2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab manual transmission

Towing
Condition Wheels
OFF the Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable:
•Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 15 miles (24 km) maxdistance See instructions in “Recreational Tow-
ing” under “Starting and Operating”
•
Auto Transmission in PARK
• Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT
NEUTRAL)
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
• To w i n forward direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly To w Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553

•The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
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), tow with the rear wheels OFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed,
or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a
towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel
stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and
the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer
case is operable, the vehicle may be towed (in the
forward direction, with ALLwheels on the ground), IF
the transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmis-
sion is in PARK(for automatic transmissions) or in gear
(NOT in NEUTRAL, for manual transmissions). Refer to
“Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information and detailed instructions.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555

Lug Nuts....................... .533, 541, 543
Maintenance Free Battery ....................572
Maintenance Procedures ....................563
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .626
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .248, 561
Manual, Service ......................... .640
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .593
Memory Seat ........................... .151
Methanol .............................. .495
Mirrors ............................... .124
Electric Powered ....................... .134
Heated .............................. .136
Memory ............................. .151
Outside ............................. .132
Rearview ......................... .124, 132
Trailer Towing ........................ .137
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7Monitor, Tire Pressure System
................484
MOPAR Parts ........................ .562, 639
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .495
Multi-Function Control Lever .................168
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) .............201
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..............112,113
Occupant Restraints ........................49
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................494
Oil, Engine ......................... .564, 622
Capacity ............................ .621
Change Interval ....................... .565
Dipstick ............................. .564
Disposal ............................. .566
Filter ............................ .566, 622
Filter Disposal ........................ .566
Identification Logo ..................... .565
Pressure Warning Light ...................243
656 INDEX

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........58
Child Restraint ..........................82
Extender ..............................62
Front Seat ....................... .50, 53, 55
Inspection ............................115
Operating Instructions ....................55
Pregnant Women ........................63
Pretensioners ...........................64
Rear Seat ..............................53
Reminder ............................ .236
Untwisting Procedure .....................57
Seats ....................... .138, 140, 141, 147
Adjustment .....................138, 140, 141
Easy Entry ........................... .155
Memory ............................. .151
Power .............................. .139
Reclining Rear ........................ .147
Security Alarm ........................ .21, 240
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............622SENTRY KEY
Key Programming .......................20
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................18
Sentry Key Replacement .....................20
Service Assistance ........................ .635
Service Contract ......................... .638
Service Manuals ......................... .640
Settings, Personal ..................... .279, 302
Shifting ............................... .401
Automatic Transmission ..................404
Transfer Case ......................... .422
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .526
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .528
Shift Lever Override ...................... .551
Shoulder Belts ............................53
Signals, Turn ......................117, 168, 263
660 INDEX