2016 Ram 2500 key battery

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to ”Manual Park Release” or “Gear
Selector Override” in this section for instructions on
shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK for
towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, this vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km)
for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles (48 km) for
8-speed transmission.
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15
miles (24 km) for 6-speed transmission, or 30 miles
(48 km) for 8-speed transmission, tow with the rear
wheels OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow
the vehicle on a flatbed, or with the front wheels raised
784 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro FuseDescription
F51 –10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition
F52 –5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor
F53 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights
F54 –20 Amp Yellow Adjustable Pedals
F56 –15 Amp Blue Additional Diesel Content – If Equipped
F57 –20 Amp Yellow Transmission
F58 –20 Amp Yellow Spare Fuse
F59 –10 Amp Red SCR Relay – If Equipped
F60 –15 Amp Blue Underhood Lamp
F61 –10 Amp Red (1500
LD Diesel & Cum- mins Diesel) PM Sensor – If Equipped
F62 –10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
F63 –20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils (Gas), Urea Heater (Cummins
Diesel)
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 847

Disposal............................. .822
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................620
Appearance Care ........................ .833
Ashtray ............................... .235
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .623
Auto Down Power Windows ..................49
Automatic Door Locks ......................41
Automatic Headlights ..................... .171
Automatic High Beams .....................174
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........439
Automatic Transmission .................490, 833
Adding Fluid ...................... .831, 833
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................833
Fluid Change ......................... .833
Fluid Level Check ................829, 830, 831
Fluid Type ........................ .829, 870
Shifting .......................... .499, 511
Special Additives ...................... .830
Axle Fluid .......................... .827, 870Axle Lubrication
......................... .827
Back-Up Camera ......................... .212
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ..................568
Battery ............................ .301, 808
Charging System Light ...................301
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........31
Belts, Seat .............................. .120
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................811
B-Pillar Location ......................... .643
Brake Assist System ...................... .622
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............619
Brake Fluid ......................... .826, 870
Brake System ........................ .619, 825
Fluid Check .......................... .826
Master Cylinder ....................... .826
Parking ............................. .616
W

arning Light ........................ .298
10
INDEX 897

Electronically Shifted..............526, 533, 538
Fluid ............................... .870
Transmission ........................... .490
Automatic ..................490, 499, 511, 829
Fluid ............................... .870
Maintenance .......................... .829
Shifting ............................. .487
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .31
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .25
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........25
Transporting Pets .........................117
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .657
Turn Signals ...................181, 326, 854, 857
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ........388, 408
Operation ............................ .415
Uconnect Settings ...................... .378
Uconnect Settings ....................388, 408 Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition
Additional Information ...................467
Do Not Disturb ....................... .465
Siri Eyes Free ......................... .465
Uconnect 8.4 Settings Customer Programmable Features — Units .....399
Uconnect Access Vehicle Health Alert .....................459
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features ......43, 386, 406
Passive Entry Programming ..........43, 386, 406
Uconnect Settings ....................386, 406
Uconnect Voice Command ...................444
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................891
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) Programming HomeLink ........218, 219, 221, 223
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .675
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................61
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