluid Leaks ............................ .122
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .826
Power Steering ........................ .615
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........866
Fog Lights ....................... .176, 317, 856
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .249
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................727 Four Wheel Drive
........................ .522
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................775
Front Axle (Differential) .....................827
Fuel .................................. .675
Adding ............................. .684
Additives ............................ .679
Clean Air ............................ .677
Ethanol .......................... .677, 681
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................686
Gasoline ............................. .675
Light ............................... .314
Materials Added ....................... .679
Methanol ............................ .677
Octane Rating ..................... .675, 866
Requirements ...................... .675, 864
Tank Capacity ......................... .864
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .681
Fuses ................................. .841
902 INDEX

Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..........217, 224
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................686, 794
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .677
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .675
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................677
Gear Ranges ........................ .500, 512
Gear Select Lever Override ..................778
General Information ...................... .675
Glass Cleaning .......................... .838
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... .247
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................690
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................689
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .687
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .591
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................727 Headlights
............................. .854
Automatic ........................... .171
Cleaning ............................ .838
High Beam ........................... .182
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........182
Passing ............................. .182
Switch .............................. .171
Head Restraints ......................... .160
Heated Mirrors ...................... .144, 248
Heater ............................. .421, 426
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .486
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .182
Hill Descent Control ...................... .632
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................632
Hill Start Assist .......................... .623
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .697
Hoisting ............................... .770
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............217
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INDEX 903

Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).........311,666
Traction Control ....................... .630
Transfer Case ......................... .526
Turn Signal ..............122, 181, 326, 854, 857
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .300, 326
Limited-Slip Differential .................589, 828
Loading Vehicle ......................... .687
Tires ............................... .643
Locks ..................................38
Automatic Door .........................41
Child Protection .........................42
Door .................................38
Power Door ............................40
Low Tire Pressure System ...................666
Lubrication, Body .........................811
Lug Nuts ........................... .728, 729
Maintenance Free Battery ....................808
Maintenance Procedures ....................797 Maintenance Schedule
..................... .874
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .307, 795
Manual, Service ......................... .890
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .829
Lubricant Selection ..................... .870
Memory Seat ........................... .164
Methanol .............................. .677
Mirrors ............................... .130
Electric Powered ....................... .142
Heated .............................. .144
Memory ............................. .164
Outside ............................. .138
Rearview ..................... .130, 131, 138
Trailer Towing ........................ .144
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................666
MOPAR Parts ........................ .796, 889
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .677
906 INDEX