2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab weight

The loaded vehicle weight, including the snowplow
system, all aftermarket accessories, driver, passengers,
options, and cargo, must not exceed either the Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight (GAWR)
ratings. These weights are specified on the Safety Com-
pliance Certification Label on the driver’s side door
opening.
NOTE:Detach the snowplow when transporting pas-
sengers.
Vehicle front end wheel alignment was set to specifica-
tions at the factory without consideration for the weight
of the plow. Front end toe-in should be checked and reset
if necessary at the beginning and end of the snowplow
season. This will help prevent uneven tire wear.
The blade should be lowered whenever the vehicle is
parked. Maintain and operate your vehicle and snowplow equip-
ment following the recommendations provided by the
specific snowplow manufacturer.
Over The Road Operation With Snowplow
Attached
The blade restricts air flow to the radiator and causes the
engine to operate at higher than normal temperatures.
Therefore, when transporting the plow, angle the blade
completely and position it as low as road or surface
conditions permit. Do not exceed 40 mph (64 km/h). The
operator should always maintain a safe stopping distance
and allow adequate passing clearance.
Operating Tips
Under ideal snow plowing conditions, 20 mph (32 km/h)
should be maximum operating speed. The operator
should be familiar with the area and surface to be
cleaned. Reduce speed and use extreme caution when
plowing unfamiliar areas or under poor visibility.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 521

Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission ..................594
Brake ............................... .590
Power Steering ........................ .434
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........622
Fog Lights ....................... .163, 257, 617
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................532
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .419
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................549
Front Axle (Differential) .....................591
Fuel .................................. .494
Adding ............................. .498
Additives ............................ .496
Clean Air ............................ .494
Ethanol ............................. .495
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................499
Filter ............................... .622
Gasoline ............................. .494
Light ............................... .254Materials Added
....................... .496
Methanol ............................ .495
Octane Rating ......................... .494
Requirements ......................... .494
Tank Capacity ......................... .621
Fuses ................................. .603
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................499, 560
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .494
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .494
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................494
Gear Ranges ............................ .405
Gear Select Lever Override ..................551
Glass Cleaning .......................... .602
Grocery Bag Retainer ...................... .222
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................503
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................502
Guide,

Body Builders ........................6
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Tilt Steering Column...................... .174
Tip Start ............................... .399
Tire And Loading Information Placard . . . .462, 463, 480
Tire Markings ........................... .455
Tires .....................117, 467, 473, 474, 641
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................477
Air Pressure .......................... .467
Chains .............................. .480
Compact Spare ........................ .474
Dual ......................... .483, 533, 543
General Information ...............467, 473, 474
High Speed .......................... .470
Inflation Pressures ...................... .468
Life Of Tires .......................... .477
Load Capacity ..................... .462, 463
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............484
Pressure Warning Light ...................252
Quality Grading ....................... .641
Radial .............................. .471Replacement
.......................... .478
Rotation ............................. .482
Safety ........................... .455, 467
Sizes ............................... .457
Snow Tires ........................... .472
Spare Tire ..................... .473, 474, 475
Spinning ............................ .476
Tread Wear Indicators ....................477
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... .541
Tire Safety Information .....................455
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................508
Torque Converter Clutch ....................415
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................551
Towing ............................ .502, 552
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .552
Guide .............................. .508
Recr

eational .......................... .523
Weight .............................. .508
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........523
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Traction............................... .430
Traction Control ......................... .445
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................451
Trailer Towing .......................... .502
Cooling System Tips .....................519
Hitches ............................. .507
Minimum Requirements ..................509
Mirrors ............................. .137
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................508
Wiring .............................. .517
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .508
Trailer Weight ........................... .508
Transfer Case ........................... .593
Electronically Shifted .....................423
Fluid ............................... .624
Transmission ........................... .593
Automatic ........................ .404, 593
Fluid ............................... .624
Shifting ............................. .401Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .29
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
.........24
Transporting Pets .........................112
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .477
Turn Signals ..................... .168, 263, 615
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ........317, 335
Operation ............................ .339
Uconnect Settings ...................... .307
Uconnect Settings ....................317, 335
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition Additional Information ...................390
Do Not Disturb ....................... .389
General Information .....................390
Siri Eyes Free ......................... .389
Uconnect 8.4 Settings Customer Programmable Features — Units .....326
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